This Resource Guide was Compiled and Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Council
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This Resource Guide was Compiled and Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Council
This Resource Guide was Compiled and Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Council of Palm Beach County. Special Thanks to Palm Beach County’s Board of County Commissioners Karen T. Marcus, Chair; Tony Masilotti, Vice Chair; Jeff Koons; Warren H. Newell; Mary McCarty; Burt Aaronson; and Addie L. Greene Resource Guide Committee Members: Grace Diez-Arguelles, State Attorney’s Office; Sandy Duncan, PBC Victim Services; Jeannie Hoban, Court Administration; and Cheryl Martone, Clerk’s Office The mission of the Domestic Violence Council is to reduce the impact of violence on families by coordinating a dedicated, community-based response through advocacy, education and information. This resource guide was created to assist in carrying out the Council’s mission. It provides valuable information about Palm Beach County’s government and community-based response to domestic violence. Professionals and volunteers working in criminal justice and social services can use this guide as a comprehensive resource to assist victims and their families who are suffering from domestic violence. This resource guide is by no means a listing of all specialized services. The Domestic Violence Council of Palm Beach County does not endorse each program listed in the guide, but presents resources as informational guides only. If additional information is needed, please contact Center for Information and Crisis Services by calling 211. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABUSIVE PARTNER PROGRAM………………………………………………… 1 ADOPT A FAMILY …………………………………………………………………. 1 AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC. (AVDA)……………………… 1 ALANON/ALATEEN……………………………………………………………….. 2 ALCOHOLICS ANANYMOUS (AA)………………………………………………. 2 ALL ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH, INC………………………………………….. 2 ALTERNATIVE RELAPSE TREATMENT SERVICES (ARTS)……………….. 3 ANIMALS 101, INC. / VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINIC………………………………. 3 AREA AGENCY ON AGING………………………………………………………. 3 ATLANTIC COAST COUNSELING, INC………………………………………… 4 BOCA RATON POLICE DEPARTMENT………………………………………… 4 BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT…………………………………… 5 CAFÉ JOSHUA……………………………………………………………………… 5 CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH, INC………………….. 5 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. ………………………………………. 6 CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND CRISIS SERVICES, INC……………….. 7 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT (See Department of Revenue)………… 7 CHILDREN FIRST………………………………………………………………….. 8 CHILDREN’S CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, INC. ………………… 8 CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, SOUTH COASTAL DIVISION ………………. 9 CHILDREN’S PLACE AT HOMESAFE (THE)……………………………………. 10 CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CIVIL DRUG COURT……………………………….. 10 CLERK – CIRCUIT COURT (15T H JUDICIAL CIRCUIT) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/REPEAT VIOLENCE……………………………11 COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC…………………….. 11 CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS………………………………………………… 12 COLUMBIA HOSPITAL / THE PAVILION TREATMENT CENTER…………….. 12 COMPASS, INC……………………………………………………………………… 12 COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (CAP)….. 13 COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC. (CARP)…………………………………………………………………….. 13 COMPREHENSIVE INTERVENTION AND RESEARCH CENTER……………. 15 COURT SERVICES, 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT…………………………………… 15 CROSSROADS………………………………………………………………………. 18 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES (DCF)…………………. 18 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE………………………………………………………19 DESTINY BY CHOICE, INC………………………………………………………….19 DOMESTIC ASSAULT REHABILITATION TREATMENT (DART)………………20 DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION……………………………………………………….20 DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT ASSOCIATION (DATA)……………………………21 FAIR OAKS PAVILLION………………………………………………………………21 FAITH FARM MINISTRIES…………………………………………………………..21 i FAMILY ALTERNATIVES/COUNSELING & TREATMENT (FACTS).................22 FAMILY HEALTH COUNSELING CENTER, INC. (FHCC)……………………….22 FAMILY SAFETY LEARNING CENTER (DCF)…………………………………….23 FARMWORKER COORDINATING COUNCIL……………………………………..23 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)…………………………………..23 FERN HOUSE………………………………………………………………………….24 FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE………………………………………………………….24 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT……………………24 FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FCADV)……………24 FLORIDA FAMILY CARE, INC……………………………………………………….25 FLORIDA KID CARE…………………………………………………………………..25 FLORIDA RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, INC……………25 FLORIDA SHERIFF’S YOUTH RANCH……………………………………………..26 45T H STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. (Refer to Oakwood Center)…26 GIRLS & BOYS TOWN FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES………………………..26 GRATITUDE HOUSE………………………………………………………………….26 HAITIAN CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC………………………………..27 HANLEY HAZELDEN CENTER………………………………………………………27 THE HAVEN, INC………………………………………………………………………28 HEAD START PROGRAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY……………………………..28 HEALTH SOLUTION CENTER ………………………………………………………28 HEALTHY MOTHERS/HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PB COUNTY, INC...29 HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC………………………………..29 HOSPICE & HOMECARE BY THE SEA (WPB)……………………………………30 HUGS FOR KIDS………………………………………………………………………30 JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC..30 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, RUTH RALES…………………………………………31 LAKE WORTH COUNSELING CENTER, LLC………………………………………31 LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ORG., INC. (LAIRO)……………..31 LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC………………………….32 LET’S GROW TOGETHER, INC………………………………………………………33 MADD (MOTHER’S AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING)………………………………….33 MIGRANT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA…………………………………..33 MIRACLE’S CLUB (THE)……………………………………………………………… 33 MULTILINGUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTERS, INC……………………………. 34 NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN FLORIDA BRANCH ( “THE ADAM WALSH RESOURCE CENTER”)…34 NEW OPTIONS OF ROYAL PALM BEACH…………………………………………..34 NOAH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION…………………………………………….35 OAKWOOD CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC…………………………….. 35 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL…………………………………………….35 PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL……………………………. 36 PALM BEACH COUNTY PARENTING EDUCATION CENTER……………………36 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE……………………………………….36 PANDA (HSRC) (Belle Glade)………………………………………………………….38 ii PARENT-CHILD CENTER, INC………………………………………………………….38 PET SAFE , INC……………………………………………………………………………39 PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE PBC AND TREASURE COAST, INC……….. 39 PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE INFORMATION…………………………………… PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE…..…………………………………….39 PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT, PALM BEACH COUNTY…………………………………….40 SAFE HARBOR RUNAWAY SHELTER/PROJECT SAFE PLACE…………………..40 SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER……………………………………….. INTENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ICIP)…………………41 STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE…………………………………………………………. 41 TREASURE COAST HEALTH COUNCIL, INC………………………………………... 42 VICKER’S HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER…………………………….42 VICTIM SERVICES, PALM BEACH COUNTY………………………………………….43 VIOLENCE ALTERNATIVES OF ROYAL PALM BEACH……………………………..44 WAYSIDE HOUSE…………………………………………………………………………44 YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, INC………………………………….44 YOUTH AFFAIRS, PBC DIVISION OF HIGH RIDGE FAMILY CENTER……………45 YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU………………………………………………………………45 iii Category Index ADVOCACY / Direct Services Area Agency on Aging…3 AVDA…1 Boca Raton Police Department…4 Boynton Beach Police Department…5 Coalition for Independent Living…11 Destiny by Choice…19 State Attorney’s Office…Domestic Violence Elimination Program ( DOVE)…41 Farmworkers …23 Federal Bureau Investigations…23 Florida Atlantic University…24 Florida Resource Center…25 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)…33 Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office…36 Victim Services…43 Y.W.C.A….44 ADDICTIONS Alanon/Alateen…2 Alcoholic Anonymous…2 City of Riviera Beach Drug Court… 10 Co-dependents’ Anonymous… 12 Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs…13 Drug Abuse Foundation…20 Drug Abuse treatment Association (DATA)…21 Faith Farms Ministries…21 Fern House…24 Gratitude Guild…26 Hanley Hazelden Center…27 Miracle Club…33 Oakwood Center…35 Panda…38 South County Mental Health…41 Wayside House…44 ANIMAL ADVOCACY Animals 101, Inc….3 PetSafe…39 Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control…36 iv BATTERER’S INTERVENTION PROGRAM Abusive Partner Program…1 Atlantic Coast Counseling…4 Alternative Relapse Treatment Services (ARTS)…3 Domestic Assault Rehabilitation Treatment (DART)…20 Family Alternatives/Counseling & Treatment Svcs. (FACTS). 22 Family Health Counseling Center (FHCC)…22 Florida Family Care, Inc….25 Lake Worth Counseling…31 Let’s Grow Together… 33 New Options…34 Parent Child Center…38 Violence Alternatives of Royal Palm Beach…44 CHILDREN’S SERVICES Children First…8 Children’s Case Management…8 Children’s Home Society…9 Children’s Place at HomeSafe…10 Family Connection… 17 Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch…26 Girls & Boys Town Family Centered Svcs….26 Guardiam Ad Litem Program… 17 Haven (The)…28 Head Start…28 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children…34 Noah Development Corporation…35 Safe Harbor Runaway Shelter/Project Safe Place…40 Youth Affairs, Palm Beach County Division of…45 Youth Service Bureau…45 COUNSELING SERVICES Catholic Charities…5 Center for Family Services…6 Children’s Place at HomeSafe…10 Columbia Hospital/The Pavilion Treatment Center…12 Compass, Inc….12 Comprehensive Intervention & Research Ctr….15 Destiny by Choice…19 Fair Oaks Pavilion…21 Florida Resource Center… 25 Girls & Boys Town Family Centered Svcs.,,,26 Home Safe/Safety Net… 10 v COUNSELING SERVICES, continued Hugs for Kids… 30 Jewish Family & Children’s Services…30 Jewish Family Services, Ruth Rales…31 Latin America Immigrant & Refugee Org. (LAIRO)…31 Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers, Inc….34 Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches… 35 Parent-Child Center, Inc….38 South County Mental Health Center…41 Victim Services, Palm Beach County…43 Youth Service Bureau…45 COURT SERVICES Clerk –Circuit Court/Domestic-Repeat Violence…11 Custody Evaluations… 15 Domestic Violence Intake Unit…16 Domestic Violence Clerk of Court…11 Domestic Violence Monitoring Program… 16 Elder Justice… 17 Family Connections… 17 Guardian ad Litem… 17 Juvenile Mediation… 18 Pre-Trial Services… 18 Self Help… 17 HEALTH SERVICES All About Women’s Health, Inc…. 2 Migrant Assoc. of S. Fl, Caridad Health Services… 33 Co-Dependants Anonymous… 12 Comprehensive Aids Program of PBC (CAP)… 13 CCMO… 8 Florida Kid Care… 25 Health Solution Center… 28 Hospice & HomeCare by the Sea… 30 Planned Parenthood… 39 Public Health Unit… 40 Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc…. 42 LEGAL ISSUES Department of Revenue (Child Support Enforcement)…19 Domestic Violence Intake Unit… 16 Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County… 32 Office of the Attorney General… 35 vi LEGAL ISSUES, continued Protection Order Svc. Info. P.B. Sheriff’s Office… 39 State Attorney’s Office… 41 SAFE HOUSE/SHELTER Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)… 1 Safe Harbor Runaway Shelter/Project Safe Place… 40 YWCA of Palm Beach County… 44 SOCIAL SERVICES Adopt A Family… 1 Café Joshua… 5 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach… 5 Children & Family Services, Department of… 18 Crossroads… 18 Farmworker Coordinating Council… 23 Haitian Center for Family Services, Inc…. 27 Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies… 29 Hispanic Human Resources Council… 29 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of PBC… 30 Jewish Family Service, Ruth Rales… 31 Latin American Immigrant & Refugee Org…. 31 Vickers House… 42 TRAINING Family Safety Learning Center (DCF)… 23 Palm Beach County Parenting Education Center… 36 vii ABUSIVE PARTNER PROGRAM 399 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste. 307or 200 Knuth Rd., Ste. 214B Boca Raton, FL 33432 Boynton Beach FL 33436 (561) 750-9710 (561) 750-3959 FAX Contact Person: Marion Stamm, LCSW, MSW, MS About the Program: Batterers Intervention Programs for both men and women. Individual and group counseling. Stress and anger management classes. Drug/Alcohol evaluations for treatment. English only. ADOPT A FAMILY (561) 843-4338 About the Program: Assist families in immediate temporary crisis due to job loss, illness, poor housing, etc. May assist with rent, utilities, childcare, food, clothing. AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INC. (AVDA) * P.O. Box 667 Delray Beach, FL 33447 (561) 265-3797 Administrative Office (561) 265-2900 24 hour Hotline Email: [email protected] (561)-265-2102 FAX About the Program: Information and referral services for anyone in a situation of domestic violence. Emergency shelter for any victims and/or their children who are in danger of, or are in, a battering relationship. Legal Advocacy is also available including assistance with injunctions for protection, safety planning and police report follow-up. Assist victims with relocation assistance and referrals for appropriate legal services. *EMERGENCY SHELTER Contact Person: Debbie King About the Program: Safe and confidential environment for battered victims and their children with stays up to 8 weeks. Case management, safety planning, violence awareness education and group counseling provided. 1 *COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY CENTER Contact Person: Cheri Zettle About the Program: Individual and group counseling, educational and creative support groups are available in English, Spanish and Creole. Children ages 4-15 are offered play therapy facilitated by a skilled therapist with experience in providing services to child victims. *PAVE – (PREVENTION AGAINST VIOLENCE EARLY) Contact Person: Cheri Zettle About the Program: th Educational program offered to children pre-K to 5 Grade. Program topics include the identification and expressing of feelings, self-esteem, establishing healthy relationships and problem solving. *TAVE – (TEENS AGAINST VIOLENCE EARLY) Contact Person: Cheri Zettle About the Program: Middle and high school students are provided a tailored curriculum on dating and peer violence, healthy relationships, conflict resolution and safety planning. Includes role-playing and video presentations. ALANON/ALATEEN (800) 344-2666 (561) 478-0335 North/Central (561) 278-3481 South For people whose lives have been affected by a drinking problem in a friend or family member. ALCOHOLICS ANANYMOUS (AA) (800) 407-5299 (561) 687-8800 North/Central (561) 276-4581 South For those concerned about their own drinking. ALL ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH, INC. 721 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 109 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 882-1550 Contact Person: Maryalice Nelson, ARNP (continued next page) 2 About the Program: “FOR-PROFIT AGENCY” Private gynecology office offering a full range of comprehensive gynecology, STD screening and counseling, pregnancy testing and counseling, HIV screening and counseling, hormone replacement therapy, birth control methods and counseling, Depo-Provera, oral contraceptives, diaphragms, nutrition education. ALTERNATIVE RELAPSE TREATMENT SERVICES (ARTS) 2994 Jog Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 434-4410 (561) 434-4107 FAX E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Terry Troboaugh, Program Direction About the Program: ARTS is fully certified and licensed by the State of Florida in the following areas: Court approved Batterers’ Intervention Program, English and Spanish groups available. Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Program, Anger Management Program, Children of Divorce Program. ANIMALS 101, INC. / VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINIC 9044 Alternate Route A1A North Palm Beach, FL 33403 (561) 848-4349 (561) 848-4340 FAX 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Michelle Rivera About the Program: Will place animals at risk into foster homes. AREA AGENCY ON AGING -- SENIOR ADVOCACY FOR ELDER VICTIMS OF CRIME 1764 North Congress Ave., Suite 201 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 684-5885 (561) 697-7250 FAX 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 3 (continued next page) E-mail: jonesm@elder affairs.org Contact Person: Mary Jones About the Program: The program’s mission is to empower senior victims of crime so they may recover from their victimization, regain their dignity and sense of security, and remain in the least restrictive setting (home) for as long as possible. The program assists victims (age 60+) of violent crime, domestic/family violence, property crime, elder abuse, exploitation and economic crime. All services are free and include crisis counseling and intervention, home visits, information and referral, criminal justice advocacy/support, personal advocacy, and assistance in filing a claim for Victim Compensation for property loss and medical/mental health expenses. The program also provides informative and educational presentations on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, crime prevention, identity theft and senior sensitivity training. ATLANTIC COAST COUNSELING, INC. 4047 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 225 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 242-9287 (561) 242-9318 FAX About the Program: Services offered include Battered Intervention Program, Drug & Alcohol Investment, Men’s and Women’s Groups, Same Sex Groups, English Groups, Anger Management, Mental Status Exams and Re-offender Groups. Hours: Call for dates/times of classes. Fees: Standard fees apply, sliding scale with documentation, with cash, money orders and check (upon approval) accepted as payment. BOCA RATON POLICE DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence Specialist/Victim Advocate 100 NW Boca Raton Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33432 (561) 338-1317 or (561) 338-1383 (561) 338-1300 FAX Contact Person: Nikki Woller (continued next page) 4 About the Program: The Victim Advocate Unit provides crisis intervention, supportive assistance, advocacy and counseling, and social service referrals. The Victim Advocate Unit provides crisis response as deemed necessary by the Boca Police Department and is on call 24 hours a day/ seven days a week. The Victim Advocate Unit assists all victims of crimes and provides social service assistance/referrals to the community. BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6108 (561) 742-6185 FAX Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (561) 236-2274 (cell) On call after hours E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Muriel Waldmann About the Program: Providing assistance to victims and witnesses of violence within the City of Boynton Beach, Florida. CAFÉ JOSHUA 414 Seventh Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-5446 Contact Person: Joseph F. Gamarano, Jr. About the Program: Works with other agencies in providing support services for those homeless men, women and children who are desirous of ending their homelessness, but, who lack the resources. Provides a variety of services including a noonday meal. CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH, INC. P.O. Box 8246, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 th 900 54 Street West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 842-2406 (561) 863-5379 8:30am – 4:30pm Evening hours by Appointment Contact Person: Socorro Ramirez, MSW (continued next page) 5 About the Program: Licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists provide counseling to anyone in need. Deal with problems such as depression, loneliness, grief and loss, anxiety, stressful relationships and other difficulties. Free in-home professional counseling for single or married women who are pregnant or have children, dealing with issues of isolation, anxiety and depression. Encourages decision-making skills, communication skills, assertiveness and problem solving. Immigration Legal Services provides services to foreign-born individuals in need of immigration assistance. The program’s focus is primarily on family reunification. Citizenship Grant Services: the Citizenship program goal is to provide citizenship services to eligible refugees, asylum seekers, Cuban/Haitian entrants. CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. * 471 Spencer Drive (Administrative Office) West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 616-1222 400 E. Linton Blvd, Suite G5 (Branch Office) Delray Beach, FL 33483 (561) 330-2266 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 219 (Branch Office) Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 793-1698 Contact Person: Janice Brockington (561) 330-1248 About the Program: The mission of the Center is to preserve and strengthen individual and family life through counseling and other services. Professional counseling provided to children, adults, couples, families and groups to empower clients to deal with situational or life problems. *SAFE KIDS PROGRAM Contact Person: Keri Oliver (561) 616-1337 About the Program: Specializing in the treatment of sexual abuse and domestic violence. The mission of the SAFE Kids Program is to promote the emotional well being of individuals, families and children regardless of their ability to pay. Groups, school visits, and 6 home visits available for children and adult victims of domestic violence. CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND CRISIS SERVICES, INC. * P.O. Box 3588 Lantana, FL 33465 Telephone: 211 Contact Person: Terry Lee Kaly About the Program: Provides telephone counseling to help people through personal problems, emotional stress and such emergencies as attempted suicide and drug overdoses. Provides information about the various human services available in the area to anyone with a need for that information. Provides linkage for people in need to appropriate agencies/services to eliminate or alleviate that need, and helps the client through the maze of resources. *TEEN HOTLINE - 211 About the Program: Provides telephone counseling, crisis intervention and suicide prevention to adolescents. Serves as a special information and referral source for adolescent issues. Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings, 4 – 10:00pm, teens are available on the Teen Hotline to talk to callers. *ELDER SERVICES - 211 About the Program: Elder HelpLine enables Palm Beach County residents over 60 years of age to have at their disposal a ready and comprehensive source for community information on services which relate to their special needs; i.e. in-home assistance, recreational opportunities, support groups, etc. Also provides Elder Crisis Outreach (short term crisis intervention through home visits), and Sunshine Telephone Reassurance (calls over 600 residents who are either homebound or over 60 years of age to make sure that they are well, and to reassure them that they are not alone. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT (See Department of Revenue) 7 CHILDREN FIRST PBCC Campuses: Main Campus: 4200 S. Congress Avenue (561) 439-8006 Boca Raton Campus : (561) 367-4522 PB Gardens Campus : (561) 625-2535 About the Program: Required by court as a one-time 4-hour session to help divorcing parents’ focus on the effect the divorce has on the children. Through video-tape presentations followed by discussion, parents will be offered the opportunity to talk about their concerns for their children. The program, led by a child and family expert, will help parents minimize the negative effects of divorce on the child or children. Call closest campus for times and dates of classes offered. CHILDREN’S CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, INC. * 1720 East Tiffany Drive, Suite 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 881-5572 (561) 881-5594 FAX (800) 273-3811 Contact Person: Roxanna Childs About the Program: Case management services for pregnant or post-partum women and their families. *BRIGHT BEGINNINGS HOME VISITATION PROGRAM About the Program: Provides independent Family-Centered Service Coordination to those children who are at risk due to certain prenatal or postnatal criteria. Provides service coordination to women who are pregnant and have intense needs. Assists families to have healthy babies. *FAMILIES BUILDING SOLUTIONS Family empowerment via home, school visits and ongoing support groups for families. *BEACON SCHOOL Services include family-centered case management focusing on maintaining a safe and healthy environment in which children can succeed and strengthening parent-child relationships. 8 *FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM Case management services are family-centered to assist families in becoming self-sufficient (off welfare programs and off housing assistance). Families must sign a contract of agreement between FSS and DBHA and may remain on the program up to five years. *KIN SUPPORT PROJECT Services include family-centered case management to targeted at-risk children and their families in order to promote stability, empowerment, resiliency and optimism as a pathway to family self-sufficiency. CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, SOUTH COASTAL DIVISION * 3333 Forest Hill Blvd. (main office) West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (561) 844-9785 (800) 433-0010 * NORTHWOOD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER 2045 Broward Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 822-4560 ext. 24 English ext. 23 Spanish (561) 822-4566 FAX Hours M-Th 8:30a-8:00p Fri 8:30a-5:00p Sat 9:00a-5:00p E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Betty Siladke (for English) Nubia Villa (for Spanish) About the Program: Northwood Family Resource Center. Parenting classes for mandated parents in English and Spanish - $80.00 for an 8 week class. Anger management - $90.00 for an 8 week class in English and Spanish. Parent Support Groups in English once a week, no charge. Children’s Anger Management workshops – call for dates and ages, in English and Spanish, no charge. Esol and Literacy classes Mon – Thurs 11:30a to 1:30p, no charge, with child care provided. Children’s After School Soccer teams, (and, basketball, in season) Mon – Thurs 2:00p – 6:00p, no charge. Practice/games also, on Saturdays. NOTE: Sponsors needed to purchase uniforms, etc. * BELLE GLADE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (561) 996-8710 (continued next page) 9 * BOYNTON BEACH/SOUTH COUNTY CENTER (561) 731-2226 CHILDREN’S PLACE AT HOMESAFE (THE) * 3409 Ponce DeLeon Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 832-6185 North/Central Contact Person: Howard Olshansky * SAFETY NET DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM 2840 Sixth Ave. South, Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-433-0060 561-357-8882 FAX Contact Person: Brian McCarey, MSW; Gerda Muyen, LCSW About the Program: A comprehensive response to family violence. Crisis Intervention for victims and their children; assist victims with developing linkage with community resources and shelters; individual therapy for victims and their children; support groups for adults and children; support and assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system. CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CIVIL DRUG COURT * th 200 West 12 Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 844-9508 Hours: M-F 8:30a – 8:30p (561) 844-3481 FAX Hours: Sat. (Civil Hearings) Contact Person: Felicia Scott 10:00a – 12:00p About the Program: Provides an avenue whereby specific persons may petition a court of law and request that an addicted individual be ordered into a substance abuse treatment program. Provides direct civil hearings for residents of Riviera Beach such as Involuntary Evaluation and/or Involuntary Treatment. Provides a meaningful alternative to criminal imprisonment for individuals capable of rehabilitation as a useful citizen. * CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH CIVIL DRUG COURT – RESTART PROGRAM About the Program: Assists clients of the Riviera Beach Civi l Drug Court enhance social and economic status after completing residential treatment. Clients are offered community linkage to various 10 social, educational and therapeutic services to assist clients with employment training, housing assistance, parenting education and other services for total rehabilitation. CLERK – CIRCUIT COURT DOMESTIC/REPEAT VIOLENCE DEPT. 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Bch., FL 33444 South (561) 274-1588 3188 PGA Blvd., N. Palm Bch., FL 33410 North (561) 624-6528 38844 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430 West (561) 996-4846 205 N. Dixie Highway, W. P. Bch., FL 33402 Central (561) 355-2277 Contact Person: Jean-Adel Williams (Central office) E-mail: [email protected] About the Program: Assist petitioners with the filing of Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic/Repeat/Dating Violence. Provide simplified petition forms for the injunctions, modifications, extensions and/or enforcement. There is no fee for this service. COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC. 6800 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (561) 966-4288 Hours: M – F / 8:00a – 5:00p (561) 641-6619 FAX E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Jamie Sembower About the Program: Provide assistance to people with disabilities who are victims of crime. Provide advocacy and information and referral services. Provide court accompaniment and assistance in completing necessary forms to obtain crime victim compensation claims, benefits, relocation funds, restraining order and any other type of assistance for which the individual is eligible. 11 CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (800) 254-1333 or 686-0170 (561) 655-8908 Northern P. B. County (561) 735-4468 Southern P. B. County E-mail: www.codependents.org 24 hours – call for list of meetings About the Program: A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships. A twelve step program to individual growth and self-esteem. COLUMBIA HOSPITAL / THE PAVILION TREATMENT CENTER TH 2201 45 Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 881-2670 (561) 842-6141 Emergency – Ext. 3900 Contact Person: David Dashev About the Program: Treatment of psychiatric patients in a safe, therapeutic atmosphere. The Pavilion has an 88-bed facility and is a private Baker Act Receiving facility. Services offered are adult and adolescent inpatient programs, including intensive psychiatric care. This, combined with the medical/surgical hospital, permits patients with both medical and emotional problems to be treated at one location without being transferred. Dual-diagnosed patients are treated if the psychiatric diagnosis is primary. Detoxification services are available, and a substance abuse counselor is on staff. COMPASS, INC.* 1700 North Dixie Highway – West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 533-9699 Administration (561) 533-5131 FAX Contact Person: Sheila Bewsee About the Program: Provides supportive, educational, social and referral services to the gay, lesbian and bisexual community of Palm Beach County. *HIV/AIDS SERVICES PROGRAM Provides Case Management Services for adult and teens who are living with HIV/AIDS. 12 *SAFE COMPANY An ongoing program that seeks to empower the gay, lesbian and bisexual community to unite and fight HIV/AIDS by providing outreach and educational services. *H.O.P.E. TEEN PROGRAM Provides individual, family and group therapy for teens 14-18 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (CAP)* Central Office 2508 Metrocenter Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 687-3400 Contact Person: Kai Johnson North Office th 92 East 30 Street, Suite A1 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 844-1266 Contact Person: Martha Allen South County Office 2222 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33446 (561) 274-6400 Contact Person: Meg Kelly West County Office 25 S.E. Avenue “E” Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 996-7059 Contact Person: Luz Benitez-Delgado About the Program: Provides pediatric and adult case management and psychological services, to people with AIDS and AIDS – related concerns. Provides education and risk reduction activities to thwart the spread of HIV. Supplies food and personal hygiene products to those in need. A variety of support groups are offered. CAP sponsors client assistance and community awareness programs where volunteers are active in leadership roles. If interested, your help is needed. *CAP-HIV+ SUPPORT GROUP About the Program: Support groups for those in need who are HIV infected. COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INC. (CARP) 5400 East Avenue – West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 844-6400 Central (561) 642-8737 Lake Worth (561) 992-1351 Glades (continued next page) 13 Contact Person: Robert Bozzone, MS,CAP, MAC About the Program: Provides direct treatment services for persons suffering from the diseases of chemical dependency and co-dependency. *ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT 5400 East Avenue – West Palm Beach, FL 33407 – (561) 844-6400 About the Program: Residential substance abuse treatment for adolescence in a therapeutic environment where behavior change can take place using traditional therapeutic concepts combined with peer pressure. *ADOLESCENT ADDICTIONS RECEIVING FACILITY 3400 Belvedere Road – West Palm Beach, FL 33409 – (561) 681-6326 About the Program: A non-hospital, secured medical facility staffed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals provides detoxification services for adolescents who are chemically dependent and suffering from symptoms of withdrawal. *OUTPATIENT SERVICES Locations: 6415 Lake Worth Road, Suite 101 Greenacres, FL 33463 (561) 642-8737 5400 East Avenue 149 S.E. Avenue “D” West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 844-6400 (561) 992-1351 About the Program: Provides services on an outpatient basis that include comprehensive, non-emergency admission evaluation; chemical dependency and co-dependency treatment and aftercare. Additionally, the program provides advocacy for those clients involved with the Criminal Justice system, intervention evaluation, treatment and referral for adolescents, and prevention and educational services to the community regarding chemical dependency and related issues. Among the programs offered are Basic and Advanced Issues – Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency, Basic and Advanced CoDependency Issues, Women’s Special Issues, and Court Services Program. Average length of treatment is three months for Basic Programs and six months for the Aftercare Programs. 14 *PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (561) 992-1351 Glades (561) 642-8736 Lake Worth (561) 844-6400 West Palm Beach About the Program: Provides education regarding chemical/co-dependency and mutual support for parents of chemically dependent children of any age. *INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 5400 East Avenue – West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 844-6400 About the Program: Residential treatment program provides a supportive environment so that the recovering chemically dependent client can devote his/her energies to acquiring the skills, knowledge, and insights about the disease of chemical dependency necessary for a successful recovery. COMPREHENSIVE INTERVENTION AND RESEARCH CENTER (561) 649-8787 About the Program: Provides services in assisting children and families in the behavioral intervention center. We provide parent training in group therapy as well as individual therapy. The main center is in Tallahassee and sixteen (16) other counties throughout Florida. COURT SERVICES, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT * 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 *CUSTODY EVALUATIONS Central Courthouse Juvenile Wing – Room 2.1100 (561) 355-2157 North, Central (561) 355-1661 FAX (561) 996-4800 Glades Contact Person: Kay Jones (continue next page) 15 About the Program: Performs court-ordered custody evaluations for families in which custody or visitation of the child/children is in dispute. Performs home studies for independent adoptions. *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR Central Courthouse (561) 355-2154 Contact Person: Jeannie Hoban, LCSW About the Program: The Coordinator is responsible for the operation and coordination of services of the Domestic Violence Division (Criminal Court) and the Domestic Violence Intake Unit (Family/Civil). Acts as liaison for Court Administration and the Judiciary and the Domestic Violence Council and other community service providers. Assists with training court program staff and the community on topics relevant to domestic violence. *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTAKE UNIT Central Courthouse, Room 5.1127 (561) 355-4172 Central (561) 274-1570 South (561) 996-4897 Glades (561) 992-1263 Glades FAX (561) 355-4171 Central FAX Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 8am-4pm Contact Person: Intake Specialists About the Program: The Intake Unit assists petitioners in preparing the paperwork for restraining orders, guides petitioners through the court process and provides them with information and referrals for services. *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BATTERERS INTERVENTION MONITORING PROGRAM Central Courthouse (561) 355-6316, 355-6319 (561) 355-3344 FAX Contact Person: Eric Thompson About the Program: Tracks and monitors cases to ensure consistency and linkage to appropriate services. Acts as liaison for the Domestic Violence Division and the Batterer’s Intervention Programs. Monitors compliance of defendants in Batterer’s Intervention Programs and reports to Domestic Violence Division. Oversees the grant-funded In-Custody Batterers Program for inmates. (continued next page) 16 *ELDER JUSTICE CENTER Central Courthouse (561) 355-4385 About the Program: The Elder Justice Center was developed to remove barriers and enhance linkages among older adults, the court system and medical, social and legal services and to ensure that the elderly in this circuit are granted a fair and reasonable voice in, and access to the courts. The center provides services which include assistance in negotiating through the courthouse, providing information and assistance in the legal process, and identifying elders who may be at risk to ensure they receive the assistance they need in the community. *FAMILY CONNECTION Central Courthouse(561) 355-2157 Contact Person: Don Erhardt About the Program: Supervises visitation or the exchange of children for visitation when there is a concern for the safety and well being of children or if there are concerns regarding domestic violence. Must be court ordered. *FAMILY COURT SELF-HELP CENTER Central Courthouse205 N. Dixie Highway Suite 2.2100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 355-4655 Legal services available Mon. – Wed., with no appointment necessary (Cost $10).Appointments may be required on Thurs. and Fri. (Cost $25), with walk-ins as time permits (Cost $10).CASH ONLY About the Program: Designed to help you help yourself in court. The center contains family law forms and instructions to assist litigants interested in representing themselves in court. Legal Aid Society provides on-site legal assistance for those persons in need of information/assistance in completing the forms. *GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM Central Courthouse, Suite 5.1130 (561) 930-5117 Toll-Free in Boca/Delray Area (561) 996-4894 Glades (561) 355-2773 West Palm Beach Contact Person: Arlene Friedman About the Program: Trained volunteers represent the best interest of children in court and before other agencies. The GAL conducts a thorough investigation on behalf of the child, files a written report to court as to the child’s best interests; recommending a course of action to be taken on behalf of the child. 17 *JUVENILE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MEDIATION PROGRAM Contact Person: Laurie Pine Farber About the Program: A diversion program for families where domestic violence exists and the abuse was committed by the child/teen against a family member. *PRE-TRIAL SERVICES Central Courthouse Room 2.2400 (561) 355-6308 Contact Person: Deborah Crow About the Program: Offers pre-trial services such as SOR, County Court community services, Municipality-based community services, drivers license assistance program and court-based employment program. CROSSROADS Displaced Homemaker Program at Palm Beach Community College Career and Technical Education 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 868-3586 Contact Person: Bobbi Marsh About the Program: Ongoing career redirection program to assist women who are 35 years of age or older who have worked in the home, providing unpaid household services for family members, are not adequately employed, have had, or would have difficulty in securing adequate employment, have been dependent upon the income of a family member, but is no longer supported by such income, or have been dependent on federal assistance. Builds self esteem, confidence; set goals for future self reliance, and to access resources needed to follow through on those goals. DEPT. OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCF) (Formerly Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services – HRS) 111 Sapodilla Avenue, Room 309 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 837-5120 (800) 962-2873 ABUSE REGISTRY NUMBER About the Program: (continued next page) Reporting agency for child abuse and neglect. Provides services to children and families who have been abused and/or neglected 18 including out of home care. Contacts with agencies to provide services to these families, as well as subsidized child care services. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (800) 622-5437 About the Program: Investigates child support cases and requests court-ordered child support for parents and children. DESTINY BY CHOICE, INC * Family & Community Services P.O. Box 336 th 525 SW 16 Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 993-2377 Administrative Office Email: [email protected] or Web address: Destinybychoice.org (561) 993-2380 FAX Contact Person: Pastor J.R. Thicklin-Executive Director About the Program: Faith Based & Community Based Program providing Domestic Violence Education and Support Groups to victims of domestic violence using both conventional and faith based approach. Individual and group counseling available in English, Spanish and Creole. Providing Anger Management, Parenting Education Classes for Women and a tailored Curriculum for Men. Information and referral services for anyone in a situation of domestic violence. After Business Hours assistance with filing injunctions for protection, safety planning and police report follow-up. Assist victims with referrals and other services. Serving the entire Western Palm Beach County Community. *ADVOCACY Contact Person: Pastor J.R. Thicklin About the Program: Providing advocacy and professional trainings to clergy, schools, civic organizations, law enforcement, healthcare institutions, community leaders and organizations about the dynamics of domestic, violence in the workplace, domestic violence & pregnancy, and the Intergenerational Impact of Domestic Violence on Children 19 *YAVE – (YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATION) About the Program: Youth Anti-Violence Education (YAVE) is a school-based/after school based four to six session curriculum designed to address the many issues in our society concerning violence that affects youth and teens today. Areas of violence include domestic and dating violence, date rape, sexual violence, childhood aggression, robbery and gang violence including cultural and gender sensitivities, peer pressure and school violence. Middle and high school students are the target audience and recipients of a dynamic delivery & unconventional interactive sessions making for an exciting opportunity for Peer Mediation Training and Our Educational Drama Team advocating on the behalf of victims and the promotion of healthy relationships. These individuals collectively work on writing skits and plays that promote a healthy message and educate its audiences through the art of performance. DOMESTIC ASSAULT REHABILITATION TREATMENT (DART) th 1417 10 Street Lake Park, FL 33403 (561) 881-1411 185 East Indiantown Road Suite 112 Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 743-2797 Contact Person: William Smith, Ph.D. About the program: Works with the perpetrators of domestic violence. In addition to receiving referrals from the Courts, D.A.R.T. also receives referrals from physicians and attorneys. The work is done in group sessions with individuals 17 years of age and older. The program lasts for 24 weeks. Also drug and alcohol assessments, screening and psychological testing available. DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION (561) 278-0000 (561) 732-0800 North/Central Palm Beach County E-mail: [email protected] Internet site: http://www.dafpbc.org Structured, therapeutic supervised 24 hour a day treatment program. Provides case management, individual, group and family counseling. The focus is on stabilization and being drug-free. ALSO: Structured, therapeutic, intermediate treatment program offered in a 4-6 month, halfway house setting. It offers a safe, structured, and supportive living environment to chemically dependent men while they work. The focus is on relapse prevention. ELIGIBILITY Men must be 20 drug-free for at least 21 days and completed an intensive treatment. Must be able to work, and be in need of supportive and supervised housing. Hours/Days: Every day / 24 hours DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT ASSOCIATION (DATA) 1016 North Clemons Street, Suite 406 Jupiter, FL 33477 (561) 743-1034 Contact Person: Pamela Middleton About the Program: Drug abuse treatment, prevention and education. Types of programs are: outpatient (substance abuse problems), primary care (HIV testing, education and prevention), Walter D. Kelly Residential Treatment Center for adolescents (ages 13-17), and Youth Prevention Team (trained youths helping at-risk youths). Several locations. FAIR OAKS PAVILLION * 5440 Linton Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33484 (561) 495-3737 South (800) 435-7546 All other areas About the program: Treats people suffering from psychiatric disturbance. The program focuses its treatment on psychological, emotional and social causes of psychiatric disabilities, in a group setting. *ADULT ADDICTIONS UNIT PROGRAM An intervention and detoxification program for adults suffering from drug or alcohol abuse. *GERO PSYCHIATRIC UNIT For elderly with psychiatric symptoms. FAITH FARM MINISTRIES 9538 Highway 441 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 (561) 737-2222 (561) 735-0227 FAX E-mail: [email protected] Internet site: http://www.faithfarm.org Hours/Days: Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm (continued next page) 21 About the Program: Provides a Christian home and services to indigent male and female substance abusers. Services include meals and clothing, Christian services and Christian counseling. Length of stay averages 6 months to one year. Other facilities located in Ft. Lauderdale and Okeechobee. Offers a halfway house for graduates: $65/week includes clothing and meals. FAMILY ALTERNATIVES/COUNSELING & TREATMENT SERVICES (FACTS) 3175 S. Congress Avenue Suite 106 Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 968-2370 (561) 967-4543 FAX Contact Person: Georgette Phillips, L.C.S.W. About the Program: Batterers’ intervention program; separate groups for men and women. Substance abuse, anger management, mental health counseling, DUI, domestic abuse services and employee assistance programs. All outpatients. FAMILY HEALTH COUNSELING CENTER, INC. (FHCC) 2677 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 433-0123 (561) 967-3484 FAX E-mail Address: [email protected] WWW.FHCC.ORG Hours of Operation: M-Th 9am-10pm, Fr 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm Contact Person: Darlene Silvernail, Ph.D., CAP, LMHC About the Program: Batterer’s intervention program; separate groups for men, women and adolescents. Private Mental Health practitioner. Offers counseling for substance abuse, co-dependency, adolescent/family counseling, anger management, DUI, EAP services, I.P.N., law enforcement personnel, women’s issues and relapse prevention groups. Support Therapy groups also offered regarding co-dependency issues, care taking, selfesteem, assertiveness skills, stress reduction, and anger management. DCF licensed for adolescent groups. 22 FAMILY SAFETY LEARNING CENTER (DCF) 111 S. Sapodilla Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 837-5662 (561) 837-5661 FAX Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Gordon Levy About the Program: Provides on-going, domestic violence training for DCF staff, local agencies, professionals and paraprofessionals. FARMWORKER COORDINATING COUNCIL TH 1010 10 Avenue N., Suite 1 Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561) 533-7227 (800) 727-6224 Hours: M – F 9am-5pm (561) 533-6099 FAX E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Corinne Danielson, Executive Director About the Program: Provides social and human services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Programs offered: Emergency Services – clothing, food, household items; financial assistance with rent, utilities, travel, food and medicine; transportation and interpretation to medical, social services, and INS appointments; Case Management to farm worker families; education programs targeted to the needs of the farm worker community; referrals and advocacy to crime victims and those in need of vocational rehabilitation; special events include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Back to School donation drives and festivities. English and Spanish. No fees charges. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) 505 S. Flagler Drive Suite 500 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 833-7517 (561) 833-7970 FAX Contact Person: Twiler V. Smith, MSW, Victim Specialist 23 FERN HOUSE (561) 471-0430 (561) 471-9785 FAX Internet site: http://www.fernhouse.org About the Program: Halfway house for men with alcohol/drug problems. Recommends a six month commitment. Hours/Days: Administration: Monday-Friday,9 am5 pm. Eligibility Requirements Male with alcohol/drug problem. Languages: English. FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE Tallahassee, FL (800) 962-2873 (800-96-ABUSE) About the Program: Takes reports of abuse and neglect (children and adults) from throughout Florida. If the “complaint” is legally abuse or neglect, the program contacts the local office of DCF, which sends out an investigator within 24 hours. Will give some information to provide insight on abuse. Will let caller know if the “complaint” is actually abuse. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Victim Services 777 Glades Road Building 69 Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-0500 (561) 297-0501 (fax) E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Angie Gifford About the Program: Victim Services provides crisis intervention, emotional support, option evaluation and referrals. Services are available 24 hours a day/ seven days a week to students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. A police report is not necessary to receive services. FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (FCADV) 308 East Park Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 425-2749 (800) 621-4204 TDD (continued next page) 24 (800) 500-1119 Hotline Contact Person: Tiffany Carr About the Program: Domestic violence hotline in which callers can talk directly to counselors or request general information on domestic violence programs. The hotline also has information on local and statewide events. FLORIDA FAMILY CARE, INC. 350 Camino Gardens Boulevard 400 S. Federal Highway Suite 301 Suite 405 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 447-9121 (561) 733-2373 Other locations for groups in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach offered. Batterer’s Intervention Program, Anger Mgmt., mental health evaluations, assessments, counseling, substance abuse evaluations, parenting. FLORIDA KID CARE 1-888-540-5437 www.parentingedcenter.org About the Program Offers health insurance for uninsured children, between the ages of newborn through 18, who live in the state of Florida. FLORIDA RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INC. 1923 Broadway Riviera Beach, FL 33404 8am-8pm Mon-Sat. (561) 848-8383 (561) 848-1255 Fax 141 S. Main Street – Ste. 101 Contact Person: Shandra Dawkins, Executive Director Belle Glade, FL 33430 8am-8pm Mon-Sat. (561) 996-0390 24 hour pager coverage, seven days a week About the Program: Provides support services to battered women and children, including safe emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, support groups, case management, Homeward Bound program; attorney and para-legal on site; children’s (aged 3-18) individual and group counseling, support groups, teen anti-violence task force, community education and professional trainings. 25 FLORIDA SHERIFF’S YOUTH RANCH rd 5200 N.W. 33 Avenue - Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954)486-5992 Contact Person: Linda Weinman About the Program: Provides long-term residential placement for neglected, troubled, unsupervised, or dependent youth, age 8-17. Services include structured group care residences, which provide counseling services for both the child and parent. Children who have been adjudicated delinquent, have severe emotional or health problems, or are mentally handicapped are not eligible for placement. Parent participation is required. Parents may contact the program directly to obtain an application. 45TH STREET MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. (Refer to Oakwood Center) GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES * 3111 South Dixie Highway, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 366-9400 Contact Person: Amy Elofson About the Program: Provides a variety of services for children and families, primarily those involving parent/child relationships. *FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES About the Program: Intensive (up to 20 hours/week), short term (6-8 weeks), in-home treatment for families who have a child at risk of placement outside the home. Emphasis is on parental education and skill development. Follow-up services included. Self-referral for families with children attending school at Boca Raton Elementary or Boca Middle School. GRATITUDE HOUSE* 317 N. Lakeside Court West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 832-4097 Contact Person: Lissie Seneway (continued next page) 26 About the Program: Residential facility for female alcoholics and drug abusers offering counseling and treatment services. Also offers a ninety-day treatment and counseling program for women in the daytime. Pregnant women, age 18 or older, can receive treatment in either residential or day treatment program. *HIBISCUS HAVEN About the Program: Safe residence for chemical dependent women afflicted with HIV/AIDS disease. 3-6 month Day Treatment Program. *Both programs offer child residential placement for newborns and siblings at Child’s Home at HomeSafe. Services included twice-daily visits and parenting classes. HAITIAN CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC. 2715 Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 366-8003 Contact Person: Robert Arrieux About the Program: Aims to meet the basic needs of the Haitian community. Services include: translation/interpretation; emergency assistance and counseling; job and legal referrals; parenting classes for parent charged with child abuse and neglect; psychological counseling and evaluation; limited home visits and case management. Languages: English, Creole and French HANLEY HAZELDEN CENTER * 5200 East Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 841-1000 North/Central Palm Beach County (561) 841-1265 Direct Family Program (800) 444-7008 All other areas Internet Site: http://www.hazelden.org About the Program: Designed for those who are concerned about the alcohol and/or drug abuse of a loved one or friend. Individuals learn about chemical dependency and how they are involved in the addictive process. This is a 3-day program which is provided on a residential or non-residential basis. Also available is an evening family program. Aftercare is provided for 6 months. FEES $655.00 residential; $510.00 non- 27 residential. One member of the family included in the fee for client in treatment. $509.00 for evening out patient and family program. *DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM Low-cost, high-quality program based on 12 steps of A.A. Patients participate in group and individual therapy, lectures, recreational activities and aftercare. The program is designed for clients with a stable home environment. The program is flexible and looks at the individual needs of the patient. Treatment delivered by multidisciplinary treatment team. For adults 18 or older; outpatient detoxification not available. $366.00. HAVEN, INC. (THE) Therapeutic Program 21441 Boca Rio Road Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 732-1604 Central (561) 483-0962 South Contact Person: Carol Clinton About the Program: Group home offering comprehensive individual, group and family therapy to adolescents 11-18 years old. Program accepts DCF referrals. A longterm residential program. HEAD START PROGRAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY 3323 Belvedere Road Building 501-B West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 233-1600 Contact Person: Dr. Carmen Nicholas About the Program: Comprehensive full year/full day child development program for 3-4 year olds. The mission of the program is to develop/enhance the social, emotional, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children from economically disadvantaged families. HEALTH SOLUTION CENTER * 1500 –BN. W. Avenue L. Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 992-1667 (continued next page) 28 About the Programs: *NAT KAHN CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Individual, group, family, play and art therapy. Psychiatric evaluations and case management. Domestic violence prevention, parent support and training groups. School and home on-site services for children and families. *POSITIVELY SPEAKING COUNSELING CENTER Provides individual, couple, and family therapy to assist in enhancing like skills. Also has domestic violence support groups for men and women. HEALTHY MOTHERS/HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. 211 S. Federal Highway #15 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 732-2110 7 area locations (561) 930-8282 Help Them Thrive Birth to Five Hotline Contact Person: Cathy Cohn About the Program: To help women find and enter pre-natal care and social services. Childbirth classes available throughout the community. HISPANIC HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL, INC. * 1427 S. Congress Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 641-7400 About the Program: *INTERPRETER/TRANSLATION SERVICE Provides interpreting and translation services to individuals and public and private sector programs. Service provided on an as-needed basis. *CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/HEADSTART 2727 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 655-1125 About the Program: Provides childcare services for infants and preschoolers. *NEW PINES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1427 S. Congress Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (561) 968-2147 (continued next page) 29 About the Program: Provides childcare services for infants and preschoolers. HOSPICE & HOMECARE BY THE SEA (WPB) (561) 395-5031 (800) 392-3188 Direct Referral Line (561) 393-7137 FAX E-Mail: [email protected] Internet Site: http://hospicebytheseafl.org About the Program: Provides R.N. services, nurses aides, social work, clergy and volunteer services for patients in the final stage of life and to their families. Includes pain and other symptom management and bereavement followup for the family. Additional bereavement services also offered. HUGS FOR KIDS (561) 848-8050 About the Program: Assists families who may need support with developing a plan to address challenges such as communication, child development, safety and security, parent education, etc. In-home services. JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. * 4605 Community Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (561) 684-1991 (561) 684-5366 FAX Hours of Operation: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 8:30am – 8:30pm Wed., Fri., 8:30am – 5pm (Sun. hours available) (continued next page) Contact Person: Neil P. Newstein, LCSW About the Program: Dedicated to strengthening family life in the community. JFCS offers a wide range of programs, including counseling, case management, elder connection, and in-home respite services for person of all ages. (continued next page) *BABETTE & BENEDICT ROSENBERG DOMESTIC ABUSE JEWISH OUTREACH AND SUPPORT PROGRAM Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Contact Person: Marlene Spitz (continued next page) 30 About the Program: Provides support services, professional counseling, group therapy and educational programs focusing specifically on issues related to domestic abuse in the Jewish community. Individual counseling available. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, RUTH RALES 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 852-3333 Contact Person: Jacqueline Faffer, DSW About the Program: Our goal is to strengthen and preserve family life and to help children and adults of all ages develop and maintain their maximum human potential. To this end we offer counseling, care management, Foster Family Kosher Food Pantry, a chaplainry program and a variety of volunteer services. We also offer many groups such as Life After Divorce, Bereavement, Caretakers, Men’s and Women’s Groups, Interpersonal Groups and Domestic Violence Groups. Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. LAKE WORTH COUNSELING CENTER, LLC 416 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561) 547-0303 (561) 547-0050 FAX Hours of Operation: Call for dates and times of classes About the Program: LLC offers anger management, Batterer’s Intervention Program, Substance Abuse Evaluation & Treatment, psychological evaluations & assessments, individual & family counseling, men’s and women’s groups, VA drug testing, Spanish and English groups. LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE ORGANIZATION, INC (LAIRO) 4623 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 108-2 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (561) 996-4515 (answering machine after hours) (561) 966-4660 FAX Hours: M – F 10a – 7p Sat. by appt. Contact Person: Clemencia Ortiz, MA (continued next page) 31 About the Program: Seeks to enhance the lives of low income Latin American Immigrant families by developing and implementing programs and services to meet their needs. Programs include: Children’s Education Fund, Empowering Latino Families, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Latino Women and Breast Cancer Prevention Education. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. * 423 Fern Street Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 655-8944 Central/North (561) 655-5269 FAX (561) 278-1944 South Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm Daily Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Contact Person: Jorge Anton, Esq.; Kathryn Oleksy, Esq. About the Program: Provides free legal services in civil matters to disadvantaged, children, adults and elderly residing in Palm Beach County, through the following programs: *FAMILY LAW PROJECT (serving indigent families and individuals). Provides services in dissolution of marriage (divorce) matters to victims of domestic violence or where child custody is at issue. This project also provides services to individuals seeking assistance with adoption, child support, and visitation. *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT (serving victims of domestic violence and their families). Provides legal representation for victims of abuse at domestic violence hearings and where appropriate in divorce or separation matters. *HOMELESS ADVOCACY PROJECT (serving homeless or potentially homeless families). Helps homeless or potentially homeless children and their families obtain free legal services to help them increase selfsufficiency and family stability. Outreach to homeless shelters and housing facilities is also handled by this project. 32 LET’S GROW TOGETHER, INC. 33 South East First Avenue, Suite 101 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 279-2080 (561) 279-2898 FAX Contact Person: Gloria C. Richardson, LMHC About the Program: Adolescent groups, anger management, Batterer Intervention Program, drug & alcohol intervention, English groups, men’s & women’s groups, random drug testing, individual & family counseling, stress management. MADD (MOTHER’S AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING) 1489 N. Military Trail Suite 207 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 683-5888 (561) 689-1874 FAX Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Carlyn Hagler About the Program: Assist victims and survivors involved in DUI crashes. Bereavement support groups and court accompaniment. MIGRANT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33432 (561) 737-6336 ext. 116 (561) 737-9232 FAX E-mail: www.MASF.org or www.CARIDAD.org Contact Person: Alina Casas Brizzard, Director About the Program: Program Caridad Health Clinic, providing advocacy and health services. MIRACLE’S CLUB (THE) 770 S. military Trail, Ste J West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (561) 471-9116 (phone & FAX) Email: themiraclesclub.com 11am – 10pm, 7 days a week Contact Person: Mary Sabatine (continued next page) 33 About the Program: A non-profit organization providing space for twelve-step recovery meetings, health and educational programs for the recovery community and recreational activities for individuals, families, and groups. MULTILINGUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTERS, INC. 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 106 P.O. Box 17069 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-7069 (561) 712-8821 (561) 712-8070 FAX NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN/FLORIDA BRANCH (FORMERLY “THE ADAM WALSH RESOURCE CENTER”) 9176 Alternate A1A, Suite 100 Lake Park, FL 33403 (561) 848-1990 (24 hours a day) (800) THE-LOST (National Hotline) Contact Person: Nancy McBride About the Program: Our programs are aimed at helping find missing children, preventing the abduction and molestation of children, and affecting positive changes in the systems that serve children. NCMEC/FL provides case assistance to families of missing and exploited children; educates families, schools and communities on how to protect children from becoming potential targets of victimization through awareness and safety programs; monitors legislation in the State of Florida and acts as a training resource for law enforcement, child caregivers, teachers, and other social service professionals. NEW OPTIONS OF ROYAL PALM BEACH 1402 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 400-B Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 790-3200 (561) 790-4545 FAX Contact Persons: Connie Ingram, LMHC; Beth Sapp About the Program: A program that offers Batterers’ Intervention; Anger Management and Substance Abuse groups for adults (men and women) and adolescents. 34 Victim support groups are also offered as well as psychological testing and individual counseling. NOAH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION * 601 Covenant Drive Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 996-2300 Contact Person: Glades Givens-Barber About the Program: *BUILDING BLOCKS INFANT/FAMILY CENTER Provides prenatal education to pregnant women of all ages. Parenting education to all parents in the community. OAKWOOD CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. th 1041 45 Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 844-9741 8AM-5PM (561)844-5000 5PM-8AM Emergency (561) 383-8000 Contact Person: Terry H. Allen About the Program: Provides a full range of mental health services, including: screening, emergency room, short-term psychiatric treatment, supervised residence, and case management. Each client is assigned to a case manager or therapist who coordinates the assessment, service planning referral, and monitoring of the client’s progress and needs. The Center is a designated Baker Act Receiving Facility for involuntary evaluations. Specialized services are provided for geriatric, adolescent, and chronic populations, including liaison and aftercare for patients of South Florida State Hospital. Access to all services is through the Emergency Screening Service. NOTE – This agency covers geographic areas north of Southern Blvd. In West Palm Beach as far north as the Martin County line and as far west as the western suburbs. See South County Mental Health Center for areas south of Southern Blvd. And Western Palm Beach County Mental Health Clinic for areas in the Glades. OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL * th 1515 n. Flagler Drive, 9 floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 837-5000 (continued next page) 35 *DIVISION OF VICTIM SERVICES Contact Person: Barbara McCann About the Program: Appellate advocacy, agency assistance with Crime Compensation Trust Fund; liaison between local programs and state agency. PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL 7100 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 233-1200 (561) 233-1234 FAX E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Lt. Gina DePace About the Program: Will place at-risk animals in foster homes. PALM BEACH COUNTY PARENTING EDUCATION CENTER (561) 655-1010 ext. 333 Contact Person: Karen Stebler, Manager About the Program Provides parenting education classes. Classes are broken up into age appropriate groups. Parent educators are certified through the National Council on Family Relations. Classes are provided in English, Spanish and Creole. Classes can be scheduled for different geographical areas making attendance less difficult. PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE * 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 688-3977 FAX Contact Persons: Lt. Douglas Reece (561) 688-3971 Email: [email protected] Sgt. Scott Shoemaker, Supervisor (561) 688-4162 About the Programs: Agency has installed Domestic Violence and Victim/Witness Units to assist victims. Has a specially trained unit (DART) of responding officers who handle domestic violence investigations and implemented a Domestic Violence Internet Program. The volunteer domestic advisor program assists victims via telephone while officer is at the scene. 36 Specially trained advocates assist all victims of crime for issues such as Victim Compensation, inmate release notification (VINE), referrals, safety planning and witness protection. *VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATORS: Mary Lou Tringali (561) 688-3978 Lisa Harrell (561) 688-3974 From Southern P.B. Co. (561)278-2644 x3974, x4195 From Western P.B. Co. (561) 992-4800 About the Program: Assists victims of crime by providing information regarding their case, their rights as a victim, Victim Compensation and a variety of other relevant topics, as well as offering referrals to appropriate providers/agencies. This program also notifies victims of the impending release of county sentenced defendants. *V.I.N.E. (Victim Information Notification Everyday) (877) 727-6846 About the program: A toll-free automated inmate and notification service available 24/7 through the Florida Department of Corrections. Victims can receive an inmate’s current location and tentative release date. Victims may also register to receive an automated notification when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes, is placed in a work release facility, transferred to another jurisdiction, returned to the Department’s custody, or dies while in custody. The VINE system is anonymous and confidential. *DART (DOMESTIC ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM) Contact Person: Det. Dale Fox (561) 688-3975 Domestic Violence (561) 688-3975 Stacey Scott (561) 688-3972 (continued next page) Marla Galindez, Victim Advocate (561) 688-4195 Hours of Operation: 8am – 5pm About the Program: Coordinate Domestic Abuse Response between deputies, State Attorney’s Office, and various social service agencies to link victims with resources available. Encouraging proactive law enforcement response. Providing assistance to families in distress in the community. 37 PANDA (HSRC) (Belle Glade) (561) 992-1377 or (561) 992-1375 (561) 992-1376 FAX About the Program: Provides residential substance abuse treatment for pregnant, postpartum and women with young children. Minimum 90-day length of stay. Family education, vocational and educational counseling, case management and intervention servi ces. Some clients will be required to spend a minimum of 24 hours in observation or detoxification based on assessment recommendations. Clients requiring psychiatric treatment for dual diagnosed conditions are eligible. Priority is given to pregnant women and female IV drug users. PARENT-CHILD CENTER, INC. * 4802 East Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 844-3531 (561) 844-3577 FAX Contact Person: Kerry Lake, Victim Liaison About the Program: *FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM Program provides innovative services for batterers, and juvenile offenders of domestic violence. *CHOICES Domestic Violence Intervention Program for Adolescents (561) 841-3500 x33 Contact Person: Calvin Phillips, BSW About the Program: Psycho-educational program for youth who utilize violence as their primary strategy for dealing with anger and conflict. Family nights held monthly. *BATTERERS INTERVENTION PROGRAM Domestic Violence Intervention Program for Adults (561) 841-3500 ext. 33 About the Program: Batterers intervention program for adult male batterers and female perpetrators of domestic violence. Agency handles court ordered counseling. Day and evening group hours available. Groups available in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. 38 PET SAFE, INC. nd 15390 82 Lane Loxahatchee, FL 33470 (561) 841-3500 ext. 23 (561) 793-2314 FAX E-mail: www.Petsafe.org Contact Person: Shari Boragine About the Program: Via referral from shelters and agency animal services. No direct calls from victims. PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST AREA, INC. * 5312 Broadway, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 848-0777 or 4889 Lake Worth Road, Suite 109, Lake Worth, FL 33463 (561) 641-0300 Contact Person: Lillian Tamawo About the Program: Well woman gynecological health care (including pap tests). All methods of birth control. Exam Required. Pregnancy testing ($10 - $5 for teens). Emergency contraception (morning after pill). HIV and STD testing for women and med. Menopausal services. Vasectomies. Child birth education classes. Sex education and related subjects presented to community organizations. *TEEN TIME (561) 848-6402 Contact Person: Villi Ouma About the Program: GYN Exam, STD testing, counseling, and one-year supply of birth control for $15. Teen sexual rap groups, and parents of teens information. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE INFORMATION PALM BEACH SHERIFF’S OFFICE P.O Box 24681 – West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4681 (561) 355-4610 COURT SERVICES BUREAU (561) 355-2143 fax Contact Person: Susan De Moye (continued next page) 39 About the Program: Provides information on injunctions for protection (restraining orders) to verify whether respondent has been served. PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT, PALM BEACH COUNTY* *MEDICAL CARE CLINIC th 1150 45 Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 514-5300 *HEALTH CENTER 1250 Southwinds Drive –Lantana, FL 33462 – (561) 547-6800 About the Program: Comprehensive public health center with a variety of services to eligible individuals and families. A person must receive Health Care District clearance in order to receive free services. Additional medical services include AIDS, dental, immunization, pediatrics, STD’s WIC/nutritional services. Also available is a Prepaid Health Plan (see as separate program). *PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION/WIC th 1150 45 Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 514-5380 About the Program: This is the administrative unit, which supervises pubic health nutrition programs and the WIC program. The WIC program is available through all public health centers and is listed under “WIC”. *ANONYMOUS AIDS SCREENING & INFORMATION West Palm Beach (561) 882-3222 About the Program: Contact point for making appointments for anonymous AIDS testing. Information about AIDS, HIV infection and other related issues. FYI: Many of the Public Health Units provide both “confidential” and “anonymous” HIV tests. However, to schedule and appointment at the location closest to caller, you must schedule it through this number. SAFE HARBOR RUNAWAY SHELTER/PROJECT SAFE PLACE (561) 833-2400 North/Central (561) 833-1701 About the Program: The only runaway shelter in Palm Beach County. You ages 10-17 can access help by going to any Safe Place site in the county such as local fire stations, Domino’s Pizza, hospitals, etc. Child must come voluntarily. 40 Shelter provides food, shelter, clothing and counseling. Not appropriate for those with drug/alcohol dependency, severe mental health problems or those adjudicated delinquent or dependent. SAFETY NET (See CHILDREN’S PLACE AT HOMESAFE) SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INTENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ICIP) (561) 279-4047 Contact Person: John Garbarino About the Program: The ICIP program provides in-home counseling services for children, youth and their families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice. A therapist visit the youth’s home two to three times a week for six consecutive weeks to address the client and family issues. If the therapist determines the need for continued counseling in the home setting, the client and family will be referred to a program that provides long term services. STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE * Barry E. Krischer, State Atty. 401 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 355-7100 About the Program: *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ELIMINATION PROGRAM (DOVE) (561) 355-7433 Contact Person: Bernadette Rylee Program provides advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children throughout the criminal justice process. Assistance includes, but is not limited to court accompaniment, notification of hearings, free 911 cell phones, assistance in completing Crime Compensation applications, safety planning and referrals to social services. *SAFETY NET PROGRAM (561) 433-0060 Contact Person: Marlene Rivera Collaborative program with the State Attorney’s Office and Children’s Place at Home Safe provides crisis intervention, therapy and educational groups for victims and their children who have experienced domestic 41 violence in their home. Child care is provided. Services are available in English and in Spanish. *RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY PROSECUTION PROGRAM (561) 840-4521 Contact Person: Grace Diez- Arguelles Program provides advocacy for all victims of crime in the City of Riviera Beach. Outreach includes involvement with schools, law enforcement, businesses and social services within the City. *DON’T SHAKE THE BABY PROGRAM (561) 355-7433 Contact Person: Barbara Ullman Program provides increased public awareness of the damage that can be done and is being done today when parents, babysitters and caretakers unknowingly shake a baby. *CANINE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN (CATCH) (561) 355-7433 Contact Person: Lois Messer Program provides certified therapy dogs to be with child victims throughout the criminal justice process. TREASURE COAST HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Suite #229, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 561-844-4220 ext 22 561-844-8997 Fax Contact Person: Sara-Ellen Blake About the Program: Provides Advocacy and health planning. VICKER’S HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER 811 Palm Beach Lake Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33402 561-835-7030 561-835-7150 Contact Person: Lela Jordon, Community Resource Coordinator About the Program: Provides individuals with information on jobs, training shelters, child care, food programs, emergency assistance, literacy, transportation, special needs and assistance in a one-stop assistance center. Family Day is designed to provide information regarding pre-natal care and daily living skills. Job Day invites a different business every week to provide information about positions and applications for clients. Senior Day 42 includes case management for Medical waiver and assisted listing waiver. Screening is done to assist with daycare, respite homemaker, personal care, home delivered meals, companionship, and emergency alert response systems. Transportation can also be provided to doctors, shopping, adult daycare and congregate meals. Bags of groceries are given to seniors who are indigent and over age 60. VICTIM SERVICES, PALM BEACH COUNTY * th Palm Beach County Judicial Center 5 Floor 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 355-2418 Central Program 24-HOUR HOTLINE: (561) 833-7273 Contact Persons: Nancy Dixon, Director; Sandy Duncan, Sr. Program Coordinator Additional Locations: *Glades County Building nd 2979 State Road 15, 2 Floor Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 996-1647 *North County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Suite 214-I Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561)624-6648 *South County Courthouse 200 W. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 120 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 274-1500 *Crisi s Unit 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 833-7273, Night and Weekends About the Program: Offers free 24-hour crisis intervention, accompaniment during medical rape exams and investigative interviews. We also provide supportive counseling and therapy for all victims of violent crime. Includes advocacy, individual and group therapy, referral to safe shelter, strategic safety planning, referrals for Legal Aid, court accompaniment, information for filing protection orders and criminal justice system 43 information. Assistance is also provided for obtaining food, housing, financial and filing Victim Compensation Claims. Professional training is available for law enforcement, other professionals and the general public. VIOLENCE ALTERNATIVES OF ROYAL PALM BEACH 11440 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 216 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561)790-3200 Contact Person: Connie Ingram, LMHC & Don Wicklman, D.Min. About the Program: Services include: victim support groups, victim therapy groups, play therapy for children, communication workshops, parenting groups, developmental issue workshops, psychological testing, assertiveness training, anger management, community resource network, and individual counseling. DCF certified substance abuse counseling and batterer’s intervention programs, both in English and Spanish. WAYSIDE HOUSE TH 378 N.E. 6 Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483 (561) 278-0055 South (561) 732-5511 North/Central Contact Person: Carolyn Tardiff About the Program: Residential alcohol and drug treatment for women 18 and over. YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, INC. * 2200 North Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 640-0050 Central County (561) 640-9844 (24 Hour Hotline) (561) 993-2204 (Harmony House West) (800) 973-YWCA email: [email protected] *HARMONY HOUSE, MARY RUBLOFF (561) 640-9844 (24hr Shelter Hotline) Contact Person: Liz Foxall, LCSW About the Program: A safe refuge for victims and their children. Case management, safety planning/education, individual/group counseling, parenting classes, legal assistance, information/referral, support services for abused women and children. Teen/dating violence intervention program. Hotel program, cell phone project, and Victim Compensation Claim assistance. Community 44 education and professional training. Counseling and outreach services for victims whose batterers are enrolled in batterer intervention Programs. *OUTREACH SERVICES Individual Counseling; Available to women and their children who are or may have been a victim of domestic violence. *WIT (Women in Transition) Support Group A nonresidential support group. SuperKids Children’s (Nonresidential) Support Group N.E.S. Spanish Support Group (women and children) *HARMONY HOUSE WEST TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM Provides transitional housing for homeless victims of domestic violence and recovering substance abusers and their children. Case management, mental house evaluation, individual/group therapy to assist families to become self-sufficient. *ADT “AWARE” PENDANT PERSONAL ALARM PROGRAM A dual alarm system installed in the victim’s home to provide safety from the abuser. YOUTH AFFAIRS, PALM BEACH COUNTY DIVISION OF HIGH RIDGE FAMILY CENTER 4200 North Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 840-4540 About the Program: Residential program for at-risk adolescents age 11 – 15 years. Youth reside at the Center from Mon. – Fri. for three months. Parents/guardians must actively participate in the program. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (561) 233-0300 Central (561) 276-1340 South (561) 845-4450 North (561) 996-4832 Western About the Program: Helping youth and families. Provides professional counseling, short-term intervention, family referral service, parental skill education, advocacy, and outreach into the community and home. 45