Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

Hiatus Road Location

5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 745-9567

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.adrcbroward.org

Description: Provides planning, coordinating, and funding programs and services benefiting individals multiple needs year-round.

Description: Provides planning, coordinating, and funding programs and services benefiting individals multiple needs year-round.

County Courthouse Locations

North Pine Island Road Location

100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-6565

Website

 http://www.17th.flcourts.org

Description: Provides a circuit court that handles felonies, family matters, juvenile cases, probate and mental health.

Description: Provides a circuit court that handles felonies, family matters, juvenile cases, probate and mental health.

BC Call Center - 3-1-1

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-4000

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.broward.org/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Description: Provides a single point of contact for the services and programs offered by many Broward County government agencies.

Description: Provides a single point of contact for the services and programs offered by many Broward County government agencies.

LGBT HealthLink

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33307

5 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-6024

Website

 http://www.lgbtcenters.org

Description: Increases the capacity and capabilities of public and private organizations at the national, state, and local levels by providing practices, tailored technical assistance, facilitating community-clinical linkages, and providing resources.

Description: Increases the capacity and capabilities of public and private organizations at the national, state, and local levels by providing practices, tailored technical assistance, facilitating community-clinical linkages, and providing resources.

Information and Referral for Fire Victims

Coral Springs Dr Location

2801 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 344-5934

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.coralsprings.org

Description: Provides residents with information, referral, and assistance in disaster situations caused by fire.

Description: Provides residents with information, referral, and assistance in disaster situations caused by fire.

Advocacy

Rock Island Road Location - Suite 947

957 Rock Island Road, Suite 947, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 253-8222

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.everymothersadvocate.org

Description: Provides a court-approved, prevention program that allows at-risk moms in crisis to preserve their families. Offers case management and advocacy, providing individualized and comprehensive support services.

Description: Provides a court-approved, prevention program that allows at-risk moms in crisis to preserve their families. Offers case management and advocacy, providing individualized and comprehensive support services.

National Organization for Women (NOW) - Broward Chapter

National Organization of Women

PO Box 23640, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33307

5 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 485-7005

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://flnow.org

Description: Provides political support for women's rights, pro choice and women's I&R. NOW's goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace and schools.

Description: Provides political support for women's rights, pro choice and women's I&R. NOW's goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace and schools.

Office of Intergovernmental Affairs/Professional Standards

Northwest 84th Avenue Location

Call for location

(954) 357-6500

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.broward.org

Description: Responsible for developing and coordinating the federal and state legislative program, fostering relations with municipalities and other governmental entities; administering the board appointments of the County Commission.

Description: Responsible for developing and coordinating the federal and state legislative program, fostering relations with municipalities and other governmental entities; administering the board appointments of the County Commission.

Support Group - Broward

Southwest 9th Avenue Location

1480 Southwest 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(561) 212-3027

Website

 https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGFTL/

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

Description: Provides support group meetings locally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations. Also advocates for equal rights for people who are LGBTQ.

ESE Advisory Council

Piper High School - Auditorium

8000 NW 44th St, Piper High School - Auditorum, Sunrise, FL, 33325

7 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 321-2252

Contact Hours: (Administration) Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, (Meetings, Sept-May, 3rd Wed each month) 6:30pm-9:30pm

Website

 http://www.browardschools.com

Description: ESE Advisory Council meets monthly to offer resources, assistance and information regarding ESE educational needs.

Description: ESE Advisory Council meets monthly to offer resources, assistance and information regarding ESE educational needs.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 273-2273

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.apd.myflorida.com

Description: Assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Description: Assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Florida Office - Information Services

Davie Road Extension Location

7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(866) 595-7678

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.aarp.org

Description: Provides information, education, advocacy, a driver safety program, tax aid, and a grief loss program.

Description: Provides information, education, advocacy, a driver safety program, tax aid, and a grief loss program.

Education

Hollywood Boulevard Location - Suite 170 N

4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 170-N, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 364-5000

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.heart.org

Description: Provides information about cardiovascular disease and its prevention through CPR training, cardiac rehabilitation, program for use in school curricula, etc.

Description: Provides information about cardiovascular disease and its prevention through CPR training, cardiac rehabilitation, program for use in school curricula, etc.

Lung Action Network

Sourth Andrews Avenue Location

2020 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 524-4657

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.lung.org

Description: Provides information on air pollution and acts as a community advocate to promote passage of legislation that pertains to air quality and services to lung disease patients.

Description: Provides information on air pollution and acts as a community advocate to promote passage of legislation that pertains to air quality and services to lung disease patients.

Public Awareness

Sourth Andrews Avenue Location

2020 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 524-4657

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.lung.org

Description: Provides medical information on lung disease to the public. Conducts monthly patient support groups in various locations to help adults living with lung disease. Facilitates classes for adults in conjunction with local hospitals.

Description: Provides medical information on lung disease to the public. Conducts monthly patient support groups in various locations to help adults living with lung disease. Facilitates classes for adults in conjunction with local hospitals.

Animal Rights Foundation of Florida

North Federal Highway Location

1431 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 727-2733

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.animalrightsflorida.org

Description: Promotes the well-being of animals through meetings with, and campaigns directed at, industry and community decision-makers.

Description: Promotes the well-being of animals through meetings with, and campaigns directed at, industry and community decision-makers.

Mental Health and Substance Use Services

SE 4th Ave Location

1715 SE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 622-8121

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bbhcflorida.org

Description: The Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (BBHC) was selected by the Florida Department of Children and Families as Broward County’s managing entity for mental health and substance abuse services for Circuit 17.

Description: The Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (BBHC) was selected by the Florida Department of Children and Families as Broward County’s managing entity for mental health and substance abuse services for Circuit 17.

Children's Services Section (CS)

S Andrews Ave Location - 3rd Flr

115 S Andrews Ave, 3rd Flr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-7880

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm

Website

 http://www.broward.org/HUMANSERVICES/COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIPS

Description: Provides planning and contracting service for the funding of children programs, offers crisis intervention and counseling for adult and child victims of sexual assault, child victims of abuse or neglect, and more.

Description: Provides planning and contracting service for the funding of children programs, offers crisis intervention and counseling for adult and child victims of sexual assault, child victims of abuse or neglect, and more.

Homeless Initiative Partnership (HIP)

S Andrews Ave Location - 3rd Flr

115 S Andrews Ave, 3rd Flr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-6101

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.broward.org/HUMANSERVICES/COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIPS

Description: Promotes solutions to homelessness, coordinates the funding for key services, and assists homeless persons in moving to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Description: Promotes solutions to homelessness, coordinates the funding for key services, and assists homeless persons in moving to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Administration Services

S Andrews Ave Location - Ste 427

115 S Andrews Ave, Ste 427, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-8647

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.broward.org

Description: Provides administrative and technical support for the County's Divisions of Extension Education Division, Consumer Affairs, Mass Transit, Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Animal Care and Regulation, and Cultural Affairs.

Description: Provides administrative and technical support for the County's Divisions of Extension Education Division, Consumer Affairs, Mass Transit, Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Animal Care and Regulation, and Cultural Affairs.