Quitting Tobacco/Vaping - Everglades AHEC
The AHEC provides help to quit tobacco with free programs. Sessions are available in person and virtually. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
- TOLL FREE: 800.819.2357
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
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.
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. See website for more information.
DePorres Place
DePorres Place offers Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language classes for adults. Please visit their website for more details.
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.
Services include:
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
This group helps older adults and people of all ages with disabilities. They connect those in need with programs and grants. Technical assistance is also offered. They work to help these individuals live independently. They also work to help them live fully in their communities. Support for community living may be available.
Services include:
Camp Challenge - Easterseals
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Joey's Gift: Respite Care - Easterseals Northeast Central Florida
This group offers a respite program for caregivers. It is called Joey’s Gift. It offers break for caretakers from the demands and strain of caring for a loved one with special needs. The program is for children between the ages of 1 – 18. Their siblings are welcome too. The program runs for four hours on designated Saturdays only. It goes from 10 am to 2 pm. The children are cared for by staff and volunteers. Please call or visit the website for more information.