The Northeast Florida AHEC is a public health nonprofit. They look to help people who have basic health needs. In addition, they train health professionals and students so that they can better serve their patients. Please call or visit 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
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.
This group provides legal representation. They represent children in court and the community. These are children that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected. The group works to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children. As well as their educational, social, and legal needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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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.
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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.