Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers services and care for adults and children. This program is for people with serious mental health conditions and addiction. They have options for mental health care and treatments. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group offers information, resources, and support to help those affected by blood cancers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group helps people with Autism and similar challenges. They provide free advice, resources, and support for schools. They also assist families and caregivers. Services are available at home or school. Please call 1-800-9-AUTISM ext. 1 or visit their website to learn more details.
Other Locations:
Nova Satellite Office
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
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MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
Monroe County Health Department provides the WIC program. WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. See website for more information.
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Any child from 2 1/2 to 18 years of age is eligible to have a wish granted. Anyone can refer a child to this agency. Those who have already received a wish are not eligible. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
CIL of the Keys is a SSA WIPA project. WIPA stands for Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program. It helps people with disabilities get and use accurate information. This is so they can make a successful transition to work. Clients are aged 14 to 65. They must be getting either SSDI or SSI benefits. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
