Toll Free State-Wide Number

Not a Physical Location

Tamarac, FL, 33321

6 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 273-2273

Website

 http://www.apd.myflorida.com

Description: Provides a toll-free state-wide number allowing operators to answer questions directly regarding Medicaid-Waiver services and Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).

Description: Provides a toll-free state-wide number allowing operators to answer questions directly regarding Medicaid-Waiver services and Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).

Senior Education and Intervention Program

Hiatus Road Location

5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 745-9567

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

Website

 http://www.adrcbroward.org

Description: Provides visits to the home, completes evaluations, makes referrals, educates caregivers, and delivers donated medical equipment and supplies to those in need.

Description: Provides visits to the home, completes evaluations, makes referrals, educates caregivers, and delivers donated medical equipment and supplies to those in need.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Special Needs Wellness Program

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

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

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides support groups, nutrition education, and cooking demonstration series for parents and caregivers of children with various special needs.

Description: Provides support groups, nutrition education, and cooking demonstration series for parents and caregivers of children with various special needs.

Speakers Bureau

Northwest 21st Avenue Location

5101 Northwest 21st Avenue, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 714-9477

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

Website

 http://www.bcma.com

Description: Provides speakers on medical subjects to community groups, agencies, and organizations.

Description: Provides speakers on medical subjects to community groups, agencies, and organizations.

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.

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.

Quality Living Services

Northwest 8th Avenue Location

1000 Northwest 8th Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009

19 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 457-1460

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 A - 12:30 PM

Website

 http://www.hallandalebeachfl.gov

Description: Provides blood pressure screening, nutrition education, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing.

Description: Provides blood pressure screening, nutrition education, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing.

Public and Professional Education

3201 West Commercial Boulevard Location

3201 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 237, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 739-5006

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

Website

 http://www.cff.org/chapters/southeast-florida-chapter-fort-lauderdale-office

Description: Offers education about the warning signs of children's lung and digestive diseases through film showings, literature distribution, video loan service, professional literature, and literature provided to the public and school libraries.

Description: Offers education about the warning signs of children's lung and digestive diseases through film showings, literature distribution, video loan service, professional literature, and literature provided to the public and school libraries.

Technology Assistance Program

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

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

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.

Medical Services

Northeast 3rd Avenue Location

512 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Broward Office, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 779-1509 Ext: 8775537453

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

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

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.

Public Education

6520 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

14 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 673-6287

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-7pm

Website

 http://msfocus.org

Description: Attempts to increase public awareness and knowledge about MS. Information is available on both traditional and alternative treatments for MS patients and a free newsletter, informational brochure, toll-free support phone services.

Description: Attempts to increase public awareness and knowledge about MS. Information is available on both traditional and alternative treatments for MS patients and a free newsletter, informational brochure, toll-free support phone services.

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.

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.

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.

Planned Parenthood - Pembroke Pines Health Center

North University Drive Location

263 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 989-5747

Website

 http://www.ppsenfl.org

Description: Provides cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing/ treatment, HPV vaccines, emergency contraception; abortion services, and ensures that women have accurate information about their options.

Description: Provides cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing/ treatment, HPV vaccines, emergency contraception; abortion services, and ensures that women have accurate information about their options.

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.

Wellness Center - Support Group for Co-Infected Adults

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: (Support Group) Tue, 7:30pm-9pm (See description)

Website

 http://www.wellnesscentersouthflorida.org

Description: Provides a support group for co-infected adults (HIV positive and Hepatitis B and C).

Description: Provides a support group for co-infected adults (HIV positive and Hepatitis B and C).

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.

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.

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.

Medical Services

San Jose Boulevard Location

5209 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL, 32207

294 Miles—Get Directions

(904) 731-3752

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

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Medical Services

Northeast 1st Street Location

309 Northeast 1st Street, Suite 20 and 21, Gainesville, FL, 32601

267 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 378-4324 Ext: 8775537453

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

Website

 http://epilepsyalliancefl.org

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Description: Provides access to neurology services for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

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.