Family Defense Program - Americans for Immigrant Justice
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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Healthy Families Pinellas
Healthy Families Florida is a trusted program that offers support and coaching for families. It is for expectant parents and parents of newborns who are going through stressful times. The program gives parents education and support from the community to help them build a safe and stable home for their children. All services are done in the home and are completely voluntary. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Focus on:
SEDNET - Region 5
SEDNET helps students who have trouble with their emotions or behavior. They teach kids how to make good choices and be more independent. SEDNET also helps them join in school and community activities. Please call 727.487.2558 or visit the website to learn more.
Children's Medical Services
Children’s Medical Services is called CMS for short. It is a collection of programs. These programs are for eligible children with special needs. The programs are family-centered. And are designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
Programs - Gulfcoast North AHEC
This group is a public health nonprofit. Staff members look to help people who have basic health needs. They also train health professionals and students.
Services Include:
- Tobacco Cessation
- AHEC Scholars
- Youth Programs
- Clinical Training
- Continuing Education
- Community Projects
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
National Human Trafficking Hotline-Polaris
This group runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline. It helps survivors of human trafficking. The hotline connects clients to services and supports to get help and stay safe. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.373.7888
Text: "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Project Safe Childhood
Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide program with the US State Attorney's office of FL. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500
Braille and Talking Books Library-Florida Division of Blind Services
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
Universal Service Administrative Co.
This group is known as USAC for short. It is a not-for-profit organization. It is run by the FCC. They work to help communities and people across the country stay connected. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Food Pantry - East Lake Community Library
Take what you need, donate what you can! Our library food pantry is open for those in need. It is located just outside our building for 24/7 access. We also have a refrigerator located next to our food pantry. We can accept perishable and frozen foods for those in need! Please visit website to learn more information.