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ACHIEVEMENT & REHABILITATION 954-746-9400
CENTERS (ARC Broward) TTY: 954-577-4101
10250 NW 53rd Street, Bldg. 1
Sunrise, FL 33351
www.arcbroward.org
Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish, American Sign Language
M-F: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Sat: By Appointment
Provides specialized outpatient mental health/developmentally disabled
services for children and adults, as well as to individuals who are deaf,
hard of hearing or non-verbal. Offers psychiatric evaluations, medication
management and psychotherapy.
ADDICTION RECOVERY 954-759-3429
LEGAL SERVICES, LLC 800-35-ABYSE
600 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Assists in obtaining court ordered drug and alcohol intervention,
assessment, and stabilization for anyone with a substance abuse problem.
Also helps ensure future treatment is ordered and monitored by the Court.
ADM PLANNING COUNCIL 954-561-9681
915 Middle River Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
A coalition of consumers, friends, family and advocates representing
drop-in centers, support groups, community mental health centers,
substance abuse or co-occurring disorder services, and children. Provides
input to the Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse &
Mental Health Program Office in Circuit 17 on issues of importance to
consumers. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00am in
Conference Room 115. Consumers and friends are welcome and invited to
participate. Call to confirm schedule.
ADVOCATE COUNSELING SERVICES 954-779-7577
200 SE 6th Street, #400
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sliding Scale
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: By Appointment Only
DUI intake and evaluation, DUI group therapy, DUI individual therapy,
Special Supervision Services (Drug Test). Counseling includes alcohol and
substance abuse, parenting, marital conflicts, child custody evaluations and
therapy, gay/lesbian issues, anger and violence, co-dependency, etc.
ADVOCACY CENTER FOR 800-350-4566
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
4411 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
www.advocacycenter.org
No Fee
Telephone for Hearing Impaired
Spanish
Investigates allegations of abuse/neglect and rights violations for people
with psychiatric disabilities. Individuals may reside in a facility that cares
for or treats them, or in the community. Other programs provide assistance
to persons who receive social security or have needs regarding
vocational rehabilitative services, ADA issues, developmental disabilities, or
problems with assistive devices.
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE 954-745-9779
CENTER OF BROWARD (ADRC) TDD: 954-745-5689
5300 Hiatus Road
Sunrise, FL 33351
www.adrcbroward.org
No Fee
Spanish, French, Creole
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
A one-stop source of information regarding services for seniors, adults
18+ years with severe & persistent mental illness (SPMI), their families
and caregivers. Provides information, assessments, assistance with utility
payments on an emergency basis, Medicare counseling, and facilitates the
eligibility process for publicly funded services.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 954-462-0265
305 S. Andrews Avenue, #502 954-462-7202
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.aabroward.org
No Fee
Spanish, French
M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 24/7
Over 700 AA meetings in Broward County each week at various times
and locations.
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS 954-491-1915
& ALATEEN
1915 NE 45th Street, #205
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
www.southfloridaal-anon.org
No Fee
Spanish, French
Al Anon serves families and friends of alcoholics, 19+ years, who believe
their lives are affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen serves children
under 19 years. Meetings are scheduled at various times and locations.
ALL SAINTS SOUP KITCHEN 954-396-3086
3350 Powerline Road
Oakland Park, FL 33309
www.allsaintscatholicmission.com
No Fee
Spanish
Providing dinner for the poor everyday 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Food and
clothing provided during office hours by appointment.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 800-861-7826
SOUTHEAST FL CHAPTER 24 Hr Helpline: 800-272-3900
3333 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
www.alz.org/seflorida
No Fee
Spanish, 160 Languages and Dialects
M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Regional Offices:
Seacoast National Bank
11711 SE US Highway 1
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
North Shore Medical Center
1100 NW 95th Street
Miami, FL 33150
Provides information, education, resources, and support to those affected
by Alzheimer’s disease.
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY CENTER 954-971-7155
6280 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Margate, FL 33063
www.alzcenter.org
Sliding Scale for In-Home Respite
M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Provides relief to caregivers of Alzheimer’s and memory disorder patients.
AMERICAN RED CROSS 954-797-3834
Access to Care 800-794-4673
www.a2care.org
Provides mental health and substance abuse services to survivors of a
distaster.
AMERICAN THERAPEUTIC CORPORATION 954-938-0919
1001 W. Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.americantherapeutic.com
Medicare, Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish
M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Private agency providing group therapy for clients who suffer from
depression, bipolar and schizophrenia disorders. We also provide
individual and family therapy, and therapeutic visitations.
ARCHWAYS 954-763-2030
919 NE 13th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.archways.org
Sliding Scale, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
Spanish, Creole, Italian
Provides mental health services including diagnosis, psychosocial assessment,
psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, outpatient therapy, and GED
assistance. Case management, day treatment, and treatment for co-occurring
disorders is provided to individuals 18+ years with a mental illness or
co-occurring disorder. Substance abuse and violence prevention services
provided in the community to adults and children. Forensic case management.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
CREATIVE COLORS OF ARCHWAYS 954-764-1037
Custom screen printed T-shirts, tank tops, caps, visors
tote bags and aprons produced by clients of Archways.
ATLANTIC VOCATIONAL 754-321-5100
TECHNICAL CENTER
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
www.atlnatictechcenter.com
Public secondary and post-secondary institution, operating under the
authority of the School Board of Broward County and the Florida
Department of Education, that provides vocational training.
ATLANTIC SHORES HOSPITAL 954-771-2711
4545 N. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s/Replacements, Insurance
Spanish, French, Creole, Hebrew, Albanian, American Sign Language
24/7/365
Private hospital providing inpatient, aftercare and partial hospitalization
programs are offered. Freestanding psychiatric hospital in Fort Lauderdale.
Special services include mental health & dual diagnosis programming,
medically supervised detox, and programming for the GLBT community.
Baker Act and Marchman Act receiving facility.
BARRY UNIVERSITY OFFICE 954-831-6550
OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN
201 SE 6th Street, #2807
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
No Fee
Provides legal guardianship services to adults of limited financial means
who lack the capacity to make decisions on their own behalf, and in their
best interest. Guardians protect the property and personal rights of
incapacitated adults.
BAYVIEW CENTER FOR 954-888-7999
MENTAL HEALTH
3501 S. University Drive, Suite #6
Davie, FL 33328
www.bayviewcenter.com
Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Spanish
Provides assessment, medication management, case management,
individual and group therapy, and co-occurring disorders program.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA 954-786-2400
201 E. Sample Road Toll Free Information 800-992-3442
Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Spanish 305-762-1451
www.biaf.org
No Fee
Spanish
Helps individuals, their families and professionals with information,
education, training, support, and advocacy.
BROWARD ADDICTION 954-765-4200
RECOVERY CENTER (BARC)
1000 SW 2nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.broward.org
Sliding Scale, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
Detoxification Services: 7 Days, 24 Hours
Substance abuse services for adult Broward County residents.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
BROWARD DENTAL RESEARCH 954-201-6779
CLINIC at BCC
3501 SW Davie Road, Bldg. 8, #159
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
Sliding Scale
Spanish, French, Creole
M-Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm, October through July
Provides clinical training for dental assistant students, dental hygiene
students, and continuing education for dentists in the community. As a
result of these activities, certain dental services are provided at lower cost.
BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER 954-355-4400
1600 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.browardhealth.org
Tax-assisted full service hospital with emergency room that provides care to
indigents. Behavioral health screening and treatment.
BROWARD HEALTH 954-759-7400
(Formerly North Broward Hospital District)
Corporate Office
303 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.browardhealth.org
HOSPITALS:
Tax-assisted hospitals with emergency rooms that take indigent patients.
• Broward General Medical Center
• Coral Springs Medical Center
• Imperial Point Medical Center
• North Broward Medical Center
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
BROWARD HOMEBOUND PROGRAM 954-786-2484
North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
www.browardhomebound.org
Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish
M-F: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Provides community care for disabled adults, subsidy program, home
delivery of meals program. Assists elderly and disabled adults in obtaining
in-home services needed for independent living. Case management
coordination of homemaker, personal care and respite care services.
Disabled adults are eligible to receive home delivered meals, day health
care, medical supplies, and emergency response system.
BROWARD HOUSE 954-522-4749
417 SE 18th Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.browardhouse.org
Spanish, Creole, American Sign Language
Provides case management, substance abuse and mental health treatment,
outreach and prevention education, intervention, advocacy and quality
housing for people living with or at risk for HIV and other health issues.
BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELS 954-731-8770
3810 Inverrary Boulevard, Suite 305
Lauderhill, FL 33319
Spanish, Creole
M-F: 8:00am - 4:00pm
A not for profit agency providing meals and other services to seniors
60 years of age and older.
Services include: Home Delivery Meals Service, Senior Dining Centers,
Meals for Companion Pets, Grocery Shopping, Client Nutrition Counseling,
and Referrals.
BROWARD OUTREACH CENTER
SOUTH 954-926-7417
2056 Scott Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
NORTH 954-979-6365
1700 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Spanish, Creole, Telephone for Hearing Impaired
No Fee
Provides shelter care and services for homeless individuals. Must be
referred by an agency and be willing to seek change in their life. Facility is
drug and alcohol free. Accommodates men, women, and families.
BROWARD PARTNERSHIP 954-779-3990
FOR THE HOMELESS
920 NW 7th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
No Fee
Provides shelter, health, and behavioral health services to individuals and
families. Requires agency referral. Separate shelter for older adult
behavioral consumers. (See the listing under Integrated Services
for detailed information.)
INVERRARY STATION 954-832-7040
5740 NW 28th Street
Lauderhill, FL 33313
Fees 30% of Gross Income
Provides residential services to older adults.
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Department of Community Control 954-535-2373
4200 NW 16th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33313
Provides several programs such as Drug Treatment Program, Men’s
Addiction Treatment Advocating Comprehensive Change Program,
and Women’s Addiction Treatment Advocating Comprehensive
Change Program. (See the listing under Integrated Services
for detailed information.)
In-Custody Mental Health Programs 954-831-5467
1550 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Provides programs for those individuals who are in-custody such as
Open Mental Health Unit, Closed Mental Health Unit, Transitional
Mental Health Unit, and the Intensive Program Unit Program. (See
the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
BROWARD TREATMENT CENTER 954-922-0522
1101 S. 21st Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.methadonetreatment.com
Fees: $12.00 per day
Spanish
Treats opiate dependency and heroin addiction with individual and group
programs, and case management.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-357-7800
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION TTY: 954-357-6181
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Government Center Annex, Suite A-680
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.broward.org/civilrights
No Fee
Telephone for Hearing Impaired
Spanish, French, Creole, American Sign Language (all others upon request)
M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Investigates housing, employment, and public accommodations
discrimination cases based on age, race, color, sex, disability, religion,
national origin, marital status, familial status, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity/expression. Conducts outreach
programs to inform the public of their civil rights including presentations
and community events.
BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION 954-760-7007
ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE (UNITED WAY)
1300 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.drugfreebroward.org
Anti-drug coalition made up of leaders and concerned citizens from both
the public and private sectors of the community.
BROWARD HOUSING SOLUTIONS 954-764-2800
a/k/a BROWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
305 SE 18th Court
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.browardhousingsolutions.org
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Provides affordable housing opportunities throughout the county for
low-income persons with mental illness who can live independently.
Rental - Persons interested in obtaining housing must be referred by
one of the following agencies to qualify: Archways, Bayview Center,
Broward Elderly and Veterans Services, Henderson Mental Health Center,
Mental Health Association.
Homeownership - Homebuyer’s Solutions Program provides an
opportunity for low-income mental health consumers to own a home.
Call for application.
BROWARD COUNTY ELDERLY 954-537-2936
AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION
2995 N. Dixie Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
www.broward.org
Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish, Italian, French, Creole, Portuguese, Tagalong,
Hindi, Hindustani, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
County funded agency providing a range of services to older adults
including behavioral health management, substance abuse prevention,
substance abuse outpatient individual, substance abuse aftercare, brief
intervention screening, outpatient/peer support, behavioral health day
treatment, community care for the elderly, veterans services section, and an
elderly crisis support team. Some services may be provided in-home.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
BROWARD COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS 954-357-6367
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
115 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.broward.org
(Family Success Administration Division)
No Fee
Telephone for Hearing Impaired
Spanish, French, Creole
The Northwest, North, Central and South Region Family Success Centers
assist individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and access
the services they need to become self-sufficient. Working with on-site
community partners, the centers provide the following services:
• Integrated Intake, Assessment, and Case Management
• Comprehensive Case Management Program based on
Family Development
• Individual, Family, and Group Counseling/Psychotherapy
• Emergency Assistance, Rent/Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
• Life Skills Classes
• Information and Referrals: job training, employment, housing
counseling, legal aid, budget counseling, family support
services, child care, children’s services, health services, elderly
and veteran services.
Some sites offer one time rent assistance with eviction notice or mortgage
assistance with default notice.
North Region Family Success Center 954-786-2121
2011 NW 3rd Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
South Region Family Success Center 954-985-1920
4733 SW 18th Street
Hollywood, FL 33023
Central Region Family Success Center 954-497-1340
3500 N. State Road 7, Room 3
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Northwest Region Family Success Center 954-761-2121
10077 NW 29th Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Community Action Agency 954-497-1350
3500 N. State Road 7, Room 345
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Refugee Services 954-537-2929
2995 N. Dixie Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 954-467-4811
780 SW 24th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
www.browardchd.org
Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish, Creole
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm - but can vary
Provides birth control and pregnancy testing, birth and death certificates,
hepatitis prevention and testing, breast and cervical cancer screening,
dental care for children, environmental health and engineering,
epidemiology, family planning, health education, HIV/AIDS testing and
treatment, child and adult immunization, KidCare outreach, pharmacy
services, school health, social services, STD services, teen health services,
tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, vital statistics, smoking cessation,
WIC and nutrition.
Dental
Dental Administration Office 954-467-4842
Provides oversight for the BCHD Dental Clinics
BCHD Adult Dental Clinics
Provides dental care for patients by referrals.
Hughes Health Center 954-788-6079
205 NW 6th Avenue 954-788-6080
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
South Regional Clinic 954-985-4814
4105 Pembroke Road 954-985-4816
Hollywood, FL 33021
BCHD Children’s Dental Clinics
Provides clinical preventative and restorative services to youth
3- 8 years, who meet the economic eligibility guidelines. Medicaid
assignments accepted. Emergency dental care for any child is
available during the normal weekday schedule.
Fort Lauderdale Dental Clinic 954-467-4820
2421 SW 6th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33021
North Regional Dental Clinic 954-786-5408
601 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
South Regional Dental Clinic 954-985-4814
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 954-467-4779
AIDS PROGRAM OFFICE
780 SW 24th Street (Administration Bldg.)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Provides information and referral, and resources for AIDS patients.
BROWARD COUNTY HOMELESS 954-357-6101
INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP
115 S. Andrews Avenue, #516
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Provides coordination of all homeless services for Broward County.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-739-1144
HOUSING AUTHORITY TDD: 954-735-4371
4780 N. State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
www.bchafl.org
No Fee
Spanish, Creole, Telephone for Hearing Impaired
M-F: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Comprehensive Housing Counseling
Offers services, advice and information to families that
assists them in improving their housing conditions. Counseling
include reverse equity mortgages, foreclosure prevention,
and first time homebuyer’s assistance and referrals.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Provides rental assistance to income eligible families/individuals.
Rent subsidy is paid to private landlords on behalf of program
participants with families paying up to 40% of their annual adjusted
income. Applications are accepted only when the waiting list is
opened following public notice.
Public Housing Program
Properties are owned and managed by the Housing Authority.
Provides rental housing in various developments located
throughout Broward County to qualified income eligible
families/individuals. Applications available when waiting
list is open.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-497-1432
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Branch of County Government responsible for a range of social services
including:
• Children’s Services Administration Division
• Elderly & Veteran’s Services Division
• Family Success Administration Division
• Medical Examiner & Trauma Services
• Program Development, Research and Evaluation Division
• Broward Addiction Recovery Division
BROWARD COUNTY LONG-TERM 954-747-7919
OMBUDSMAN COUNCIL
7771 W. Oakland Park Blvd., #139
Sunrise, FL 33351
ombudsman.myflorida.com
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Advocates for the rights of individuals 60+ years residing in long-term
facilities including adult family care homes and assisted living facilities
(ALFs), and individuals 18+ years residing in nursing homes.
BROWARD COUNTY PARKS 954-357-8170
AND RECREATION DIVISION Telephone for Hearing Impaired
Administrative Offices:
950 NW 38th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33309
www.broward.org/parks
A county wide system of 18 regional parks and nature centers, six
neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas offering recreational
opportunities for all ages. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds,
skate parks, target range, sports fields, velodrome, and educational farm
with stables. Programming includes classes, nature activities, and special
events. Hours and fees vary by location.
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 754-321-2568
600 SE 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.browardprevention.org
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 4:00pm
BLAST
Family counseling program offers free short-term prevention
counseling, emphasizing violence and substance abuse
prevention. Services provided to any Broward County Public
School student 5 to 18 years, and adult family members.
FAMILY COUNSELING 754-322-3153
www.browardschools.com
Spanish, Creole
Free counseling for any family residing in Broward County with a
child of school age enrolled in a Broward County School. Located
in 14 schools throughout the county. Short-term (8-12 sessions)
family counseling including school related problems, mild
depression, family communication, adjustment to significant family
changes, interpersonal difficulties, and minor substance abuse.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-537-2888
SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY
Provides emergency evacuation services to older adults and others with
special needs.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-357-8300
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
3201 W. Copans Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
www.broward.org/bct
Sliding Scale, Medicaid
Spanish, Creole, Telephone for Hearing Impaired
Administration: M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Customer Service: M-F: 7:00am - 8:00pm; Sat, Sun: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Social Services Transportation 954-357-6794
Senior and Disabled Passes 954-357-6788
Bus Schedule Information 954-357-8400
Provides transportation services to the disabled, elderly, and income
disadvantaged who qualify under ADA regulations. Written application
required. Must provide verification of disability or income at or below the
poverty level. Nominal fee depending on program or trip purpose. Income
disadvantaged may apply for reduced price bus pass.
BSO BAKER ACT TEAM 954-765-4321
After Hours: 954-831-5846
Dispatches Baker Act Team members for most cities in Broward County.
Will provide referral for cities not served by BSO.
CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE 954-958-0988
1925 S. Perimeter Road, Suite 120
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Medicaid, Insurance
Spanish
M-F: 8:30am - 8:30pm
In-Home Counseling Program
Serves families with children 3-17 years who have mild to moderate
emotional or behavioral difficulties. Offers assessment, family therapy,
and individual therapy (6-17) in the family’s home and in the
child’s school (when appropriate). Most Medicaid HMO’s are accepted.
Youth Transitions
Transitional independent living services for youth 15-23 years with
serious emotional and behavioral issues and who are aging out of the
child welfare system (both foster care and relative placements).
Services include case management, youth development activities, life
skills coaching (classes, and one on one), and counseling.
Foster Care
Foster parent recruitment, training, and licensing services provided, as
well as placement and monitoring of children in foster care. Parents
must meet DCF requirements. Services to youth 0-17 years.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES 954-630-9404
1299 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Adult Day Care Centers
Licensed adult day care centers provide recreational activities,
meals, monitoring and supervision of medications, and caregivers’
support groups.
Central West Adult Day Care Center 954-583-6446
6915 Stirling Road
Davie, FL 33324
Centro Oeste Hispano 954-581-9170
6915 Stirling Road
Davie, FL 33324
St. Elizabeth Adult Day Care Center 954-781-0461
801 NE 33rd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Wilton Manors Adult Day Care Center 954-630-9501
1503 NE 26th Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Financial Assistance 954-630-9404
1505 NE 26th Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
www.catholiccharitiesadm.org
No Fee
Spanish, Creole
M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Limited financial assistance is offered to help with payment of rent
or utility bills for those temporarily in need. Clients must have an
established plan to meet future obligations. Assistance is offered
no more than once a year per client. By appointment only.
Relief Program
Volunteers provide respite in the home for family caregivers of
older adults 60+ years.
Employment Services 954-486-2070
3661 W. Oakland Park Blvd., #305
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
Assists the Haitian community with job search, job placement and
case management.
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT 954-722-6400
LIVING OF BROWARD
4800 N. State Road 7, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
www.cilbroward.org
No Fee
Spanish, Creole, American Sign Language
Provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent
living, skills training, employment services, housing coordination,
equipment loans, Florida Telecommunications Relay (FTRI), and
assistive technology. Works with ages birth to old age. High School/High
Tech is provided for youth 14-22 with disabilities.
CHILDREN’S DIAGNOSTIC 954-728-8080
& TREATMENT CENTER
1401 S. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.childrensdiagnostic.org
No Fee
Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese, American Sign Language
M-F: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Provides family-centered comprehensive intervention and medical care for
children and adolescents with developmental delays, disabilities, and
chronic illnesses. Care and support also provided to women, children, and
youth with HIV/AIDS. Provides services to ages birth through 24 years.
CHRYSALIS CENTER 954-587-1008
3521 W. Broward Blvd., 3rd Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.chrysaliscenter.org
Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish, French, Creole
M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm; services available on weekends and evenings
Provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse services to
children, adolescents, and adults, as well as case management services
for adults.
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH 954-457-1460
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
750 NW 8th Avenue
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.hallandalebeachfl.gov
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Provides limited emergency allotments to needy individuals and families.
Offers information and referral, counseling, provision of clothing, food,
housing, limited transportation or, on a limited basis, money to meet these
needs, or payment of utility bills or rent assistance for residents of
Hallandale Beach only.
Hepburn Center
Social activities for handicapped and senior citizens including
forums, adult education, arts and crafts, morning snack and field
trips. Participants receive information and referral services,
counseling/outreach, shopping assistance, hot lunch and
transportation. Must be 60+ years.
CITY OF SUNRISE 954-746-3670
SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION
10650 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351
www.sunrisefl.gov
M-F: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Bus Service 954-746-3677
Bus service to local shopping in Sunrise is 25 cents
for all residents.
Medical Transportation 954-746-3670
Car or van with wheelchair lift provides transportation
for Sunrise residents, 62+ years or handicapped,
to medical appointments. Prior registration is required.
CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL 954-689-5000
3100 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
www.clevelandclinicflorida.org
COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS 954-792-4000
P.O. Box 030177
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33303
www.help4homeless.org
Advocacy organization addressing needs of the homeless.
THE COMMUNITY LLC 954-657-8088
16 NE 4th Street, #140
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sliding Scale
French
M-F: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Offers a broad spectrum of mental health services, including individual,
couple and family therapy and psycho-educational groups.
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING 954-989-1444
3751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
www.cccounseling.org
No Fee for support groups, Sliding Scale, Private Pay
Spanish
Outpatient counseling for alcohol/drug dependent persons and their
families. Individual, family and group treatment utilizing Christian 12-step
approach, and women’s co-dependent support group.
COMMUNITY HOPE CENTER 954-463-1630
501 NE 2nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Coordinates requests for financial assistance with rent and utilities.
CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS 954-746-2055
Mental Health Association of Broward County
7145 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012
www.mhabroward.org
A guidebook to behavioral health resources and services for Broward
children and families.
COOPERATIVE FEEDING PROGRAM 954-792-2328
Edward W. Smith Jr. Family Nutrition Center
1 NW 33rd Terrace
Lauderhill, FL 33311
www.feedingbroward.org
No Fee
Spanish
Pantry - M-F: 9:00am - 4:00pm, By Referral;
No Referral needed for persons 50+ years or persons with proof of disability
Kitchen - M-Sat: 9:00am - 11:00am; Sun: 11:00am - 12:00Noon
Community kitchen and emergency food pantry for those in need. Offers
showers, case management, and employment search center. Application
for food stamps accepted. Mail services provided for those without an
address.
CORAL SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER 954-344-3000
3000 Coral Hills Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.browardhealth.org
Tax-assisted hospital with emergency room that provides care to indigents.
(see also - Broward Health).
COVENANT HOUSE FLORIDA 954-561-5559
733 Breakers Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.covenanthousefl.org
No Fee
Spanish, French, Creole
7 days, 24 Hours
Offers emergency and transitional shelter and services for runaway /
homeless youth under 21 years who voluntarily seek help. On-site services
include case management, individual, group and family counseling,
therapy, health clinic, substance abuse treatment, middle/high school,
parenting education, and employment assistance. Outreach workers travel
throughout Broward seeking homeless youths and linking them to shelter
and other needed services.
CROSS ROAD FOOD BANK 954-627-6900
617 NW 6th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
www.crossroadfoodbankandpantry.org
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals.
DAVID POSNACK JEWISH 954-434-0499
COMMUNITY CENTER
5850 S. Pine Island Road
Davie, FL 33328
www.dpjcc.org
M-Thu: 5:30am - 10:30pm; Fri: 5:3-am - 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Offers cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. M-F: Daily
Kosher Lunch for Seniors 60+ years. No fee, but $100 donation suggested.
DBSA GOLD COAST, INC. 954-923-0073
(DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE)
1163 SE 6th Court
Dania Beach, FL 33004
www.goldcoastdbsa.com
An independent affiliate of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
For people who have depression or manic depression (bipolar disorder)
and their family members. Information on the subject and free literature are
provided. Additional locations may be available.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN &
FAMILIES (DCF)
ADULT SERVICES 954-467-4299
201 W. Broward Blvd., #200
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
1400 W. Commercial Blvd., #165
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.myflorida.com
No Fee
Spanish, Creole
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
State agency mandated by the Legislature to oversee services for
behavioral health. Provides case management for clients who
receive OSS (Optional State Supplement) and live in ALFs (Assisted
Living Facility) and adult family care homes, and clients who
receive subsidies from Home Care for Disabled Adults/Elderly
program. Investigates allegations of elderly and disabled adult
abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
ECONOMIC SERVICES 866-762-2237
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
201 W. Broward Blvd., #510 954-467-4299
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
1801 W. Sample Road, 2nd Floor 954-267-2000
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
311 N. State Road 7 954-327-5000
Plantation, FL 33317
1400 W. Commercial Blvd. 954-267-2000
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Determines eligibility for Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Stamps
and Medicaid for families with children and aged, blind or disabled
adults, based on state and federal guidelines.
Things to bring to interview:
• Identification of head of household and/or person
attending interview (picture I.D.)
• Proof of residency in this county
(proof of address such as bill, etc.)
• Social Security Cards for all members of household applied for
• Alien Status (I.D. Card) of all members who are not U.S. citizens
• Proof of household size and composition (number in family;
how many boys, girls, ages)
• Resources (bank accounts, car registrations, etc.)
• Any and all income to all household members; loss or lack of
income must also be proven. Provide at least 8 weeks proof
of current income from employment
• Notes from people providing money or paying your bills
• Medical bills of members 60+ years who receive SSI, or who
receive SSD, if you wish to claim medical deductions
• Child/adult dependent care expenses for allowable deductions
• Shelter costs, if you wish to claim allowable shelter deductions
• Rent/mortgage payment, home owners’ insurance, electric, gas,
taxes/assessments, telephone, heating fuel, water, sewage, etc.
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 954-497-3360
2200 W. Commercial Boulevard, Suite 101
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
dbs.myflorida.com/
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Provides rehabilitation services to persons who are blind, or have severe
visual impairment.
Independent Living Services enable individuals who are blind or
severely visually impaired to live more independently in their homes
and communities with a maximum degree of self-direction.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services assist blind and visually
impaired individuals seeking employment.
DRIVER’S LICENSE 800-303-7288
www.hsmv.state.fl.us General Information 954-497-1570
To obtain a driver’s license in Broward County, go to one of the following
locations to take your licensing exam:
7217 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
3708 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
100 S. Military Trail, #126
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
2500 N. State Road 7
Margate, FL 33063
1931 NW 9th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
8001 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
2712 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
You must show the examiner two forms of identification. You may use an
original or certified copy of any of the items listed under the section for
IDENTIFICATION CARD information. If you are under 18 years and not
married, one parent or a legal guardian must sign your license application.
You will be required to take vision, road signs, road rules and driving tests.
For the driving test, you will need to have a car and proof of
insurance. You may pick up a study booklet at any of the locations listed
above.
Fees for License:
Initial License $20
Renewal $15
Duplicate $10
If you need help getting your identification, you may get assistance at:
ST. LAURENCE CHAPEL 954-785-8510
1698 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
EASE FOUNDATION 954-797-1077
(Emergency Assistance Foundation)
6901 Orange Drive
Davie, FL 33314
No Fee
M-F: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Food pantry by appointment
EXPERIENCE WORKS 954-963-8030
7031 Taft Street
c/o Memorial Senior Partners
Hollywood, FL 33024
www.experienceworks.org
No Fee
M-Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Paid job training, employment job clubs, and job referrals, job placement for
ages 55+ years.
FAITH FARM MINISTRIES 954-763-7787
1980 NW 9th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
www.faithfarm.org
No Fee
M-F: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Substance abuse program for individuals 21+ years, provides meals,
housing, and counseling for men who want to stay sober. Average stay
is 8-9 months. As part of program men collect donated goods from
community for Faith Farm to resell.
FAMILY CENTRAL 954-720-1000
840 SW 81st Avenue
N. Lauderdale, FL 33068
Sliding Scale
Spanish, Creole
Connects families with childcare resources. Community based parenting
classes and in-home parenting.
FAMILY VOICES FOR 954-741-9755
FAMILY CHOICES
7153 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012
www.mhabroward.org
No Fee
Spanish
Provides outreach and support for families of children diagnosed with or
at-risk for, emotional disabilities. Volunteer opportunities, family support
partners for clients engaged in or needing Wraparound Services,
resources, referrals, and advocacy.
FIRST CALL FOR HELP (2-1-1 BROWARD) Call 211 or
3217 NW 10th Terrace, #308 954-537-0211
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 TDD: 954-390-0942
www.211-broward.org
No Fee
Spanish, Creole, Translation Line
24/7/365 Helpline
24-hour helpline provides information and referral services. Hotline for
children with special needs.
Homeless Helpline 954-563-4357
A 24-hour front door intake for homeless individuals
and families seeking shelter and related services.
FISH 954-746-2055
(Families Invested in Support and Health)
7145 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012
www.mhabroward.org
No Fee
Spanish
A Mental Health Association program which offers support to families of
children exhibiting, or at-risk for, behaviors associated with mental illness
who receive services at a SED center. Services include support groups,
in-home, or group parent training, peer mentoring, and advocacy training.
FLORIDA LOCAL ADVOCACY COUNCIL 954-713-1263
201 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 506E 800-342-0825
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.floridasac.org
No Fee
Spanish, Telephone for Hearing Impaired
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Governor appointed volunteers advocate, investigate, and monitor for
those receiving services from the State of Florida or contracted providers.
FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER 954-735-6000
5000 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33313
www.floridamedicalctr.com
Full service hospital and a private facility that provides treatment for primary
psychiatric diagnosis, inpatient co-occurring disorders, medical
assessment, individual and group therapy, and partial hospitalization
program.
PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM 954-730-2737
4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Bldg. B, Suite B
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
www.tenethealth.com
Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance
Spanish, French
Group/individual therapy to prevent need for acute care services
and/or step down intermediate services after a patient discharge.
FLORIDA SNAP 954-806-7589
(Special Needs Advisory Partnerships)
1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130
Sunrise, FL 33323
www.floridasnap.com
No Fee
M-Sat: By Appointment
Provides parent training on the long term quality of life for individuals with
special needs including guardianship, alternative housing, special needs,
trusts and estate planning.
FLORIDA UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE 800-204-2418
www.fluidnow.com
Provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who
are out of work through no fault of their own.
FOREST PARK DROP-IN CENTER 954-392-3350
800 E. Cypress Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
No Fee
A drop-in center for residents of South Florida State Hospital offering
recreation, arts, food, special parties, and a safe place to socialize.
FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL 954-463-4321
1601 E. Las Olas Boulevard Pride Institute: 954-453-8679
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.fortlauderdalehospital.org
Private psychiatric hospital. Designated Baker Act receiving facility. Services
include inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment & aftercare, and a Pride
Unit which specializes in behavioral care for HIV/AIDS clients. (See the
listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
FOUNDATIONS OF BROWARD
Housing for adults pursuing substance abuse recovery. Must be willing to
stay clean and sober. Transitional housing.
Cost is $150 to move in (includes first week’s rent), and $140 per week.
Adult Male Facility - 184 beds 954-776-8036
999 W. Prospect Road
Oakland Park, FL 33309
www.foundationsrecovery.org
Adult Female Facility - 28 beds 954-567-2127
240 NW 42nd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.foundationsrecovery.org
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN, 954-578-8399
YOUTH & FAMILY
7272 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
www.friendsofchildren.net
Medicaid, Sliding Scale
Spanish, Creole
Children’s counseling, psychiatric and case management. Support for
grandparents raising 2nd generation.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH 954-725-8434
291 SE 1st Terrace
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
www.gatecommoutreach.com
No Fee
Spanish
M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Economic crisis intervention program networks with social service agencies
to meet client needs, including food assistance, rent/mortgage assistance,
and other services.
GEO CARE 954-392-3000
South Florida State Hospital 954-392-3141
800 E. Cypress Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
An intermediate treatment facility for people with mental illness referred by
receiving facilities and/or other state hospitals from southern half of Florida.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
GILDA’S CLUB SOUTH FLORIDA 954-763-6776
119 Rose Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
No Fee
Spanish
Cancer support community for men, women, and children.
GLASS HOUSE 954-938-0055
4700 N. State Road 7, Bldg. A, Suite 221
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
The Glass House Counseling Services provides psychological counseling
services to individuals, children, adolescents and families. Services
include:
• Anger Management
• Juvenile Anger Management
• The Batterers’ Intervention Program
• Addictions Program
• Teaching GRACE, The Parenting Program
• Psychosocial Evaluation
GUIDED SELF-CHANGE CLINIC 954-262-5968
Nova Southeastern University, Maltz Building
3301 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
www.nova.edu/gsc
Spanish
M-Thu: 9:00am - 9:00pm; F: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Services are offered for people concerned about becoming healthier,
drinking less, stopping drug use, quitting smoking, or quitting gambling.
This motivational program empowers people to take responsibility for their
own change. The number of sessions is variable, and determined by
individual client need.
GULF COAST COMMUNITY CARE 954-704-2914
7777 Davie Road Extension, #103B
Hollywood, FL 33024
www.gcjfs.org
Medicaid
Spanish
Alternative Family Program
Provides assistance for adults with mental illness to remain in the
community or to return to it from a mental health facility. Supportive
community placement for adults and seniors with serious, persistent
mental illness. Consumer lives with a caregiver contracted by Gulf
Coast and licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Caregiver provides a homelike atmosphere that focuses on improving
or teaching the skills of daily living, medication monitoring/education,
community socialization and recreation. Staff is available for
caregivers via emergency pager, 24 hours a day, and can provide
in-home intervention assistance.
EGRTS 954-924-3875
(Extended Geriatric Residential Treatment Services)
201 NE 40th Court
Oakland Park, FL 33334
www.gcjfs.org
Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding Scale
Spanish, French, Creole
24/7
Serves adults with severe & persistent mental illness, 50+ years, by
providing a comfortable home environment in a neighborhood of single
and multifamily housing where residents are able to participate in daily
community activities. Social rehabilitative services enable individuals to
reach their potential for independent living. Case management provided
by the County.
(See the listing under Integrated Services for detailed information.)
HEALTHY MOTHERS/HEALTHY BABIES 954-765-0550
COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY
P.O. Box 350446
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
www.hmhbbroward.org
No Fee
Spanish, French, Creole
Provides care coordination, case management, parenting and education
services to at-risk pregnant women and teens.
HELPING PEOPLE IN AMERICA 954-925-6466
The Kosac Foundation
1203 N. Federal Highway
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.homelessvoice.org
Spanish
Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, 6-month homeless
recovery program for homeless, persons with HIV, and the substance
abusing homeless who want to get off the street.
Operates low-income hotel for the poor.
HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
CENTRAL 954-791-4300
330 SW 27th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
SOUTH 954-921-2600
1957 Jackson Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
NEW VISTAS 954-731-1000
2900 W. Prospect Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
CRISIS CENTER 954-463-0911
4700 N. State Road 7; Bldg. A #202
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
F.A.C.T. TEAM 954-485-8888
4720 N. State Road 7
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
PATH PROGRAM 954-730-7284
4720 N. State Road 7, Bldg. B
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
COURT PROJECT 954-984-8334
1461 SW 81st Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL
HENDERSON VILLAGE 954-735-4331
5700 NW 27th Court
Lauderhill, FL
YOUTH SERVICES 954-677-3113
2900 W. Prospect Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.hendersonmhc.org
Sliding Scale, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
Initial intake and evaluation is done through the Crisis Center before
referring patient to the nearest clinic for ongoing treatment. Provides | 
