Chronic Disease Resources and Referrals

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 641-8183

Website

 https://www.karingforacause.org/services-offered

Description: Provides educational and community resources for those interested in learning about specific chronic diseases.

Description: Provides educational and community resources for those interested in learning about specific chronic diseases.

Livestrong Fertility Program

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 220-7777

Website

 http://www.livestrong.org/what-we-do/program/fertility

Description: Provides reproductive information, resources, and financial support.

Description: Provides reproductive information, resources, and financial support.

Community Services

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 referrals about genetic counseling, prenatal care, medical evaluations and congenital disability treatment.

Description: Provides referrals about genetic counseling, prenatal care, medical evaluations and congenital disability treatment.

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.

HEAL with Hope

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055

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

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides trauma-based case management to families with housing and food challenges, trauma, mental health issues, and special needs that need support.

Description: Provides trauma-based case management to families with housing and food challenges, trauma, mental health issues, and special needs that need support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Northwest 2nd Street Location - 227

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

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 480-4463

Contact Hours: Wed, 10:00 AM - Noon

Website

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

Description: Provides a support group where members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques, and offer mutual support. Training to cope with memory related disorders is provided, as well as information on community resources and services.

Description: Provides a support group where members are encouraged to share information, coping techniques, and offer mutual support. Training to cope with memory related disorders is provided, as well as information on community resources and services.

Information and Referral

Northwest 10th Street Location

6009 Northwest 10th Street, Margate, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 973-0300

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Website

 http://www.margatefl.com

Description: Provides a registration office where seniors are interviewed regarding their areas of interest to determine what services they are likely to enjoy and also directs members to the proper local government agencies serving seniors in Browar

Description: Provides a registration office where seniors are interviewed regarding their areas of interest to determine what services they are likely to enjoy and also directs members to the proper local government agencies serving seniors in Browar

Cancer Support

Southeast 17th Street Location

2020 Southeast 17th Street, Ocala, FL, 34471

231 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 732-0277

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Website

 http://www.rboi.com

Description: Provides counseling and guidance in finding financial and medical resources from pre-diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond.

Description: Provides counseling and guidance in finding financial and medical resources from pre-diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond.

Cancer Support

Southwest State Road 200 Location - Building 800

9401 Southwest State Road 200, Building 800, Ocala, FL, 34481

236 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 861-2400

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Website

 http://www.rboi.com

Description: Provides counseling and guidance in finding financial and medical resources from pre-diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond.

Description: Provides counseling and guidance in finding financial and medical resources from pre-diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond.

Cocaine Anonymous (CA)

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 779-7272

Contact Hours: Mon - Sun, 8:00 AM - Midnight

Description: Provides a hotline support in overcoming cocaine addiction and remaining drug-free. Uses a 12-step approach similar to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Description: Provides a hotline support in overcoming cocaine addiction and remaining drug-free. Uses a 12-step approach similar to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 222-5542

Website

 http://ga-sfl.org/meetings.htm

Description: Provides a support group locator or peer support for compulsive gamblers. Members share their feelings and experiences to help each other cope with similar situations.

Description:  Provides a support group locator or peer support for compulsive gamblers. Members share their feelings and experiences to help each other cope with similar situations.

Narcotics Anonymous - Gold Coast

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 524-1777

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

Website

 http://www.goldcoastna.org

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

Description: Provides a meeting locator or support group of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for recovery from the disease of addiction

South Florida Region of Narcotics Anonymous

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 967-6755

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

Website

 http://www.southbrowardna.org

Description: Provides a support group for individuals using narcotics with the desire to stop using. The program advocates complete abstinence from all substance use.

Description: Provides a support group for individuals using narcotics with the desire to stop using. The program advocates complete abstinence from all substance use.

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

First Responder Peer Support North Florida

East Silver Springs Boulevard Location

3391 East Silver Springs Blvd, Unit G, Ocala, FL, 34470

233 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 765-4943

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

Website

 http://www.zerohourlifecenter.org

Description: Provides housing, food, utility, general resources, and peer-to-peer support groups by active and retired first responders for first responders and their families.

Description: Provides housing, food, utility, general resources, and peer-to-peer support groups by active and retired first responders for first responders and their families.