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American Red Cross - Mid-Florida Chapter
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
Careeronestop
CareerOneStop is an employment center that helps to train you for a career. They also offer financial assistance and help with job searches. There are several locations throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Services:
Career Assessments
Resumes
Job Search
Safe Kids
Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Kidcare
Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Prevention Services - Youth & Family Alternatives
This agency offers a variety of prevention services. These include case management and counseling. Please call 352.634.2764 or visit the website for locations.
Services:
- Preventions tools
- Helps social and problem solving skills
- Substance abuse programs
- Caring School Community
- CINS/FINS Community Counseling
- Stop Now And Plan (SNAP)
FDLRS - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap. Visit the website to learn more.
Home Healthcare - Visiting Nurses Association of Florida
VNA offers home health care specific to each patient's needs. The cost of this service may be covered by insurance. They also offer payment plans. Please call 1.800.318.0399 or go to the website to learn more.
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Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program-Americans for Immigrant Justice
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.