Other Family Assistance Services
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Support Network - American Heart Association
This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Support Services-Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
This group helps people with Autism and similar challenges. They provide free advice, resources, and support for schools. They also assist families and caregivers. Services are available at home or school. Please call 1-800-9-AUTISM ext. 1 or visit their website to learn more details.
Other Locations:
Nova Satellite Office
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314
Supportive Services - American Cancer Society
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
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Treatment Services - Better Way of Miami, Inc.
Better Way of Miami, Inc. provides three separate treatment programs.
Veterans Transitional Supportive Housing, Miami - Volunteers of America
This program offers transitional housing and case management. It also offers clinical treatment. The help is for homeless veterans. Any fees are based on income. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Email: miamiinfo@voa-fla.org
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Victim Assistance - MADD
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
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)
WIC - Miami-Dade County
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), infants and children up to 5 years of age. Please call or visit website to learn more.
WIC’s Free Services:
- Breast pump loan program for qualified mothers
- Breastfeeding support
- Florida Famers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons
- Healthy foods
- Nutrition education
- Referrals for health care
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.