24/7 Live Cancer Helpline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 227-2345

Website

 http://www.cancer.org/

Description: Provides information such as treatment options or potential side effects, transportation to chemo or a place to stay when treatment is far away, and more.

Description: Provides information such as treatment options or potential side effects, transportation to chemo or a place to stay when treatment is far away, and more.

American Social Health Association - ASHA

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(919) 361-8400

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ashasexualhealth.org

Description: Educates the public to understand, prevent, and destigmatize sexually transmitted infections (STI).

Description: Educates the public to understand, prevent, and destigmatize sexually transmitted infections (STI).

Assistive Services and Technology - Miami

Northwest 12th Avenue Location - Room 2018

1601 Northwest 12th Avenue, Room 2018, Miami, FL, 33136

30 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 243-5706

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.faast.org

Description: Offers information and referrals for assistive technology products or services.

Description: Offers information and referrals for assistive technology products or services.

Assistive Tech and Equip

North State Road 7 Location - Suite 102

4800 North State Road 7, Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 722-6400

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.cilbroward.org

Description: Provides education and demonstration of assistive technology and access to durable medical equipment in good condition at no charge.

Description: Provides education and demonstration of assistive technology and access to durable medical equipment in good condition at no charge.

Autism Response Team (ART)

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Tamarac, FL, 33321

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 288-4762

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.autismspeaks.org

Description: SN ONLY - Assists in locating local autism service providers, where to get a diagnosis, schools and special education, and more.

Description: SN ONLY - Assists in locating local autism service providers, where to get a diagnosis, schools and special education, and more.

CDC National Immunization Information Hotline

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 232-4636

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ashasexualhealth.org

Description: Provides vaccine information and referrals to parents, educators, and health care providers.

Description: Provides vaccine information and referrals to parents, educators, and health care providers.

Center for Information

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-2383

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Website

 http://www.diabetes.org

Description: Assists in connecting individuals with the appropriate financial aid resources, and refers local diabetes self-management education seminars.

Description: Assists in connecting individuals with the appropriate financial aid resources, and refers local diabetes self-management education seminars.

Educational Program

West Commercial Boulevard Location

3250 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 340, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 731-4224

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/Knowledge-is-Power

Description: Educates the public, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, and friends about MS through the website, social media, printed literature, and special events.

Description: Educates the public, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, and friends about MS through the website, social media, printed literature, and special events.

Educational Services

West Oakland Park Boulevard Location

871 West Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 576-1234

Website

 http://www.careresource.org

Description: Provides professional education to community members, clinical social workers, marriage and family counselors, and mental health counselors on HIV/AIDS, anger and aggression control, outreach services, substance use, and other topics.

Description: Provides professional education to community members, clinical social workers, marriage and family counselors, and mental health counselors on HIV/AIDS, anger and aggression control, outreach services, substance use, and other topics.

Family STAR

US Highway 19 North Location

26750 US Highway 19 North, Suite 410, Clearwater, FL, 33761

193 Miles—Get Directions

(727) 291-8046

Website

 https://fndusa.org/program-detail-page-family-star/

Description: Assist families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) to make informed decisions about health care for their children, providing: support, training, assistance, and resources.

Description: Assist families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) to make informed decisions about health care for their children, providing: support, training, assistance, and resources.

HIV Support Group

Northeast 6th Avenue Location

2921 Northeast 6th Avenue, Wellness Center of SF Svcs, Wilton Manors, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 612-3653

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (Support Group) Wed, 7:30pm-9pm

Website

 http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org/Home_Page.html

Description: Provides a support group for HIV positive heterosexuals.

Description: Provides a support group for HIV positive heterosexuals.

Health Support

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides medical response in the case of an emergency, such as a fall or other event. The Senior Center nurse is prepared to render or coordinate medical care to all program participants; in addition, lectures on health issues.

Description: Provides medical response in the case of an emergency, such as a fall or other event. The Senior Center nurse is prepared to render or coordinate medical care to all program participants; in addition, lectures on health issues.

Health Support Services

Northwest 103rd Avenue Location

301 Northwest 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33026

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 450-6888

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 https://www.ppines.com/182/Activities-Classes

Description: Addresses the full spectrum of health care issues in order to meet the needs of clients by providing various exercise programs and educational seminars.

Description: Addresses the full spectrum of health care issues in order to meet the needs of clients by providing various exercise programs and educational seminars.

Health and Safety Services

North Federal Highway Location

3696 North Federal Highway, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

16 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 733-2767

Contact Hours: Mon - Sun, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Website

 http://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida.html

Description: Provides training in First Aid, CPR, water safety, lifeguarding, babysitter training, and HIV/AIDS education.

Description: Provides training in First Aid, CPR, water safety, lifeguarding, babysitter training, and HIV/AIDS education.

Helpline

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 257-0944 Ext: 8447068773

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Website

 http://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/patient-resources/consult-a-nurse

Description: Provides free consultations, refers to physicians in the area, and answers health-related questions. They do not diagnose conditions but offer information on many medical subjects.

Description: Provides free consultations, refers to physicians in the area, and answers health-related questions. They do not diagnose conditions but offer information on many medical subjects.

Information and Support

Not a Physical Location

PO Box 1102, Olney, MD, 20830

916 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 588-7904

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.thyca.org

Description: Provides information and support services for any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as caregivers. ThyCa serves as a resource for thyroid cancer survivors' issues.

Description: Provides information and support services for any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as caregivers. ThyCa serves as a resource for thyroid cancer survivors' issues.

Kidney Disease

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 749-2257

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.aakp.org

Description: Provides information and education on kidney patients, their families, and caregivers to understand their condition better.

Description: Provides information and education on kidney patients, their families, and caregivers to understand their condition better.

Lift a Child to Health (LCH)

South Federal Highway Location

1401 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 728-1126

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://childrensdiagnostic.com/lch/

Description: Provides medical case management services to children and youth with special healthcare needs using a patient and family-centered approach.

Description: Provides medical case management services to children and youth with special healthcare needs using a patient and family-centered approach.

Long-Acting Therapy (LAT)

Johnson Street Location

3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL, 33023

17 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 265-4631

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Administers long-acting injectable medications; staff monitors ongoing side effects, drug interactions, metabolic issues, and medication effectiveness.

Description: Administers long-acting injectable medications; staff monitors ongoing side effects, drug interactions, metabolic issues, and medication effectiveness.

MS Support Services

West Commercial Boulevard Location

3250 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 340, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 731-4224

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.nationalmssociety.org

Description: Provides support services to persons with MS, including self-help groups, social groups and programs, group wellness classes, information and referral, education, and case management.

Description: Provides support services to persons with MS, including self-help groups, social groups and programs, group wellness classes, information and referral, education, and case management.