Broward County Directory of Services 2-1-1 First Call For Help of Broward 3217 NW 10th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, 33309 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 Fax: 954-390-0499 sbyrne@211-broward. org www.211broward.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. 8002 SW Fifth St. North Lauderdale, 33068 954-721-6206 enrichblw@mindspring.com 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, 33309 954-979-7911 Fax: 954-974-7329 toml@4kidsofsfl.org 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, 33312 954-967-1493 Fax: 954-967-1496 advocacyn@aol.com www.advocacycenter.org 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, 33063 954-970-6700 Fax: 954-970-7073 Provides on-site, after school care, scheduled activities, snacks, drinks and all materials needed for the program on a daily basis 1
Aids Project Florida 2817 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, 33306 954-537-4111 Fax: 954-563-9737 nkent@apfl.org www.apfl.org Provides medical care, case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, holistic therapy, outreach, education and transportation Alternate Family Care 10001 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 302 Sunrise, 33351 954-746-5200 Fax: 954-746-5217 sneilafc@aol.com www.altfam.com Provides psychiatric services and residential care for severely emotionally disturbed SEDchildren Angels on Earth 3150 SW 52nd Ave. Pembroke Park, 33023 954-981-5616 angelsonearth@iwon.com Provides support and guidance to survivors of domestic violence and abuse and to children in need of service programs Ann Storck Center Inc. 1790 SW 43rd Way Fort Lauderdale, 33317 954-584-8000 Fax: 954-321-8863 elewis@ascfl.org www.ascfl.org Provides life-enriching experiences for more than 300 children and adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities ARC Broward 10250 NW 53rd St. Sunrise, 33351 954-746-9400 954-746-2954 dhaas@arcbroward.com www.arcbroward.com Provides a full continuum of services from birth to old age to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families 2
Archways 919 NE 13th St. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-763-2030 Fax: 954-763-9847 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, 33009 954-456-1611 Fax: 954-456-3330 magiewaked@bestbuddies.org www.bestbuddies.org 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, 33309 954-522-7677 Fax: 954-522-8188 bbbsbroward@bellsouth.net 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, 33305 954-537-1010 Fax: 954-537-1070 Soupy555@aol.com 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, 33305 954-537-1010 Fax: 954-486-6666 mcarerealtor@aol.com Goal is to enable and encourage youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to reach their full potential as responsible productive citizens 3
Broward CHAI Center 1295 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale, 33009 954-458-1877 Fax: 954-458-1651 chai@dialisdn.com www.browardchai.org 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, 33304 954-522-7069 Fax: 954-522-0689 lhansenbch@bellsouth.net www.help4homeless.org 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, 33316 954-760-7007 Fax: 954-462-4877 dehctall@aol.com www.unitedwaybroward.org 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, 33316 954-764-2800 Fax: 954-764-0036 NMerolla@aol.com 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, 33304 954-563-7583 Fax: 954-561-9350 hstart@brhpc.org Provides case management and other services to at-risk pregnant women and young children to improve birth and health and development outcomes 4
Broward House 1726 SE Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33316 954-522-4749 Fax: 954-522-9357 mail@browardhouse.org www.browardhouse.org 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, 33020 954-926-7417 Fax: 954-929-6543 center@caringplace.org www.caringplace.org 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, 33311 954-779-3990 Fax: 954-779-7349 kstephens@bphi.org www.bphi.org BPHI is committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services Camelot Community Care Inc. 1925 S. Perimeter Road, Suite 120 Fort Lauderdale, 33309 954-958-0988 Fax: 954-958-3527 www.camelotcare.com nvredenburg@camelocare.com Provides behavioral health treatment to troubled children, adolescents and families in Broward County 5
Camp Challenge Academy Inc. 4163 State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, 33319 954-739-1522 Fax: 954-739-5697 info@campchallengeacademy.com www.campchallengeacademy.com 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, 33308 954-776-4532 Fax: 561-732-5878 palmbl@gate.nec Sponsored by Salvation Army Center for Family Counseling of Broward 541 S. State Road 7, Suite 3 Margate, 33068 954-972-3232 Fax: 954-979-4037 cdoeap@aol.com 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 10001 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 304 Sunrise, 33351 954-572-2600 Fax: 954-746-5217 skasindorfcis@aol.com 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 11503 Fort Lauderdale, 33339 954-561-1496 Fax: 954-977-7209 Looks out for children who have fallen through the social services safety net and works to meet their needs 6
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center 1401 S. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, 33316 954-728-8080 Fax: 954-779-1957 dflaste@nbhd.org 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, 33024 954-392-5689 Fax: 954-392-5324 sglasscock@childrensharbor.org www.childrensharbor.org 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, 33301 954-453-6400 Fax: 954-764-6458 www.chsfl.org 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, 33301 954-523-7593 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, 33334 954-563-9876 Fax: 954-563-3670 cldm86@stis.net Free health care clinic for the poor. Must qualify; appointments only 7
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida P.O. Box 120910 Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-736-2400 Fax: 954-736-2482 bprager@legalaid.org 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. 3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, 33021 954-989-1444 Fax: 954-961-2727 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, 33306 954-568-2929 Fax: 954-568-2421 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, 33311 954-733-6476 Fax: 954-739-7705 compassionatehearts@cs.com Empowers underserved diverse communities through educational excellence, socialization enhancement and technology in Broward County ComServ 2480 Hammondville Road, Suite B-8 Pompano Beach, 33069 954-971-2537 Fax: 954-971-9869 maniobaby@aol.com Provides prevention and intervention services which includes substance abuse, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment and rape, high school dropout prevention and HIV/AIDS prevention 8
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of South Florida 4491 S. State Road 7, Suite 102 Davie, 33314 800-355-2227 Fax: 954-233-0574 bbabcock@cccservices.com www.cccservices.com 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, 33311 954-792-2328 Fax: 954-792-9982 mart4man@aol.com 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, 33304 954-561-5559 Fax: 954-565-6551 mission@covenanthousefl.org www.covenanthousefl.org 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, 33309 954-731-2200 Fax: 954-731-6538 info@creditcounselors.com www.creditcounselors.com Provides nationally free consumer debt repayment programs CREED Inc. 4000 N. State Road 7, Suite 306 Lauderdale Lakes, 33311 954-667-0039 Fax: 954-667-0039 Provides computer-training classes, counseling intervention and tutoring in areas of academics and career enhancement skills for at-risk individuals 9
Daily Bread Food Bank 2970 NW 27th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33311 954-486-7226 Fax: 954-486-7213 www.dailybread.org 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, 33062 954-784-6400 Fax: 954-784-6425 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, 33067 954-663-ABLE info@disability-advocacy-access-network.org www.disabilitynetwork.org Provides services in Broward County to people who are disabled EASE Foundation 6901 Orange Drive Davie, 33314 954-797-1077 Fax: 954-797-1222 linda_owen@davie-fl.gov 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 100043 Fort Lauderdale, 33310 954-202-3445 Fax: 954-202-3439 Kenanec@aol.com www.disabilitycoalition.com A networking, education and support group for professionals who work with people with disabilities or disadvantages 10
Episcopal Mental Health Ministries 1698 Blount Road Pompano Beach, 33069 954-972-2958 Fax: 954-972-2448 st_lurenechapel@hotmail.com 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, 33324 954-296-6394 Fax: 954-473-1516 espaler@aol.com www.the-journey.com 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, 33309 954-731-7080 Provides transitional housing for substance dependent women Faith Temple Community Development 1518 NW 17th Ave. Pompano Beach, 33069 954-984-5987 Fax: 954-984-5989 bshowers4752@aol.com The educational level of many students has been improved in our community. Family Central 840 SW 81st Ave. North Lauderdale, 33068 954-720-1000 Fax: 954-724-4606 CDevelopment@familycentral.org www.familycentral.org Provides comprehensive, innovative services to nearly 70,000 children and families from all backgrounds, offering a combination of direct services and training 11
Family Christian Association of America 428 NW Sixth Ave. Pompano Beach, 33060 954-394-2294 Fax: 954-781-1516 mwallace@fcaanet.org www.fcaanet.org 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, 33021 954-964-8347 Fax: 954-985-5796 lorettabrunetti@yahoo.com Offers prevention classes to disenfranchised individuals residing in low-income communities Family Service Agency 3347 N. University Drive 954-587-7880 Fax: 954-587-3229 familyfsa5@aol.com 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, 33309 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 Fax: 954-390-0499 sbyrne@211-broward.org www.211broward.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 Florida Alliance for Progress 4167 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, 33319 954-733-7060 Fax: 954-956-0577 floalliance@aol.com Geared to the prevention of drug abuse, gang formation and school desertion among Hispanic youth; all employees are bilingual in Spanish and English 12
Florida Baptist Children's Homes 7241 Taft St. Hollywood, 33024 954-322-8363 Fax: 954-987-7762 Provides social services and programs to individuals, families and local church congregations Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center 3000 Biscayne Blvd., #400 Miami, 33137 305-573-1106 Fax: 305-576-6273 vstubble@fiacfla.org www.fiacfla.org 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, 33020 954-227-9740 Fax: 954-924-2009 www.afsp.org Florida Ocean Sciences Institute 3220 SW Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33315 954-764-2733 Fax: 954-764-3128 fosi@bellsouth.net 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, 33301 954-463-3850 Fax: 954-527-8889 szw5@aol.com 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, 33312 954-523-9489 Fax: 954-523-4214 redrover2@aol.com Childcare program that serves at-risk children age 4 weeks to 13 years 13
Foster America 541 S. State Road 7, Suite 12 Margate, 33068 954-956-7441 Fax: 954-956-7544 lindsey.berling@fosteramerican.com www.fosteramerica.com Provides services for a wide range of children in the child welfare system Foundation for Independent Living 1383 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, 33063 954-968-6472 Fax: 954-968-5045 csutherland@filine.org 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, 33313 954-424-3228 Fax: 954-424-3339 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, 33319 954-578-8399 Fax: 954-792-6466 www.friendsofchildren.com 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, 33301 954-765-4159 Fax: 954-765-4075 ncotterman@broward.org www.broward.org/sexualassault Provides support for the children's division of the Broward County Sexual Assault Treatment Center's family visitation facility 14
Future Foundation 400 S. Federal Highway Hallandale Beach 954-457-1300 Fax: 954-457-1454 lrivera@hallandalebeach.gov 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, 33334 954-564-0555 Fax: 564-0124 www.futurepoint.org 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, 33441 954-725-8434 Fax: 954-725-8436 gatecomm291@aol.com www.gatecommoutreach.com 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, 33311 954-764-6522 Fax: 954-563-9007 glccftl@aol.com www.glccftl.org 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, 33137 Fax: 305-572-1831 dphelps@glfsf.org Provides ongoing and significant funding and support to community-based organizations serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered 15
Goodwill Industries of Broward County 2104 W. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33309 954-486-1600 Fax: 954-497-3270 shelley9w_@hotmail.com www.goodwillbroward.org Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or those who are vocationally disadvantaged Gunzburger Washington Park Child Care Center 5731 Pembroke Road Hollywood, 33023 954-987-8747 Fax: 954-322-9849 smiko1@bigfoot.com 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, 33308 954-396-3030 Fax: 954-396-3050 laurie@habitatforhumanity.cc www.habitatbroward.org 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, 33309 954-561-0103 Fax: 954-561-3131 pr@hacof.org; esanon@gate.net www.hacof.org or esanon@gate.net 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, 33309 954-455-0615 paulburt@netzero.net 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
HANDY 101 NE Third St. Fort Lauderdale, 33301 954-523-7210 Fax: 954-523-5656 handykdz@bellsouth.net www.handyinc.org 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 350446 Fort Lauderdale, 33315 954-765-0550 Fax: 954-765-0587 gmodreck@hmhbbroward.org 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, 33319 954-486-4005 Fax: 954-735-6717 LWein@hendersonmhc.org www.hendersonmhc.org Provides a wide range of psychiatric services targeted to individuals, children and families with mental health needs Here's Help Inc. 15100 NW 27th Ave. Opa Locka, 33054 305-685-8201 Fax: 305-685-0158 hereshinc@aol.com www.helpfl.com 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, 33073 954-429-9222 Fax: 954-429-9251 caringplac@aol.com hiscaringplace.org A Christian residential facility that provides 24-hour comprehensive care and support to young pregnant women 17
Hollywood Women's Club Home Touch 665 SW 27th Ave., Suite 16 Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-792-1180 Fax: 954-792-1176 swarner3@bellsouth.net Provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other emergency home improvements needed to preserve health and safety Hope Pregnancy Centers 3700 SW 64th Ave. Davie, 33314 954-581-6992 Fax: 954-581-2945 Provides counseling for crisis pregnancies and related issues House of Hope 908 SW First St. Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-524-8989 Fax: 954-523-4673 geri@houseofhopeonline.org www.houseofhopeonline.org Residential treatment facility providing substance abuse and mental health services Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence 1061 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 104 Fort Lauderdale, 33311 954-567-0545 Fax: 954-567-0549 hopefhcbroward@hotmail.com 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, 33062 954 934-0900 Fax: 954-934-0901 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
Impact Community Services 2101 W. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 111Pompano Beach, 33068 954-640-0340 Fax: 954-640-0344 PSchauberimpact@aol.com Provides residential treatment for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed foster care adolescent boys Jack & Jill Children's Center 1315 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-463-8772 Fax: 954-463-8773 amcelwain@jackandjillcenter.org lledegang@jackandjillcenter.org 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, 33324 954-915-0093 Theox04@comcast.net Provides comprehensive counseling to individuals, families and couples Jewish Family Service Inc. of Broward County 100 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 230 Plantation, 33324 954-370-2140 954-916-1252 sparr@jfsbroward.org 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, 33020 954-920-0106 Fax: 954-920-7799 Jubilieehwd@hotmail.com Provides a soup kitchen, clothes closet, hygiene kits, emergency groceries, mental health counseling and HIV/AIDS testing 19
Junior Welfare Society P.O. Box 39646 Fort Lauderdale, 33339 954-389-1344 Fax: 954-384-6787 glendaabbate@hotmail.com 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, 33305 954-390-7654 Fax: 954-390-7618 info@kidsindistress.org www.kidsindistress.org 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, 33319 954-742-4116 Fax: 954-747-5319 mancien@hotmail.com www.caribwaves.com/fl/culturalhealth Dedicated to helping the needy League for the Hard of Hearing - Florida 2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 306 Oakland Park, 33311 Voice or TTY 954-731-7200 Fax: 954-485-6336 kschur@lhh.org 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 120910 Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-765-8950 Fax: 954-736-2480 rsexton@legalaid.org Provides civil legal services to economically disadvantaged people living in Broward and Collier County 20
Liberia Economic and Social Development 3100 N. 24th Ave., Building 1 Hollywood, 33020 954-921-2371 Fax: 954-921-2593 lesincorp@aol.com One stop social service center for community development Lighthouse of Broward County 650 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33311 954-463-4217 Fax: 954-764-3825 vision@lhob.org www.lhob.org 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, 33304 954-462-7555 Fax: 954-462-7990 NPotatoes@aol.com www.browardliteracy.com Works to advance literacy efforts across Broward County Love Thy Neighbor Fund Inc. 3581 NW 19th St. Lauderdale Lakes, 33311 954-491-2979 Fax: 954-485-4781 Provides nourishing meals and other resources to Broward's 6,400 homeless Lucanus Developmental Center 6411 Taft St. Hollywood, 33024 954-981-4019 Fax: 954-981-2816 lukedc@aol.com Serves developmentally disabled adults with comprehensive services, including supportive employment and transportation 21
Lutheran Services Florida Inc. 4675 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, 33319 954-486-4222 Fax: 954-486-9942 dbowen@lsfnet.org www.lsfnet.org Provides a full range of youth and family services Minority Development and Empowerment 1703 N. Andrews Square Fort Lauderdale, 33311 954-315-4530 Fax: 954-763-8567 fleconte@mdeinc.org 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, 33313 954-558-4663 Fax: 954-987-1219 soberhome@aol.com www.soberhome.com 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, 33319 954-748-8444 Fax: 954-748-7595 newdir@fdn.com Provides mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/ADS services to children, families and seniors New Hope World Outreach 21113 Johnson St., Suite 101 Pembroke Pines, 33029 954-907-5462 Fax: 954-443-3754 nhw02@att.net www.nhwo.org Programs target youth at risk and families at risk 22
New Visions Community Development Corporation 1214 NE Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-768-0920 Fax: 954-768-0964 jtufts@mtbbc.org 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, 33311 954-535-2100 nsanon@broward-workforce.org Provides quality self-help skills and employment opportunities for disadvantaged and underemployed residents Our Children, Our Future 1909 Tyler St., Fifth Floor Hollywood, 33021 954-929-7515 Fax: 954-964-7382 ochild@bellsouth.net 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, 33061 Dedicated to feeding and clothing the hungry in Broward County PACE Center for Girls of Broward 2225 N. Andrews Ave. Wilton Manors, 33311 954-561-6939 Fax: 954-561-7317 mmeyer@pacebroward.org www.pacecenter.org 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, 33064 954-785-8285 Fax: 954-784-2756 jward@pircinc.org www.pircinc.org Provides services to substance abusers and their families 23
PEER Center 4545 NW Ninth Ave., Suite D Oakland Park, 33309 954-202-7867 Fax: 954-202-7866 peerctr@peercenter.org www.peercenter.org 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, 33431 954-480-9744 Fax: 561-368-2206 mcapobianco@lovecarefully.org www.lovecarefully.org Supports reproductive rights and provides reproductive health services in a professional, confidential and caring environment Poverello Center 2292 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, 33305 954-561-3663 Fax: 954-566-7868 poverelo@gate.net www.poverello.org Serves the nutritional needs of HIV/AIDS patients Psychotherapeutic Services of Florida 1150 Hibiscus Drive Pembroke Pines, 33025 954-967-6350 Fax: 954-967-6352 griffithtw@aol.com Provides behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation and support services to children, adolescents and adults Rebuilding Together Broward County Inc 401 SE 15th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33301 954-462-6200 ext. 203 Fax: 954-764-1081 reierson@att.net www.broward.rebuildingtogether.org Resolves unsafe and unsanitary living conditions for low-income homeowners with a focus on helping the elderly, disabled and families with children 24
Riverwood School 4700 N. State Road 7, Suite 202 Lauderdale Lakes, 33319 954-485-1400 Fax: 954-733-3004 schools@riverwoodkids.com www.riverwoodkids.com 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, 33069 954-972-2958 Fax: 954-972-2448 st.laurencechapel@hotmail.com Serves the homeless with showers, clean clothing, social worker placement, nursing and other services Salvation Army 1445 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33312 954-524-6991 Fax: 954-761-9679 Sally_Gress@uss.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmyfortlauderdale.com Provides transitional housing programs, children's programs, social services and disaster relief Samaritan Center of South Florida 1417 SE Fourth St. Fort Lauderdale, 33301 954-463-2273 Fax: 954-779-1643 Provides interfaith counseling, outpatient psychotherapy, and couple, family and individual therapy Sam's House of Broward 1516 NW 16th Lane Fort Lauderdale, 33311 954-566-3356 Fax: 954-566-3356 farmer1231@msn.com Provides transitional shelter and daily meals to individuals enrolled in substance abuse recovery programs. 25
Second Chance Society 2787 Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33306 954-537-3999 Fax: 954-537-3975 www.secondchancesociety.org Provides the small things that matter for so many that have nothing SER - Jobs for Progress 5399 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, 33334 954-492-1886 Fax: 954-492-1891 vlangois@broward-workforce.org Operates post-secondary vocational training facilities located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines Shepherd's Way Inc. 1232 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors, 33305 954-566-2311 Fax: 954-566-2302 tsw1822@bellsouth.net theshepherdsway.org Provides emergency housing facility for homeless families Shoes for the Soul 4791 NE 11th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33334 954-229-2344 Fax: 775-264-2558 info@shoesforthesoul.org www.shoesforthesoul.org Distributes new shoes to economically challenged children and young adults Silver Impact 7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, 33313 954-572-0444 Fax: 954-572-0092 silverr@bellsouth.net Drop-in center for adults age 55 and older who have mental health, emotional and/or substance abuse challenges 26
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Central 1211 NE Fourth Ave. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-462-0716 Fax: 954-462-0519 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, 33060 954-942-2242 Fax: 954-942-9257 Society of St. Vincent de Paul - South P.O. Box 834926 Hollywood, 33083 954-989-5296 Society of the Helpers of St. Herman c/o W. Broward Community Residence 1921 SW 44th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, 33317 954-584-8997 hoshinc@juno.com Provides residential services for developmentally disabled adults South Florida Coalition for the Homeless 1203 N. Federal Highway Hollywood, 33020 954-925-6466 Fax: 954-926-2022 sacacon@aol.com helpingpeopleinamerica.org Homeless shelter organization South Florida Veterans Multipurpose Center 5315 N. Dixie Highway Oakland Park, 33334 954-771-1092 Fax: 954-772-3848 southfloridavets@aol.com 27
Spring Gate School 535 NE 26th St. Wilton Manors, 33305 954-564-5858 Fax: 954-564-2816 springgateschool@earthlink.net www.springgateschool.org Serves students who have varying learning disabilities, ADD/HD, mild autism, physical and visual disabilities Starting Place 2057 Coolidge St. Hollywood, 33020 954-925-2225 Fax: 954-921-1845 eric@startingplace.org Provides behavioral and/or substance abuse rehabilitation, therapeutic prevention, intervention and educational services Tuesday's Angels 2545 E. Sunrise Blvd., PMD 139 Fort Lauderdale, 33304 954-566-7686 Fax: 954-779-3488 Chuck_Nicholls@tuesdaysangels.org www.tuesdaysangels.org Provides emergency assistance to people with HIV/AIDS Turning Point 400 SW Second St. Pompano Beach, 33060 954-781-1400 Fax: 954-781-1489 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, 33311 954-625-2501 Fax: 954-584-4413 ulbcfl@aol.com www.campaignforchange.com Promotes economic and social equality for African-Americans, other minorities and the disenfranchised poor 28
Victory Living Programs 851 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, 33004 954-921-8225 Fax: 954-920-7102 ngold@victoryliving.org www.victoryliving.org 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, 33310 954-677-0700 Fax: 954-486-1056 sarge5sf@aol.com Serves Vietnam veterans Volunteers of America of Florida - Headway Office Park 4700 N. State Road 7, Building A, Suite 206 Lauderdale Lakes, 33319 954-735-5068 Fax: 813-287-8831 kspearman@voa-fl.org 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, 33306 954-568-0152 Fax: 954-568-1364 wcfflink@cs.com www.theworldnetwork.com/wellnesscentermonthly/wcsf.htm Extended social service agency created and managed by HIV positive persons Wheelchair Foundation 2700 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 270 Fort Lauderdale, 33308 954-776-0722 Fax: 954-776-1290 wheelsflorida@aol.com www.wheelchairfoundation.org Provides free wheelchairs to any individual who is unable to purchase one 29
Women in Distress Auxiliary of Broward County P.O. Box 5387 Fort Lauderdale, 33308 954-772-4341 Fax: 954-938-8344 silviamansons@bellsouth.net 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, 33316 954-760-9800 Fax: 954-832-9487 abradley@womenindistress.org www.womenindistress.org Prevents abuse through education, intervention and treatment Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program 15000 SW 27th St. Miramar, 33027 954-622-6878 www.women-of-tomorrow.org 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 11584 W. State Road 84 Davie, 33325 954-424-0084 Fax: 954-370-5057 campaign@youngatartmuseum.org www.youngatartmuseum.org 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, 33441 954-428-0909 Fax: 954-428-6690 yatcinfo@bellsouth.net www.yatc.org Educates disadvantaged youth in basic automotive repair and life management in a tuitionfree, nine-month training program 30
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