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2 33154 Miami-Dade Zip Codes Table of Contents Hialeah Gardens Medley Doral Miami Lake s Hialeah Miami Springs South Miami Pinecrest Miami Gardens Coral Gables Opa-Locka Miami Shores Miami Miami-Dade Zip Codes Introduction Advocacy & Legal Cancer Resources Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Elderly Services Employment HIV & Case Management Housing & Shelters Mental Health Primary Medical Care Social Services i. Clothing ii. Financial Assistance iii. Food iv. Transportation Substance Abuse Youth Services Other Listings I. Miami-Dade County Hospitals ii. Local Service Sites and Emergency Lines iii. National Hotlines Acknowledgments Miles

3 Introduction 1. Advocacy & Legal Services 1 The Miami Community Services resource guide was developed by the University of Miami collaboration with community partners. At the University of Miami, the collaboration included three divisions of the Leonard Miller School of Medicine: The Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity, the Disparities and Community Outreach Core at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Division of Family Medicine. The community partners are members of the Liberty City Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the Overtown Community Advisory Board, both of which are made up of individuals who work and live in the community. Based on CAB members concern about the need for information about health and social services, a subcommittee was formed to develop this comprehensive health and social service resource guide for Miami Dade County. This edition of the Miami Community Services was published by Miller School of Medicine s Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity. Editors Shelly Baer, LCSW Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine & Health Equity Moravia Rodriguez, MD, MPH Disparities and Community Outreach Core, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Melissa Yanes, MSW Division of Family Medicine Laverne Holliday, Curley s House of Style, Inc. Martha Curtis, The Beautiful Gate, Inc. To receive more information about this guide, or to obtain a copy of the Miami Community Services guide, contact: The Disparities and Community Outreach Core at Disclaimer Information listed in this guide is provided as a public service. Although every effort has made to ensure accuracy of the content, Miller School of Medicine and the committee disclaim any responsibility for inaccurate, misprinted or omitted information. Inclusion in this guide does not imply endorsement or approval of programs or services. Neither Miller School of Medicine and the committee is responsible or liable for the services and activities provided by organizations and agencies listed in the guide. Catholic Charities Legal Services 150 SE 2nd Avenue Suite 200 Miami, Florida Catholic Charities provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of the local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities. Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 400 Miami, Florida The not-for-profit Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center fights for the human rights of immigrants of all nationalities. FIAC aims to protect and promote the basic human rights of immigrants of all nationalities through direct legal services to individuals and impact advocacy work. Human Services Coalition 260 NE 17th Terrace, Suite 200 Miami, Florida Human Services Coalition (HSC) supports individuals, organizations and communities to create a more just, equitable and caring society. HSC uses and promotes a range of innovative economic empowerment, civic engagement and capacity building strategies to increase individual and community prosperity. 4 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 5

4 1 1. Advocacy & Legal Services 1. Advocacy & Legal Services 1 Legal Services of Greater Miami 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 500 Miami, Florida Legal Services provides free legal services to clients who live in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties; are a citizen, permanent resident or have other acceptable immigration status; and have a household income below 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Miami-Dade State Attorney s Office 1350 NW 12th Avenue The State Attorney s Office has three main prosecution divisions felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile, with specialized units and programs that support the functions of those divisions. For assistance in finding an attorney in Florida, please contact one of the organizations below. Power U Center for Social Change 1633 NW 3rd Avenue info@poweru.org English, Creole We are a GRASSROOTS organization based in Miami, Florida; FIGHTING for our land, our people, our community; ORGANIZ- ING for justice in our schools and communities; SUPPORTING the dream of social, environmental, and economic justice. The Legal Aid Society 123 NW 1st Avenue Miami, Florida The Legal Aid Society represents indigent persons in matters relating to family law and domestic violence. 2. Cancer Resources American Cancer Society, Patient Navigator Program Contact Persons: Leonor Padro Mara Chavannes Chalette Gibbs Provides information about the patient s specific cancer, in addition to helping find: the right questions to ask the doctor, connect to the American Cancer Society, resources for transportation, lodging and local assistance, answers to questions about financial insurance needs, and local support groups. American Cancer Society, Patient Services 3901 NW 79th Avenue, Suite 224 Miami, Florida Provides support, financial assistance for hospital beds, wheelchairs, suction machines and pain medications. Provides prostheses and bras for uninsured women, help with transportation, college scholarships, summer camp for children with cancer and housing for bone marrow cancer patients. 6 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 7

5 2. Cancer Resources 2. Cancer Resources 2 American Lung Association of Florida South Area 2020 S. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, Florida alafsouth@lungfloridaa.org Portuguese, French, Italian Provides general awareness about lung cancer as well as cancer prevention. The Beautiful Gate, Inc. A ministry of Silver Blue Lakes Missionary Baptist Church 1448 NW 103rd Street Miami, Florida thebeautifulgate@bellsouth.net Offers health seminars, assistance with obtaining Free Health screenings (breast, prostate), cancer education, financial assistance resources, information on free prosthetics, nutritional and toiletry supplies, monthly cancer support group meeting, monthly Yoga classes. Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (Project Screen) Miami-Dade County Health Department 1350 NW 14th Street Miami, Florida jennifer_prince@doh.state.florida.us Provide mammograms and pap s for women older than 50 and less than 65 years of age, under or uninsured, no Medicaid or Medicare. Breast Cancer Network of Strength 4601 Sheridan Street, Suite 320 Hollywood, Florida (Eng) (Esp) southflorida@networkofstrength.org languages Provides education, support and other services for breast cancer patients. Cancer Information Service (CIS), Coastal Region 1320 South Dixie Highway, Suite 120 Coral Gables Florida, CANCER The National Cancer Institute s education service; provides cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health care professionals through a toll-free telephone service or online through Live Help. Catholic Hospice NW 77th Avenue, Suite 100 Miami Lakes, Florida specialcare@catholichospice.org Provides support and post treatment services to terminally ill patients with 6 months or less prognosis. 2 8 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 9

6 2. Cancer Resources 2. Cancer Resources 2 Dance for Life, Inc. P. O. Box Miami, Florida catdol2003@yahoo.com English Focus on healing through movement and dance classes to patients with cancer. God s Amazing Grace Outreach Ministries, Inc. The Healing Wings Project 8043 NW 14th Avenue Miami, Florida English Offers awareness seminars & workshops to inform the community of the harmful effects of Tobacco Smoke, HIV/AIDS awareness, education, prevention and resources. 2 Douglas Gardens Hospice 5200 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida Provides hospice care and support services. Femwell Diagnostic Center for Women 7500 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, Florida Provides diagnostic services: mammographies at a reduced cost Florida Breast Health Initiative 6447 Miami Lakes Drive East Suite 222E Miami Lakes, Florida info@floridabreasthealth.com Provides free breast health awareness, education, screening and referrals though neighborhood door to door outreach to uninsured, underserved women. Haitian American Association Against Cancer, Inc. 225 NE 34th Street, #208 Miami, Florida info@haaac.org English, Haitian, Creole Provides education and diagnostic services. Harrington Community Health Center 8260 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida chsinfo@bellsouth.net, French Provides prevention, education and screening. Hospice Care of Southeast Florida 8405 NW 53 Street, Suite A200 Miami, Florida info@hospicecareflorida.org Provides support and Medical Intervention for patients with life limiting illnesses and their families on sliding fee scale. 10 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 11

7 2. Cancer Resources 2. Cancer Resources 2 Lauren s Light 7800 Red Road, Suite 209 South Miami, Florida LAUREN (5287) avinard@laurenslight.org Empowers families with young children, in which a parent has been diagnosed with cancer, through resources and information, to better address medical, psychological and administrative challenges. League Against Cancer (Liga Contra El Cáncer) 2180 SW 12th Avenue Miami, Florida Provides cancer preventive and treatment services to low-income and uninsured Florida residents Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Two Oakwood Blvd., Suite 200 Hollywood, Florida Provides services and information for patients and families with blood related cancers. The Wellness Community Greater Miami 8609 S. Dixie Highway Miami, Florida Provides ongoing weekly support groups for cancer patients and their families; networking groups, stress reduction groups, exercise, social programs, education programs, and other services. Woman2Woman NW 5th Street Plantation, Florida Provides education, information, referrals and financial assistance referrals to women with breast cancer. YWCA of Greater Miami Health & Fitness Program 351 NW 5th Street Miami, Florida pjoassin@ywca-miami.org Provides referrals for free or low cost breast and cervical screenings and diagnostic testing and cancer education. 2 Susan G. Komen for the Cure SW 132nd Court, Suite 104 Miami, Florida GOKOMEN komenmiami@earthlink.net Offers education, outreach and information about breast cancer. 12 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 13

8 3. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 3. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 3 Courthouse Center 175 NW 1st Avenue Miami, Florida Provides information about injunctions (restraining orders) and other legal issues. The Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 NW 12th Avenue Annex Building, Room oguzman@um-jmh.org Emergency medical examination, treatment and psychological counseling to victims of sexual battery 24hrs/day. Non-Violence Project USA 1205 Sunset Drive Miami, Florida English only Exists to significantly change attitudes toward violence, teaching alternatives to violent behavior, and to motivate and engage people in positive action. Safespace Foundation Inc S. Dixie Highway Miami, Florida Safe Space, Inc. is a non-profit organization that assists domestic violence victims and their children. Services include shelter, counseling, food, clothing, advocacy, transportation and support. Also provide shelter for battered lesbians and motel rooms for battered gay men. The Journey Institute 7412 Sunset Drive Miami, Florida Provides neighborhood-based group treatment for families of and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Services are provided for children, adolescents and non-offending caregivers in several communities within the Miami-Dade area. Victims Assistance Program 150 NW 79th Street Suite 520 Miami, Florida Individual treatment and family group counseling services, crisis intervention and assistance to victims of violent crimes and domestic crimes, including children, counseling information and referral, safe shelter, transportation, emergency financial assistance, emergency food and clothing, advocacy and support. Women in Transition of South Florida, Inc NW 7th Ave Miami, Florida womenintransit@aol.com English only Their mission is to empower women ages 16-65, who have been abused to regain/gain a level of self-sufficiency by providing preemployment/work maturity skills Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 15

9 4. Elderly Services 4. Elderly Services 4 Alliance for Aging 9500 South Dadeland Blvd. Suite 400 Miami, Florida Plans, develops, advocates funds to coordinate community based services for the elderly. Hospice Senior Center 2902 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida Provides congregate and home-delivered meals, food stamp assistance, low cost energy assistance, nutrition education, recreational activities, social and educational activities. 4 Batz Center 150 NE 69th Street Miami, Florida Provides services to the elderly in a structured activities center setting. Services include transportation, recreational activities, education awareness programs, hot meals and social services. Covenant Palms 8400 NW 25th Avenue Miami, Florida Services include recreational activities, education awareness programs, hot meals and social services including EHEAP, energy assistance to those over 60. Holy Temple Human Services 2341 NW 143rd Street Opa Locka, Florida holyservices@bellsouth.net Provides services to elderly residents of Opa Locka and North Dade such as KIT Keep in Touch Program, field trips, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, respite care, health referrals and transportation. JESCA-Elderly Center 1600 NW 3rd Avenue Miami, Florida Provides transportation, recreational activities, education awareness assistance, hot meals and social services. Jewish Community Services (Case Management Program for Seniors) 4200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida Russian, Hebrew Provides counseling and case management services to elderly in their home. Some of the services are, medication management, education and safety planning. Long Term Care Ombudsman Council 7300 North Kendall Drive, Suite 780 Miami, Florida Advocates for the rights of people over 60 years who live in nursing homes, ACLF s and adult family care homes. Investigate complaints made by or on behalf of residents and inspect the homes. 16 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 17

10 4. Elderly Services 4. Elderly Services 4 Malcolm Ross Site 2800 NW 18th Avenue Miami, Florida Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency 701 NW 1st Court, 10th Floor Provides counseling, case management, advocacy to low-income populations. United Home Care Services 5255 NW 87th Avenue, Suite 300 Miami, Florida Provides education, support and post-treatment services to individuals over 65 years. Patient must be homebound and meet requirements for treatment. Doctor s orders are always required. 5. Employment 4 Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services 2525 NW 62nd Street, Suite 400 Miami, Florida Provides a comprehensive range of social services to assist children, family and the elderly to attain self-sufficiency. Miami Jewish Home & Hospital 5200 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida Nursing home for the elderly North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizen s Services 620 NE 127th Street North Miami, Florida A not-for-profit social service agency that provides a wide variety of services to help seniors remain independent in their own homes. Career Gear 2650 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302 Miami, Florida info@suitedforsuccess.org Provides appropriate business clothing for job seekers and have grown to provide services and resources that help clients in retaining employment and advancing in the workplace through advancement skills. CNC-Employment & Training Refugee/WAGES 300 SW 12th Avenue Suite 326B Miami, Florida Provides education and employment assistance to welfare recipients who are receiving TANF 18 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 19

11 5. Employment 5. Employment 5 Church World Service 1924 NW 84th Avenue Miami, Florida Assists with preparation of resumes, employment services, community orientation, counseling services, case management services and maintenance assistance Equal Employment Opportunities Commission 2 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 2700 Miami, Florida Provides information and materials on workplace discrimination and disability Florida Department of Education-VOC Rehab. Services 1111 Park Center Blvd. Suite 100 Miami, Florida Call main office for alternative branches Assists persons with a physical or mental impairment that, for the individual, constitutes a substantial impediment to employment. Free diagnostic evaluations for learning and reading skills. Haitian American Foundation 5080 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida English, Creole Provides employment programs with its own target group and eligibility requirements, services include: pre-employment skills, job development and referral F/U Jewish Community Services SW 112th Avenue Miami, Florida Russian, Hebrew Provides rehabilitation and employment services. Call main number for alternative locations. Jobs for Miami Northside-One Stop Center 7900 NW 27th Avenue Suite 200 Miami, Florida French Provides employment information, unemployment claims, job search, career counseling, training evaluations, veterans services and job corps The South Florida Workforce 7300 Corporate Center Drive Suite 500 Miami, Florida Provides listings of employment opportunities in the private sector, as well as public service opportunities. Offers employment counseling, testing and training referrals for the general public. Unemployment Appeals Court 401 NW 2nd Ave Miami, Florida Conducts administrative hearings to resolve disputed unemployment compensation claims Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 21

12 5. Employment 6. HIV & Case Management 5 Work America, Inc NE 111th Street North Miami, Florida Provides prevention, case management and referrals for testing, housing, utilities, employment and other needs. 6. HIV & Case Management Care Resource 3510 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 300 Miami, Florida info@careresource.org Provides prevention, community outreach, testing, medical care, research protocols, individual, family counseling and support services. Center for Haitian Studies 8260 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida chsinfo@bellsouth.net English, Creole Provides case management, prevention services, counseling and family reunification for at-risk Haitian and Bahamian youth ages Services focus on substance abuse and HIV prevention in homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Empower U, Inc NW 22nd Avenue Miami, Florida vmail@empower-u-miami.org Provides case management, education, empowers and educates better health choices for youth and families with and affected, particularly HIV/AIDS spectrum disease, and at-risk. Greater Bethel-HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention Program 245 NW 8th Street Miami, Florida greaterbamepreventions@yahoo.com English only Provides education and prevention services, outreach, support groups, STI/STD prevention services. Hep-C Alert 660 NE 125th Street Miami, Florida info@hep-c-alert.org Provides education, counseling, testing and referral, to raise awareness and assist people affected by hepatitis, HIV and hepatitis/hiv co-infection. Miami Beach STD Clinic 615 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida Provides early intervention, primary care, counseling and testing. Dental, case management, nutritional and psychiatric care Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 23

13 6. HIV & Case Management 6. HIV & Case Management 6 Miami Children s Hospital-Division of Clinical Immunology 3100 SW 62th Avenue Miami, Florida Provides primary and consultative care. MOVERS, Inc NW 7th Avenue Miami, Florida Movers1@bellsouth.net Provides AIDS education/awareness, outreach ministry, spiritual support group, and case management. South Beach AIDS Project 1234 Washington Avenue Suite 200 Miami Beach, Florida info@sobeaids.com Provides confidential HIV testing available 6 days a week as well as support groups for long-term AIDS survivors and newly diagnosed. Individual counseling, HIV prevention and outreach. South Florida AIDS Network 1611 NW 12th Avenue ACC East 1st Floor Provides case management services, support and educational groups. The Center for Positive Connections 8642 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, Florida @positiveconnections.org Provides support groups, individual and peer counseling, holistic and housing, educational workshops, social activities. UM-Miami Family Care Program Promote to Prevent Program Mailman Center 1601 NW 12th Avenue amoreno@med.miami.edu Provides free counseling and testing. UM-Miami Family Care Program Department of OB/GYN Clinical Research Building 1120 NW 14th Street Suite bmessick@med.miami.edu Provides gynecological and Obstetrical care for HIV positive women Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 25

14 6. HIV & Case Management 7. Housing & Shelters 6 UM-Miami Family Care Program-Department of Pediatrics Infectious Disease & Immunology Batchelor Children s Institute 1580 NW 10th Avenue Agarcia2@med.miami.edu Provides at-risk screening services and specialty pediatrics care for perinatally infected children and youth. UM-Miami Family Care Program Department of Pediatrics Special Adolescent Clinic Mailman Center 1601 NW 12th Avenue Provides primary health care to adolescents with HIV, health education, psychosocial support 7. Housing & Shelters Camillus House 336 NW 5th Street Miami, Florida contactus@camillus.org Humanitarian services to poor and homeless men, women and children. Offers a full continuum of services that include food, shelter, housing, rehabilitative treatment, and health care. Community Partnership for Homeless, Inc N. Miami Avenue Complete and individualized case management. Miami Bridge 2810 NW South River Drive Miami, Florida nfo@miamibridge.org The Bridge is a not-for-profit organization that provides emergency shelter, food and, just as importantly, counseling for troubled youths and their families. Miami Rescue Mission Center for Men Overnight Shelter 2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, Florida info@caringplace.org The Center for Men offers a comprehensive, year-long residential Regeneration Program for men who suffer from various life-controlling problems such as homelessness, chemical abuse or addiction, medical and mental issues, illiteracy, and lack of adequate job skills. Missionaries of Charity 724 NW 17th Street Provides emergency night shelter (4pm 7am) for women and children (boys under 6 only). Dinner and breakfast as well as emergency clothing and toiletries Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 27

15 7. Housing & Shelters 8. Mental Health New Life Shelter for Homeless Families 3620 NW 1st Street Miami, Florida Provides transitional housing for families; supportive services assist in achieving independence and permanent housing. Citrus Health Network, Inc West 20th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Offers crisis unit, non-residential and residential facilities for those under therapeutic/psychiatric evaluation and treatment. 7 Safespace North South Provides emergency housing and shelter information for victim of domestic violence/sexual assault. Salvation Army 901 W. Flagler Street MIami, Florida Creole The Salvation Army serves people who are seeking the basic necessities of life food, shelter, and warmth. Touching Miami with Love 711 NW 6th Avenue Touching Miami with Love, Miami is an inner-city ministry expressing Christ like love to transform people and their communities by Cultivates meaningful relationships through small groups and mentoring, linking families to resources in the community, and crises management for families and children Douglas Garden Community Mental Health Center 701 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida tlau@dgcmhc.org Behavioral health care for adults and children, case management, substance abuse counseling, and housing assistance for individuals with mental illness. Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami 7412 Sunset Drive Miami, Florida Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc. improves the lives of children and their families through prevention programs, mental health counseling and support services. Helen B. Bentley Community Health Center 3090 SW 37th Avenue Miami, Florida sforchion@hcnetwork.org Comprehensive primary and preventive care services, support and social services, teen pregnancy prevention program, mental 8 28 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 29

16 8. Mental Health 9. Primary Medical Care 8 health/substance abuse counseling, and HIV/AIDS screening, counseling and treatment. M.U.J.E.R S. Dixie Highway Homestead, Florida susan@mujerfloridaa.org Mixteco Crisis intervention, help with shelters, utilities and food, individual and group counseling, medical referrals, and emergency financial assistance. New Horizons Community Mental Health Center 1469 NW 36th Street Miami, Florida Case management, counseling services, health education, and social and cultural activities Urban Empowerment Corp Grand Avenue Miami, Florida mcdonald@bellsouth.net Provides individual, family and group counseling, emergency assistance, information resource center, outreach, case management, and substance abuse counseling. Borinquen Health Center 3601 Federal Highway Miami, Florida Provides primary health care for adults and children (part of Health Choice Network) Camillus Health Concern 336 NW 5th Street Miami, Florida Provides adult primary care, pediatric services, women s preventative health services, HIV/AIDS/TB/STD prevention, screening and treatment, mental health, oral health and case management (part of Health Choice Network). Citrus Health Network 4175 W. 20th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Provides of primary and preventive health care services (part of Health Choice Network) Community Health of South Florida SW 216th Street Miami, Florida Provides of primary and preventive health care services (part of Health Choice Network) 9 30 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 31

17 9. Primary Medical Care 9. Primary Medical Care 9 Dr. Rafael Penalver Clinic 971 NW 2nd Street Miami, Florida ext Provides primary health care services for adults and pediatrics, WIC, and the AIDS drug assistance program. Family Health Center Jesse Trice Center for Community Health 5361 NW 22nd Avenue Miami, Florida eohfc@hcnetwork.org Provides primary health care for adults and children (part of Health Choice Network). Family Health Center, North Medical Center 1220 NW 95th Street Miami, Florida Provides primary health care for adults and children. Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center 3090 SW 37th Avenue Miami, Florida Jefferson Reeves Sr. Health Center 1009 NW 5th Avenue Provides primary health care for adults and children. Medicaid eligibility specialist on-site on Monday afternoons to register Medicaid. Juanita Mann Center 7900 NW 27th Avenue, Suite 250 Miami, Florida Provides primary health care for adults and children. Liberty City Health Services 1320 NW 62nd Street Miami, Florida Provides primary health care for adults and children. Miami Beach Community Health Center Provides of primary and preventive health care services (part of Health Choice Network) Locations: 710 Alton Road Miami Beach, Florida NE 2nd Ave Miami, Florida NE 6th Court North Miami, Florida Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 33

18 9. Primary Medical Care 10. Social Services i. CLOTHING Women s Health Program Miami-Dade County Department of Health 1350 NW 14th Street, Room #2 Miami, Florida paula_schimpf@doh.state.florida.us Provides education and diagnostic services and treatment on a sliding fee scale to individuals 50 or older, low income, have not been screened in the last year SoBe Thrifty 1435 Alton Road Miami Beach, Florida sobethrifty@careresource.org This Care Resource thrift shop sells low cost items such as clothing, furniture, accessories, jewelry, household items and linens. Accepts donations and will pick up items. Planned Parenthood 3119A SW 22nd Street Miami, Florida (admin) Provides diagnostic services to low income individuals at low costreet Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc NW 21st Street Miami, Florida info@goodwillmiami.org Offers previously owned clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, toys, books, sporting goods, etc. for sale. 9 Women and Teens Healthcare Center Northeast 19th Avenue North Miami Beach, Florida sbraith927@aol.com Provides pelvic exams/pap smears and mammography. Douglas Gardens Thrift Shop 5713 NW 27th Avenue Miami, Florida dgardens@gate.com Offers previously owned clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, toys, books, sporting goods, etc. for sale. Miami Rescue Mission 2159 NW 1st Court Miami, Florida English Offers previously owned clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, toys, sporting goods, vehicles, etc. for sale Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 35

19 10. Social Services i. Clothing 10. Social Services ii. financial assistance 10 Suited for Success, Inc SW 27th Avenue Suite 302A Miami, Florida Job skills training and clothing to low-income job seekers throughout Miami-Dade County. Participation is by referral only and training is recommended before clothing is provided. ii. financial assistance CCDH, Inc N. Kendall Drive Suite 206 Miami, Florida English For children and adults with developmental disabilities and in some cases, physical and sensory disabilities and their families, provides emergency funding for rent/mortgage assistance, utilities (electric, gas, water, telephone), food (including supplements and formula) and clothing. COFFO 778 West Palm Drive Florida City, Florida May include financial assistance for the prevention of evictions, temporary emergency lodging, prevention of utility cut off, transportation, medical assistance and emergency food vouchers. Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers 700 SW 8th Street Suite 202 Miami, Florida The Department of Children and Families, Alliance for Aging and Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers have begun a temporary program to help individuals as they become legal permanent residents or have requisites to apply for US Citizenship. iii. FOOD Catholic Charities 2902 NW Second Avenue Miami, Florida Provides congregate and home-delivered meals, food stamps assistance, low cost energy assistance (EHEAP), nutrition education, health screening, recreational activities, social and educational services and individual and group counseling to individuals over the age of 60. Curley s House of Style, Inc NW 6th Avenue Miami, Florida Provide meals and clothing for families Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 37

20 10. Social Services iii. FOOD 10. Social Services iv. transportation 10 League Against Aids, Inc. Food and Emergency Housing 28 West Flagler Street Suite 700 Miami, Florida Provides emergency food and housing assistance to HIV positive clients, offers rent vouchers to those with an eviction notice and food and utilities vouchers to those in need, and assists in filling out forms for disability and food stamps benefits. Pierre Toussaint 130 NE 62nd Street Miami, Florida English, Creole, French Provides emergency food, rent (with a 3-day notice), electricity bill assistance through participation in FEMA program, and maintains a clothing and food pantry. Offers crisis counseling and social services referrals. Respect Life 9360 Sunset Drive Suite 238 Miami, Florida ilovelife@bellsouth.net Offers material assistance to pregnant women and new mothers, including baby food, diapers and clothing. The True Deliverance Church of Christ SW 109th Ave Miami, Florida English Bread is given out on Mondays 8am-2pm, Vegetables given out Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-2pm. Discounted items such as household, clothing, pampers, soap, deodorant, etc. are available daily. Action Community Center, Inc. 970 SW First Street, Suite 304 Miami, Florida actioncm@bellsouth.net English Provides free, door-to-door transportation services for elderly and disabled residents of the City of Miami. Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. 833 Sixth Street Miami Beach, Florida jose@ccje.com Provides transportation for elderly who are unable to use public transportation. Will transport individuals over age 60 to doctors, hospitals, day care programs, congregate meals, etc. Service is provided on Miami Beach only, between 1st and 41st Streets. Urban Empowerment Corporation 3672 Grand Avenue Coconut Grove, Florida urbanempowerment@bellsouth.net English Provides youth summer programs, transportation for the elderly and small groups in the community, referrals, emergency assistance and transportation tokens Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 39

21 11. Substance Abuse 11. Substance Abuse Agape Family Ministries SW 112th Avenue Miami, Florida agapefamilyministries.org Drug and alcohol residential treatment center, individual and group counseling, AA/NA meetings, domestic violence counseling, HIV/Aids, and anger management. Concept House Inc 162 NE 49th Street Miami Florida ext. 22 Provides residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) and residential long-term treatment (more than30 days) Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc NW 22nd Avenue Miami, Florida Comprehensive primary and preventive care services: ob/gyn care, pediatrics, dental, mental health, substance abuse services, social and support services, case management, outreach, and special HIV/Aids programs. Insured and uninsured individuals welcomed. Spectrum Programs, Inc NE 6th Avenue Miami, Florida Outpatient counseling provided to individuals in need of substance abuse treatment while being able to remain in the home environment and community, including individual, group and family therapy. Street Luke s Addiction Recovery Center 7707 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida English only Residential intervention and outpatient treatment programs, in addition to long-term counseling for individuals and their families. The Village 3050 Biscayne Blvd., Ninth Floor Miami, Florida DRUG The Village serves youth, adults and families, providing early intervention, outreach, education, treatment and outpatient services. 11 Here s Help, Inc. North Campus NW 27th Avenue Opa-Locka, Florida Provides residential substance abuse treatment for young adults, including counseling, job placement assistance and educational programs. Outpatient services for adults and drug screenings. 40 Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 41 11

22 12. Youth Services Please refer to the Connect 2 Protect Youth Community Resource Directory. To receive copies of the C2P directory, please call or visit Other Listings i. Miami-Dade County Hospitals Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital / Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 900 NW 17th Street Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, Florida Baptist Hospital of Miami 8900 North Kendall Drive Miami, Florida Coral Gables Hospital 3100 Douglas Road Coral Gables, Florida Doctors Hospital 5000 University Drive Coral Gables, Florida Hialeah Hospital 651 E. 25th Street Hialeah, Florida Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 43 13

23 13. Other Listings i. Miami-Dade County Hospitals Homestead Hospital 160 NW 13th Street Homestead, Florida Jackson Memorial Hospital 1611 NW 12th Avenue Mercy Hospital 3663 South Miami Avenue Miami, Florida Metropolitan Hospital of Miami 5959 NW 7th Street Miami, Florida Miami Children s Hospital 6125 SW 31st Street Miami, Florida Mount Sinai Medical Center 4300 Alton Road Miami Beach, Florida Other Listings i. Miami-Dade County Hospitals Palmetto General Hospital 2001 W. 68th Street Hialeah, Florida South Miami Hospital 6200 SW 73rd Street Miami, Florida University of Miami Hospital 1400 NW 12th Avenue University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 1475 NW 12th Avenue Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, Florida Westchester General Hospital 2500 SW 75th Avenue Miami, Florida Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 45 13

24 13. Other Listings ii. Local Service Sites and Emergency Lines Abuse registry ABUSE Crisis & Suicide Hotline HELP Florida Department of Children and Families 401 NW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida Emergency: Police, Fire & Fire Rescue 911 Environmental South Neighborhood Improvement 1725 NW 167th Street Miami, Florida Health Foundation of South Florida 2 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 1710 Miami, Florida Jackson Memorial Mental Health Emergency Services Miami-Dade County Health Department 1350 NW 14th Street Building 1 Miami, Florida Other Listings ii. Local Service Sites and Emergency Lines Miami Dade County Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning (OCHP) 140 W. Flagler Street Suite 1102 Miami, Florida North Miami Center for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) NW 8th Avenue Miami, Florida Refugee Health Assessment Program 2742 SW 8th Street Miami, Florida Switchboard of Miami 701 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 1000 Miami, Florida The Children s Trust 4500 Biscayne Blvd., 2nd Floor Miami, Florida Women s Emergency Network iii. national hotlines Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 47 13

25 13. Other Listings iii. national hotlines Acknowledgments Disaster Outreach / Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Contraceptive Hotline Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Hotline Hotline for Kids and Parents Hunger Hotline Medicare Information Line 800.MEDICARE National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 877.NAACP.98 The creation of this resource guide would not have been possible without the assistance of the following organizations and other community resource guides. Health Foundation of South Florida United Health Foundation The following are community resource guides we hope will serve as companions to Miami Community Services guide: Access Miami (services for the physically disabled) Connect to Protect (services for youth) Switchboard of Miami (general resources) HELP National Child Abuse Hotline National Crisis Line National Domestic Violence Hotline National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral HELP National STD/AIDS Hotline U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Miami Community Services Miami Community Services 49

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