Columbia

Autism Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

This group helps people with autism. They also help those with related disabilities. All services are free. Appointments are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Annual Statewide CARD Conference
  • Consultation
  • Public Education
  • Resource Referral
  • Support/Social Groups
  • Technical Assistance
  • Training
  • Visual Supports Lab
  • Website, eNews, and Social Media

Children's Medical Services

Children’s Medical Services is called CMS for short. It is a collection of programs. These programs are for eligible children with special needs. The programs are family-centered. And are designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services include:

Haven's Open Arms - Group Home

Haven’s Open Arms is a group home run by a company of the same name. Children from various backgrounds are given the chance to live up to their full potentials. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services:

  • Assessments (behavioral, social, emotional)
  • Mental Health Services
  • Community Service Projects
  • Life Skills Program

Haven's Open Arms

Haven’s Open Arms is a Christian based company. The company runs a group home for adolescents. They aim to improve the quality of life, self-image, and self-worth of the children. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Veterans Inn

Veterans Inn is a nonprofit organization. Veterans Inn is a renovated motel that acts as a central resource center. The only focus of this agency is to provide a safe and supportive community for veterans that are homeless. At Veterans Inn clients will receive housing and food. Some employment assistance is also available. The goal is to support and equip veterans with the tools they need to get back on their feet. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Support & Resources Available:

Cosac Foundation

The Cosac Foundation is working towards creating a better today and tomorrow for the homeless. They shelter and feed anyone who is homeless. They also arrange for each homeless person to get the care that they truly need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free Homeless Help Line: 1.855.924.3571

Connect - WellFlorida Council

Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs include:

  • Child Development
  • Education and Support in Childbirth
  • Financial Self-sufficiency
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Mental Health
  • Newborn Care
  • Parenting