Family Defense Program - Americans for Immigrant Justice
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) - Region 2A
This group helps children with or at-risk of emotional/behavioral disorders. They make sure that they and their families have access to the services and support they need. This help is so they can succeed. They also provide a list of resources and topics that can help. Please call 850.638.6131 or visit the website to learn more.
Children's Medical Services
Children’s Medical Services is called CMS for short. It is a collection of programs. These programs are for eligible children with special needs. The programs are family-centered. And are designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Quit Smoking Big Bend AHEC - Florida Area Health Education Center
This group offers group sessions to help people quit smoking. The sessions are free in-person, telephone or over Zoom. Please call 850.224.1177 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Find a Group Near You: 850.224.9340
National Human Trafficking Hotline-Polaris
This group runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline. It helps survivors of human trafficking. The hotline connects clients to services and supports to get help and stay safe. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.373.7888
Text: "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Braille and Talking Books Library-Florida Division of Blind Services
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075
Universal Service Administrative Co.
This group is known as USAC for short. It is a not-for-profit organization. It is run by the FCC. They work to help communities and people across the country stay connected. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program
The Epilepsy Medication Assistance Program helps get medicine to clients when they cannot afford to pay for it. You can also get help to apply to the program. Please call 850.245.4330 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Child Advocacy - Florida Guardian ad Litem Program
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call 850.747.5180 or visit the website to learn more.
In-Home and Community Care - ACL Region 4
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
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