CARD serves people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is all free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.928.8476
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The University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities serves both children and adults. It is known as UF CARD for short. They provide support and assistance to people whose lives are affected by autism. Their goal is to make the best life for people with autism and related disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This is a nonprofit group of people for whom drugs has become a major problem. They meet often to help each other stay clean. They are not interested in what or how much you used. Only in what you want to do about your problem. Visit the website for more information and meeting locations.
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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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Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
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This program helps fight elder abuse and neglect. The program also offers help with things like fraud and other scams that target seniors. They connect seniors with agencies that can help them. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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
Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. They work together with a number of groups. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500
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