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An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need
An agency in West Palm Beach that provides gently used and new durable medical equipment to families in need
Dental Hygiene Care Center — low-cost dental services by college students at the Lake Worth Beach campus
Birthing Center — maternity services, including classes and events, in West Palm Beach
Programs and services for youth to promote health and wellness at locations west of Boca Raton and Boynton Beach
Information, including local resources, regarding poisoning of people, pets and wildlife
SMART Couples — free programs to strengthen marriages and relationships, including premarital classes
Programs and services for youth to promote health and wellness in Palm Springs
Residential treatment program in Palm Beach Gardens for men struggling with addiction
Healthy Steps for Young Children — prevention program at select pediatrician’s offices to improve the development of children up to age 3, including screenings, referrals, parent education groups, home visits and an information line
National, 24-hour mental health hotline.
A nonprofit organization based in Wellington that provides financial assistance to children with developmental disabilities and special needs for equipment and therapy
Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida
Nonprofit non-residential centers for at-risk middle- and high school-aged girls across Florida, including Palm Springs, encouraging a path away from the juvenile justice system
Hotline and online chat service to help teens prevent and end abusive relationships
School Counseling — fosters academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development
Healthy Start Healthy Beginnings, a network of local intervention and prevention services for pregnant women and families raising young children
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
Based in Wellington, Palm Beach chapter of a national resource for families of children with attention and hyperactivity issues
24-hour hotline, live chat service and website of crisis resources to support people in distress
SafeMap — a free app to find locations for car seat installation, helmet fitting, low-cost swimming lessons and more. Download at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safemap/id1089219847?ls=1 for iOS or at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=safemap.cscpbc.org for Android.
Victim Services — help for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes, including therapy and a crisis hotline
Local county public defenders who serve in the following divisions: appellate, mental health, county court, felony, investigations, intake, juvenile, major crimes and social services
Provides emergency and community services, such as fire safety and carbon monoxide education, child passenger seat installation, smoke alarm installation and more
Center for Families & Children — support services for struggling families, including career assistance, domestic abuse education, financial assistance and special needs outreach
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.
Housing services — local support for families to gain housing, long-term financial empowerment and self-sustainability through free consultation, counseling, homebuyer education classes, matched savings for first-time homebuyers and assistance with closing costs and/or down payments
Summer Food Service Program — provides meals and snacks to children during the summer at sites throughout the county
Project Access — medical assistance for low-income, uninsured county residents, including free preventative and wellness care services, mental health screenings and early detection of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
Community service/volunteer — information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer
Supporting cradle to career pathways for children and young adults with special needs, such as autism, ADHD and other learning challenges, including the Unicorn Village Academy, the Unicorn Connection Center and virtual program services
National resource for families struggling with substance use, including their children
Support for families facing homelessness, including afterschool care for elementary schoolchildren
An organization that reintroduces children to their incarcerated parents to create positive memories and bonding experiences
National advocacy to protect the civil rights of the LGBTQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer)
A 35-minute documentary that provides information and guidance for parents who've learned their child is lesbian, gay or bisexual
This counseling agency provides free Peer Support Groups for children, young adults, and adult caregivers after the death of a loved one. Groups are open to anyone who has lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend as a result of illness, accident, suicide, or homicide. Losses can be recent or in years past.
Counseling services and parenting classes
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.
Foster care services — support for children in the foster-care system to achieve academic success
"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
A crime-reporting hotline that accepts tips and information from anonymous callers
Toll free-number to connect with emotional support and VA-funded and community-based services for veterans, such as medical care, housing, counseling, legal and employment resources
A nonprofit organization, based in Delray Beach, that helps low-income families build their own homes together