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Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Substance Abuse Counseling-SalusCare
Outpatient counseling for substance abuse problems. Weekly support groups also available. Call for more info.
Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
CARD helps by sharing lists of resources. This list is personalized to the client’s area and insurance. Consultations can be done over the phone, over email, or video chat. They can also meet in the community or in your home. This group works with people of all ages. All services provided are short term. Please call 813.974.2532 or check their website for locations and to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.333.4530
Support Services-Lighthouse of SWFL
Lighthouse of SWFL offers help to those with issues related to vision loss. The center provides counseling. Call or visit the website for more information.
Transitional Teens Program (Summer Experience)-Lighthouse of SWFL
Lighthouse of SWFL offers a Summer Experience as their Transitional Teens Program. It helps young adults with visual impairments to live on their own as they move from high school onto the next stage of their adult life.
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Victim Advocacy Program-ACT Abuse Counseling & Treatment
The Victim Advocacy Program helps victims by offering:
- Crisis intervention
- Information about family court procedures for domestic violence or sexual assault
- Referrals for shelter
- Referrals for various social services
- Safety planning
- Supportive counseling
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Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Wish Referrals - Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Any child from 2 1/2 to 18 years of age is eligible to have a wish granted. Anyone can refer a child to this agency. Those who have already received a wish are not eligible. Please see call or visit the website to learn more.