Broward County Directory of Services

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1 Broward County Directory of Services First Call For Help of Broward 3217 NW 10th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, or Fax: org Broward County's only comprehensive help line providing information and referrals for health and human services, community resources, disaster-related information and crisis/suicide intervention 4 Children's S.A.K.E SW Fifth St. North Lauderdale, [email protected] Provides a variety of services for abused, neglected and abandoned children who have been placed in protective custody by DCF 4KIDS of South Florida 6290 NW 27th Way, Suite 2001 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Child placement and child care agency dedicated to ensuring that children in the foster care system have adequate care and housing. Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities 2901 Stirling Road, Suite 206 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Promotes, expands, protects and seeks to assure the human and legal rights of people with disabilities through the provision of information and advocacy After School Programs 5700 Horizons Lane Margate, Fax: Provides on-site, after school care, scheduled activities, snacks, drinks and all materials needed for the program on a daily basis 1

2 Aids Project Florida 2817 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides medical care, case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, holistic therapy, outreach, education and transportation Alternate Family Care W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 302 Sunrise, Fax: Provides psychiatric services and residential care for severely emotionally disturbed SEDchildren Angels on Earth 3150 SW 52nd Ave. Pembroke Park, Provides support and guidance to survivors of domestic violence and abuse and to children in need of service programs Ann Storck Center Inc SW 43rd Way Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides life-enriching experiences for more than 300 children and adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities ARC Broward NW 53rd St. Sunrise, Provides a full continuum of services from birth to old age to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families 2

3 Archways 919 NE 13th St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides services to persons suffering from severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues, as well as for their families Best Buddies 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd., Suite 502 Hallandale, Fax: [email protected] Works to enhance lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 210 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides youth with customized one-to-one mentoring relationships professionally supported by case managers who match youth with trained volunteers Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County 1401 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors, Fax: [email protected] Special focus on at-risk youth between ages 7-18 years old Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County - Women's Division 1401 NE 26th St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Goal is to enable and encourage youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to reach their full potential as responsible productive citizens 3

4 Broward CHAI Center 1295 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale, Fax: Provides innovative educational and social services to South Broward community to improve quality of life through various drug prevention programs Broward Coalition for the Homeless 1142 NE Sixth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides information, education and advocacy for the homeless and networking information for homeless providers Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse 1300 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides direct prevention services for youth by utilizing the risk and protective factors in a youth peer leadership approach Broward County Community Development Corporation Inc. 305 SE 18th Court Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides safe accessible, affordable rental housing to persons with special needs/mental illness in permanent supportive rental units scattered throughout Broward County Broward Healthy Start Coalition 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 111 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides case management and other services to at-risk pregnant women and young children to improve birth and health and development outcomes 4

5 Broward House 1726 SE Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides a full array of quality services to those living with and at risk for HIV and other health issues Broward Outreach Center 2056 Scott St. Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] Offers a homeless recovery program that provides assistance and services for program clients with 320 beds for emergency and transitional shelter Broward Partnership for the Homeless 920 NW Seventh Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] BPHI is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services Camelot Community Care Inc S. Perimeter Road, Suite 120 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides behavioral health treatment to troubled children, adolescents and families in Broward County 5

6 Camp Challenge Academy Inc State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: [email protected] Diversion and delinquency prevention program that targets male and female youths age 11 and older and families that are at risk Celebrate Recovery 5811 NE 18th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Sponsored by Salvation Army Center for Family Counseling of Broward 541 S. State Road 7, Suite 3 Margate, Fax: [email protected] Provides Department of Transportation alcohol and drug assessments, DUI mandated treatment and mental health/substance abuse counseling for children and families Centre for Innovative Solutions W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 304 Sunrise, Fax: [email protected] A licensed child-placing agency providing services and training to local and state agencies for severely emotionally disturbed SED-South Florida children Children's Aid Club P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Looks out for children who have fallen through the social services safety net and works to meet their needs 6

7 Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center 1401 S. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Fax: childrensdiagnostic.org Promotes the optimal health and well-being of children with special health care needs by providing services within a medical home environment Children's Harbor 777 N. Davie Road Extension, 301A Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] Provides leadership, advocacy, and therapeutic services to children and families in crisis, and a safe environment for children in foster care Children's Home Society of Florida 401 NE Fourth Street Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides services addressing the needs of children and families in promoting a stable living environment and healthy family development Children's Opportunity Group 629 Idlewyld Drive Fort Lauderdale, Dedicated to supporting and enriching the health, education and welfare of the less fortunate children in Broward County Clinic La Luz Del Mundo 806 E. Prospect Road Oakland Park, Fax: [email protected] Free health care clinic for the poor. Must qualify; appointments only 7

8 Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Offers civil legal services to economically disadvantaged victims of domestic violence, families in crisis and individuals requiring legal assistance to obtain public benefits Community Christian Counseling Inc Sheridan Street Hollywood, Fax: Provides individual and group therapy to chemically dependant persons and their families Community Healthcare of Broward 2817 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides primary medical care, HIV specialty, acupuncture, massage, clinical trials, educational seminars, pharmacy, medical case management and transportation for eligible patients Compassionate Hearts Serving Hands 2300 NW 22nd St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Empowers underserved diverse communities through educational excellence, socialization enhancement and technology in Broward County ComServ 2480 Hammondville Road, Suite B-8 Pompano Beach, Fax: Provides prevention and intervention services which includes substance abuse, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment and rape, high school dropout prevention and HIV/AIDS prevention 8

9 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of South Florida 4491 S. State Road 7, Suite 102 Davie, Fax: Assists South Florida residents in the management of their personal finances by providing professional consumer credit education and other program Cooperative Feeding Program 1 NW 33rd Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides emergency food services, food pantry, community kitchen, job training, information and referral; traditionally a quarterly program Covenant House Florida Inc. 733 Breakers Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Crisis shelter with 24-hour services to runaway and homeless youth under age 21 Credit Counselors Corporation 2700 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite H107 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides nationally free consumer debt repayment programs CREED Inc N. State Road 7, Suite 306 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: Provides computer-training classes, counseling intervention and tutoring in areas of academics and career enhancement skills for at-risk individuals 9

10 Daily Bread Food Bank 2970 NW 27th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Fights hunger in South Florida by distributing food and grocery items to more than 1,200 nonprofit agencies throughout South Florida. Dick Webber Parent Enrichment Center 2335 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 405 Pompano Beach, Fax: Provides child abuse prevention services, in-home parenting education skills and concrete support services to families at risk of abusing or neglecting their children Disability Advocacy & Access Network 4630 N. University Drive Coral Springs, ABLE Provides services in Broward County to people who are disabled EASE Foundation 6901 Orange Drive Davie, Fax: Provides food for needy Broward county residents and financial assistance to the residents of Davie, Cooper City and surrounding contiguous areas if clients are working, earning enough to pay their monthly bills and have an emergency Employment Coalition of Florida P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: A networking, education and support group for professionals who work with people with disabilities or disadvantages 10

11 Episcopal Mental Health Ministries 1698 Blount Road Pompano Beach, Fax: A daytime homeless shelter providing two meals daily, showers, clothing, storage, message center, medical assistance and case management Monday-Friday and meals on Sunday Espaler 201 N. University Drive, Suite 113 Plantation, Fax: Focused on addiction and mental health recovery issues, providing psycho-education, group therapy, individual and couple counseling, and family therapy Evergina Economic Development 3143 NW 40th St. Fort Lauderdale, Provides transitional housing for substance dependent women Faith Temple Community Development 1518 NW 17th Ave. Pompano Beach, Fax: The educational level of many students has been improved in our community. Family Central 840 SW 81st Ave. North Lauderdale, Fax: Provides comprehensive, innovative services to nearly 70,000 children and families from all backgrounds, offering a combination of direct services and training 11

12 Family Christian Association of America 428 NW Sixth Ave. Pompano Beach, Fax: Provides a variety of services and programs to children, youth and families in the areas of early childhood education, youth development, sports and camping, after school care and delinquency prevention Family of Humanity 3896 Farragut St. Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] Offers prevention classes to disenfranchised individuals residing in low-income communities Family Service Agency 3347 N. University Drive Fax: [email protected] Provides low-cost professional counseling services to individuals and families with a variety of emotional, psychological and social problems First Call for Help of Broward 3217 NW 10th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, or Fax: [email protected] Broward County's only comprehensive help line providing information and referrals for health and human services, community resources, disaster-related information and crisis/suicide intervention Florida Alliance for Progress 4167 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: [email protected] Geared to the prevention of drug abuse, gang formation and school desertion among Hispanic youth; all employees are bilingual in Spanish and English 12

13 Florida Baptist Children's Homes 7241 Taft St. Hollywood, Fax: Provides social services and programs to individuals, families and local church congregations Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #400 Miami, Fax: A nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the basic human rights of immigrants of all nationalities. Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention 601 S. Federal Highway Hollywood, Fax: Florida Ocean Sciences Institute 3220 SW Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Marine-based alternative program for delinquent youths between age 15 to 18 years old providing behavior modification Fort Lauderdale Community Development Corporation P.O. Box 1238 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Community development organization that provides affordable housing to low and moderate income residents; the current target area is northwest Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Just for Kids Academy 1725 Davie Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Childcare program that serves at-risk children age 4 weeks to 13 years 13

14 Foster America 541 S. State Road 7, Suite 12 Margate, Fax: Provides services for a wide range of children in the child welfare system Foundation for Independent Living 1383 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Fax: [email protected] Provides residential programming for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities falling within the borderline range IQ score Foundation for Learning 6500 W. Sunrise Blvd. Plantation, Fax: Provides an array of services to individuals with multiple disabilities and provides residential day treatment and supported independent living. Friends of Children, Youth and Families 7272 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, Fax: Provides services to empower Broward County's inner city youth and families to divert them from violence, drugs and crime Friends of Our House 400 NE Fourth St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides support for the children's division of the Broward County Sexual Assault Treatment Center's family visitation facility 14

15 Future Foundation 400 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach Fax: Provides disadvantaged children the opportunity to participate in educational and cultural programs rather than be lured into harmful or risky activities FuturePoint 287 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides leading-edge workshops and seminars that empower teenagers by developing selfawareness, interpersonal skills and leadership Gateway Community Outreach Inc. 291 SE First Terrace Deerfield Beach, Fax: Provides assistance of food, clothing, prevention, case management and ancillary services to homeless individuals and families Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida 1717 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides services, organization, sponsors public awareness and promotes understanding of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community Gay and Lesbian Foundation of South Florida 4500 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 300 Miami, Fax: Provides ongoing and significant funding and support to community-based organizations serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered 15

16 Goodwill Industries of Broward County 2104 W. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or those who are vocationally disadvantaged Gunzburger Washington Park Child Care Center 5731 Pembroke Road Hollywood, Fax: Dedicated to providing high quality, low-cost childcare to at-risk children of working poor families in Broward County Habitat for Humanity of Broward 3564 N. Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Helps provide decent, affordable housing to families in need, regardless of race, religion, gender and age Haitian-American Community Foundation 3740 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: or Delivers human and social services such as counseling, parenting, immigration legalization, job training/search/placement and other programs and services for youth and families Hallandale Food Pantry 815 Nash St. Hallandale Beach, Provides emergency food packages given to individuals and families in need; packages of staple items are provided for low-income and homeless individuals and families 16

17 HANDY 101 NE Third St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides programs and services to enhance the lives of Broward County children placed in foster care or living with relative caregivers under protective supervision of the court Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: hmhbbroward.org Dedicated to reducing infant mortality and improving birth outcomes through access to prenatal care, education, case management and advocacy Henderson Mental Health Center 4740 N. State Road 7, Suite 201 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides a wide range of psychiatric services targeted to individuals, children and families with mental health needs Here's Help Inc NW 27th Ave. Opa Locka, Fax: [email protected] Provides complete continuum of care, including residential treatment for adults and juveniles age 13-30, and outpatient treatment for persons 15 years and up His Caring Place 4700 NW 74th Place Pompano Beach, Fax: [email protected] hiscaringplace.org A Christian residential facility that provides 24-hour comprehensive care and support to young pregnant women 17

18 Hollywood Women's Club Home Touch 665 SW 27th Ave., Suite 16 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other emergency home improvements needed to preserve health and safety Hope Pregnancy Centers 3700 SW 64th Ave. Davie, Fax: Provides counseling for crisis pregnancies and related issues House of Hope 908 SW First St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Residential treatment facility providing substance abuse and mental health services Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence 1061 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 104 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: To assist in the resolution of housing discrimination complaints, assistance for state residents in obtaining equitable fair housing, provides education and outreach services and enforces Federal Fair Housing law Hugs for Kids 2335 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 402 Pompano Beach, Fax: Provides child abuse prevention services, free of charge, in-home parenting education skills and concrete support services to families at risk of abusing or neglecting their children 18

19 Impact Community Services 2101 W. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 111Pompano Beach, Fax: Provides residential treatment for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed foster care adolescent boys Jack & Jill Children's Center 1315 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Works to break the cycle of poverty for children of low-income working families through family oriented pre-school child care services Jewish Counseling Service 1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Sunrise, Provides comprehensive counseling to individuals, families and couples Jewish Family Service Inc. of Broward County 100 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 230 Plantation, jfsbroward.org Expert therapists and trained volunteers are ready to help others cope with a crisis or dealing with life's daily stress Jubilee Center of South Broward 2000 N. Dixie Highway Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] Provides a soup kitchen, clothes closet, hygiene kits, emergency groceries, mental health counseling and HIV/AIDS testing 19

20 Junior Welfare Society P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides emergency one-time financial assistance to residents of Broward County undergoing a crisis or experiencing an unexpected financial setback Kids in Distress 819 NE 26th St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] A leading force and authority in the treatment of abused and neglected children, dedicated to the care and treatment of abused children, the prevention of child abuse, and the preservation of the family Latin Americans United 4322 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: [email protected] Dedicated to helping the needy League for the Hard of Hearing - Florida 2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 306 Oakland Park, Voice or TTY Fax: [email protected] Provides hearing rehabilitation and human services to deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and seniors Legal Aid Service of Broward County P.O. Box Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides civil legal services to economically disadvantaged people living in Broward and Collier County 20

21 Liberia Economic and Social Development 3100 N. 24th Ave., Building 1 Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] One stop social service center for community development Lighthouse of Broward County 650 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides full-service educational, counseling and rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired Literacy Coalition of Broward County 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 107 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Works to advance literacy efforts across Broward County Love Thy Neighbor Fund Inc NW 19th St. Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: Provides nourishing meals and other resources to Broward's 6,400 homeless Lucanus Developmental Center 6411 Taft St. Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] Serves developmentally disabled adults with comprehensive services, including supportive employment and transportation 21

22 Lutheran Services Florida Inc N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: [email protected] Provides a full range of youth and family services Minority Development and Empowerment 1703 N. Andrews Square Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides culturally competent programs and services to Haitians and other minorities to improve their quality of life My Family Place 5504 NW 21st St. Lauderhill, Fax: [email protected] Provides transitional housing and supportive services for homeless alcoholics and drug addicts who are dual diagnosed or chronically mentally ill New Direction Institute 7545 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, Fax: [email protected] Provides mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/ADS services to children, families and seniors New Hope World Outreach Johnson St., Suite 101 Pembroke Pines, Fax: [email protected] Programs target youth at risk and families at risk 22

23 New Visions Community Development Corporation 1214 NE Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Develops single family affordable homes for low-and moderate-income families and provides counseling OIC of Broward 2800 West Oakland park blvd., Suite: 210 for program services and 300 for admin Fort Lauderdale, Provides quality self-help skills and employment opportunities for disadvantaged and underemployed residents Our Children, Our Future 1909 Tyler St., Fifth Floor Hollywood, Fax: Helps hurting children heal from the emotional scars of abuse, abandonment and neglect. Our Father's House Soup Kitchen P.O. Box 71 Pompano Beach, Dedicated to feeding and clothing the hungry in Broward County PACE Center for Girls of Broward 2225 N. Andrews Ave. Wilton Manors, Fax: Provides educational instruction, counseling and care management for girls who cannot overcome certain barriers without help Parent's Information and Resource Center 2850 N. Federal Highway, 4th Floor Lighthouse Point, Fax: Provides services to substance abusers and their families 23

24 PEER Center 4545 NW Ninth Ave., Suite D Oakland Park, Fax: [email protected] Provides a drop-in center for persons with mental health issues Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach/Broward Counties 455 NW 35th St. Boca Raton, Fax: [email protected] Supports reproductive rights and provides reproductive health services in a professional, confidential and caring environment Poverello Center 2292 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, Fax: [email protected] Serves the nutritional needs of HIV/AIDS patients Psychotherapeutic Services of Florida 1150 Hibiscus Drive Pembroke Pines, Fax: [email protected] Provides behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children, adolescents and adults Rebuilding Together Broward County Inc 401 SE 15th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, ext. 203 Fax: [email protected] Resolves unsafe and unsanitary living conditions for low-income homeowners with a focus on helping the elderly, disabled and families with children 24

25 Riverwood School 4700 N. State Road 7, Suite 202 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: Provides a comprehensive continuum of care to those at risk of or identified with developmental, physical and psychiatric problems St. Laurence Chapel - Caring Center for People Who Are Homeless 1698 Blount Road Pompano Beach, Fax: [email protected] Serves the homeless with showers, clean clothing, social worker placement, nursing and other services Salvation Army 1445 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides transitional housing programs, children's programs, social services and disaster relief Samaritan Center of South Florida 1417 SE Fourth St. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides interfaith counseling, outpatient psychotherapy, and couple, family and individual therapy Sam's House of Broward 1516 NW 16th Lane Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides transitional shelter and daily meals to individuals enrolled in substance abuse recovery programs. 25

26 Second Chance Society 2787 Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides the small things that matter for so many that have nothing SER - Jobs for Progress 5399 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Operates post-secondary vocational training facilities located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines Shepherd's Way Inc NE 26th St. Wilton Manors, Fax: [email protected] theshepherdsway.org Provides emergency housing facility for homeless families Shoes for the Soul 4791 NE 11th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Distributes new shoes to economically challenged children and young adults Silver Impact 7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, Fax: [email protected] Drop-in center for adults age 55 and older who have mental health, emotional and/or substance abuse challenges 26

27 Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Central 1211 NE Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides temporary emergency assistance for rent, utilities, food, clothing or household goods Society of St. Vincent de Paul - North 2323 N. Dixie Highway Pompano Beach, Fax: Society of St. Vincent de Paul - South P.O. Box Hollywood, Society of the Helpers of St. Herman c/o W. Broward Community Residence 1921 SW 44th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, [email protected] Provides residential services for developmentally disabled adults South Florida Coalition for the Homeless 1203 N. Federal Highway Hollywood, Fax: [email protected] helpingpeopleinamerica.org Homeless shelter organization South Florida Veterans Multipurpose Center 5315 N. Dixie Highway Oakland Park, Fax: [email protected] 27

28 Spring Gate School 535 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors, Fax: Serves students who have varying learning disabilities, ADD/HD, mild autism, physical and visual disabilities Starting Place 2057 Coolidge St. Hollywood, Fax: Provides behavioral and/or substance abuse rehabilitation, therapeutic prevention, intervention and educational services Tuesday's Angels 2545 E. Sunrise Blvd., PMD 139 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Provides emergency assistance to people with HIV/AIDS Turning Point 400 SW Second St. Pompano Beach, Fax: Offers continuum of care with the ultimate goal of reversing the cycle of substance abuse Urban League of Broward County 11 NW 36th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Promotes economic and social equality for African-Americans, other minorities and the disenfranchised poor 28

29 Victory Living Programs 851 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, Fax: Provides residential, training and employment services for individuals with disabilities or other barriers to independence Vietnam Veterans of America - Broward Chapter 23 P.O. Box 9961 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Serves Vietnam veterans Volunteers of America of Florida - Headway Office Park 4700 N. State Road 7, Building A, Suite 206 Lauderdale Lakes, Fax: [email protected] Provides supportive living services and housing to adults who are chronically mentally ill and are dually diagnosed as mentally ill and substance abusers Wellness Center of South Florida 1914 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Extended social service agency created and managed by HIV positive persons Wheelchair Foundation 2700 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 270 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: [email protected] Provides free wheelchairs to any individual who is unable to purchase one 29

30 Women in Distress Auxiliary of Broward County P.O. Box 5387 Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Raises funds to support Women in Distress of Broward County's cause in providing shelter, food, clothing and counseling for victims of domestic violence and their children Women in Distress of Broward County 1153 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Fax: Prevents abuse through education, intervention and treatment Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program SW 27th St. Miramar, Provides a program for at-risk & inner city high school girls through guidance, motivation, inspiration and scholarships, allowing young women reach their full potential. Women of Vision W. State Road 84 Davie, Fax: [email protected] The mission of Women of Vision is to create opportunities for children from all socio economic levels that motivate learning, promote cultural tolerance and enrich lives. Youth Automotive Training Center 399 SW Third Ave. Deerfield Beach, Fax: [email protected] Educates disadvantaged youth in basic automotive repair and life management in a tuitionfree, nine-month training program 30

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