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Florida's Poison Control Centers
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
Hotline for poisoning emergencies or related information and resources in Florida
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
A 35-minute documentary that provides information and guidance for parents who've learned their child is lesbian, gay or bisexual
Based in Lake Worth Beach, crisis intervention, planning, assessment, support, resources and therapy for victims of domestic violence and their children
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
Afterschool, summer and out-of-school programs for local children
A nonprofit organization that provides substance abuse treatment, counseling and the Batterers' Intervention Program, with most services available on a sliding fee scale
Residential treatment program in Palm Beach Gardens for men struggling with addiction
Support and services, based in Lake Worth Beach, for Palm Beach County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
School health services — responsible for medical oversight, consultation and education for school health program staff
Community service/volunteer — information about community service requirements for students, as well as opportunities to volunteer
Health services for women and teens with centers throughout South Florida, including family planning and live chat service to address questions about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs and abortion
Federal agency that investigates, reports and recalls unsafe products
Community Action — distributes non-perishable food to low-income families on a regular basis
Provides job placement, recruitment assistance and money for skills training. Centers in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade offer workshops for job search and career development.
Child care, afterschool and family strengthening programs in Delray Beach
Advocacy and planning for families facing homelessness
PBCEdu.org, a website with top-line data about Palm Beach County's educational resources
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.
A nonprofit organization in West Palm Beach that offers substance-abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers and school-age children. Financial aid is available for those who can't otherwise afford addiction treatment.
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.
ACCESS Florida (Automated Community Connection to Economic Self Sufficiency) — application for food assistance, Medicaid and other government benefits
Summer BreakSpot — where children can receive a free meal during the summer
Maternal Child Health Division — services for pregnant women and families with babies, including nutrition information, nurse home visits, breastfeeding support and more
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.
Information and support for teen runaway issues, including a hotline, live chat service and online forum
CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) — support and counseling for families struggling with an unruly, truant or runaway preteen or teen
A local nonprofit organization that manages aspects of the child-welfare system, such as foster care, adoption and other youth services
Support services for people recovering from addiction, including a helpline
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic — diagnosis, intervention and prevention services in Sarasota
Highridge Family Center — Residential treatment center in West Palm Beach offering a three-month weekday program for troubled youth ages 11 to 16
Family-to-Family — free 12-session course for caregivers of family members with severe mental illness
Justice services — violence prevention and support services, based in West Palm Beach, for at-risk adolescents and those involved in the juvenile justice system, including mentoring, the Intensive Home Detention Program and Back to a Future Youth Reentry Program
Police Athletic League, known as PAL — builds partnerships with youth and the community through recreational and educational programs based in West Palm Beach
An organization that trains volunteers to become court-appointed advocates for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected
A grant-making foundation in West Palm Beach that supports health care-related projects in Palm Beach County
A national, privately funded website with information on substance-abuse addiction and rehabilitation, including how to find the best fit for treatments centers in your area
Angel Food SNAC (Serving Nutrition to Area Children) — eligible children in Pahokee receive a weekly bag of food for weekend meals
Advocacy and foster care services for children in the child welfare system
Community Health Center — medical and mental health services and health screenings based in West Palm Beach. The Community Outreach Team travels throughout Palm Beach County to provide services where people work and live.
Unified Family Court — handles cases related to family issues, including injunctions, restraining orders, affidavits and more
Palm Beach County North Intergroup — hotline, meetings and more based in West Palm Beach
A safety net of local services and support for pregnant women and families with infants, focusing on racial disparities in birth outcomes
Youth Services — local services and support for children, including mental health, education, summer and other programs
Support and services in West Palm Beach for families facing homelessness, including housing, job training and employment
Child-abuse prevention and family crisis management services based in West Palm Beach