Where to TURN www.wellingtonfl.gov (561) 791-4000
village of Wellington www.wellingtonfl.gov (561) 791-4000 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414 Provides information about services and programs available for Wellington residents. CHILDREN SERVICES Child Neglect (800) 962-2873 www.myflfamilies.com 24-hour Florida hotline for abuse/neglect Children s Services Council of PB County (561) 740-7000 www.cscpbc.org 2300 High Ridge Rd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Plans, develops, funds, and evaluates programs and promotes public policies which benefit Palm Beach County s children and families. Head Start of Palm Beach County (561) 233-1600 www.pbcgov.org/headstart 50 S. Military Trail, Four Points Bldg., Ste. #203 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Emphasizes education social services medical, dental, nutritional and counseling services to include parental involvement. The Boys and Girls Club of Wellington (561) 790-0343 www.bgcpbc.org 1080 Wellington Trace, Wellington, FL 33414 A not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. Youth Empowerment Centers: Provides a safe and nurturing environment for teenage youth. Children obtain helpful information and gain positive experiences to shape their character and values. Boynton Beach Carolyn Sims Center (561) 742-6643 225 NW 12th Ave., 33435 Lake Worth Norman J. Wimbley Gymnasium (561) 533-7363 1699 Wingfield St., 33460 Riviera Beach (561) 840-0135 1550 West 28th St., 33404
West Palm Beach Pleasant City (561) 804-5000 501 21st. St., 33407 Gaines Park (561) 804-5011 1501 N. Australian Ave., 33407 Belle Glade Lakeside YEC (561) 993-5402 SW 6th St., 33430 CREDIT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES CredAbility (800) 251-2227 www.credability.org Professional services that include budget and credit counseling, debt management plans, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. Florida s Department of Financial Services (877) 693-5236 www.mfloridacfo.com 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Accepts complaints about mortgage brokers, insurance companies and financial institutions. Provides tips for relief for the high cost of homeowner insurance. Federal Trade Commission (877) 382-4357 www.ftc.gov Provides consumer protection against identity theft, tips to avoid scams, tips to avoid foreclosure and fair credit reporting. EMERGENCY FUNDING UTILITIES (electric) FPL s Care to Share Programs: (561) 697-8000 www.fpl.com/community/care_to_share_programs.html This program is designed to provide emergency assistance funds to customers in a crisis situation who are unable to pay their electric bills. Palm Beach County Community Action Program (561) 355-4792 www.pbcgov.com/communityservices/programs/communityaction/ 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to provide financial relief from high-energy costs to prevent service disconnection for families in crisis.
FOOD PANTRIES/PROGRAMS C.R.O.S. Ministries www.crosministries.org/pantries.htm Pantries locations and hours of operation are given below. Clients may go directly to the nearest food pantry to receive emergency food assistance if they have not visited the pantry in the past two months. For persons visiting the food pantries from families of four or less, bring photo identification for the person vising the pantry. For persons of families of five or more, bring photo identification for the person visiting the food pantry and some form of identification for all other family members. The Lake Worth Food Pantry is located at Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches,1712 2nd Avenue North, Lake Worth, FL Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Delray Beach Food Pantry is located in the Neighborhood Resource Center at 141 SW 12th Ave., Delray Beach. Use the parking lot behind the NRC and walk along the north side of the building to use the main entrance. A food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Riviera Beach Food Pantry is now located at The Port Center, 2051 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. on the 2nd floor. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Indiantown Food Pantry is located at Evangelical Haitian Church of the Nazarene at 15369 SW 153rd Street in Indiantown, between SW Tyler Avenue and SW Jackson Avenue, on the east side of SR 710. Hours: Tuesday 3 to 6 p.m. The Jupiter Food Pantry is located at the Jupiter Neighborhood Resource Center at 106 Military Trail in Jupiter at the southwest corner of Indiantown Road and Military Trail. Use the main entrance on the east side of the building. During pantry hours, a food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Tuesday and Friday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Lighthouse Food Pantry is located at Community United Methodist Church at 401 SW 1st St. in Belle Glade. During pantry hours, a food pantry volunteer will assist you with food. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday noon to 3 p.m. ACCESS Program (South County): Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency (ACCESS) Customer Call Center: (866)762-2237 to make an appointment for assistance applying for food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. ACCESS Program (Western Communities): Call (561) 755-2495 to make an appointment for assistance applying for food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. Rise and Shine Family Food Co-op (561) 683-3287 www.bgcpbc.org/programs Annual Membership is just $10. This allows you to purchase nutritious foods and household items twice a month at a low cost of $30 per family or $15 per single/senior distribution. The program is available at all the Palm Beach County Courthouses: The program has three locations: Boys & Girls Club Teen Center 561.992.5399 350 S.W. 10th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 The Florence De George Boys & Girls Club 561.881.9565 4105 Pinewood Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club 561.279.0251 1451 S.W 7th St. Delray Beach, FL 33444
GENERAL/MISC SERVICES Animal Care and Control (561) 233-1200 www.pbcgov.com/animal 7100 Belvedere Rd.,West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Protecting the health, safety and welfare of animals and residents. Community Action Program: Community Action s mission is to provide opportunities to the less fortunate by combining, organizing and adjusting the available resources so that programs are tailored to the genuine needs of low-income people and communities. Services may include: Tax Assistance, Employment Support, Housing Assistance, Access to Food & Nutrition, and Utility Assistance. West Palm Beach (561) 355-4792 810 Datura St., 33401 Jupiter (561) 694-5471 6415 Indiantown Rd., 33458 Lake Worth (561) 694-5418 1699 Wingfield St., 33460 Riviera Beach (561) 845-4670 1440 Dr. MLK Blvd., 33404 South Bay/Belle Glade (561) 996-0660 625 Dr. MLK Blvd., 33493 Consumer Affairs (561) 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 50 S. Military Tr. #201 West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. Handles consumer complaints against businesses, retailers, landlords and the following regulated industries: local moving companies, towing companies, and vehicle-for-hire/ taxi/limousine/non-medical companies. Investigators serve as mediators between consumers and business/landlords. Legal action can be taken against companies found to be in violation of the Consumer Affairs Ordinance. The division maintains an open website of business/landlords for which complaints have been received. Consumer Affairs also enforces ordinances for the following: 1) price gouging 2) placement of tobacco products in retail establishments 3) refueling assistance for persons with disabilities.
Employment and Training Opportunities (561) 340-1061 www.pbcalliance.com 3400 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Workforce Alliance is chartered by the state of Florida to work with Palm Beach County businesses to provide job placement, recruitment assistance and funds for skills training. Workforce Alliance offers online and live workshops each month that may include: job search workshops, use of computers, phones and faxes to assist in a job search, training opportunities (for those who qualify), career counseling, assessments and job placement services. Housing Partnership, Inc. (561) 841-3500 www.gocpg.org 627 6th Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Provides non-profit mortgage lending and also offers a foreclosure prevention program. Housing Partnership is also a HUD Certified Counseling Agency. Also provides assistance to families with a host of available services: A Family Resource Center, referrals to resources, family enrichment activities, parenting workshops, health and nutrition education, financial fitness workshops, adult education via computer, GED and ESOL classes, social and recreational activities, after-school enrichment, mentoring, capacity building workshops, community events, including health fairs, and child care during evening programming. Oasis Compassion Agency (561) 967-4066 www.oasiscompassion.org 4872 10th Ave. North, Greenacres, FL 33463 A non-profit food pantry which requires membership approval and a monthly $10 fee; membership lasts 6 months and includes required enrollment in program designed to get residents into a financially stable state. Also has a program designed to help battered and abused women. United Way of Palm Beach County Dial 211 or (561) 375-6600 www.unitedwaypbc.org 2600 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33449 Provides information on assistance programs available in the County and offers counseling.
Workforce Alliance (561) 340-1061 www.pbcalliance.com 315 S. Dixie Hwy., #102 West Palm Beach, 33401 Central Career Center (561) 340-1060 1951 N. Military Tr., #D West Palm Beach, 33409 West Career Center (561) 829-2040 1085 S. Main St. Belle Glade, 33430 South Career Center (561) 853-0181 951 Yamato Rd., #175 Boca Raton, 33431 HOUSES OF WORSHIP CHRIST FELLOWSHIP (561) 799-7600 www.gochristfellowship.com 9905 Southern Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411 Services Saturdays at 6pm Sundays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:12 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (561)798-8971 www.lds.org 990 Big Blue Trace Services Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Colin Baenziger (561)707-3537 Colin@cb-asso.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WELLINGTON (561) 793-5670 www.fbcwellington.com 12700 Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. LIFECHURCH TV Wellington (561) 793-6889 www.lifechurch.tv 3061 Florida 7, Wellington, FL 33449 Services Wellington, Florida 33411 Sundays 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
ST. DAVIDS-IN-THE-PINES EPISCOPAL CHURCH (561) 793-1976 www.stdavidsinthepines.org 465 West Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (561) 793-4999 pastorweiss@bellsouth.net 1925 Birkdale Drive Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. ST. PETER S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (561) 793-5712 www.stpeters-umc.org 12200 West Forest Hill Boulevard Services Sundays 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. (traditional) Sundays 9:30 a.m. (contemporary) Communion 1st Sunday of the month ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH (561) 793-8544 www.saintrita.com 13645 Paddock Drive Services Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., (1pm Spanish) Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. (7pm Spanish) ST. THERESE DE LISIEUX CATHOLIC CHURCH (561) 784-0689 www.sttheresedelisleux-wellington.myownparish.com 11800 Lake Worth Road Services Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7:30 a.m. (no music); 9:30 a.m. (Adult Choir) 11:30 a.m. (Contemporary Choir) 5:30 p.m. (Contemporary Choir) TEMPLE BETH TORAH (561) 793-2700 www.templebethtorah.net 900 Big Blue Trace Services Friday 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Saturday 8:45 a.m. lay-led Torah Study Saturday 9:45 a.m. Shabbat Morning worship service WELLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN church (561) 793-1007 www.wpcfl.com 1000 Wellington Trace Services Sundays 10 a.m.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE Adopt-A-Family (561) 253-1361 x.136 www.adoptafamilypbc.org Primarily provides services to help families with children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes but is not limited to a Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, free Bus Pass program, free school supplies from the Community Back to School Bash, gifts during the holidays at Santa Shoppe and the Holiday Adopter Program, and free preparation of income tax returns for those at or below the poverty line through VITA. Evictions (561) 355-2500 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 205 North Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2.22 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. To have a tenant legally removed from property, an eviction notice must be filed with the County Court Civil Division. A filing fee is required for this procedure. Florida Statute, Chapter 83, outlines the procedure and forms that are needed to file. Fair Housing (561) 355-4883 or (561) 355-4884 www.pbcgov.org/equalopportunity 215 N. Olive Ave. #130, West Palm Beach, 33401 Equal Opportunity. Making Home Affordable (888) 995-HOPE (4673) www.makinghomeafforable.gov Provides assistance to homeowners through refinancing or mediation of current loan. Provides information on relocation assistance for residents who sold their home in a Short Sale and connects residents with HUD approved counseling agencies FREE. Palm Beach County Housing Authority (561) 684-2160 www.pbchafl.org The mission of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority is to be a leading Palm Beach County housing agency assisting with affordable housing (low-income and moderate-income) needs of families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, as these residents are striving for self-sufficiency and/or independent living.
Florida Rural Legal Services (561) 820-8902 www.frls.org 3111 S. Dixie Hwy. #140, West Palm Beach, 33405 Legal issues with lease. Including tenants and/or landlords Florida Rural Legal Services 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Lord s Place (561) 494-0125 www.thelordsplace.org Offers both temporary and permanent housing solutions and counseling to families and single, homeless men through a plethora of programs. US Department of Treasury (800) 613-6743 www.helpwithmybank.gov Allows residents to check the status of their modification, file a complaint against their bank, file an appeal and/or contact customer assistance groups and obtain general information about National Banks. Homeless Coalition (561) 355-4764 Lewis Center homelesscoalitionpbc.org 810 Datura Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Offers activities associated with advocacy, education, community outreach and raising funds and resources to end homelessness.
LEGAL SERVICES Florida Rural Legal Services (561) 820-2902 www.frls.org/contactus.html A non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to indigent and low-income elderly people in thirteen counties in South Central Florida including home ownership and foreclosure defense FRLS also provides legal assistance to migrant workers throughout the state of Florida. Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (561) 655-8944 www.legalaidpbc.org Provides legal assistance to income qualified individuals and families. Qualified individuals cannot exceed 150% of Federal Poverty guidelines. Services extend beyond the dispensing of free legal advice and include the administering of diverse programs providing: 1. Advocacy for foster children and children orphaned through catastrophic events and violence; 2. Protection for vulnerable elderly citizens, whose numbers increase each day; 3. Safe refuge for families affected by the tragedy of domestic violence and homelessness; 4. Representation for HIV infected men, women and children, each coping with the challenges of a devastating disease; 5. Educational advocacy for physically and developmentally challenged children; 6. Intervention for children and youth at-risk for delinquency, truancy and recidivism; 7. Advocacy for immigrants seeking legal residency and citizenship; 8. Education and representation for those at risk for housing discrimination; 9. Planning and advocacy for clients and their families facing end of life issues; 10. Hurricane preparedness education for Palm Beach County nonprofits, and advocacy for our elder residents dealing with post storm issues; 11. Advice, representation and education regarding Federal and State employment laws to enrolled Palm Beach County non-profits.
MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Association (561) 832-3755 www.mhapbc.org 909 Fern St., West Palm Beach, 33401 Information and referral services, education and advocacy. St. Peter s Christian Counseling Center (561) 622-5423 12200 Forest Hill Boulevard, 33414 Confidential, professional counseling with a sliding fee scale available. Mental Health Centers: Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc., (561) 483-5300 www.groupcounseling.org 22455 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, 33433 NAMI Palm Beach County (561) 588-3477 www.namipbc.org 1520 10th Ave. N., Suite D, Lake Worth, 33460 Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches (561) 383-8000 www.oakwoodcenter.org 1041 45th St., West Palm Beach 33407 South County Mental Health Center (561) 737-8400 16158 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, 33484 West County Mental Health Clinic (561) 993-8080 406 SE MLK Blvd., Belle Glade, 33430 PHONE / CELL SERVICE Lifeline Across America Program (888) 225-5322 www.lifeline.gov Provides discounts to low-income consumers for land line installation and monthly bills or 250 cell phone minutes. Eligibility is based on income. SafeLink (800) 723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com A government benefit program providing free cell phones for income qualified families.
SENIOR SERVICES SECTION Aging Resource Center (FL Dept. of Elder Affairs) (866) 684-5885 www.youragingresourcecenter.org 4400 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Helps seniors and their caregivers find answers and make informed decisions. Area Agency on Aging (866) 684-5885 www.youragingresourcecenter.org 4400 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Promotes, supports and advocates for the independence, dignity and wellbeing of seniors, adults with disabilities and those who care for them. Alpert Jewish Family and Children s Services (561) 684-1991 www.jfcsonline.com 4605 Community Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Provides elder care for family caregivers and their loved ones, as well as working with family caregivers in the housing and caring of developmentally disabled, significantly learning disabled or chronically mentally ill loved ones. Alzheimer s Association (561) 967-0047 www.alz.org 3333 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach The Alzheimer s Association is the world s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer s care, support and research. Alzheimer s Community Care, Inc. (561) 683-2700 www.alccare.org 800 Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Alzheimer s Community Care is a Florida-based 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Alzheimer s Community Care provides specialized care to Alzheimer s disease and related disorders patients, and also supports the needs of caregivers. The organization proudly serves Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Elder Abuse Unit (561) 355-7394 www.sa15.state.fl.us stateattorney ouroffice divisions 401 N. Dixie Highway., West Palm Beach, 33401 Service through the State Attorney s Office. Addresses abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults.
Elder Care Resource Center (800) 209-4342 eldercareresourcecenter.com ElderCare at Home is the largest provider of community-based, dementia specific nurse registry services, in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties, with over 230 professional and para-professional caregivers. Elder Law Project (561) 655-8944 423 Fern Street, #200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Provides civil legal advice, representation and education free of charge to disadvantaged seniors age 60 and over in Palm Beach County (simple wills, consumer law, real property, and public benefits). Just Checking! (561) 540-1376 2290 10th Avenue North, #603, Lake Worth, FL 33463 Non-profit agency that provides Medical Case Management to the elder population. Purpose is to delay or avoid hospitalizations and nursing home placements (encourage safe and independent living). Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (888) 831-0404 ombudsman.myflorida.com 4040 Esplande Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 To improve the lives of people who live in long-term care settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Mae Volen Senior Center (561) 395-8920 www.maevolen.com 1515 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 33486 A private, nonprofit center providing services, support & information to seniors, young adults, children & everyone in between. Meals on Wheels (866) 684-5885 myansweronaging.org 4400 N. Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, 33407 We are a non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing and enriching the lives of home bound residents in Palm Beach County. We provide expertly prepared meals by a professional chef and delivered by trusted volunteers.
Palm Healthcare Foundation (561) 833-6333 www.palmhealthcare.org 1016 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Provides free hands-on-classes about mobility, kitchen safety, caring for a bedridden family member, CPR, etc. PBC Community Action Agency (561) 355-4727 http://www.pbcgov.com/communityservices Provides utility assistance (electricity) and Income Tax assistance. Palm Tran CONNECTION (561) 649-9838 www.palmtran.org 3201 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, 33407-4618 Palm Tran, the county s public transportation service, provides fixedroute bus transportation and specialized door-to-door service for eligible seniors and disabled individuals. PBC Division of Senior Services (561) 355-4746 810 Datura Street, #300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Community Services. The Division of Senior Services (DOSS) provides seniors every stage of assistance needed for their continuum of care through the senior years. Provided are comprehensive in-home and community based programs that relieve emotional, physical and financial hardships for seniors and caregivers. From DOSS s active senior centers to the more structured adult day care and in-home services and nutrition, DOSS provides accessible, high-quality services to help seniors. PBC Special Needs Registry (561) 712-6400 x4 www.pbcgov.com/dem/sections/logistics/scu.htm Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and persons with special needs. Project Lifesaver of Palm Beach County (561) 753-6053 www.palmbeachpolice.com/project-lifesaver 5800 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Non-profit to serve those affected by Alzheimer s dementia and other related disorders that may cause wandering.
PBC Senior Citizens Center (561) 355-4746 Community Services, Senior Services Division. Senior centers sponsor a wide range of classes, programs and activities to promote healthy and independent living. Centers are a community focal point to come together for services to support seniors independence and encourage involvement. Senior Aides & Senior Employment (561) 471-9828 3951 N. Haverhill Rd. #219, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 SHINE (561) 684-5885 4400 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Assists seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers with Medicare questions by providing free one-on-one counseling and information. UNETHICAL / CRIMINAL ACTIVITY Federal Bureau of Investigations (WPB Division) (561) 833-7517 www.fbi.gov Investigates public corruption, economic crimes, civil rights and Financial Institute Fraud. Florida Department of Elder Affairs (850) 414-2000 www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us Responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida s large and growing elder population. Inspector General (561) 233-2350 www.pbcgov.com/oig P.O. Box 16568, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is authorized by county ordinance to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in county and municipality programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. If you have reason to suspect public fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct or other abuses, call the hotline at 877-283-7068. You may also report fraud, waste or abuse online at www. pbcgov.com/oig/rwfa.htm or via email at inspector@pbcgov.org. For more information, visit www.pbcgov.com/oig/.
Palm Beach County Sheriff s Office (561) 688-3000 www.pbso.org Provides crime prevention, delinquency prevention, safety programs and Neighborhood Crime Watch. State of Florida Attorney General (866) 966-7226 www.myfloridalegal.com Investigates complaints about mortgage and foreclosure fraud. Palm Beach County Bar Association (561) 687-2800 www.palmbeachbar.org The Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is a non-profit public service of the Palm Beach County Bar Association that has been authorized by The Florida Bar. Through this service, you can obtain a one-half hour appointment, with the kind of attorney you need, for $50. (There is no fee for personal injury, medical malpractice, bankruptcy or workers comp cases). When appropriate, referrals are also made to social service agencies.
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