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St. Mary’s Medical Center
The Birthplace — maternity services in West Palm Beach
This tranquil half-acre oasis, with bronze statuary and water features, was Florida's first all-native botanical garden. The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach opened it to protect and showcase Florida’s indigenous plants and wildlife. Many of the native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers are endangered. A historic tile wall dates to the 1920s. Interdisciplinary educational programs for grades K-12 are offered during the school year.
Services and support for those struggling with addiction, such as group meetings and a life management training program, based in Delray Beach
The village's sporting center features canoeing and kayaking, kitchen and banquet amenities, golf training center with 18-hole course and driving range, interactive splash fountain, two sand volleyball courts, two playscapes, picnic pavilions and grills, fishing docks, paved walking/jogging/bike trails and 19-acre lake.
A temporary residence in West Palm Beach for families with a child being treated at a nearby medical facility
An organization that trains volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected
Free medical, vision and dental care west of Boynton Beach for patients and families who don't have insurance
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
This county facility features an Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, slide flumes, children’s interactive play structure and pavilion rentals, along with programs like Junior Lifeguard Camp, swim lessons and swim teams for children and adults.
This 84.8-acre city complex features picnic tables, a playground and fields for baseball, softball, football and soccer.
A nonprofit that helps students reach their academic and personal goals so they can achieve higher SAT scores, enter college and stay out of debt. Programs and services include academic free workshops (including virtual college and SAT prep), mentorship, fellowship and internships.
Offers support, free developmental and behavioral screenings, referrals to resources and care coordination to boost children's growth and development
This center for Japanese arts and culture features a mile-long path through historic gardens alive with koi, wading birds and turtles, a world-class bonsai display, rotating exhibitions in the gallery, gift shop and Japanese restaurant, the Cornell Cafe. A wide range of programs, classes and special events include offerings for children.
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
Domestic violence programs — services based in West Palm Beach for women who are victims, including counseling, support group, shelter, transportation, rental assistance, legal, help, food and clothing, child protection advocacy and educational workshops
Self-Service Centers – go-to source for help navigating the court system at locations throughout Palm Beach County, providing the resources to represent yourself, access the courts and much more. The center offers public access computers; user-friendly legal forms; free navigator assistance with form preparation; notary, copy and fax services; video relay system for the hearing impaired; mail order form request line; community resource referrals (legal, mediation, counseling, elder and social services)
Family-to-Family — free 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
A local nonprofit focused on eliminating addiction through prevention, advocacy and recovery support.
"Starting the Conversation: College and Your Mental Health" — an informational guide with insight and advice about mental health during the transitional period of the college years
Crisis counselors offer intervention, information and referrals to emergency and support services 24 hours a day
Kids & Teens — activities, story times, summer reading program, homework help, driving tests, college and career help, and more.
Children and Family Services — advocacy, support and referral services for families with a child with developmental disabilities, including Potentials School through eighth grade, camps and youth leadership program
Individual Rights Advocacy — free legal services for the disadvantaged related to health care, housing, consumer issues, wage disputes and immigration
Alcohol and drug treatment program offering residential rehabilitation for men in West Palm Beach
This 15,000 square-foot space, rehabilitated by the city of Delray Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency, is on Artists Alley in the Pineapple Grove district. The arts incubator, which is home to studio artists, offers gallery exhibitions, visual art workshops, professional development opportunities, educational lectures and special events. For example, youth See & Do sessions give tours of the exhibitions and studio hallways, followed by an artist-led project.
Organization based in Jupiter promoting the emotional well-being and drug-free living of children and adults in Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties
Exceptional Student Education — services for gifted students and students with special learning needs who have an individualized education program
A state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater and concert green at Centennial Park in Town Square that accommodates up to 1,000 people for a variety of events, such as concerts, festivals, fundraisers and family movies.
Children's Library — books, games and computers for use, as well as free programs, story times and special events
"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis" — a resource guide that outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs, de-escalation strategies, resources that may be available, and guidance on how to advocate for a person in crisis
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida
This village complex offers a playground, half-mile fitness trail, two batting cages, three outdoor basketball courts, four lighted baseball fields, gymnasium, multipurpose activity building, outdoor exercise stations and picnic areas.
Choice Programs — information about the school district's more than 300 choice and career options, including applications and deadlines
This 39.7-acre oceanfront park features picnic and barbeque areas, boardwalk, walking trails, playground and man-made reef right off the beach that is home to several species of fish. At low tide, the water is shallow and easy for young children.
Safe Sleep Q&A – provides answers to caregivers' questions about the best way to put babies to sleep to prevent infant death
This 10,000-square-foot band shell with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway offers lawn seating for concerts and special events, including the 4th on Flagler and Irish Fest. On quiet days, stroll the pleasant walking path and enjoy public art.
The local health department provides medical care and oversight of public health issues in Palm Beach County.
PBCEdu.org, a website with top-line data about Palm Beach County's educational resources
South County Mental Health Center is a non-profit located in Delray Beach that provides counseling, behavior management, case management, mobile crisis and other services to families and their children in Palm Beach County.
A national training program to educate the public on the different kinds of bleeding and how to stop it in an emergency
Palm Beach County operates these 120 acres, featuring the Seabreeze Amphitheater, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce courts, 20-station exercise course, saltwater fishing, picnic pavilions, playground, volleyball sand court and softball field. It's also home to Lazy Loggerhead cafe and Jupiter Civic Center.
Radon gas test kits – a free way to determine if radon levels are safe in your home and to get information. Radon is linked to lung cancer deaths, and one in five homes in Florida has elevated radon levels.
This Freemason Masonic lodge hosts community events, like an Easter party with food, games and a magician. Check out its calendar of events for possible family outings.
Voluntary Prekindergarten — statewide information about free prekindergarten for Florida 4-year-olds