Highlands

Safe Kids

Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Recovery Services - Peace River Center

This group offers recovery services. These are services for individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness. Referrals are required to use the services. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

24-hour Crisis Line: 863.519.3744

Services Include:

  • Adult Case Management Services (ACM)
  • Club Success
  • Employment Services
  • Forensic Services
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

Children's Services - Peace River Center

This group offers children’s mental health services. They are provided at no direct cost to the individual. These services provide a variety of therapeutic support. Referrals are required. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24-hour Emotional Support & Crisis Line: 863.519.3744

Services Available:

  • Behavioral Health Services
  • Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team
  • Home to Stay Program
  • Resiliency Team

Florida Kidcare

Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

FDLRS - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System

FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program-Americans for Immigrant Justice

Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.

Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.