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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job.

Services include:

  • Medical and Psychological Assessment
  • Vocational Evaluation and Planning
  • Career Counseling and Guidance
  • Training and Education After High School
  • Job-Site Assessment and Accommodations
  • Job Placement
  • Job Coaching
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Supported Employment
  • Assistive Technology and Devices
  • Time-Limited Medical and/or Psychological Treatment

Healthy Start Services - Healthy Start of Southwest Florida

This group offers healthy start services. It is a voluntary program. The program is for parents expecting a baby or that have a newborn. This program provides support to help pregnant women and children. It helps them access services and support needed to be as healthy as possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.883.1959

Services Include:

Healthy Start of Southwest Florida

Healthy Start of Southwest Florida is a not-for-profit group. The mission of the group is to increase healthy births. They do this by improving the health and development outcomes for young children as well as reducing the number of infant deaths.

Programs & Initiatives:

  • FOCUS Program
  • Healthy Start Services
  • Help Me Grow
  • Nurse Family Partnership
  • Substance Exposed Newborn Prevention & Protection

GoodDays

GoodDays is a national nonprofit group. The group lifts the burdens of chronic illness. They do this through assistance, advocacy and awareness. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Job Corps - U.S. Department of Labor

Job Corps is a free education and career technical training program. They offer help to young people ages 16 through 24. Clients receive the skills needed to succeed in today's workforce. Services are offered and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please see the website for more information.

Services Offered:

  • Business Office Technology
  • Carpentry
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Computer Service Technician
  • Electrical
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • GED/High School Diploma
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
  • Material Handler
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician

Toll Free: 1.800.733.5627
TTY: 1.877.889.5627

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