Taxpayer Advocate Service
This agency is an independent organization. It exists within the IRS. It works to make sure that every tax payer is treated fairly. It also works to make sure that a tax payer knows and understands their rights.
Broward
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Home Healthcare - Visiting Nurse Association of Florida
This group offers a variety of home health services. They are designed to keep patients safe, healthy, and independent. They care for you in your own home. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services Include:
- Care Management
- High Risk Patient Programs
- Home Health Aides
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric Care
- Physical Therapy
- Skilled Nursing Care
- Speech Therapy
Florida Department of Health
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
Broward Permanent Supportive Housing - Volunteers of America
This group runs Broward Permanent Supportive Housing. The program offers housing. It also offers supportive services. It is for homeless individuals and families. The participants have severe and persistent mental illness. The program will stabilize them and help prepare them for an independent life. Any fees are based on income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: BrowardInfo@voa-fla.org
Program Includes:
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
Services include:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickets
- Air Transportation
Medical Related Transportation - Mercy Medical Angels
This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more.
- Services:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickers
The Dysphagia Outreach Project
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Therapy Tools
- Oral Care Supplies
- Adaptive Equipment
Vitas Healthcare - Florida North
Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
Disaster Services - American Red Cross
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.