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.

BC NJCC - Crisis Intervention Unit

North Dixie Highway Location

2995 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-5778

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

Website

 http://www.broward.org/NancyJCottermanCenter/Pages/CrisisIntakeUnit.aspx

Description: Provides an array of confidential services to those impacted by sexual violence, including immediate crisis intervention in person or over the 24/7 helpline and information and referrals based on client needs.

Description: Provides an array of confidential services to those impacted by sexual violence, including immediate crisis intervention in person or over the 24/7 helpline and information and referrals based on client needs.

Caregiving - AARP Caregiving kit

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 885-0013

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

Website

 http://www.aarp.org

Description: Provides a caregiver kit including valuable information, materials, and resources for those caring for a loved one.

Description: Provides a caregiver kit including valuable information, materials, and resources for those caring for a loved one.

Pregnancy Educators

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 672-2296

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Website

 http://americanpregnancy.org

Description: Provides information and answers about reproductive/pregnancy health and access to health resources.

Description: Provides information and answers about reproductive/pregnancy health and access to health resources.

Cancer Information Service - U of M

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 422-6237

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (After hours call 1-800-4-CANCER)

Description: Offers assistance to cancer patients, their family and friends by matching them with volunteers having a similar diagnosis and treatment or in a similar situation.

Description: Offers assistance to cancer patients, their family and friends by matching them with volunteers having a similar diagnosis and treatment or in a similar situation.

US Army - Assistance Hotlines

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: Information and Referral for families of active US Army military.

Description: Information and Referral for families of active US Army military.

EyeCare America Helpline

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 222-3937

Contact Hours: 24/7

Description: Facilitates eye care for senior US citizens or legal residents who are without an Eye MD, do not belong to an HMO or do not have eye care coverage through the VA and who have not seen an opthamologist in three or more years. SEE FULL DESCR

Description: Facilitates eye care for senior US citizens or legal residents who are without an Eye MD, do not belong to an HMO or do not have eye care coverage through the VA and who have not seen an opthamologist in three or more years. SEE FULL DESCR

Haitian Senior Citizen Educational Sessions

Miramar Parkway Location - Suite 208

8910 Miramar Parkway, Suite 208, Miramar, FL, 33025

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 914-1113

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

Website

 http://www.CACFL.org

Description: Provides a lunch and learn educational session targeting government social servcies including food, housing, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits and more.

Description: Provides a lunch and learn educational session targeting government social servcies including food, housing, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits and more.

24/7 Helpline

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 272-3900

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

Website

 http://www.alz.org/seflorida

Description: Provides support, answers questions, and access to dementia-specific resources.

Description: Provides support, answers questions, and access to dementia-specific resources.

Care Coordination

North Federal Highway Location

4701 North Federal Highway, Suite 400, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 222-8451

Website

 http://www.boystown.org/south-florida/services/care-coordination

Description: Provides case management for children in crisis. Also offers treatment for complex healthcare conditions and helps families find parenting resources.

Description: Provides case management for children in crisis. Also offers treatment for complex healthcare conditions and helps families find parenting resources.

Care Assistance Program (CAP)

East Sample Road Location

201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33064

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 786-7335

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

Website

 http://www.browardhealth.org

Description: Provides information and assistance for caregivers caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia-related conditions.

Description: Provides information and assistance for caregivers caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia-related conditions.

Case Management Services

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33302

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 601-1930

Website

 http://www.chchearing.org

Description: Support gaining access to resources for various needs to ensure improved quality of life. Including but not limited to rental assistance, housing, food security, etc

Description: Support gaining access to resources for various needs to ensure improved quality of life. Including but not limited to rental assistance, housing, food security, etc

Resource Center

Southeast 6th Street Location - Room 880

201 Southeast 6th Street, Room 880, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-7756

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

Website

 http://www.17th.flcourts.org

Description: Provides resource information and referrals for parties involved with Unified Family Court Divisions (domestic relations, domestic violence, dependency, delinquency) and other interested parties.

Description: Provides resource information and referrals for parties involved with Unified Family Court Divisions (domestic relations, domestic violence, dependency, delinquency) and other interested parties.

Family Success Center

Northwest 3rd Avenue Location - North

2011 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-5340

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

Website

 http://www.broward.org/FamilySuccess/Pages/FamilySuccessCenters.aspx

Description: Provides emergency assistance for rent and mortgage. Also offers case management services and information and referrals to local community partners.

Description: Provides emergency assistance for rent and mortgage. Also offers case management services and information and referrals to local community partners.

Joe DiMaggio - Social Work

North 35 Avenue Location - Suite 200

1131 North 35 Avenue, Suite 200, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 987-2000

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

Website

 http://www.mhs.net

Description: Offers psychological and social evaluation of the patient's needs and assistance with social, emotional, and environmental problems.

Description: Offers psychological and social evaluation of the patient's needs and assistance with social, emotional, and environmental problems.

Helpline

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

16 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 236-4848

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

Website

 http://www.gamblinghelp.org

Description: Provides around-the-clock supportive intervention, information, and resource referrals, including self-help support and groups, professional treatment referrals, and more.

Description: Provides around-the-clock supportive intervention, information, and resource referrals, including self-help support and groups, professional treatment referrals, and more.

Adoption Resources and Support Groups

South Federal Highway Location - Suite 202

1600 South Federal Highway, Suite 202, Pompano Beach, FL, 33062

17 Miles—Get Directions

(716) 639-3900

Website

 http://www.adoptionstar.com

Description: Provides adoption planning and post-adoption support services.

Description: Provides adoption planning and post-adoption support services.

Family Success Center

Southwest 18th Street Location - South

4733 Sourhwest 18th Street, West Park, FL, 33023

17 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-5650

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

Website

 http://www.broward.org/FamilySuccess/Pages/FamilySuccessCenters.aspx

Description: Provides emergency assistance for rent and mortgage. Also offers case management services and information and referrals to local community partners.

Description: Provides emergency assistance for rent and mortgage. Also offers case management services and information and referrals to local community partners.

Care and Services

Fairway Drive Location - Suite 201

550 Fairway Drive, Suite 201, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 572-1717

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

Website

 http://www.mda.org

Description: Provides diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) summer camps for youngsters, and more.

Description: Provides diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) summer camps for youngsters, and more.

Senior Center

Northwest 2nd Street Location - 227

227 Northwest 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 480-4441

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

Website

 http://www.deerfield-beach.com/40/Active-Aging-NEFP

Description: Provides supportive services that help improve independence and encourages involvement in the community. Activities include physical fitness/ exercise room, counseling, nutrition, recreation, information and referral, and more.

Description: Provides supportive services that help improve independence and encourages involvement in the community. Activities include physical fitness/ exercise room, counseling, nutrition, recreation, information and referral, and more.