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Counseling Services of Lake Worth
A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale
A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale
Anonymous online form to report bullying at school
A 35-minute documentary that provides information and guidance for parents who've learned their child is lesbian, gay or bisexual
Manages 104 park properties spanning more than 8,500 acres, including 85 developed regional, district, community, beach and neighborhood parks
A nonprofit organization, based in Riviera Beach, that helps families build and improve affordable homes
ACCESS Florida (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency) — application for food assistance, Medicaid and other government benefits
A nonprofit organization, based in West Palm Beach, that fulfills residents' unmet needs for health care, dental care and social services at centers throughout Palm Beach County
Early Head Start/Head Start — provides education to children up to age 5 whose families earn at or below federal poverty guidelines, or who meet other criteria. Also offers family services, disability assistance, and health and nutritional services.
Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency — provides free child development and social-emotional/behavioral screenings to Palm Beach County children through age 5 to determine if they're eligible for services funded by Children's Services Council
Helpline - In collaboration with the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, help is available for free to nursing families, expecting families and health care providers in need of support and information
Services, support and medical services, based in Delray Beach, for those coping with addiction
A program in partnership with Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County to optimize early brain development in children up to age 5, particularly those born into poverty, through interventions that place parents at the center of their children’s education
Nutrition services, including assessment, counseling and classes
A comprehensive nonprofit family service organization with offices in Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center — medical care for veterans
Support and services in West Palm Beach for families facing homelessness, including housing, job training and employment
A program of the National Safe Place Network that provides immediate help and support to teens in crisis who need safety and shelter. The community initiative designates schools, fire stations, libraries and other youth-friendly organizations as Safe Place havens that display the yellow-and-black sign.
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
Community Voice — grassroots program with volunteers who share health information to reduce black infant mortality rates
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
A collaboration of five local mental health agencies that assess and treat children's serious behavioral, emotional or mental health problems
Community initiative, based in Boca Raton and managed by Unicorn Children's Foundation, to improve access to services and support for people with special needs, with goals such as increasing employment opportunities and expanding housing options
Strong Minds, a voluntary quality improvement system for local child-care providers
Mentoring 4 Kids — free role-model program for children ages 6 to 14
Palm Beach County North Intergroup — hotline, meetings and more based in West Palm Beach
Information to help families make smart tech-related decisions
Four chapters throughout Palm Beach County provide free education, information and support to women who want to breastfeed
Recovery program for assessment and treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
The first full week of May every year, this national week encourages families and communities to unplug and engage with each other. The website by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood supports local ideas and events to encourage playing outside and family activities without screens to improve mental and physical health.
Early Steps, early intervention services for children up to 36 months who have or are at risk for significant developmental disabilities or delays
Tools and support for blind and visually impaired Floridians with offerings such as the Blind Babies Program, the Children's Program and the Palm Beach County Talking Book Library in West Palm Beach
An app, involving the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County School District, for students, parents, faculty and staff that that provides two-way communication to report threats and suspicious activity, as well as receive alerts, bulletins and news about security concerns
The Birthing Center — maternity services and breastfeeding support
Summer BreakSpot — where children can receive a free meal during the summer
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
Services, information and intervention related to eating disorders
A subscriber-based, mobile text messaging service for parents and caregivers of children up to age 4, supported by the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign. Two to four messages per week include information about wellness, early childhood growth, education and developmental milestones. To enroll, complete a short form at the link below:
Parent Infant Program — free early intervention, family centered programs for children up to age 5 with visual sensory loss in Palm Beach County, as well as Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
A list of sites in the Glades community that provide food, clothing and other helpful resources
Free and reduced-priced meals — information about year-round food service, including an application for these meals
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
Behavioral Health Services — crisis assessment, prevention, education and support team