Community Resources

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CAREER MATTERS

Interview Skills
Job Searching and Resume Posting

Education/Training

Networking

Periodicals, News Items

Resumes
CAREGIVER
COBRA
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FAMILY MATTERS
FINANCIAL
Financial Assistance
Financial Counseling
FOOD
RX Savings
Community Services - Food Pantry/Meals
HEALTH SERVICES
Community Services - Health Services
Get It For Free
Mental Health
Pregnancy Services
HOUSING
Homeless/Shelter Assistance
Housing Assistance OTHER
SENIORS
Homebound Services
Senior Services
TRANSPORTATION
VICTIM SERVICES
YOUTH

CAREER MATTERS

Interview Skills
        Jewish Family Services – Interview Skills (free) Workshops   http://www.jfsorlando.org/index.html   407-644-7593

Job Searching and Resume Posting

www.beyond.com

Jobs, Resumes, Recruiting & Career Site - Beyond.com

www.careeronestop.org

Career One Stop, lots of information sponsored by US Department of Labor

http://www.cfec.org

Central Florida Employment Council

www.christianhelp.org

Job listings and other resources

www.christianjobs.com

Christian Jobs

www.chronicle.com/jobs/

Chronicle Careers - Jobs in Higher Education

http://www.cityoforlando.net/SIGMA/

City of Orlando - jobs available for City of Orlando...police, fire, etc., easy to use

www.monster.com

Great place to post your resume publicly. Has many resources: education, templates and samples.

http://www.mycollegepark.com

College Park Florida - community news page includes help wanted and job bank links

http://www.ocls.info/Campaign/Where/go_get.asp?from=email

"This state-of-the-art resource features a variety of tools to help you kick start your career or break into an entirely new field. Think of it as your own personal online career coach—one that’s always on call...."

http://orlando.craigslist.org/

Craig's List has job postings as well as a lot of stuff for sale

www.hotjobs.com

Hot Jobs at Yahoo

http://www.indeed.com/q-Employment-Resources-l-Orlando,-FL-jobs.html

Positions available in easy-to-understand listing (Orlando area)

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/photos/top-10-companies-hiring-now/

This site has listing/links to the top ten companies hiring now

http://www.job-hunt.org/jobs/florida.shtml

Good listing of currently available jobs, good links also to help for those who are seeking employment, educational as well as job-specific

http://www.justorlandojobs.com/

Just Orlando Jobs - listing of specific jobs available in the Orlando area, over 8,000 at this time

http://www.orlandojobs.com/

Orlando jobs - listings of jobs in all of Central Florida, listings for employers as well as potential employees

http://orlando.employmentguide.com/

Orlando Employment Guide - job listings in Central Florida by category, good links to employers and industries now hiring

http://www.orlandosentinel.com

Orlando Sentinel

http://www.resumetemplates.org/

free resume templates

www.simplyhired.com

www.snagajob.com

SnagAJob.com | Jobs & Employment | Full & Part Time Job Search

http://orlando.jobs.topusajobs.com/

Top USA Jobs - another listing of jobs in Orlando and Central Florida, excellent "click and go" section with a number of job placement organizations

http://www.usajobs.gov/

USA Jobs - excellent clearinghouse for government jobs, the official website for jobs in the U. S. Federal Government

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&customapplicant=15513%2C15514%2C15515%2C15669%2C15523%2C15512%2C15516%2C45575&q=orlando%2C%20fl
        USA Jobs Orlando and other locations

http://workforcecentralflorida.com

Workforce Central Florida - an excellent clearing house of information for employers as well as those seeking employment

www.workforcecentralflorida.com/jobfair

Workforce Central Florida job fair - check for upcoming job fair information

http://enewsbuilder.net/orcc/e_article001433798.cfm?x=bfykVbG,b10h6J4B for young adults 16 - 24

Workforce Central Florida, from May 18, 2009, "Need help for the summer?"

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Education/Training

www.aplustutoru.com   A+ Tutor U   866-670-7323

Provides free tutoring for low-income students at schools in need of academic improvements: also accepts private-pay students
Saw an article in July 31-Aug 6 Orlando Business Journal about this firm expanding into Florida. Company on a growth track.

www.orlando.org Chamber of Commerce – area info

http://disneyec.com/   Disney Entrepreneur Center, an excellent resource

Geared mainly to those "entrepreneurs" who are starting a business, this site has a wealth of links to educational programs and seminars.

www.orlandoedc.com Economic Development Commission - Co. Info / News

www.flvec.com   Florida Economic Development Commission sponsors this website.
http://orange.flvec.com/   Specific to Orange County
http://seminole.flvec.com/   Specific to Seminole County

It is designed for those starting or expanding their business in Central Florida.

http://www.career.fsu.edu/

Florida State University Career Center

www.orlandoconvention.com (trade show calendar)

http://www.scc-fl.edu/careers/

Seminole Community College - the SCC Career Development Center has many resources for those who are seeking employment as well as training for those who need it

http://www.stetson.edu/careerservices/

Stetson University (for Stetson students)

http://www.bus.ucf.edu/sbdc/

University of Central Florida - Small Business Development Center - aimed more at the small or start-up business, this site lead to courses of study as well as seminars and training events

Franchise Business Opportunities and other related information. Some courses have minimal costs. Phone: 407-420-4850

For UCF students: http://ucfbusinesscareers.blogspot.com/

http://www.crc.ufl.edu

University of Florida Career Center

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Networking

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/JobClub/

"How Social Networking Can Get You A Job"

www.businesshappeningsinorlando.com (calendar of events)

https://www.linkedin.com/

Place to find and network with friends, co-workers, former co-workers and groups with like interests

http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/26/news/economy/hired_butler/index.htm?postversion=2009022615

"Going to church to get a job"

www.volunteermatch.org Opportunities to volunteer

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Periodicals, News Items
National News Magazines and other periodicals often have current articles with excellent advice and directions for those seeking career change.

http://www.bizjournals.com/   Orlando Business Journal - go to link for 'careers' to find help

www.bizjournals.com/orlando (set up for daily email updates, see calendar of events)
http://www.orlandosentinel.com   Many resources locally, go to link for 'jobs'
   The Central Florida Business section of the Orlando Sentinel (Mondays) has many local agencies and events which may be of help. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

http://www.newsweek.com/ Newsweek Magazine - carries stories designed for those who are seeking employment

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102511972 "Out Of Work And Need Support? Try A Local Church" npr news article

The March 2009 Edition of Readers Digest (page 98 - 117) has a long article on “Your Next Job” and has many good suggestions and places to look. http://www.rd.com/

http://www.time.com/time/ Time Magazine   - an excellent source of information
   This website changes daily and can be a valuable resource.

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Resumes

http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=6643655

Top 10 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed

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FAMILY MATTERS

http://christianservicecenter.org/ Christian Service Center
This is an excellent resource for those needing food, clothing, and other kinds of assistance. Confidential and always respectful.

http://www.preconstructionprograms.com/real_estate/florida/orlando/community_resource_guide.php
City of Orlando resources and programs

http://www.floridahealthpartners.com/_docs/members/english/Resource_Guide/Orange%20and%20Osceola%20County%20Resources.pdf
Extensive guide to resources in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard Counties. A rich source of help.

http://www.orlandoinfo.com/members/benefits/communityresources.cfm
Links to local governmental and other organizations

FINANCIAL

http://clarkhoward.com/
Clark Howard is a good authority on financial matters.

http://www.bankrate.com/
Helpful in making financial decisions, getting a mortgage

Community Services - Financial Assistance
American Red Cross   http://www.centralfl-redcross.org/home.php   407-894-4141
Catholic Charities   http://www.cflcc.org/offices/locations.htm   407-658-1818
Christian Service Center    http://www.christianservicecenter.org/    407-425-2415
Jewish Family Services   http://www.jfsorlando.org/index.html   407-644-7595
Metro Urban League   http://florida.jobing.com/company_profile.asp?i=81725   http://www.cfec.org/finances.htm
      407-841-7654
Orange County Crisis   http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/DEPT/hfs/yfs/default.htm   407-836-6500
Salvation Army   http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-local/Home   407-423-8581

Community Services - Financial Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central Florida   http://www.cccsatl.org/   407-895-8886

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FOOD

Aldi supermarket - don't take coupons, only cash or debit cards, bring your own bags, pay quarter for a cart - but tend to get more for your buck

http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Angel Food Ministries
This group provides a pre-selected menu of food, different each month, at a set price.

www.e-mealz.com
   Meal plans to match the grocery store of your choice. It's $5 a month.

www.google.com - search coupons

My Grocery Deals   www.mygrocerydeals.com   Coupons and sales of stores in your area.

www.shareflorida.org   Share Florida Food Network
   Low cost food, a great choice for diabetics and those watching their carbs

http://www.upromise.com/acquisitionLanding.do?ax=lp-default-searchaff-google-upromise_upromise-brand&aqid=Default&cm_mmc=Online-_-PaidSearch-_-google-_-ppc
   It's free to join, you link your Publix, CVS, Winn-Dixie and other store cards to the site and when you purchase items that are designated as Upromise products, you earn money that can be used for education for your children or other people's children.

RX Savings
CVS has their Extra Care card...love it!   http://cvs.shoplocal.com/cvs/default.aspx   for current circular

Walgreen's has coupons every week, etc   http://walgreens.shoplocal.com/walgreens/default.aspx?   for current circular

Community Services - Food Pantry/Meals
Catholic Charities   http://www.orlandodiocese.org/who_we_are/directory/catholiccharities/index.php   407-658-0999
Christian Service Center   http://www.christianservicecenter.org/    407-425-2415
Community Service Center   http://www.cscfl.com/   407-851-5920
Frontline Outreach Center Inc.   http://www.frontlineoutreach.org/    407-293-3000
Jewish Family Services   http://www.jfsorlando.org/index.html 407-644-7593
Loaves And Fishes   http://www.loavesandfishesapopka.com/   407-886-6005
The Salvation Army Locations   http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_orlando.nsf   407-423-8581

HEALTH SERVICES

Central Florida Family Health Center http://www.cffhc.org 407-322-8645
Clinics, dental, etc.

Community After-Hours Clinic http://www.floridahospital.com/services/afterhoursclinic.aspx 407-303-7298
Low cost or free clinic for uninsured. 5pm Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30am Saturday at 2604 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando.

Health Care Center for the Homeless http://www.hcch.org 407-428-5751
Clinic and mobile unit in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Includes vision and mental health.

Orange County Secondary Services http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms 407-836-7100
Care to eligible uninsured and low-income adults.

Orlando-Orange County Health Department http://www.orchd.com 407-858-1400
Government agency. Pregnancy, HIV/Aids.

Primary Care Access network   http://www.pcanorangecounty.com   407-836-7226
   Guides uninsured and Medicaid patients to services.

Shepherd's Hope   http://www.shepherdshope.org   407-876-6699
   Faith-based, doctors in various locations Orange and Seminole Counties. Evening hours.

Community Services - Health Services
AIDS Hotline http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2x_Can_AIDS_Be_Prevented.asp?sitearea= 1-800-342-2437

Community Health Centers http://www.chcfl.com 407-905-8827
Private, nonprofit group, runs nine clinics in Orange and Lake Counties. Dental service at some locations.

Health Counsel http://www.hcecf.org/ 407-977-1610

Orange County Health Dept http://www.orchd.com/HIV/index.asp 407-836-2680

Orange County Medical Clinic 407-836-7148

Shepherd Hope Locations http://www.shepherdshope.org/ 407-876-6699

Get It For Free

from Ladies Home Journal, January 2009, page 84

Blood Pressure: Monitor BP between doctor visits at local health fairs
Cholesterol: Community health fairs often offer tests at no cost
Eye Exams (...or low cost): Call 800-222-EYES (an American Academy of Ophthalmology service) or 800-766-4466 (an American Optometric Association program)
Flu Shots: Many state and city health departments offer free or low-cost shots
Mammogram & Pap Smear: Find your state on www.cdc.gov/cancer/NBCCEDP
Skin Cancer Check: www.aad.org/public/exams/screenings for exams through the American Academy of Dermatology

Mental Health
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital   407-351-8500
Florida Hospital Center for Psychiatric Helpline Assessment Center   407-303-8533
Lakeside Alternatives   http://www.lakesidecares.org/   407-875-3700

Pregnancy Services
BETA   407-277-1942
Birth Control Center, Inc.   407-422-0606
Catholic Charities   http://www.orlandodiocese.org/who_we_are/directory/catholiccharities/index.php   407-658-0999
Community Health Center   http://www.fachc.org/center-info.php?id=45   407-905-8827
Life for Kids   http://lifeforkids.com/contact_life_for_kids.htm   407-628-5433
Orange County Health Dept   http://www.orchd.com/index.asp   407-836-2600
Orlando Women's Center http://www.womenscenter.com/   407-245-7999
Planned Parenthood   http://www.plannedparenthood.org/   407-246-1788
TLC Women's Center http://tlcwomenscenter.org/   407-294-4314

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HOUSING

Homeless/Shelter Assistance
Christian Service Center   http://www.christianservicecenter.org/    407-425-2415
Coalition for the Homeless   http://www.centralfloridahomeless.org/   407-426-1250
Lighthouse Mission   407-291-0124
Union Rescue Mission   http://www.ourm.org/    407-422-4855
The Salvation Army Locations   http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_orlando.nsf   407-423-8581

Housing Assistance
Orlando Housing Authority   http://www.orl-oha.org/   407-895-3300
Winter Park Housing Authority   http://www.cityofwinterpark.org/Pages/Government/Boards/Housing_Authority.aspx   407-645-2869
Orange County Housing Authority   407-894-0014

COBRA Health Insurance Coverage

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm

US Department of Labor, Federal Health Programs

Other Possibilities:

Jewish Family Services – Interview Skills (free) Workshops Phone: 407-644-7593 http://www.jfsorlando.org/index.html

Polk (County) Small Business Development Center – Low cost courses for starting a small business.
http://www.polksbdc.org/home/default.asp

Wish Upon A Hero www.wishuponahero.com ...putting needs and wants with people that have.

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SENIORS

Homebound Services
Seniors First   http://www.seniorsfirstinc.org/   407-292-0177
Community Care for Elderly   http://ccecares.org/index.htm   407-628-2884
Meals on Wheels   http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/orlando.htm   407-228-1820

Senior Services
Adult Abuse   http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/   http://www.sao7.com/Elder_Abuse.htm   1-800-962-2873

Community Care for Elderly   http://ccecares.org/index.htm   407-628-2884
Jewish Fed. Comm. Center   http://www.floridajewish.com/   407-645-5933
Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex   http://apps.ocfl.net/dept/cesrvcs/parks/ParkDetails.asp?ParkID=27 407-254-1066
Meals on Wheels   http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/orlando.htm   407-228-1820

Seniors First http://www.seniorsfirstinc.org/ 407-292-0177

TRANSPORTATION

Access LYNX   http://www.golynx.com/?id=1155583   407-423-8747
LYNX Transportation http://www.golynx.com/   407- 841-5969
TDD   407-847-0787

VICTIM SERVICES

Child Protection Team   http://www.myfloridalegal.com/vicdirect.nsf/Ninth+Judicial+Circuit/1E51B2CAE7E0599085256882006ED8E7   407-317-7430
Domestic Abuse   http://www.fcadv.org/centers.php   1-800-500-1119
Harbor House (Domestic Abuse)   http://www.harborhousefl.com/index.php   407-886-2856
Sexual Assault Hotline   http://www.victimservicecenter.com/   407-497-6701
Sexual Assault Treatment
http://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/IJ/judges-manual/appendix/FLsexual%20abuse%20treat%20provid%20appxA.pdf 407-228-1430
Victim Advocate Program
http://myfloridalegal.com/vicdirect.nsf/0/59913A78814561A685256882006ED4FD?OpenDocument   407-254-7248

YOUTH

Girls/Boys Town   http://www.boystown.org/Pages/default3.aspx   1-800-448-3000
Runaway Hotline   http://www.1800runaway.org/   1-800-RUNAWAY
Youth 9-Line   http://www.nineline.org/   1-800-999-9999
Youth Crisis Line   http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm   1-800-442-HOPE

CAREGIVER
A B C D E F G H J L M N O P S T V W
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Adoption Search and Support Group (407) 303-4280 (Celebration) Adult Diabetes Support Groups(407) 303-2822, ext. 4970, ext. 4881 Alcoholicos Anonimos (407) 240-1181 (Spanish Language AA) http://www.aahispanos.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous (407) 260-5408 or (407) 260-5822 Alliance for the Mentally III of Greater Orlando (407) 253-1900 Alzheimer Resource Center, Inc. - Support Groups (407) 843-1910 Alzheimer-dementia Support Group (Heritage Woods at Lake Mary) 1-800-272-3900 Alzheimer's Association Support Groups (407) 228-4650 Amputee Support Group-Kissimmee (407) 359-5500 Amputee Support Group-Orlando (407) 359-5500 Arthritis Support & Education Group (342) 243-2098 (Lake County)
B
Bereaved Survivors of Homicide Support Group (407) 254-7384 or (407) 351-9368 Bereavement Support Group (407) 331-2829 Bi-polar Support-Kissimmee (407) 846-0023 Breast Cancer Support Group (407) 303-5715
C
Care for the Caregiver Support Group (Miller Center) (218) 720-1994 Caregivers Support Group - Florida Hospital (407) 897-5715 Celebrate Recovery: 12-Step Program Support for Addictive Behaviors (407) 644-5222 Central Florida Stroke Club(407) 339-4999, (407) 898-6356, (407) 644-0434 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group (407) 303-5715 Codependents Anonymous (ALANON) (407) 422-8726 Compassionate Friends, Heart of Florida Chapter - Bereaved Parents (407) 774-1823 Compassionate Friends, Orlando Chapter (407) 974-9933 Cornerstone Hospice - General and Specific Support Groups (407) 206-2273 (Orlando) (407) 846-1231 (Kissimmee)
D
Diabetes Support Group (407) 237-6330 Divorce 407-339-3817
E
Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116
F
Florida Hospital Diabetes Support Group (407) 303-7276 Fresh Start Recovery Programs (407) 293-3822 Friends In Deed - confidential support to caregivers of people with HIV or AIDS (407) 396-1059 or (407) 892-3886
G
Grief Support Group (407) 831-1212 Grief Support Groups (407) 691-4549 Griefshare, a support group for people experiencing grief or loss (407) 682-0808
H
Help Now, Program for Domestic Violence Prevention (407) 847-8562 Hepatitis C 407-665-3019 Herpes Support Group (407) 263-5347 Home Caregiver Support Group (407) 843-1910 Homicide Survivors Support Group (407) 665-6112 Hospice of the Comforter - General and Specific Support Groups (407) 682-0808 Huntington's Disease Support Group (407) 719-2291
J
Jewish Bereavement Support - Jewish Family Services (407) 644-7593
L
Left Behind after Suicide (407) 682-0808, ext. 430 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Support Group (407) 898-0733 L.I.F.T. New Beginnings for Widows and Widowers 1-800-344-6489 or (407) 847-3131 Living Rationally (407) 331-4224 Loss of a Parent Support Group (407) 682-0808 Lupus Support Group (407) 295-8500
M
Mended Heart Support Group (407) 303-1526 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Inc., West Central Florida Chapter Support Group (727) 596-1491
N
NarAnon (407) 834-7495 or (407) 323-7585, (407) 236-9400 Narcotics Anonymous (407) 425-5157 New Beginnings Support Group (Loss from Alzheimer's/Dementia) (407) 843-1910
O
Orange/Osceola Hospice Overcomers Support Group (407) 291-2715 Orange County Chapter of the United Ostomy Association (407) 977-6241 or (407) 331-4427 Orlando Amputee Support Group (407) 359-5500
P
Parkinson Outreach Program 1-800-243-3333 People Inc.- mental health support group (407) 898-0110 PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) (407) 236-9177 Post Polio Resource Group (407) 260-9238 Recovery Inc. (407) 660-2003 Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group (407) 344-0997
S
Samaritan Care Hospice (407) 514-1300 Senior Adult Group - Florida Hospital (407) 896-8097 SOAR (Speaking Out About Rape) (407) 898-0693 Share the Care (407) 423-5311
T
Talk, Listen, and Care Support Group Support for families of HlY/Aids (407) 678-8371 or (407) 677-5622 Transplant Support Group (407) 303-2474 Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Group (407) 228-2818
V
Victims of Violent Crimes Support Group (407) 351-9368 VITAS Bereavement Service Grief Support Groups (407) 691-4549
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Widowed Persons Services of Greater Orlando (407) 290-1605 Widows and Widowers Society of Central Florida (407) 382-0607 Back to top of page

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (Orange-Oseola-Seminole) link to additional downloadable and printable resources: http://www.ocso.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=CommunityResourceslist2005.pdf&tabid=413&mid=1591 Polk County Community Resources http://uwcf.org/site/pdf/Polk%20Quick%20Guide.pdf
Aids Services Baby Furniture or Supplies Child Care Child Support Enforcement Children & Families Crisis Intervention Disability Services Drug/Alcohol Treatment Educational Services Employment Assistance Family Crisis Services Florida Abuse Hotline Florida Kidcare Food, Clothes & Personal Items Furniture	Head Start Health Care Services Healthy Start Hearing Care Housing Authority & Sec 8 Immigration & Refugee Information & Referral Job Assistance Legal Services Medicaid Options Medicare Hotline Mobile Phone	No Cost Bicycle Helmet One Stop Career Locations Orange-Ose-Sem Helpline Prescription Help Rent & Utility Senior Helpline Shelter Hotline Shots & Immunizations Social Security Student Financial Aid	Teen Hotline Transportation - Lynx Veteran Services Vision Care Vital Statistics WIC Locations
AIDS SERVICES Centaur 407-835-4130 Hope & Help Center http://hopeandhelp.org 407-645-2577 BABY FURNITURE OR SUPPLIES B.E.T.A. 407-277-1942 Center For Pregnancy 407-514-4517 CHILD CARE 4C http://www.4cflorida.org/ 407-522-2252 Crisis Nursery http://www.chsfl.org/services-offered.php?divID=2001053016164794 407-522-2288 Frontline Outreach Center Inc. http://www.frontlineoutreach.org/ 407-293-3000 Orlando Day Nursery http://orlandodaynursery.org 407-422-5291 Winter Park Day Nursery http://www.winterparkdaynursery.org/ 407-647-0505 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 1-800-622-5437 CHILDREN & FAMILIES Locations To apply: http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ 407-245-1500 Orange County 1-866-736-2469 State Service Center http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/dist04.shtml 1-866-762-2237 CRISIS INTERVENTION Alcohol & Drug Hotline 407-425-8111 Crisis Nursery http://www.chsfl.org/services-offered.php?divID=2001053016164794 407-522-2288 Domestic Abuse http://www.fcadv.org/ 1-800-500-1119 Harbor House (domestic abuse) http://www.harborhousefl.com/ 407-886-2856 Lakeside Alternatives (mental health) http://www.lakesidecares.org/ 407875-3700 Life Line 407-425-2624 Victim's Advocate Program http://www.victimservicecenter.com/ 407-228-6050 DENTAL SERVICES Children Medicaid Dentist 407-317-7851 Valencia Dental College 407-299-5000 Dental Society - Dentist Referral 407-894-9798 DISABILITY SERVICES Center for Independent Living http://www.cilorlando.org/ 407-623-1070 Deaf Services Center http://www.cilorlando.org/services/ 407-623-1070 Disability Determination http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ 407-897-2970 Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/ 407-648-6673 1-800-772-1213 TDD http://www.ftri.org/index.cfm/go/public.home/item/30/rdc/20 407-623-1185, 407-245-7057 TDD http://www.fhchs.edu/about/studentservices/studentservices/officestudentsdisabilites/disabilityresources 407-897-2750 Vocational Rehabilitation 407-897-2700 DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org 407-260-5408 Center for Drug Free Living http://www.cfdfl.com/ 407-245-0014 Fresh Start Ministries http://www.freshstartministries.com/ 407-293-3822 Turning Point of Central Florida 407-740-5655 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Florida Metro University http://www.ceebd.co.uk/studyusa/florida_metropolitan_university/ (N) 407-628-5870 (S) 407-851-2525 Head Start http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/DEPT/hfs/headstart/default.htm 407-836-6590 Orange County Schools https://www.ocps.net/Pages/default.aspx 407-317-3200 Rollins College http://www.rollins.edu/ 407-646-2000 Valencia Community College http://valenciacc.edu/ 407-299-5000 Winter Park Tech http://winterpark.edu-college.com/&kid=GOG0033652265 407-622-2900 EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Agriculture & Labor Program http://www.afoprograms.org/?page_id=117 800-330-3491 Florida State Employment Office Call Line 407-897-2880 One-Stop Career Center http://www.floridajobs.org/OneStop/onestopdir/OneStopDirList.asp?Region=12 407-531-1227 Unemployment http://www.floridajobs.org/Unemployment/index.html 1-800-204-2418 FAMILY CRISIS SERVICES 407-836-6500 FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-962-2873 FLORIDA KIDCARE Applications: Apply On Line floridakidcare.org 1-888-540-5437 Customer Service 1-800-821-5437 Children's Medical Services 407-856-6525 FOOD, CLOTHES OR PERSONAL ITEMS * Both Food & Clothes Angel Food Ministries http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Calvary Church * 407-351-4151 Catholic Charities http://www.orlandodiocese.org/who_we_are/directory/catholiccharities/index.php 407-658-0999 Christian Service Center http://www.christianservicecenter.org/ 407-425-2415 Community Service Center http://www.cscfl.com/ 407-851-5920 Destiny - Greater Orlando Food Outreach 407-849-0079 Frontline Outreach Center Inc. http://www.frontlineoutreach.org/ 407-293-3000 Harvest Time Food Store - Sanford 407-328-9900 Human Crisis Services 407-521-7750 Jewish Family Services 407-644-7593 Lighthouse Mission http://lighthousemissionfl.org/ 407-291-0124 Loaves And Fishes http://www.loavesandfishesapopka.com/ 407-886-6005 The Sharing Center 407-260-9155 The Salvation Army Locations http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_orlando.nsf 407-423-8581 Union Rescue Mission http://www.ourm.org/ 407-422-4855 FURNITURE - MUSTARD SEED 407-875-2052 HEAD START LOCATIONS 407-836-6590 HEALTH CARE SERVICES Apopka Family Health Center 407-866-6201 Central Fla Fam Health Centers Locations 407-322-8645 Community After Hours - Fee Charged 407-303-7298 Family Health Center 407-428-5751 Orange Blossom Health Center 407-428-5751 Orange County Health Dept http://www.orchd.com/index.asp 407-836-2600 Osceola Council On Aging Health Service 407-846-8532 Osceola County Health Dept 407-892-2973 Seminole County Health Dept 407-665-3000 Veterans Medical Center 407-629-1599 Winter Garden Health Alliance 407-877-4334 Florida Aids Hotline http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctrl/aids/care/adap.html 1-800-352-2437 HEALTHY START www.healthystartorange.org 407-741-5240 HEARING CARE No Cost Amplified Phone 407-623-1070 HOUSING AUTHORITY & SEC 8 407-896-1655 Florida Housing Finance Assistance 1-888-447-2977 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/liheap/LIHEAPProviders.cfm 407-836-8476 IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE Catholic Charities Refugee Services 407-658-0999 Lutheran Services 407-869-0988 Refugee Employment Services 407-277-1938 US Immigration Service 1-800-375-5283 INFORMATION & REFERRAL 211 Community Resources 2-1-1 JOB ASSISTANCE - CHRISTIAN HELP 407-834-4022 LEGAL SERVICES Greater Orlando Area Legal Services (G.O.A.L.S., Inc.) 407-841-7777 Lawyer Referral http://www.orangecountybar.org/ 407-422-4551 Lawyer Referral Service http://www.orangecountybar.org/LRS/default.asp 407-422-4537 Legal Aid Society http://www.orangecountybar.org/resources/LegalAid.asp 407-841-8310 NCF 407-622-2911 MEDICAID OPTIONS To Choose Your Health Plan Call 1-888-367-6554 MEDICARE HOTLINE 1-800-633-4227 MOBILE PHONE safelinkwireless.com NO COST BICYCLE HELMET Epilepsy Association of Central Florida http://www.epilepsy-cf.org 407-422-1416 ONE STOP CAREER LOCATIONS 407-531-1227 ORANGE-OSC-SEM HELPLINE 211 or 407-839-4357 PRESCRIPTION HELP Christian Sharing Center 407-260-9155 Florida Discount Drug Program 1-866-341-8894 Free Medicine Foundation 1-573-996-3333 Medicaid & Medicare RX Helpline 1-800-436-6001 Partnership for Prescription Assistance PPARX.ORG 1-888-477-2669 RX Outreach 1-800-769-3880 The Medicine Program 1-866-694-3893 RENT OR UTILITY Calvary Church 407-351-4151 Christian Service Center http://www.christianservicecenter.org/ 407-425-2415 Community Service Center http://www.cscfl.com/ 407-851-9521 Family Crisis Services 407-836-6500 Jewish Family Services 407-644-7593 Li Heap Locations - Light Bill Help All Counties 407-836-7429 The Sharing Center 407-260-9155 The Salvation Army Locations 407-423-8581 Emergency Financial Assistance - Rent Only 1-877-891-6445 SENIOR HELPLINE 211 or 407-839-4357 Seniors vs Crime SHELTER HELPLINE 1-800-493-5902 SHOTS & IMMUNIZATION LOCATIONS 407-836-2600 SOCIAL SECURITY 1-800-772-1213 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 1-800-433-3243 TEEN HOTLINE 211 or 407-841-7413 TRANSPORTATION - LYNX 407- 841-5969 VETERAN SERVICES 407 -836-8990 VISION CARE Light House For The Blind 407-898-2483 Vision USA - Free Eye Exam Offered 1-800-766-4466 VITAL STATISTICS 407-836-2600 WIC LOCATIONS 407-836-2623 Back to top of page
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