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Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

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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)

Supportive Services - American Cancer Society

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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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Boys Town North Florida

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Boys Town helps children who need a safe place to stay. They work to reunite families and keep them together. When this is not possible, Boys Town finds foster homes or provides a home at one of their family residences in Tallahassee. Their goal is to ensure that families receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way. Please see the website for more information.

Boys Town family homes
Community support services
Foster care
In-home family services

Aging and Disability Resource Center - Elder Options

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Elder Options can help you find services for people who are aging. They can also help find disability services. They can connect you to help for living with independence. These are services for the North Central Florida area. Please call 800.262.2243 or go to the website to learn more.

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Modest Needs Foundation

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This agency offers one-time emergency financial help. You must apply online through their website. There are different types of grants, depending on the need. The Homecoming Heroes grant is for Veterans. Small non-profit agencies may apply for a grant as well. Please see the website for more information.

Florida Office of the Attorney General

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The purpose of the Attorney General's office is to enforce the laws of Florida. Their aim is to protect consumers from fraud, identity theft and more. The Crime Victims program helps those who have been a victim of crime to get financial compensation. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.866.966.7226
Florida Relay/TTY: 1.800.955.8771

Programs and Units Include:

Civil rights
Consumer information
Consumer investigations
Crime Victims services
Criminal appeals
Criminal justice programs
Cyber safety and education
Lemon law
Medicaid fraud
Seniors v. Crime

Victim Witness Assistance Program - United States Attorney’s Office

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The Department of Justice runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes know their rights. They make sure victims and witnesses are treated with fairness and respect. Please call 850.444.4000 or 850.942.8430, or go to the website to learn more.

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United States Department of Justice Northern District of Florida

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of three districts in Florida. It is made up of twenty-three counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Crime Victim Compensation- MADD

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This government group offers victim advocates and helps them apply for the Crime Victim Compensation. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435

The Program may Help you get Compensation for: