LGBT HealthLink

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33307

5 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-6024

Website

 http://www.lgbtcenters.org

Description: Increases the capacity and capabilities of public and private organizations at the national, state, and local levels by providing practices, tailored technical assistance, facilitating community-clinical linkages, and providing resources.

Description: Increases the capacity and capabilities of public and private organizations at the national, state, and local levels by providing practices, tailored technical assistance, facilitating community-clinical linkages, and providing resources.

Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

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 planning, coordinating, and funding programs and services benefiting individals multiple needs year-round.

Description: Provides planning, coordinating, and funding programs and services benefiting individals multiple needs year-round.

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 580-7801

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

Website

 http://www.fddc.org

Description: Provides education, awareness, policymaking, employment, and prevention.

Description: Provides education, awareness, policymaking, employment, and prevention.

County Courthouse Locations

North Pine Island Road Location

100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-6565

Website

 http://www.17th.flcourts.org

Description: Provides a circuit court that handles felonies, family matters, juvenile cases, probate and mental health.

Description: Provides a circuit court that handles felonies, family matters, juvenile cases, probate and mental health.

NAACP

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 622-2798

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

Website

 http://www.naacp.org

Description: Ensures that political, educational, social, and economic equality are available to all citizens.

Description: Ensures that political, educational, social, and economic equality are available to all citizens.

Information and Referral for Fire Victims

Coral Springs Drive Location

2801 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 344-5934

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

Website

 http://www.coralsprings.org

Description: Provides residents with information, referral, and assistance in disaster situations caused by fire.

Description: Provides residents with information, referral, and assistance in disaster situations caused by fire.

Support Group - Broward

Southwest 9th Avenue Location

1480 Southwest 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 212-3027

Website

 https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGFTL/

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

Advocacy

Rock Island Road Location - Suite 947

957 Rock Island Road, Suite 947, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 253-8222

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

Website

 http://www.everymothersadvocate.org

Description: Provides a court-approved, prevention program that allows at-risk moms in crisis to preserve their families. Offers case management and advocacy, providing individualized and comprehensive support services.

Description: Provides a court-approved, prevention program that allows at-risk moms in crisis to preserve their families. Offers case management and advocacy, providing individualized and comprehensive support services.

Homeless Legal Rights Project

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 736-2469

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Provides legal assistance and other supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Description: Provides legal assistance and other supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Advocacy

South Pine Island Road Location

5890 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, 33328

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 252-6900

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.jewishbroward.org

Description: Provides advocacy to ensure the continuity and survival of Israel and Jewish communities, tradition and heritage worldwide.

Description: Provides advocacy to ensure the continuity and survival of Israel and Jewish communities, tradition and heritage worldwide.

Local Programs

West Cypress Creek Road Location - Suite 110

1001 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 772-0013

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

Website

 http://www.modimes.org

Description: Provides information and services designed to prevent premature birth and congenital disabilities, and promote healthy pregnancies.

Description: Provides information and services designed to prevent premature birth and congenital disabilities, and promote healthy pregnancies.

Fort Lauderdale Chapter

Northwest 6th Street Location

1100 Northwest 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 764-7604

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

Website

 https://naacpftlbroward.com/

Description: Ensures that political, educational, social, and economic equality are available to all citizens.

Description: Ensures that political, educational, social, and economic equality are available to all citizens.

DCF District Administration

W Commercial Blvd Location

1400 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 375-6092

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

Description: Provides executive leadership and direction at the district level through ongoing assessment of executive decisions, refinement of operational and management policies and more.

Description: Provides executive leadership and direction at the district level through ongoing assessment of executive decisions, refinement of operational and management policies and more.

Mental Health and Substance Use Services

West Broward Boulevard Location

3521 West Broward Boulevard, Suite 206, Lauderhill, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 622-8121

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

Website

 http://www.bbhcflorida.org

Description: Advocates for an effective and efficient behavioral health system of care in Broward County. Serves as a Broward County managing entity (ME) for mental health and substance abuse services.

Description: Advocates for an effective and efficient behavioral health system of care in Broward County. Serves as a Broward County managing entity (ME) for mental health and substance abuse services.

Bridges Out of Poverty

West Broward Boulevard Location - 1445

1445 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 712-2453

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

Website

 http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale

Description: Provides case studies, videos, mental models, helpful charts, and exercise.

Description: Provides case studies, videos, mental models, helpful charts, and exercise.

UCO - Development Department

Southwest 13th Court Location

3117 Southwest 13th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 315-4057

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.unitedcommunityoptionssfl.org

Description: Raises funds for UCP via television specials (and other special events) and obtaining funds through direct mailings, private donations, bequests, and memorials.

Description: Raises funds for UCP via television specials (and other special events) and obtaining funds through direct mailings, private donations, bequests, and memorials.

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.

Florida Office - Information Services

Davie Road Extension Location

7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 595-7678

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

Website

 http://www.aarp.org

Description: Provides information, education, advocacy, a driver safety program, tax aid, and a grief loss program.

Description: Provides information, education, advocacy, a driver safety program, tax aid, and a grief loss program.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 273-2273

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

Website

 http://www.apd.myflorida.com

Description: SN ONLY - Assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Description: SN ONLY - Assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

SAGEConnect

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(929) 484-4160

Website

 http://www.sageusa.org

Description: Provides a daily telephone reassurance call to elders who live alone to ensure their health and safety. SAGEConnect is a phone-buddy program that matches LGBT elders with volunteers for weekly phone calls.

Description: Provides a daily telephone reassurance call to elders who live alone to ensure their health and safety. SAGEConnect is a phone-buddy program that matches LGBT elders with volunteers for weekly phone calls.