Alcohol & Drug Abuse Name of Contact Number Location Services Available AA Palm Beach County Intergroup 561-276-4581 S.PBC 561-655-5700 N.PBC 1371 Okeechobee Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Volunteers contact agencies for AA meeting places Central Florida Treatment Center (561)-439-8440 Have several locations throughout Palm Beach County. This is the answering service Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehab Programs (561)-844-6400 5400 East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Provides direct treatment services for persons suffering from the diseases of chemical dependency and codependency Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Treatment Association (Youth) (561)-278-0000 (561)-743-1034 400 S. Swinton Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33445 1720 E. Tiffany Drive. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 102 Purpose is to encourage and support the process of recovery and to promote drug-free living. They provides drug education classes Drug abuse treatment, intervention, prevention, and education Hanley Center (Fee- Based) (561)-841-1000 933 45 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Provides residential and outpatient treatment for adults and adolescent, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professional Palm Beach County CoDA Intergroup 1-(888)-444-2359 Contact by phone for information on meeting and hours. Support groups for co-dependency. Co-dependency is a fellowship of men and woman whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships using the 12 step method Name of Contact Location Services Available
Number West Palm Beach Metro Treatment Center (561)-433-5687 1497 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33406., Suite E Provides outpatient Mephazon and Suvoxone. Also provides counseling and groups Rehab After Work 1-(800)-689-3689 (www.rehabfl a.com) Al-Anon/Alateen family Groups 5405 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33417., Suite 305 Provides adult, teen, & family therapy to those suffering as a result of drug and alcohol abuse (561)-882-0308 Offers strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches 561-721-9836 800-251-9445 www.bhpalmbe ach.com 3153 Canada Court Lake Worth Offers clinical therapeutic drug rehab, treatment programs, medical detox, extended residential & intensive outpatient drug alcohol rehab & treatment. Detxo, aviation program, firefighter, EMT, law enforcement, and correctional officer programs. $7,500 for 30 days. Counseling Service of Lake Worth, Inc. (561)-547-0303 416 N. Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL 33460 Provides a mix of mental health and substance abuse services. Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc. 561-278-0000 561-732-0800 400 W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444 Provides substance abuse & halfway house. Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. 561-844-9661 WPB 561-844-3556 (Outpatient) Provides programs for children, adolescents & their families experiencing problems w/ substance abuse.
Name of Contact Number Location Services Available Drug Testing and Counseling Services, Inc. 561-433-0123 2677 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 102 WPB, FL 33406 Sliding scale, most insurance. Offers counseling and comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, co-dependency, adolescent/family/marriage counseling, anger management, DUI and others. Support therapy groups. Transformations Residential Treatment Facility 877-295-4502 Three phase treatment center for substance abuse. Wellness Resource Center Dual Diagnosis (561) 995-7388 7940 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL Dual diagnosis for chemical dependency.
Alzheimer s Name of Alzheimer s Association Southeast FL Chapter Alzheimer s Community Care, Inc. 1-(800)-272-3900 (561)-683-2700 800 North Point Parkway, Ste. 101-B Support group, adult day care center, 24 hr crisis line, family nurse consultant. Alzheimer s Crisis Line 800-209-4342 561-471-3122 WPB 561-367-9676 (Deerfield/BR/Delray) Provides I&R, supportive listening & follow-up calls. Assist with dementia-specific crisis situations occurring in a home or facility. Prevent inappropriate use of Florida s Baker Act. Restore the dementia patient to an optimal level of functioning enabling the patient to remain in the least restrictive setting.
Anger Management Name of New Hope Anger Management 439-0431 LW Forest Hill Counseling Center 967-1887 Parent/Child Center 688-9113, X 77
Baker Act Name of Baker Act Information (561)-688-4610 3228 Gun Club Road WPB, FL 33406 Provides legal assistance to patients involved in mental competency proceeding under Baker Act.
Bereavement Name of Bethesda Memorial Hospital (561)-737-7733 Ext. 4948 Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Bereavement Support Group Boynton Beach, FL Hospice By the Sea 561-848-5200 Caregiver support and other services such as bereavement, and pet loss services. JFK Hospital 561-848-5200 (Run by Hospice of Palm Beach County) Bereavement Group Methodist Church of Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-5278 9625 No. Military TR Palm Beach Gardens, FL Bereavement groups for people who are moving on past the immediate grief stages. Rothman Center/JFK Medical Center 561-752-0705 Saturdays at 10 AM 5301 S. Congress Ave Atlantis, FL Bereavement Support Group. Offers widowed persons comfort, peer support, and coping skills to navigate the grief process in positive ways.
Bipolar Name of American Therapeutic (561)-361-8427 Boca Raton, FL Bipolar Support group. Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-3117 561-439-2825 Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Bipolar Support group. Facilitator: Sandy or Jeff Boynton Beach, FL Day/Time: Tues, 6:30 pm-8 pm Support Group 561-427-0840 (Facilitated by Abby Friedman) (Held @ the fire station) Jupiter Fire Station #19 322 Central Blvd. Jupiter Bipolar Support Group
Child Abuse/Children s Services Name of Childhelp USA (National child abuse hotline) Children s Home Society 561-868-4300 (800)-422-4453 Provides,multilingual crisis intervention, professional counseling on child abuse, domestic violence issues; gives referrals to local agencies offers counseling & other services. 3333 Forest Hill Blvd. Provides adoption services, 561-868-4359 WPB, FL 33406 emergency shelter, group residential care, family & individual counseling, mentoring child & youth, help runaway & homeless youth, life skills. Children s Place at Home Safe, Inc. Children s Services Council of PBC DCF/Admin. Jewish Family & Children s Services (Mentoring for Kids) Head Start & Early Head Start (Added 6/09) (561) 832-6185 2840 6 th Avenue South 561-740-7000 800-331-1462 561-835-1956 (Fax) 561-837-5078 WPB 561-279-1600 Delray Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-684-1991 5841 Corporate Way, Suite 200 West Palm Beach (561) 233-1600 Administration 323 Belvedere Road, Bldg 502 WPB, Fl 33406 Help abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Various services for children. Administration of all children & family programs. Plus placement services, community & home care for disabled adults. Mentoring 4 kids is a nonsectarian program helping children between the ages of 6-14 raised in single-parent families. They match a child with an adult friend of the same gender. Provides child care services for the families of children 0-4 years old.
Name of Home Safe 561-383-9820 WPB Provides a safe haven for abused & neglected children.
Community Agencies Name of FoundCare Health Center (561)-432-5849 2330 S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL Foundcare Health Center is a non-profit full- service community health center providing medical care for Palm Beach County residents with limited or no insurance Palm Beach County Health Department (561)-840-4500 (Main switchboard) P.O. Box 29. West Palm Beach, FL 33402 Provider of preventive health services ( including communicable disease control, immunization, family planning, school health, health education, & nutrition) Caridad Center, Inc. (561)-737-6336 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Serves victim of human trafficking, migrant and other farm workers by providing medical and dental services to those unable/ineligible through other sources Community Health Center of West Palm Beach (561)-840-8681 2823 N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 The Community Health Center exists to share the love of God by providing nonemergency medical, dental and eye care to those who do not access to health care services Camelot Community Care (561) 649-0877 6416 Melaleuca Lane Greenacres, Fl 33463 Provides services to children & families. In home counseling, outpatient counseling, case management and adoptions.
Name of Compassionate Friends (561)-626-6391 Henderson Mental Health Center 954-777-1624 954-735-6717 (Fax) 954-298-0724 (Cell) www.hendersonmhc.org 4740 North State Road 7, Bldg. C, Suite 201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 Crisis services, youth and family services, adult outpatient, psychosocial rehabilitation, community support services, and residential and homeless services. Outpatient Services 561-992-1356 408 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Belle Glade, Fl 33430 PBC Community Service 561-355-4700 810 Datura St. WPB, FL 33401 Children and adults. Provides group, individual, marital, family therapy experiencing behavioral health problems. Pcyhiatric evaluations and EAP services available. Case management, parent support, and training groups. Provides staff & administrative support for various health & human services. The Counseling Center 561-624-4358 Every day/24 hours www.seflin.org/cou nseling PO Box 30925 PBG, FL 33420 Provides ministry to the community, free Christian counseling to individuals; and separation and divorce support group. The North Star Centre 561-361-0500 9033 Glades Road Offers a range of MH services. Boca Raton, FL 33434 The Salvation Army Welcome Home Program Drop-In Center 561-391-1344 BR 800-725-2769 (561)-558-2155 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 Social Services, casework & counseling, youth services, rehabilitation services, senior centers & many other programs. Provides critical services, enhancing recovery and rehabilitation.
Consumer Complaints Name of Consumer Affairs (561)-712-6600 50 S. Military trail WPB, FL 33415 Handles consumer complaints against business, retailers, and so on. Department of Business & Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 866-532-1440 (Complaint Line) License information Division of Medical Quality Assurance 850-488-0595 To file a complaint or check disciplinary action.
Clothing Name of True Fast Outreach Ministry (561)-856-6273 638 6 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Provides clothing and food to the community; bus passes, on-line ACCESS for Medicaid and Food Stamps, & HIV testing Salvation Army Social Services WPB (561)-686-3530 1577 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Provides emergency assistance, food, clothing, bus passes, transportation, furniture, counseling scholarship program for parents of at risk families and referral service
Counseling/Mental Health Name of Alpert Jewish Family & Children s Services (561)-684-1991 852-3333 (Boca) 5841 Corporate Way. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 200 Provides mentoring for children Association for Community Counseling (561)-638-0908 (Delray) 4723 W. Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33445., Suite 10 Provides low or no cost person centered group counseling Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach (561)-254-6558 9995 N. Military Trail. Palm Beach Garden, FL 33410 Serves people of all faith in need, advocates for justice in social structures and collaborates with others to build just, compassionate communities Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County 1-(800)-404-7960 511 22 nd Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Professional counseling provided for children and adults of all ages, couples, families and groups for empowerment to deal with the situational or life problems. These may include marital conflict, parent-child difficulties, relationship issues, loss, bereavement, stress etc Center for Group Counseling (561)-483-5300 22455 Boca Rio Road. Boca Raton, FL 33433 Provides free counseling and support groups Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Depressive/Manic-Depr. Assoc. of the P. Beaches (561)-427-0840 658 Indian Town Rd. Jupiter, FL 33458 (561)-737-8400 (SCMHC) 16158 S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL 33484 Provides support to caretakers and people diagnosed with depression or manic depression Provides groups for those experiencing depression. Please call for dates and times of groups in your area
Name of Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561)-993-8022 808 N.W. Avenue D. Belle Glade, FL 33430 Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment Multicultural Community Mental Health Center (561)-653-6292 2721 Point setter Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Provides in home school based services to children and adolescent Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc (561)-383-8000 (Information) 1041 45 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Provides a full array of mental health services. National Alliance on Mental Illness of PBC (561)-588-3477 1520 10 th Avenue N. Lake Worth, FL 33460-2069 Provides support and counseling to families coping with serious mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive- compulsive disorder, & panic disorder Peer Place Drop-In Center (561)-712-0584 2100 45 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite B-12 Provides opportunities for people recovering from mental illness. A variety of educational, social and recreational activities help participants reach their personal potential in an atmosphere of support and understanding Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (561)-852-3333 (Boca) 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428-1757 Provides assistance and support services through a comprehensive range of counseling, senior services, financial, educational and social programs, and more. Please call for additional information
Name of Survivors of Torture (561)-266-6655 220 South Congress Park Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33445., Suite 200 Provides services by partnering with numerous organizations including the major refugee resettlement agencies statewide to provide comprehensive care for refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture and genocide Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (727)-418-0240 (www.tsa-fl.org) P.O. Box 411416 Melbourne, FL 32941-1416 Provides support groups for families and individuals with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders; TS newsletter, education and curriculum assistance, research information and website. Please call for location in your area Riviera Beach Family. Resource Center, Inc: (561)-840-1888 1907 Broadway Way. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Provides supportive services to children and families in the Riviera Beach and Palm Beach County area. These include: financial management workshop, youth educational workshop and activities, home improvement workshop, & homework assistance Free Therapist Referral 866-450-3463 Free referral service. The counseling is not free but the referrals are. St. Mary s Institute for Mental Health 561-840-6040 561-840-6090
Credit Counseling/ Money Management Name of Consumer Credit Management Services 1-(800)-568-4545 700 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 103 Provides families and individuals with financial solutions through counseling and community outreach in the areas of: housing, budgeting, credit and debt management. CredAbility/Consumer Credit Cnslg. Svc. of PBC (561)-833-6982 700 South Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33402., Suite 103 Provides Bankruptcy, Pre-Filing Counseling, Debt Management Plan, Budget Credit Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, & Reverse Mortgage Credit Card Management Services 1-(561)-472-8000 4611 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33417., Suite 114 Helps people with financial problems by negotiating reduced monthly credit card payment and reduced or eliminated interest rates. Also helps re-establish good credit Family Financial Literacy (561)-315-546 (Extended Hands Outreach) Provides assistance to families to gain control over their finances(budgeting, credit issues, planning for the future and other financial matters
Crime Name of Crime Stoppers of PBC (561)-688-3964 1-(800)-458-8477 P.O. Box 6245 WPB, FL 33405 Organization created to help local law enforcement to solve crimes.
Crisis Intervention Name of Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561)-993-8022 (Belle Glade) 808 N.W. Avenue D. Belle Glade, FL 33430 A 24- hour, 14- bed facility which provides a full range of treatment interventions and ongoing care for patients with acute mental or emotional problems Mobile Crisis Team (SCMHC) (561)-637-2102 16158 S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL 33484 Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention to acutely mentally ill residents Mobile Crisis Team (Oakwood) (561)-383-5777 (561)-992-8707 (Glades) Emergency & Screening: 24/7 Columbia Hospital (561)-881-2670 Or (561)-881-0601 (Mental Health Services) 1041 45 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 2201 45 th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention services to acutely mentally ill residents of Palm Beach County Columbia Hospital is a 250- bed full service medical/surgical facility. Specialized services include a full continuum of mental health services
Name of American Red Cross 561-833-7711 WPB 561-746-1532 Jupiter 561-994-2060 Boca Raton 561-863-0619 Okeechobee 863-902-1220 Clewiston & Glades Assortments of programs, any of which are intended to help people avoid, prepare for & cope w/ emergencies. Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center 561-233-3500
Deaf Services Name of Counseling for Deaf & Hard of Hearing 802-3353 Deaf Services Center Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy
Disabilities Services Name of Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities 1-(800)-342-0823 (Toll Free number) To advance the quality of life, dignity, equality, selfdetermination, and freedom of choice of person with disabilities through collaboration, education, advocacy, as well as legal and legislative strategies ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) 561-842-3213 561-863-4352 (Fax) Providing information & technical support to individuals, families regarding developmental disabilities. CHADD of the Palm Beaches 561-478-5160 Ask for: Lori Burack Day/Time: 2 nd Tues,/7-8:30 pm Kentwood Preparatory School 6210 S. Congress Ave. Atlantis, FL 33414 Support group for parents of children with ADHA. Agency for Persons with Disabilities Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches (561)-837-5564 111 S. Sapodilla Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561)-586-5600 1710 Tiffany Drive East. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 The agency for persons with disabilities works in partnership with local communities to ensure the safety, well-being and selfsufficiency for persons with developmental disabilities throughout Florida Provides job readiness, independent living, orientation & mobility, technology instruction, & community education
Name of Division of Blind Services 1-(866)-225-0794 (Toll Free) Florida Relay Service 7-1-1 (800-377- 1101) TTY/Relay 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 300 Provides services for the blind, counseling, vocational assessment, eye medical referral services, vocational training, supportive services, job placement, & independent living skills Florida Relay is the communications link for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use specialized telephone equipment to communicate Handicapped Advocate Program (Office of Equal Opportunity): (561)-355-4883 215 N. Olive Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 130 Administers equal opportunity programs in Palm Beach County Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County ( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC) 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237 Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case management, information and referrals, TTY s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy Coalition for Independent Living Options 1-(800)-683-7337 (Statewide) 6800 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 Community-based, civil rights organization for individuals with disabilities which is dedicated to promoting independence and expanding opportunities in the community.
Name of Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation 561-624-6957 PBG 561-544-4657 Delray 561-712-1717 WPB To achieve our vision to individuals w/ disabilities, focus on results, employment & independence for individuals w/ disabilities & injured workers.
Divorce Name of Conflict Resolution Center, Inc. (561)-752-3700 Please call for agency in your area The mission of Conflict Resolution Center is to provide the community with innovative, affordable & cooperative ways to resolve differences and transform relationships Moving On Group (561)-852-3333 (There are 2 locations) (561)-558-2100 21300 Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 & 7091 Weisman Community Center. Delray Beach, FL 33446 Provides only individual and family counseling Provides bereavement groups, arts and craft, & anger management groups Family Mediation Service: (561)-355-2739 205 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 5.1130 Provides couples going through divorce with an alternative to the traditional litigation system. Couples are given an opportunity to try and work out their disputes with the assistance of a certified mediator
Domestic Abuse Name of Rape/Violent Crime (561)-833-7273 1-(800)-500-1119 Hotline YWCA Harmony House West 1-(800)-973-9922 Hotline 2220 N. Florida Mango Road. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 The woman shelters provides victims of domestic violence and their children: emergency shelter, clothing, food, child care, counseling, support group, restraining order, and in some cases legal help Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) 1-(800)-355-8547 (Toll Free number) Provides information and referral services for anyone in a situation affected by domestic violence. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for any victim and their dependent children who are in danger of or in a battering relationship Victim Services (561)-355-2418 (WPB); Main Courthouse 561-624-6648 N.PBC 561-274-1500 S.PBC 561-996-4871 BG 205 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 5.1100 Provides rape, crisis services, support groups, domestic violence, violent crimes, homicide, uphold victim rights, victim compensation application, legal and personal advocacy, & supportive counseling Destiny by Choice (561)-439-3145 Please call for groups location in your area Abused Women s Hotline (Y s Harmony House) (561)-640-9844 Provides adult and adolescent groups dealing with domestic and anger issues
Name of Elder Victims Crime Assistance (561)-684-5885 (Area Agency on Aging) 1764 N. Congress Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 021 Community based services for seniors, coordination with other community organizations and advocacy Palm Beach County Victim Services Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence (561)-355-7100 401 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561)-265-2900 Hotline (561)-265-3797 (Main Office) Provides financial compensation and referral services to eligible persons who are victims of violent crime. Also provides appellate victim services and advocacy Provides information & referral services Legal Aid Society Domestic Violence Project (561)-655-8944 423 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 200 Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victim of domestic violence Florida Abuse Hotline 1-(800)-962-2873 Takes reports of abuse and neglect (children and adults) from throughout Florida Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House 561-640-0050 ext. 139 WPB, Fl Provides a safe refuge for victims of domestic violence.
Eating Disorders Name of Alliance Eating Disorder Awareness (561) 653-0042 1016 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Fl 33401 A private company that offers: Christian counseling, Cornerstone counseling, teenager counseling and community counseling. Professional Health Network 1-(888) 478-8590 10631 N. Kendall Dr., Suite 115 Miami, FL 33176 Get needed treatment for anger problems, substance abuse and other forms of therapy. They offer therapy for anxiety, depression, eating disorders and anger management. Milestones in Recovery 1-800-347-2364 2525 Embassy Drive South, Ste. 10, Copper City, FL 33026 Provides residential as well as day treatment programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders. Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness 561-841-0900 www.eatingdisorderinfo.org PO Box 13155 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Provides public awareness. How to approach someone who has an eating disorder, medical complications, treatments, referrals & information. Provides names of specialized therapists, in patient & outpatient treatment facilities. Food Addicts Anonymous 561-967-3871 www.foodaddictsanonymous. Org 4623 Forest Hill blvd Suite 109-4 WPB, FL 33415 A 12-step recovery program. Share experiences, strengths and hopes. Not affiliated with any diet or weight loss programs, treatment facilities or religious organizations.
Education Name of Adult Education Center (561)-616-7800 2161 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach. FL 33409 Provides adult basic education; adult literacy program; adult high school credit program; GED Glades Family Education Program (GED) (561)-992-8068 981 S.E. 1 st Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 Literacy, English as a second language, GED preparation, job readiness and basic skills training for adults and their preschool children. Transportation provided. This is a 12-month program Inlet Grove High School (561)-881-4645 600 W. 28 th Street. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Provides an array of adult education classes; ESOL, GED preparation, & Medical Lincoln College of Technology (561)-842-2433 2410 Metro-Centre Blvd. West Palm Beach, fl 33407 Lincoln College offers various educational career training programs in Automotive, Medical, Dental, Computers, Cosmetology, Culinary, Fitness, Drafting, HVAC, and Office Administration career areas Literacy Coalition of PB County 1-(800)-273-1030 Hotline 551 S.E. 8 th Street. Delray Beach, FL 33483., Suite 505 Links adults seeking help with reading, English or GED preparation. There is no charge
Name of Palm Beach State College South Technical Academy Crossroads Program Palm Beach Community College ( 561)-868-3350 4200 S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561)-369-7004 1300 S.W. 30 th (561)-868-3586 or www.pbcc.edu/crossroads.xml Avenue. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Associate of arts, associate of science degrees and certificate programs. Academic programs include health education, medical technology, physical therapy, nursing, dental, radiological technology and criminal justice South Tech Academy s core mission is to graduate students prepared for work, higher education, and productive citizenship The program specifically targets women over 35 years old who have experienced a major life change such as divorce or a spouse s death. Displaced homemakers who are either underemployed or having trouble finding work are their specialty. Florida Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation (561) 650-6804 (561) 650-6815 (fax) 3111 South Dixie Highway Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, gain, or regain employment. Parenting Classes 561-848-8383 Life skills empowerment education.
Employment Name of Florida DOE Vocational Rehab (WPB) (561)-650-6804 3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33411., Suite 100 Provides job placement and transitional housing. Please call for additional information Workforce Alliance Central Career (WPB) (561)-340-1060 1951 North Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite D Provides job search consultation and placement services. Please call for additional information
Financial Assistance Name of Contact Number Location Services Available Information and Referral 211 or ( 561)-383-1111 A service of 211Palm Beach County/ Treasure Coast provides information, assessment, referrals, crisis intervention, & supportive service Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (North (561)-845-4644 1440 Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation United Way of PBC 561-375-6600 2600 Quantum Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Vita program (free income tax preparation), first time homebuyers, fund programs in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (South) Social Security Administration (561)-274-3130 225 S. Congress Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33444 1-(800)-772-1213 (Nationwide Toll Free) Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation Offer acceptance and referral of complaints of fraud in the program administered by the Social Security Administration FEMA 1-(800)-621-3362 Guide to Disaster assistance Housing Contact # for PBC (1 st Time Homeowners) 561-233-3601 WPB 561-233-3624 BG Provides financial & technical assistance to persons of low & moderate income. Patient Access Network Foundation 866-316-7263 Assist insured patients who cannot afford the out of pocket cost associated w/ their treatment needs.
Food Assistance Name of Community Action Program of PBC (561)-355-4792 810 Datura Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Provides services to low-income families and individuals in the county. Program include emergency services, utility payment assistance, consumer education, tax assistance, job referrals, summer camp scholarship program, homeless street campaign, counseling and support services Angel Food Ministries (561)-880-7264 Please call for local food site in your area Provides food to those struggling financially Rise and Shine (561)-881-9565 4105 Pinewood Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 The mission of the Rise and Shine Food Co- Op is to support local families and strengthen the communities we serve by increasing food and economic security and promoting social responsibility True Fast Outreach Ministries Food Stamps/SNAP Community Caring Center (561)-856-6273 638 6 th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 1-(866)-762-2237 2051 Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404., Suite 200E (561)-364-9501 145 NE 4 Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Provides hot meals, food distribution, clothing distribution, ACCESS Florida, HIV/AIDS Testing, parent project, & other special events Approves Medicaid and food stamps for eligible adults and elderly including nursing home coverage Provides emergency food pantry, SHARE program, emergency shelter, financial aid, referrals, advocacy, faith in action and assistance for those in crisis situations, including immigrants, Spanish & Creole spoken.
Foreclosure Concerns Name of Foreclosure Assistance Center (561)-822-157 464 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 The Center is a one-stop-solution center for families facing foreclosure problems. The goal is for people to leave the center with a solution to their housing situation not simply a referral Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (561)-833-1461 (Urban League) 1700 N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5690 Provides low to moderate income to homeowners with various resource and service. The program focus on people who are delinquent or in foreclosure proceeding Homeowner s HOPE Hotline 1-(888)-995-4673 Hope is an alliance between counselors, mortgage companies, investors, and other mortgage market participants. This alliance will maximize outreach efforts to homeowners in distress to help them stay in their homes and will create a unified, coordinated plan to reach and help as many homeowners as possible
Gamblers Name of Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling 1-(888)-236-4848 Please call for nearest group in your area Gamblers Anonymous 1-(800)-891-1740 (24 hour emergency hotline) Please call for nearest group in your area A fellowship of men and woman who share their experience, strength and hope, that may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem
Name of Gay and Lesbian National Hotline Gay/ Lesbian 1-(888)-843-4564 The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline provides telephone and email peercounseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States Compass, Inc (561)-533-9699 7600 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Provides support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Offer information and referral, counseling, AIDS education and a Teen Development Program (HOPE) for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens PFLAG Palm Beach (561)-716-9464 Or (561)-640-4026 150 Cambridge. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite G Provides an comprehensive directory with detailed information about gay
HIV Name of Anonymous HIV/AIDS Screening and Information (561)-804-7900 (Palm Beach Health Department) 7289 Gordon Rd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Contact point for making appointments for anonymous AIDS testing. Information about AIDS, HIV infection, and other related issues Compass, Inc. (561)-533-9699 7600 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Support group for those with HIV/AIDS. Predominately HIV + gay men s group Hibiscus Haven (561)-833-6826 (Gratitude House) 317 N. Lakeside Court. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Safe residence for woman who have tested HIV + and are chemically dependent. Woman live at the safe house while attending the day treatment program at Gratitude House Comprehensive AIDS Program (561-472-2466 (West Palm Beach) 2330 S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL 33406 Provides HIV/AIDS case management, various support services, medical referrals, early intervention and risk reduction, HIV education and outreach activities, HIV counseling and testing Riviera Beach family Resource Center (561) 840-1888 1901 Broadway Riviera Beach Career planning, interviewing, job preparation, stress management, HIV/Aids prevention, stroke prevention, diabetes education, wellness club. Various workshops to occur throughout the month. Best to call for current schedule.
Homeless/Shelter Name of Salvation Center of Hope (561)-682-1118 1577 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Provides transitional housing for men s Homeless Residential Assessment Program (CARP): Jesus and You Outreach Ministries (561)-844-6400 5400 East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561)-842-4276 2831 Avenue S. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 The program is designed to provide, to homeless adults, emergency and nonemergency non-medical triage services, including problem identification, stabilization and referral linkage for continuing care within the homeless provider network in Palm Beach County To fulfill its mission of recovering lives, restoring families and revitalizing neighborhoods affected by drug and alcohol addiction Matthew 25 Ministries Miracle Village Partners for Change (561)-432-9072 120 Pelican Lake. Pahokee, FL 33476 (561)-478-5852 1325 Haverhill North. West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Provides re-entry housing for sexual offenders (men) coming out of prison Level 4 transitional program for men and woman. Primary services must be substance Safe-link 1-(800)-977-3768 (free cell phone and airtime) Provides free cellular phones to client that are receiving Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid St. Ann s Place (561)-805-7708 2107 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33407-6011 Provides services to homeless woman and men
Name of WIC 800-342-3556 Offices: (561) 514-5350 (West Palm) (561) 996-1635 (Belle Glade) (561) 274-3112 (Delray Bch) (561) 357-6000 (Greenacres) (561) 547-6812 (Lantana) (561) 746-0782 (Jupiter) (561) 333-9379 (Royal Palm B) Healthy Foods, nutrition education & counseling; breastfeeding support; referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services. Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. 1-(800)-795-5486 Projects for assistance in transition from homelessness (PATH) technical assistance center. Hospice By the Sea 561-848-5200 Caregiver support and other services such as bereavement, and pet loss services. Vicker s House 561-804-4970 811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. WPB, FL 33401 All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health services, free tax preparation, community service. West Palm Beach Housing Authority Westgate Tabernacle 655-8530 800-333-4636 561-471-9309 1622 Suwanee Dr. NPB, FL 33409 Section 8
Housing Name of Jewish Family Services (561)-238-0257 5841 Corporate Way. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 200 Provides counseling, case management for depression etc Housing Partnership of PBC (561)-841-3500 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Provides affordable housing and related services to low income families throughout Palm Beach County Lifeskills of Boca Raton: 1-(800)-749-7149 Or ( 561)-620-0252 6902 Palmetto Circle. Boca Raton, FL 33433-3518 Is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment Lifeskills of South Florida (954)-834-5099 Or 1-(800)-749-7149 (Toll Free) 1431 S.W. 9 th Avenue. Deerfield, FL 33441 Lifeskills offers individuals a warm and comfortable setting to get well. They provide Residential and Outpatient treatment services for adults with psychiatric, chemical addiction, and trauma based disorder FEMA 1-(800)-621-3362 Guide to Disaster assistance South Florida Behavioral Health Network ( 305)-858-3335 Provides treatment services to individuals and families with behavioral healthcare problems in Miami Dade and Monroe Counties REAP Program (561)-355-4722 Please contact for additional information Please contact for additional information
Name of Bayview Center for Mental Health Residential/Transitional (954)-966-4185 Provides free, comprehensive services addressing such issues as suicide, substance abuse, crisis, depression, and institutionalization Fellowship House (305)-667-1036 5711 S. Dixie Highway. South Miami, FL 33143 Provides community support. Please call for additional services Miami Behavioral Health Center (305)-643-8000 11031 N.E. 6 th Avenue. Miami, FL 33161 Provides an array of services in South Florida communities. Community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and prevention services throughout Miami Dade and Broward Counties Family Empowerment Coalition (561)-253-1362 x.143 1712 2 ND Avenue North. Lake Worth, FL 33460 The Family Empowerment Coalition is comprised of 13 local agencies whose goal is to provide a seamless continuum of services that promote family stability and self-sufficiency. They provide quality child care, youth groups, after-school and out of school programs Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) Florida Archways Behavioral Healthcare (561)-558-2550 9901 Donna Klein Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 (954)-763-2030 919 N. E. 13 th Street. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304-2012 JARC is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that currently operates six group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. The homes are located in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach area of South Florida Archway is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health. The facility provides substance abuse treatment, outpatient, partial hospitalization
Name of Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health (305)-531-5341 701 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33139-2879., Suite 2 Provides services to the seriously mentally ill of Miami-Dade County Henderson Mental Health Center (954)-921-2600 1957 Jackson Street. Hollywood, FL 33020 Provides continuum of high quality, community based prevention, education, treatment and rehabilitation services Palm Beach Habilitation Center (561)-965-8500 4522 S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL 33461 Provides a variety of services to people with disabilities Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (954)-564-4037 2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33331., Suite 301 Neighborhood Housing Service of South Florida builds empowered communities, revitalizes neighborhoods and creates affordable housing opportunities in South Florida Broward Partnership for the Homeless (954)-779-3990 920 N.W. 7 th Avenue. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311-7229 Broward Partnership for the Homeless is committed to reducing the homeless by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services Sundari Foundation (305)-365-2478 445 Grand Bay Drive. PH1B. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Provides free hosing, sanctuary and support for women who are homeless, and include a special maternity wing for homeless woman and their infant
Name of Camillus House (305)-374-1065 336 N.W. 5 th Street. Miami, FL 33128 Camillus House is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian services to men, woman, and children who are poor and homeless Homeless Senior Program Palm Beach Assisted Living Facility Hope House of the Palm Beaches 561-659-9330 534 Datura St. WPB 33401 (561)-697-2600 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 204 Provides housing & supportive services to senior adults unable to live independently. Provides housing and residential support service to indigent and homeless people with AIDS Operation Hope (561)-842-2260 1253 10 TH Street. Lake Park, FL 33403 Provides homeless with food, clothing and shelter to clients in their shelters. Provides GED preparation, life skills training, parenting classes and helps individuals to gain employment and become self sufficient Department of Housing & Community Development/Affordable Housing Commission (561)-233-3660 (561)-233-3627 WPB Provides affordable housing, a better living environment & economic opportunities for all county residents w/ emphasis on lower income residents, the homeless & populations w/ special needs. Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc. 561-278-0000 561-732-0800 400 W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444 Provides substance abuse & halfway house. Housing Authority 561-684-2160 Palm Beach County Children's Home Society - Transitions Home (561)-547-0884 1199 West Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462., Suite 11 A comprehensive residential program serving homeless pregnant and parenting teens, age 13-19, and their babies. Services include: home-like setting and transition to appropriate housing, enrollment in school or job training programs etc.
Name of Community Partnership Group (561) 841-3500 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL The Supportive Housing Program helps individuals and families challenged by mental health, substance abuse, and other disabilities to obtain and maintain housing within the community. These include the SHOP, TANF, and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program for persons with disabilities. Homeless Helpline 800-493-5902 Provides I&R, telephone counseling & crisis intervention for homeless or at risk homelessness. Including outreach programs, screening for services. Homeless Residential Assessment Program 5400 East Ave. WPB 33407 561-844-6400 Provide for adults, emergency & nonemergency, non-medical triage service, assessments, and basic human services. Services are with CARP. Jewish Residential & Family Service (Melvin & Claire Levine) 561-238-0239 www.jfcsonline.co m Group homes and apartment program. Individualized care plan for developmentally disables, significantly learning disabled, and/or chronically mentally ill. On staff psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. Low-Income Housing/ AHEPA (18 Apts.) 561-687-8120 WPB Provides low-income housing for older adults. Vicker s House 561-804-4970 811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. WPB, FL 33401 All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health services, free tax preparation, community service.
Information Centers Name of Mental Health America (National Association) 800-969-6642 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Bay County 850-769-5441 850-215-5576 (fax) 1137 Harrison Avenue Ste. 1 Panama City, FL 32401 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Broward 954-746-2055 www.mhabroward.org 7145 W Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Central Florida, Inc. 407-898-0110 www.mhacf.org 1525 E. Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32801 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health Association of Dade 305-379-2673 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Greater Tampa Bay 813-312-2443 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC102 Tampa, FL 33612 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Indian River County 772-467-2672 (Toll free) 772-569-9788 777 37 th Avenue Suite D-104 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. www.mhairc.org Vero Beach, Fl 32960 Mental Health America of Northeast Florida, Inc. 504-738-8420 www.mhajax.org 4615 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.
Name of Mental Health America of Okaloosa & Walton Counties 850-244-1040 www.mhaow.org 571 Mooney Road NE Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Southwest Florida 239-261-5405 www.mhaswfl.org 2335 9 th Street North Suite 404 Naples, FL 34103 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Volusia and Flagler Counties 386-252-5785 www.mhavolusia.org 531 S. Ridgewood Ave. Daytona Beach, Fl 32114 This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Su Familia (Your Family) Spanish 866-783-2645 (The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline) Provides consumers with a wide range of health information. Offers Hispanic consumers free reliable & confidential information in Spanish & English.
Immigration Name of Department of Immigration 1-(800)-870-3676 Immigration, Dept. office 800-870-3676
Insurance/Uninsured/Prescription Medication Assistance Name of Health Care District of Palm Beach County (561)-659-1270 324 Datura Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 401 Provides services regarding health insurance program for financially disadvantaged County residents who are uninsured and do not quality for full Medicaid, and Medicare or private insurance benefits Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: www.pcip.gov Florida KidCare 1-(888)-540-5437 (Statewide toll free) P.O. Box 980. Tallahassee, FL 32302 A statewide affordable health insurance program providing comprehensive benefits for children age 0-18, who do not have health insurance. Please call for additional information SHINE 1-(800)-96-ELDER Or 1-800-963-5337 Provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members Cover Florida Health Care Prescription Drug Discount Program (PBC) www.coverfloridahealthcare.c om 866-717-5826 Or 866-561-1604(Toll Free) They make health insurance available to people who have had problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Also covers a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care & prescription drugs
Name of The Patient Advocate Foundation Co- Pay Relief Program 1-(866)-512-3861(Toll Free) Provides direct financial support to insured patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries, who must financially and medically quality to access pharmaceutical Co-payment assistance. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of call counselors, personally guiding patients the enrollment process Rx Outreach 1-(800)-769-3880(Toll Free) Rx Outreach is a new Patient Assistance Program that provides discount prescription medication to qualified low-income individuals and families The Patient Advocate Foundation Hill-Burton Program 1-(800)-532-5274(Toll Free) 1-(800)-638-0742(Toll Free) Provides patients with arbitration, medication negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness Provides Federal funds to hospitals for free or low-cost services for those unable to pay for medical care. Eligibility is based on income and family size Free Medicine Foundation Medications 888-812-5152 Links patients to free or very low cost prescription plan. Palm Beach Care Network (561)-355-4514; South County (561)-273-4514 A volunteer program coordinated by the Palm Beach County Health Department