Teen ServicesThe Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.
This group offers a counseling program. It is called Family Opportunities for Caring, Understanding, and Success. It is known as F.O.C.U.S for short. The services are provided by Masters level counselors. And can be done in your home or office. Services are also available in neighborhood centers and schools. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
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:
The Able Trust High Tech program (HSHT) helps students with disabilities prepare for jobs in tech. They offer educational and career development resources across 42 locations in Florida. It is a community-based program. Participating students are more likely to graduate high school and have improved self-esteem. Please call or visit the website 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)
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.
The Youth & Family team of this center offers a summer camp program. Kids Camp is a 150-child camp. And it runs at the center for three weeks. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
