Easterseals of Northeast Central Florida offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. The program offers a healthy break for caretakers. A break from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. From 10 am to 2 pm. The staff and volunteers care for children. In the safe and fun environment of an Easterseals Child Development Center.

What to Bring:

Miami-Dade County has many different kinds of people who speak different languages and come from various cultures. More than half of the people living in Miami-Dade were born in other countries. The most common languages spoken here are Spanish, English, and Creole.

This group provides free English classes to assist residents, immigrants, and citizens who desire to advance their English-speaking skills.

This group offers a 24/7 rape crisis hotline. Provides an immediate response to sexually assaulted victims at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll-Free Helpline: 352.753.5800

Services:

• Sexual Assault Forensic exams
• Legal Services
• Sexual Assault Counseling
• Information and Referral
• Advocate Accompaniment

This group runs the Homeless Outreach Partnership. It is also known as the H.O.P.E. Team. The main goal is to engage and build trust with people experiencing homelessness. This is to assess their needs and eligibility. And then connect them to the right services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Available Services Include:

This agency offers the Refugee Health Program. It has the goal of being a leader. In providing culturally sensitive healthcare services. The available services include health assessments. As wells as immunization services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers dental services. There are requirements for eligibility. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Available Include:

• Preventive Dental Services
• Emergency Dental Treatment
• Routine Dental Services

The Literacy Services of Indian River County provides tutoring and classes for those in need.

Services include:

Free, confidential, one-to-one or small group tutoring to local adults across the county.
Tutoring, teaching reading, writing, and English literacy skills
Adult Basic Education
GED prep
English services
Citizenship test prep

Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency provides food to residents and transients on a once per month basis They provide emergency supply of food at no cost to County residents in the area. Please vist website to learn more.