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2 village of Wellington (561) Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL Provides information about services and programs available for Wellington residents. CHILDREN SERVICES Child Neglect (800) hour Florida hotline for abuse/neglect Children s Services Council of PB County (561) High Ridge Rd. Boynton Beach, FL Plans, develops, funds, and evaluates programs and promotes public policies which benefit Palm Beach County s children and families. Head Start of Palm Beach County (561) S. Military Trail, Four Points Bldg., Ste. #203 West Palm Beach, FL Emphasizes education social services medical, dental, nutritional and counseling services to include parental involvement. The Boys and Girls Club of Wellington (561) Wellington Trace, Wellington, FL A not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. Youth Empowerment Centers: Provides a safe and nurturing environment for teenage youth. Children obtain helpful information and gain positive experiences to shape their character and values. Boynton Beach Carolyn Sims Center (561) NW 12th Ave., Lake Worth Norman J. Wimbley Gymnasium (561) Wingfield St., Riviera Beach (561) West 28th St., 33404

3 West Palm Beach Pleasant City (561) st. St., Gaines Park (561) N. Australian Ave., Belle Glade Lakeside YEC (561) SW 6th St., CREDIT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES CredAbility (800) Professional services that include budget and credit counseling, debt management plans, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. Florida s Department of Financial Services (877) East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL Accepts complaints about mortgage brokers, insurance companies and financial institutions. Provides tips for relief for the high cost of homeowner insurance. Federal Trade Commission (877) Provides consumer protection against identity theft, tips to avoid scams, tips to avoid foreclosure and fair credit reporting. EMERGENCY FUNDING UTILITIES (electric) FPL s Care to Share Programs: (561) This program is designed to provide emergency assistance funds to customers in a crisis situation who are unable to pay their electric bills. Palm Beach County Community Action Program (561) Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to provide financial relief from high-energy costs to prevent service disconnection for families in crisis.

4 FOOD PANTRIES/PROGRAMS C.R.O.S. Ministries Pantries locations and hours of operation are given below. Clients may go directly to the nearest food pantry to receive emergency food assistance if they have not visited the pantry in the past two months. For persons visiting the food pantries from families of four or less, bring photo identification for the person vising the pantry. For persons of families of five or more, bring photo identification for the person visiting the food pantry and some form of identification for all other family members. The Lake Worth Food Pantry is located at Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches,1712 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth, FL Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Delray Beach Food Pantry is located in the Neighborhood Resource Center at 141 SW 12th Ave., Delray Beach. Use the parking lot behind the NRC and walk along the north side of the building to use the main entrance. A food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Riviera Beach Food Pantry is now located at The Port Center, 2051 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. on the 2nd floor. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Indiantown Food Pantry is located at Evangelical Haitian Church of the Nazarene at SW 153rd Street in Indiantown, between SW Tyler Avenue and SW Jackson Avenue, on the east side of SR 710. Hours: Tuesday 3 to 6 p.m. The Jupiter Food Pantry is located at the Jupiter Neighborhood Resource Center at 106 Military Trail in Jupiter at the southwest corner of Indiantown Road and Military Trail. Use the main entrance on the east side of the building. During pantry hours, a food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Tuesday and Friday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5 The Lighthouse Food Pantry is located at Community United Methodist Church at 401 SW 1st St. in Belle Glade. During pantry hours, a food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday noon to 3 p.m. ACCESS Program (South County): Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS) Customer Call Center: (866) to make an appointment for assistance applying for food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. ACCESS Program (Western Communities): Call (561) to make an appointment for assistance applying for food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. Rise and Shine Family Food Co-op (561) Annual Membership is just $10. This allows you to purchase nutritious foods and household items twice a month at a low cost of $30 per family or $15 per single/senior distribution. The program is available at all the Palm Beach County Courthouses: The program has three locations: Boys & Girls Club Teen Center S.W. 10th Street Belle Glade, FL The Florence De George Boys & Girls Club Pinewood Avenue West Palm Beach, FL The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club S.W 7th St. Delray Beach, FL 33444

6 GENERAL/MISC SERVICES Animal Care and Control (561) Belvedere Rd.,West Palm Beach, FL Protecting the health, safety and welfare of animals and residents. Community Action Program: Community Action s mission is to provide opportunities to the less fortunate by combining, organizing and adjusting the available resources so that programs are tailored to the genuine needs of low-income people and communities. Services may include: Tax Assistance, Employment Support, Housing Assistance, Access to Food & Nutrition, and Utility Assistance. West Palm Beach (561) Datura St., Jupiter (561) Indiantown Rd., Lake Worth (561) Wingfield St., Riviera Beach (561) Dr. MLK Blvd., South Bay/Belle Glade (561) Dr. MLK Blvd., Consumer Affairs (561) Boca, Delray, Glades 50 S. Military Tr. #201 West Palm Beach Public Safety. Handles consumer complaints against businesses, retailers, landlords and the following regulated industries: local moving companies, towing companies, and vehicle-for-hire/ taxi/limousine/non-medical companies. Investigators serve as mediators between consumers and business/landlords. Legal action can be taken against companies found to be in violation of the Consumer Affairs Ordinance. The division maintains an open website of business/landlords for which complaints have been received. Consumer Affairs also enforces ordinances for the following: 1) price gouging 2) placement of tobacco products in retail establishments 3) refueling assistance for persons with disabilities.

7 Employment and Training Opportunities (561) Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL Workforce Alliance is chartered by the state of Florida to work with Palm Beach County businesses to provide job placement, recruitment assistance and funds for skills training. Workforce Alliance offers online and live workshops each month that may include: job search workshops, use of computers, phones and faxes to assist in a job search, training opportunities (for those who qualify), career counseling, assessments and job placement services. Housing Partnership, Inc. (561) th Street, West Palm Beach, Provides non-profit mortgage lending and also offers a foreclosure prevention program. Housing Partnership is also a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. Also provides assistance to families with a host of available services: A Family Resource Center, referrals to resources, family enrichment activities, parenting workshops, health and nutrition education, financial fitness workshops, adult education via computer, GED and ESOL classes, social and recreational activities, after-school enrichment, mentoring, capacity building workshops, community events, including health fairs, and child care during evening programming. Oasis Compassion Agency (561) th Ave. North, Greenacres, FL A non-profit food pantry which requires membership approval and a monthly $10 fee; membership lasts 6 months and includes required enrollment in program designed to get residents into a financially stable state. Also has a program designed to help battered and abused women. United Way of Palm Beach County Dial 211 or (561) Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL Provides information on assistance programs available in the County and offers counseling.

8 Workforce Alliance (561) S. Dixie Hwy., #102 West Palm Beach, Central Career Center (561) N. Military Tr., #D West Palm Beach, West Career Center (561) S. Main St. Belle Glade, South Career Center (561) Yamato Rd., #175 Boca Raton, HOUSES OF WORSHIP CHRIST FELLOWSHIP (561) Southern Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, Florida Services Saturdays at 6pm Sundays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:12 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (561) Big Blue Trace Services Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Colin Baenziger (561) Colin@cb-asso.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WELLINGTON (561) Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. LIFECHURCH TV Wellington (561) Florida 7, Wellington, FL Services Wellington, Florida Sundays 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

9 ST. DAVIDS-IN-THE-PINES EPISCOPAL CHURCH (561) West Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (561) pastorweiss@bellsouth.net 1925 Birkdale Drive Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. ST. PETER S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (561) West Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. (traditional) Sundays 9:30 a.m. (contemporary) Communion 1st Sunday of the month ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH (561) Paddock Drive Services Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., (1pm Spanish) Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. (7pm Spanish) ST. THERESE DE LISIEUX CATHOLIC CHURCH (561) Lake Worth Road Services Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:30 a.m. (no music); 9:30 a.m. (Adult Choir) 11:30 a.m. (Contemporary Choir) 5:30 p.m. (Contemporary Choir) TEMPLE BETH TORAH (561) Big Blue Trace Services Friday 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Saturday 8:45 a.m. lay-led Torah Study Saturday 9:45 a.m. Shabbat Morning worship service WELLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN church (561) Wellington Trace Services Sundays 10 a.m.

10 HOUSING ASSISTANCE Adopt-A-Family (561) x Primarily provides services to help families with children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes but is not limited to a Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, free Bus Pass program, free school supplies from the Community Back to School Bash, gifts during the holidays at Santa Shoppe and the Holiday Adopter Program, and free preparation of income tax returns for those at or below the poverty line through VITA. Evictions (561) North Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2.22 West Palm Beach, FL Clerk & Comptroller. To have a tenant legally removed from property, an eviction notice must be filed with the County Court Civil Division. A filing fee is required for this procedure. Florida Statute, Chapter 83, outlines the procedure and forms that are needed to file. Fair Housing (561) or (561) N. Olive Ave. #130, West Palm Beach, Equal Opportunity. Making Home Affordable (888) 995-HOPE (4673) Provides assistance to homeowners through refinancing or mediation of current loan. Provides information on relocation assistance for residents who sold their home in a Short Sale and connects residents with HUD approved counseling agencies FREE. Palm Beach County Housing Authority (561) The mission of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority is to be a leading Palm Beach County housing agency assisting with affordable housing (low-income and moderate-income) needs of families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, as these residents are striving for self-sufficiency and/or independent living.

11 Florida Rural Legal Services (561) S. Dixie Hwy. #140, West Palm Beach, Legal issues with lease. Including tenants and/or landlords Florida Rural Legal Services 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Lord s Place (561) Offers both temporary and permanent housing solutions and counseling to families and single, homeless men through a plethora of programs. US Department of Treasury (800) Allows residents to check the status of their modification, file a complaint against their bank, file an appeal and/or contact customer assistance groups and obtain general information about National Banks. Homeless Coalition (561) Lewis Center homelesscoalitionpbc.org 810 Datura Street West Palm Beach, FL Offers activities associated with advocacy, education, community outreach and raising funds and resources to end homelessness.

12 LEGAL SERVICES Florida Rural Legal Services (561) A non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to indigent and low-income elderly people in thirteen counties in South Central Florida including home ownership and foreclosure defense FRLS also provides legal assistance to migrant workers throughout the state of Florida. Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (561) Provides legal assistance to income qualified individuals and families. Qualified individuals cannot exceed 150% of Federal Poverty guidelines. Services extend beyond the dispensing of free legal advice and include the administering of diverse programs providing: 1. Advocacy for foster children and children orphaned through catastrophic events and violence; 2. Protection for vulnerable elderly citizens, whose numbers increase each day; 3. Safe refuge for families affected by the tragedy of domestic violence and homelessness; 4. Representation for HIV infected men, women and children, each coping with the challenges of a devastating disease; 5. Educational advocacy for physically and developmentally challenged children; 6. Intervention for children and youth at-risk for delinquency, truancy and recidivism; 7. Advocacy for immigrants seeking legal residency and citizenship; 8. Education and representation for those at risk for housing discrimination; 9. Planning and advocacy for clients and their families facing end of life issues; 10. Hurricane preparedness education for Palm Beach County nonprofits, and advocacy for our elder residents dealing with post storm issues; 11. Advice, representation and education regarding Federal and State employment laws to enrolled Palm Beach County non-profits.

13 MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Association (561) Fern St., West Palm Beach, Information and referral services, education and advocacy. St. Peter s Christian Counseling Center (561) Forest Hill Boulevard, Confidential, professional counseling with a sliding fee scale available. Mental Health Centers: Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc., (561) Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, NAMI Palm Beach County (561) th Ave. N., Suite D, Lake Worth, Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches (561) th St., West Palm Beach South County Mental Health Center (561) S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, West County Mental Health Clinic (561) SE MLK Blvd., Belle Glade, PHONE / CELL SERVICE Lifeline Across America Program (888) Provides discounts to low-income consumers for land line installation and monthly bills or 250 cell phone minutes. Eligibility is based on income. SafeLink (800) A government benefit program providing free cell phones for income qualified families.

14 SENIOR SERVICES SECTION Aging Resource Center (FL Dept. of Elder Affairs) (866) N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL Helps seniors and their caregivers find answers and make informed decisions. Area Agency on Aging (866) N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL Promotes, supports and advocates for the independence, dignity and wellbeing of seniors, adults with disabilities and those who care for them. Alpert Jewish Family and Children s Services (561) Community Drive, West Palm Beach, FL Provides elder care for family caregivers and their loved ones, as well as working with family caregivers in the housing and caring of developmentally disabled, significantly learning disabled or chronically mentally ill loved ones. Alzheimer s Association (561) Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach The Alzheimer s Association is the world s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer s care, support and research. Alzheimer s Community Care, Inc. (561) Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL Alzheimer s Community Care is a Florida-based 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Alzheimer s Community Care provides specialized care to Alzheimer s disease and related disorders patients, and also supports the needs of caregivers. The organization proudly serves Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Elder Abuse Unit (561) stateattorney ouroffice divisions 401 N. Dixie Highway., West Palm Beach, Service through the State Attorney s Office. Addresses abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults.

15 Elder Care Resource Center (800) eldercareresourcecenter.com ElderCare at Home is the largest provider of community-based, dementia specific nurse registry services, in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties, with over 230 professional and para-professional caregivers. Elder Law Project (561) Fern Street, #200, West Palm Beach, FL Provides civil legal advice, representation and education free of charge to disadvantaged seniors age 60 and over in Palm Beach County (simple wills, consumer law, real property, and public benefits). Just Checking! (561) th Avenue North, #603, Lake Worth, FL Non-profit agency that provides Medical Case Management to the elder population. Purpose is to delay or avoid hospitalizations and nursing home placements (encourage safe and independent living). Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (888) ombudsman.myflorida.com 4040 Esplande Way, Tallahassee, FL To improve the lives of people who live in long-term care settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Mae Volen Senior Center (561) W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, A private, nonprofit center providing services, support & information to seniors, young adults, children & everyone in between. Meals on Wheels (866) myansweronaging.org 4400 N. Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, We are a non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of home bound residents in Palm Beach County. We provide expertly prepared meals by a professional chef and delivered by trusted volunteers.

16 Palm Healthcare Foundation (561) North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL Provides free hands-on-classes about mobility, kitchen safety, caring for a bedridden family member, CPR, etc. PBC Community Action Agency (561) Provides utility assistance (electricity) and Income Tax assistance. Palm Tran CONNECTION (561) Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, Palm Tran, the county s public transportation service, provides fixedroute bus transportation and specialized door-to-door service for eligible seniors and disabled individuals. PBC Division of Senior Services (561) Datura Street, #300, West Palm Beach, FL Community Services. The Division of Senior Services (DOSS) provides seniors every stage of assistance needed for their continuum of care through the senior years. Provided are comprehensive in-home and community based programs that relieve emotional, physical and financial hardships for seniors and caregivers. From DOSS s active senior centers to the more structured adult day care and in-home services and nutrition, DOSS provides accessible, high-quality services to help seniors. PBC Special Needs Registry (561) x4 Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and persons with special needs. Project Lifesaver of Palm Beach County (561) Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, FL Non-profit to serve those affected by Alzheimer s dementia and other related disorders that may cause wandering.

17 PBC Senior Citizens Center (561) Community Services, Senior Services Division. Senior centers sponsor a wide range of classes, programs and activities to promote healthy and independent living. Centers are a community focal point to come together for services to support seniors independence and encourage involvement. Senior Aides & Senior Employment (561) N. Haverhill Rd. #219, West Palm Beach, FL SHINE (561) N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL Assists seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers with Medicare questions by providing free one-on-one counseling and information. UNETHICAL / CRIMINAL ACTIVITY Federal Bureau of Investigations (WPB Division) (561) Investigates public corruption, economic crimes, civil rights and Financial Institute Fraud. Florida Department of Elder Affairs (850) Responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida s large and growing elder population. Inspector General (561) P.O. Box 16568, West Palm Beach, FL The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is authorized by county ordinance to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in county and municipality programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. If you have reason to suspect public fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct or other abuses, call the hotline at You may also report fraud, waste or abuse online at www. pbcgov.com/oig/rwfa.htm or via at inspector@pbcgov.org. For more information, visit

18 Palm Beach County Sheriff s Office (561) Provides crime prevention, delinquency prevention, safety programs and Neighborhood Crime Watch. State of Florida Attorney General (866) Investigates complaints about mortgage and foreclosure fraud. Palm Beach County Bar Association (561) The Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is a non-profit public service of the Palm Beach County Bar Association that has been authorized by The Florida Bar. Through this service, you can obtain a one-half hour appointment, with the kind of attorney you need, for $50. (There is no fee for personal injury, medical malpractice, bankruptcy or workers comp cases). When appropriate, referrals are also made to social service agencies.

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