Highlands
Highlands
Disaster Services - American Red Cross
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Careeronestop
CareerOneStop is an employment center that helps to train you for a career. They also offer financial assistance and help with job searches. There are several locations throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Career Assessments
Resumes
Job Search
Safe Kids
Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Outpatient Services - Peace River Center
Peace River Center has outpatient mental health services for adults and children. These include therapy and psychiatric services. A referral is needed. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
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Recovery Services - Peace River Center
Peace River Center has recovery services for people who have a severe and persistent mental illness. They can help link you to needed local services and create goal plans custom to your needs. A referral is needed. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
24-hour Crisis Line: 863.519.3744
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Victim Services - Peace River Center
Peace River Center has services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. They help to find and create safety, recovery, and a higher quality of life for those in need. PRC can also help families that are dealing with abuse. These services are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Children's Services - Peace River Center
Peace River Center offers behavioral health services for children ages 2 - 19. To qualify a child must have Medicaid and a mental health diagnosis or a suspected diagnosis. They work with both the child and the family to help provide the best support for each child. You will need a referral. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
24-hour Emotional Support & Crisis Line: 863.519.3744
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Florida Kidcare
Florida Kidcare encompasses four government-sponsored health insurance programs– Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan. Together they provide a continuum of care for children ages birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FDLRS - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.