Alcohol & Drug Abuse

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1 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Name of Contact Number Location Services Available AA Palm Beach County Intergroup S.PBC N.PBC 1371 Okeechobee Rd. West Palm Beach, FL Volunteers contact agencies for AA meeting places Central Florida Treatment Center (561) Have several locations throughout Palm Beach County. This is the answering service Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehab Programs (561) East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL Provides direct treatment services for persons suffering from the diseases of chemical dependency and codependency Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Treatment Association (Youth) (561) (561) S. Swinton Avenue. Delray Beach, FL E. Tiffany Drive. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 102 Purpose is to encourage and support the process of recovery and to promote drug-free living. They provides drug education classes Drug abuse treatment, intervention, prevention, and education Hanley Center (Fee- Based) (561) th Street. West Palm Beach, FL Provides residential and outpatient treatment for adults and adolescent, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professional Palm Beach County CoDA Intergroup 1-(888) Contact by phone for information on meeting and hours. Support groups for co-dependency. Co-dependency is a fellowship of men and woman whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships using the 12 step method Name of Contact Location Services Available

2 Number West Palm Beach Metro Treatment Center (561) Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite E Provides outpatient Mephazon and Suvoxone. Also provides counseling and groups Rehab After Work 1-(800) ( a.com) Al-Anon/Alateen family Groups 5405 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 305 Provides adult, teen, & family therapy to those suffering as a result of drug and alcohol abuse (561) Offers strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches ach.com 3153 Canada Court Lake Worth Offers clinical therapeutic drug rehab, treatment programs, medical detox, extended residential & intensive outpatient drug alcohol rehab & treatment. Detxo, aviation program, firefighter, EMT, law enforcement, and correctional officer programs. $7,500 for 30 days. Counseling Service of Lake Worth, Inc. (561) N. Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL Provides a mix of mental health and substance abuse services. Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL Provides substance abuse & halfway house. Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc WPB (Outpatient) Provides programs for children, adolescents & their families experiencing problems w/ substance abuse.

3 Name of Contact Number Location Services Available Drug Testing and Counseling Services, Inc Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 102 WPB, FL Sliding scale, most insurance. Offers counseling and comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, co-dependency, adolescent/family/marriage counseling, anger management, DUI and others. Support therapy groups. Transformations Residential Treatment Facility Three phase treatment center for substance abuse. Wellness Resource Center Dual Diagnosis (561) N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL Dual diagnosis for chemical dependency.

4 Alzheimer s Name of Alzheimer s Association Southeast FL Chapter Alzheimer s Community Care, Inc. 1-(800) (561) North Point Parkway, Ste. 101-B Support group, adult day care center, 24 hr crisis line, family nurse consultant. Alzheimer s Crisis Line WPB (Deerfield/BR/Delray) Provides I&R, supportive listening & follow-up calls. Assist with dementia-specific crisis situations occurring in a home or facility. Prevent inappropriate use of Florida s Baker Act. Restore the dementia patient to an optimal level of functioning enabling the patient to remain in the least restrictive setting.

5 Anger Management Name of New Hope Anger Management LW Forest Hill Counseling Center Parent/Child Center , X 77

6 Baker Act Name of Baker Act Information (561) Gun Club Road WPB, FL Provides legal assistance to patients involved in mental competency proceeding under Baker Act.

7 Bereavement Name of Bethesda Memorial Hospital (561) Ext Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Bereavement Support Group Boynton Beach, FL Hospice By the Sea Caregiver support and other services such as bereavement, and pet loss services. JFK Hospital (Run by Hospice of Palm Beach County) Bereavement Group Methodist Church of Palm Beach Gardens No. Military TR Palm Beach Gardens, FL Bereavement groups for people who are moving on past the immediate grief stages. Rothman Center/JFK Medical Center Saturdays at 10 AM 5301 S. Congress Ave Atlantis, FL Bereavement Support Group. Offers widowed persons comfort, peer support, and coping skills to navigate the grief process in positive ways.

8 Bipolar Name of American Therapeutic (561) Boca Raton, FL Bipolar Support group. Bethesda Memorial Hospital Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Bipolar Support group. Facilitator: Sandy or Jeff Boynton Beach, FL Day/Time: Tues, 6:30 pm-8 pm Support Group (Facilitated by Abby Friedman) the fire station) Jupiter Fire Station # Central Blvd. Jupiter Bipolar Support Group

9 Child Abuse/Children s Services Name of Childhelp USA (National child abuse hotline) Children s Home Society (800) Provides,multilingual crisis intervention, professional counseling on child abuse, domestic violence issues; gives referrals to local agencies offers counseling & other services Forest Hill Blvd. Provides adoption services, WPB, FL emergency shelter, group residential care, family & individual counseling, mentoring child & youth, help runaway & homeless youth, life skills. Children s Place at Home Safe, Inc. Children s Services Council of PBC DCF/Admin. Jewish Family & Children s Services (Mentoring for Kids) Head Start & Early Head Start (Added 6/09) (561) th Avenue South (Fax) WPB Delray Lake Worth, FL Corporate Way, Suite 200 West Palm Beach (561) Administration 323 Belvedere Road, Bldg 502 WPB, Fl Help abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Various services for children. Administration of all children & family programs. Plus placement services, community & home care for disabled adults. Mentoring 4 kids is a nonsectarian program helping children between the ages of 6-14 raised in single-parent families. They match a child with an adult friend of the same gender. Provides child care services for the families of children 0-4 years old.

10 Name of Home Safe WPB Provides a safe haven for abused & neglected children.

11 Community Agencies Name of FoundCare Health Center (561) S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL Foundcare Health Center is a non-profit full- service community health center providing medical care for Palm Beach County residents with limited or no insurance Palm Beach County Health Department (561) (Main switchboard) P.O. Box 29. West Palm Beach, FL Provider of preventive health services ( including communicable disease control, immunization, family planning, school health, health education, & nutrition) Caridad Center, Inc. (561) W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL Serves victim of human trafficking, migrant and other farm workers by providing medical and dental services to those unable/ineligible through other sources Community Health Center of West Palm Beach (561) N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL The Community Health Center exists to share the love of God by providing nonemergency medical, dental and eye care to those who do not access to health care services Camelot Community Care (561) Melaleuca Lane Greenacres, Fl Provides services to children & families. In home counseling, outpatient counseling, case management and adoptions.

12 Name of Compassionate Friends (561) Henderson Mental Health Center (Fax) (Cell) North State Road 7, Bldg. C, Suite 201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL Crisis services, youth and family services, adult outpatient, psychosocial rehabilitation, community support services, and residential and homeless services. Outpatient Services S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Belle Glade, Fl PBC Community Service Datura St. WPB, FL Children and adults. Provides group, individual, marital, family therapy experiencing behavioral health problems. Pcyhiatric evaluations and EAP services available. Case management, parent support, and training groups. Provides staff & administrative support for various health & human services. The Counseling Center Every day/24 hours nseling PO Box PBG, FL Provides ministry to the community, free Christian counseling to individuals; and separation and divorce support group. The North Star Centre Glades Road Offers a range of MH services. Boca Raton, FL The Salvation Army Welcome Home Program Drop-In Center BR (561) Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL Social Services, casework & counseling, youth services, rehabilitation services, senior centers & many other programs. Provides critical services, enhancing recovery and rehabilitation.

13 Consumer Complaints Name of Consumer Affairs (561) S. Military trail WPB, FL Handles consumer complaints against business, retailers, and so on. Department of Business & Professional Regulation (Complaint Line) License information Division of Medical Quality Assurance To file a complaint or check disciplinary action.

14 Clothing Name of True Fast Outreach Ministry (561) th Street. West Palm Beach, FL Provides clothing and food to the community; bus passes, on-line ACCESS for Medicaid and Food Stamps, & HIV testing Salvation Army Social Services WPB (561) N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, bus passes, transportation, furniture, counseling scholarship program for parents of at risk families and referral service

15 Counseling/Mental Health Name of Alpert Jewish Family & Children s Services (561) (Boca) 5841 Corporate Way. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 200 Provides mentoring for children Association for Community Counseling (561) (Delray) 4723 W. Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach, FL , Suite 10 Provides low or no cost person centered group counseling Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach (561) N. Military Trail. Palm Beach Garden, FL Serves people of all faith in need, advocates for justice in social structures and collaborates with others to build just, compassionate communities Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County 1-(800) nd Street. West Palm Beach, FL Professional counseling provided for children and adults of all ages, couples, families and groups for empowerment to deal with the situational or life problems. These may include marital conflict, parent-child difficulties, relationship issues, loss, bereavement, stress etc Center for Group Counseling (561) Boca Rio Road. Boca Raton, FL Provides free counseling and support groups Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Depressive/Manic-Depr. Assoc. of the P. Beaches (561) Indian Town Rd. Jupiter, FL (561) (SCMHC) S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL Provides support to caretakers and people diagnosed with depression or manic depression Provides groups for those experiencing depression. Please call for dates and times of groups in your area

16 Name of Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561) N.W. Avenue D. Belle Glade, FL Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment Multicultural Community Mental Health Center (561) Point setter Ave. West Palm Beach, FL Provides in home school based services to children and adolescent Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc (561) (Information) th Street. West Palm Beach, FL Provides a full array of mental health services. National Alliance on Mental Illness of PBC (561) th Avenue N. Lake Worth, FL Provides support and counseling to families coping with serious mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive- compulsive disorder, & panic disorder Peer Place Drop-In Center (561) th Street. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite B-12 Provides opportunities for people recovering from mental illness. A variety of educational, social and recreational activities help participants reach their personal potential in an atmosphere of support and understanding Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (561) (Boca) Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL Provides assistance and support services through a comprehensive range of counseling, senior services, financial, educational and social programs, and more. Please call for additional information

17 Name of Survivors of Torture (561) South Congress Park Blvd. Delray Beach, FL , Suite 200 Provides services by partnering with numerous organizations including the major refugee resettlement agencies statewide to provide comprehensive care for refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture and genocide Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (727) ( P.O. Box Melbourne, FL Provides support groups for families and individuals with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders; TS newsletter, education and curriculum assistance, research information and website. Please call for location in your area Riviera Beach Family. Resource Center, Inc: (561) Broadway Way. Riviera Beach, FL Provides supportive services to children and families in the Riviera Beach and Palm Beach County area. These include: financial management workshop, youth educational workshop and activities, home improvement workshop, & homework assistance Free Therapist Referral Free referral service. The counseling is not free but the referrals are. St. Mary s Institute for Mental Health

18 Credit Counseling/ Money Management Name of Consumer Credit Management Services 1-(800) S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 103 Provides families and individuals with financial solutions through counseling and community outreach in the areas of: housing, budgeting, credit and debt management. CredAbility/Consumer Credit Cnslg. Svc. of PBC (561) South Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 103 Provides Bankruptcy, Pre-Filing Counseling, Debt Management Plan, Budget Credit Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, & Reverse Mortgage Credit Card Management Services 1-(561) Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 114 Helps people with financial problems by negotiating reduced monthly credit card payment and reduced or eliminated interest rates. Also helps re-establish good credit Family Financial Literacy (561) (Extended Hands Outreach) Provides assistance to families to gain control over their finances(budgeting, credit issues, planning for the future and other financial matters

19 Crime Name of Crime Stoppers of PBC (561) (800) P.O. Box 6245 WPB, FL Organization created to help local law enforcement to solve crimes.

20 Crisis Intervention Name of Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561) (Belle Glade) 808 N.W. Avenue D. Belle Glade, FL A 24- hour, 14- bed facility which provides a full range of treatment interventions and ongoing care for patients with acute mental or emotional problems Mobile Crisis Team (SCMHC) (561) S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention to acutely mentally ill residents Mobile Crisis Team (Oakwood) (561) (561) (Glades) Emergency & Screening: 24/7 Columbia Hospital (561) Or (561) (Mental Health Services) th Street. West Palm Beach, FL th Street. West Palm Beach, FL Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention services to acutely mentally ill residents of Palm Beach County Columbia Hospital is a 250- bed full service medical/surgical facility. Specialized services include a full continuum of mental health services

21 Name of American Red Cross WPB Jupiter Boca Raton Okeechobee Clewiston & Glades Assortments of programs, any of which are intended to help people avoid, prepare for & cope w/ emergencies. Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center

22 Deaf Services Name of Counseling for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Deaf Services Center Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561) (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561) (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy

23 Disabilities Services Name of Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities 1-(800) (Toll Free number) To advance the quality of life, dignity, equality, selfdetermination, and freedom of choice of person with disabilities through collaboration, education, advocacy, as well as legal and legislative strategies ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) (Fax) Providing information & technical support to individuals, families regarding developmental disabilities. CHADD of the Palm Beaches Ask for: Lori Burack Day/Time: 2 nd Tues,/7-8:30 pm Kentwood Preparatory School 6210 S. Congress Ave. Atlantis, FL Support group for parents of children with ADHA. Agency for Persons with Disabilities Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches (561) S. Sapodilla Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL (561) Tiffany Drive East. West Palm Beach, FL The agency for persons with disabilities works in partnership with local communities to ensure the safety, well-being and selfsufficiency for persons with developmental disabilities throughout Florida Provides job readiness, independent living, orientation & mobility, technology instruction, & community education

24 Name of Division of Blind Services 1-(866) (Toll Free) Florida Relay Service ( ) TTY/Relay 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 300 Provides services for the blind, counseling, vocational assessment, eye medical referral services, vocational training, supportive services, job placement, & independent living skills Florida Relay is the communications link for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use specialized telephone equipment to communicate Handicapped Advocate Program (Office of Equal Opportunity): (561) N. Olive Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 130 Administers equal opportunity programs in Palm Beach County Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561) (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy Coalition for Independent Living Options 1-(800) (Statewide) 6800 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL Community-based, civil rights organization for individuals with disabilities which is dedicated to promoting independence and expanding opportunities in the community.

25 Name of Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation PBG Delray WPB To achieve our vision to individuals w/ disabilities, focus on results, employment & independence for individuals w/ disabilities & injured workers.

26 Divorce Name of Conflict Resolution Center, Inc. (561) Please call for agency in your area The mission of Conflict Resolution Center is to provide the community with innovative, affordable & cooperative ways to resolve differences and transform relationships Moving On Group (561) (There are 2 locations) (561) Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL & 7091 Weisman Community Center. Delray Beach, FL Provides only individual and family counseling Provides bereavement groups, arts and craft, & anger management groups Family Mediation Service: (561) N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite Provides couples going through divorce with an alternative to the traditional litigation system. Couples are given an opportunity to try and work out their disputes with the assistance of a certified mediator

27 Domestic Abuse Name of Rape/Violent Crime (561) (800) Hotline YWCA Harmony House West 1-(800) Hotline 2220 N. Florida Mango Road. West Palm Beach, FL The woman shelters provides victims of domestic violence and their children: emergency shelter, clothing, food, child care, counseling, support group, restraining order, and in some cases legal help Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) 1-(800) (Toll Free number) Provides information and referral services for anyone in a situation affected by domestic violence. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for any victim and their dependent children who are in danger of or in a battering relationship Victim Services (561) (WPB); Main Courthouse N.PBC S.PBC BG 205 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite Provides rape, crisis services, support groups, domestic violence, violent crimes, homicide, uphold victim rights, victim compensation application, legal and personal advocacy, & supportive counseling Destiny by Choice (561) Please call for groups location in your area Abused Women s Hotline (Y s Harmony House) (561) Provides adult and adolescent groups dealing with domestic and anger issues

28 Name of Elder Victims Crime Assistance (561) (Area Agency on Aging) 1764 N. Congress Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 021 Community based services for seniors, coordination with other community organizations and advocacy Palm Beach County Victim Services Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence (561) N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL (561) Hotline (561) (Main Office) Provides financial compensation and referral services to eligible persons who are victims of violent crime. Also provides appellate victim services and advocacy Provides information & referral services Legal Aid Society Domestic Violence Project (561) Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 200 Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victim of domestic violence Florida Abuse Hotline 1-(800) Takes reports of abuse and neglect (children and adults) from throughout Florida Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House ext. 139 WPB, Fl Provides a safe refuge for victims of domestic violence.

29 Eating Disorders Name of Alliance Eating Disorder Awareness (561) N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Fl A private company that offers: Christian counseling, Cornerstone counseling, teenager counseling and community counseling. Professional Health Network 1-(888) N. Kendall Dr., Suite 115 Miami, FL Get needed treatment for anger problems, substance abuse and other forms of therapy. They offer therapy for anxiety, depression, eating disorders and anger management. Milestones in Recovery Embassy Drive South, Ste. 10, Copper City, FL Provides residential as well as day treatment programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders. Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness PO Box North Palm Beach, FL Provides public awareness. How to approach someone who has an eating disorder, medical complications, treatments, referrals & information. Provides names of specialized therapists, in patient & outpatient treatment facilities. Food Addicts Anonymous Org 4623 Forest Hill blvd Suite WPB, FL A 12-step recovery program. Share experiences, strengths and hopes. Not affiliated with any diet or weight loss programs, treatment facilities or religious organizations.

30 Education Name of Adult Education Center (561) N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach. FL Provides adult basic education; adult literacy program; adult high school credit program; GED Glades Family Education Program (GED) (561) S.E. 1 st Street Belle Glade, FL Literacy, English as a second language, GED preparation, job readiness and basic skills training for adults and their preschool children. Transportation provided. This is a 12-month program Inlet Grove High School (561) W. 28 th Street. Riviera Beach, FL Provides an array of adult education classes; ESOL, GED preparation, & Medical Lincoln College of Technology (561) Metro-Centre Blvd. West Palm Beach, fl Lincoln College offers various educational career training programs in Automotive, Medical, Dental, Computers, Cosmetology, Culinary, Fitness, Drafting, HVAC, and Office Administration career areas Literacy Coalition of PB County 1-(800) Hotline 551 S.E. 8 th Street. Delray Beach, FL , Suite 505 Links adults seeking help with reading, English or GED preparation. There is no charge

31 Name of Palm Beach State College South Technical Academy Crossroads Program Palm Beach Community College ( 561) S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL (561) S.W. 30 th (561) or Avenue. Boynton Beach, FL Associate of arts, associate of science degrees and certificate programs. Academic programs include health education, medical technology, physical therapy, nursing, dental, radiological technology and criminal justice South Tech Academy s core mission is to graduate students prepared for work, higher education, and productive citizenship The program specifically targets women over 35 years old who have experienced a major life change such as divorce or a spouse s death. Displaced homemakers who are either underemployed or having trouble finding work are their specialty. Florida Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation (561) (561) (fax) 3111 South Dixie Highway Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, gain, or regain employment. Parenting Classes Life skills empowerment education.

32 Employment Name of Florida DOE Vocational Rehab (WPB) (561) S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 100 Provides job placement and transitional housing. Please call for additional information Workforce Alliance Central Career (WPB) (561) North Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite D Provides job search consultation and placement services. Please call for additional information

33 Financial Assistance Name of Contact Number Location Services Available Information and Referral 211 or ( 561) A service of 211Palm Beach County/ Treasure Coast provides information, assessment, referrals, crisis intervention, & supportive service Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (North (561) Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation United Way of PBC Quantum Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL Vita program (free income tax preparation), first time homebuyers, fund programs in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (South) Social Security Administration (561) S. Congress Avenue. Delray Beach, FL (800) (Nationwide Toll Free) Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation Offer acceptance and referral of complaints of fraud in the program administered by the Social Security Administration FEMA 1-(800) Guide to Disaster assistance Housing Contact # for PBC (1 st Time Homeowners) WPB BG Provides financial & technical assistance to persons of low & moderate income. Patient Access Network Foundation Assist insured patients who cannot afford the out of pocket cost associated w/ their treatment needs.

34 Food Assistance Name of Community Action Program of PBC (561) Datura Street. West Palm Beach, FL Provides services to low-income families and individuals in the county. Program include emergency services, utility payment assistance, consumer education, tax assistance, job referrals, summer camp scholarship program, homeless street campaign, counseling and support services Angel Food Ministries (561) Please call for local food site in your area Provides food to those struggling financially Rise and Shine (561) Pinewood Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL The mission of the Rise and Shine Food Co- Op is to support local families and strengthen the communities we serve by increasing food and economic security and promoting social responsibility True Fast Outreach Ministries Food Stamps/SNAP Community Caring Center (561) th Street West Palm Beach, FL (866) Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL , Suite 200E (561) NE 4 Ave. Boynton Beach, FL Provides hot meals, food distribution, clothing distribution, ACCESS Florida, HIV/AIDS Testing, parent project, & other special events Approves Medicaid and food stamps for eligible adults and elderly including nursing home coverage Provides emergency food pantry, SHARE program, emergency shelter, financial aid, referrals, advocacy, faith in action and assistance for those in crisis situations, including immigrants, Spanish & Creole spoken.

35 Foreclosure Concerns Name of Foreclosure Assistance Center (561) Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL The Center is a one-stop-solution center for families facing foreclosure problems. The goal is for people to leave the center with a solution to their housing situation not simply a referral Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (561) (Urban League) 1700 N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL Provides low to moderate income to homeowners with various resource and service. The program focus on people who are delinquent or in foreclosure proceeding Homeowner s HOPE Hotline 1-(888) Hope is an alliance between counselors, mortgage companies, investors, and other mortgage market participants. This alliance will maximize outreach efforts to homeowners in distress to help them stay in their homes and will create a unified, coordinated plan to reach and help as many homeowners as possible

36 Gamblers Name of Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling 1-(888) Please call for nearest group in your area Gamblers Anonymous 1-(800) (24 hour emergency hotline) Please call for nearest group in your area A fellowship of men and woman who share their experience, strength and hope, that may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem

37 Name of Gay and Lesbian National Hotline Gay/ Lesbian 1-(888) The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline provides telephone and peercounseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States Compass, Inc (561) S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL Provides support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Offer information and referral, counseling, AIDS education and a Teen Development Program (HOPE) for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens PFLAG Palm Beach (561) Or (561) Cambridge. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite G Provides an comprehensive directory with detailed information about gay

38 HIV Name of Anonymous HIV/AIDS Screening and Information (561) (Palm Beach Health Department) 7289 Gordon Rd. Riviera Beach, FL Contact point for making appointments for anonymous AIDS testing. Information about AIDS, HIV infection, and other related issues Compass, Inc. (561) S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL Support group for those with HIV/AIDS. Predominately HIV + gay men s group Hibiscus Haven (561) (Gratitude House) 317 N. Lakeside Court. West Palm Beach, FL Safe residence for woman who have tested HIV + and are chemically dependent. Woman live at the safe house while attending the day treatment program at Gratitude House Comprehensive AIDS Program ( (West Palm Beach) 2330 S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL Provides HIV/AIDS case management, various support services, medical referrals, early intervention and risk reduction, HIV education and outreach activities, HIV counseling and testing Riviera Beach family Resource Center (561) Broadway Riviera Beach Career planning, interviewing, job preparation, stress management, HIV/Aids prevention, stroke prevention, diabetes education, wellness club. Various workshops to occur throughout the month. Best to call for current schedule.

39 Homeless/Shelter Name of Salvation Center of Hope (561) N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL Provides transitional housing for men s Homeless Residential Assessment Program (CARP): Jesus and You Outreach Ministries (561) East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL (561) Avenue S. Riviera Beach, FL The program is designed to provide, to homeless adults, emergency and nonemergency non-medical triage services, including problem identification, stabilization and referral linkage for continuing care within the homeless provider network in Palm Beach County To fulfill its mission of recovering lives, restoring families and revitalizing neighborhoods affected by drug and alcohol addiction Matthew 25 Ministries Miracle Village Partners for Change (561) Pelican Lake. Pahokee, FL (561) Haverhill North. West Palm Beach, FL Provides re-entry housing for sexual offenders (men) coming out of prison Level 4 transitional program for men and woman. Primary services must be substance Safe-link 1-(800) (free cell phone and airtime) Provides free cellular phones to client that are receiving Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid St. Ann s Place (561) N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL Provides services to homeless woman and men

40 Name of WIC Offices: (561) (West Palm) (561) (Belle Glade) (561) (Delray Bch) (561) (Greenacres) (561) (Lantana) (561) (Jupiter) (561) (Royal Palm B) Healthy Foods, nutrition education & counseling; breastfeeding support; referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services. Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. 1-(800) Projects for assistance in transition from homelessness (PATH) technical assistance center. Hospice By the Sea Caregiver support and other services such as bereavement, and pet loss services. Vicker s House Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. WPB, FL All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health services, free tax preparation, community service. West Palm Beach Housing Authority Westgate Tabernacle Suwanee Dr. NPB, FL Section 8

41 Housing Name of Jewish Family Services (561) Corporate Way. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 200 Provides counseling, case management for depression etc Housing Partnership of PBC (561) W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL Provides affordable housing and related services to low income families throughout Palm Beach County Lifeskills of Boca Raton: 1-(800) Or ( 561) Palmetto Circle. Boca Raton, FL Is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment Lifeskills of South Florida (954) Or 1-(800) (Toll Free) 1431 S.W. 9 th Avenue. Deerfield, FL Lifeskills offers individuals a warm and comfortable setting to get well. They provide Residential and Outpatient treatment services for adults with psychiatric, chemical addiction, and trauma based disorder FEMA 1-(800) Guide to Disaster assistance South Florida Behavioral Health Network ( 305) Provides treatment services to individuals and families with behavioral healthcare problems in Miami Dade and Monroe Counties REAP Program (561) Please contact for additional information Please contact for additional information

42 Name of Bayview Center for Mental Health Residential/Transitional (954) Provides free, comprehensive services addressing such issues as suicide, substance abuse, crisis, depression, and institutionalization Fellowship House (305) S. Dixie Highway. South Miami, FL Provides community support. Please call for additional services Miami Behavioral Health Center (305) N.E. 6 th Avenue. Miami, FL Provides an array of services in South Florida communities. Community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and prevention services throughout Miami Dade and Broward Counties Family Empowerment Coalition (561) x ND Avenue North. Lake Worth, FL The Family Empowerment Coalition is comprised of 13 local agencies whose goal is to provide a seamless continuum of services that promote family stability and self-sufficiency. They provide quality child care, youth groups, after-school and out of school programs Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) Florida Archways Behavioral Healthcare (561) Donna Klein Blvd. Boca Raton, FL (954) N. E. 13 th Street. Ft. Lauderdale, FL JARC is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that currently operates six group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. The homes are located in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach area of South Florida Archway is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health. The facility provides substance abuse treatment, outpatient, partial hospitalization

43 Name of Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health (305) Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach, FL , Suite 2 Provides services to the seriously mentally ill of Miami-Dade County Henderson Mental Health Center (954) Jackson Street. Hollywood, FL Provides continuum of high quality, community based prevention, education, treatment and rehabilitation services Palm Beach Habilitation Center (561) S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL Provides a variety of services to people with disabilities Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (954) W. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL , Suite 301 Neighborhood Housing Service of South Florida builds empowered communities, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates affordable housing opportunities in South Florida Broward Partnership for the Homeless (954) N.W. 7 th Avenue. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Partnership for the Homeless is committed to reducing the homeless by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services Sundari Foundation (305) Grand Bay Drive. PH1B. Key Biscayne, FL Provides free hosing, sanctuary and support for women who are homeless, and include a special maternity wing for homeless woman and their infant

44 Name of Camillus House (305) N.W. 5 th Street. Miami, FL Camillus House is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian services to men, woman, and children who are poor and homeless Homeless Senior Program Palm Beach Assisted Living Facility Hope House of the Palm Beaches Datura St. WPB (561) Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 204 Provides housing & supportive services to senior adults unable to live independently. Provides housing and residential support service to indigent and homeless people with AIDS Operation Hope (561) TH Street. Lake Park, FL Provides homeless with food, clothing and shelter to clients in their shelters. Provides GED preparation, life skills training, parenting classes and helps individuals to gain employment and become self sufficient Department of Housing & Community Development/Affordable Housing Commission (561) (561) WPB Provides affordable housing, a better living environment & economic opportunities for all county residents w/ emphasis on lower income residents, the homeless & populations w/ special needs. Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL Provides substance abuse & halfway house. Housing Authority Palm Beach County Children's Home Society - Transitions Home (561) West Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL , Suite 11 A comprehensive residential program serving homeless pregnant and parenting teens, age 13-19, and their babies. Services include: home-like setting and transition to appropriate housing, enrollment in school or job training programs etc.

45 Name of Community Partnership Group (561) W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL The Supportive Housing Program helps individuals and families challenged by mental health, substance abuse, and other disabilities to obtain and maintain housing within the community. These include the SHOP, TANF, and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program for persons with disabilities. Homeless Helpline Provides I&R, telephone counseling & crisis intervention for homeless or at risk homelessness. Including outreach programs, screening for services. Homeless Residential Assessment Program 5400 East Ave. WPB Provide for adults, emergency & nonemergency, non-medical triage service, assessments, and basic human services. Services are with CARP. Jewish Residential & Family Service (Melvin & Claire Levine) m Group homes and apartment program. Individualized care plan for developmentally disables, significantly learning disabled, and/or chronically mentally ill. On staff psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. Low-Income Housing/ AHEPA (18 Apts.) WPB Provides low-income housing for older adults. Vicker s House Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. WPB, FL All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health services, free tax preparation, community service.

46 Information Centers Name of Mental Health America (National Association) This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Bay County (fax) 1137 Harrison Avenue Ste. 1 Panama City, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Broward W Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Central Florida, Inc E. Robinson Street Orlando, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health Association of Dade This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Greater Tampa Bay Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC102 Tampa, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Indian River County (Toll free) th Avenue Suite D-104 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Vero Beach, Fl Mental Health America of Northeast Florida, Inc Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

47 Name of Mental Health America of Okaloosa & Walton Counties Mooney Road NE Ft. Walton Beach, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Southwest Florida th Street North Suite 404 Naples, FL This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Volusia and Flagler Counties S. Ridgewood Ave. Daytona Beach, Fl This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Su Familia (Your Family) Spanish (The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline) Provides consumers with a wide range of health information. Offers Hispanic consumers free reliable & confidential information in Spanish & English.

48 Immigration Name of Department of Immigration 1-(800) Immigration, Dept. office

49 Insurance/Uninsured/Prescription Medication Assistance Name of Health Care District of Palm Beach County (561) Datura Street. West Palm Beach, FL , Suite 401 Provides services regarding health insurance program for financially disadvantaged County residents who are uninsured and do not quality for full Medicaid, and Medicare or private insurance benefits Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Florida KidCare 1-(888) (Statewide toll free) P.O. Box 980. Tallahassee, FL A statewide affordable health insurance program providing comprehensive benefits for children age 0-18, who do not have health insurance. Please call for additional information SHINE 1-(800)-96-ELDER Or Provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members Cover Florida Health Care Prescription Drug Discount Program (PBC) om Or (Toll Free) They make health insurance available to people who have had problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Also covers a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care & prescription drugs

50 Name of The Patient Advocate Foundation Co- Pay Relief Program 1-(866) (Toll Free) Provides direct financial support to insured patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries, who must financially and medically quality to access pharmaceutical Co-payment assistance. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of call counselors, personally guiding patients the enrollment process Rx Outreach 1-(800) (Toll Free) Rx Outreach is a new Patient Assistance Program that provides discount prescription medication to qualified low-income individuals and families The Patient Advocate Foundation Hill-Burton Program 1-(800) (Toll Free) 1-(800) (Toll Free) Provides patients with arbitration, medication negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness Provides Federal funds to hospitals for free or low-cost services for those unable to pay for medical care. Eligibility is based on income and family size Free Medicine Foundation Medications Links patients to free or very low cost prescription plan. Palm Beach Care Network (561) ; South County (561) A volunteer program coordinated by the Palm Beach County Health Department