This service is for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Questioning (GLBTQ) youth age 20 or under. It is for those who are in a bad situation at home, school or having some other issue or problem related to their sexuality. Orlando Youth Alliance is here to intervene and help with those problems. See website for meeting times and places.

The OYA can provide:

• A safe place to meet friends
• Counseling options
• Help in dealing with parents who don’t understand your sexuality
• Mediation at school
• Web links to find help on your own

Miracle of Love, Inc. provides Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR). HIV testing is free and confidential. Other services are available. Call for more information.

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)

Hospice of the Comforter provides nursing care to those with end-of-life issues. They are provided at home, hospital or nursing care facility. Each patient has an individualized care plan.

Services include:

• 24/7 Medical staff
• Medical equipment, supplies and medication to patient's home
• Pain management
• Respite care for caregivers
• Spiritual support by chaplains
• Training and support for caregiver

Share the Care can provide trained companions to visit your loved ones. These visits give caregivers the time to take a break.

Please call for more information.

Redeeming Light offers many services for youth. They have classes for suspended students (10 days or less). They have health information classes. They have a mentoring program for male youth. They have a mentoring program for young women.

U.S. Dream Academy provides after-school mentoring. They pair carefully matched mentors with at-risk youth. They spend time after school in a stimulated learning setting. They focus on skill, character, and dream building. Please call or visit website for more information.