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Missing Persons Program - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s missing persons program seeks to reunite family members. It has helped thousands of families, and it locates a few hundred people each year.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/missing_persons/
Nassau County Summer Camp - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
Nutrition/Meals on Wheels - Elder Care Services, Inc.
This agency has several nutrition services programs. These programs provide a hot, nutritious meal for seniors. This meal meets 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional requirements. The meals on wheel program is volunteer driven. It is for home-bound seniors. There is no cost to the senior. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Patient Resources - National Organization of Rare Disorders
NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
Pediatric Health Services - Neighborhood Medical Center
The Center provides Pediatric care. They provide complete care for infants, children and teens. They help the uninsured and persons who are homeless. Call for an appointment.
Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services:
- Confidential teen services
- Disease prevention
- Health education
- Hearing and vision screening
- Physical check-ups
- TB screening
- Treatment of childhood illnesses
- Vaccinations
Polk County Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
POPIN - FND Family Network On Disabilities
This group provides support to parents of children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Its information hub can help them:
- Prepare their child for school
- Connect with other parents
- Find local and national resources
- Advocate for their child
- Plan for emergencies
- And more
Prevention Services - Big Bend Cares
Big Bend Cares provides a wide range of HIV prevention education, and HIV and AIDS awareness services. Free HIV Confidential Testing may be available. Pre- and post-test counseling is included. Call for more information.
Quit Smoking Big Bend AHEC - Florida Area Health Education Center
This group offers group sessions to help people quit smoking. The sessions are free. Some of the sessions are available in-person. They are also available virtually through Zoom. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 877.848.6696