Family Help in Florida

Mentoring programs serve youth who are at risk of dropping out of school by improving their self-esteem, character, work ethic, social adjustment, and academic performance.

The Child Anxiety and Phobia Program at Florida International University

Comprehensive diagnostic assessments and state-of-the-art treatments for children and adolescents (7-16 years old) who are experiencing excessive fear and anxiety related problems.

Children's Home Society of West Palm Beach

Crisis intervention and counseling, family life education, family preservation services.

Covenant House Florida

1-800-683-8338

1-800-441-4478

Programs and services for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21 including teen parents and their babies.

Florida Lawyers Assistance

1-800-282-8981

FLA believes it is the responsibility of the recovering legal community to help colleagues who may not recognize their need for assistance.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

1-800-765-3797

386-842-5501

Programs include residential care, summer camps, and community services for neglected, abused, and at-risk children residing in the state of Florida.

Florida Youth Challenge Academy

904-682-4032

Free academic, life skills, and vocational program offered by the National Guard to youth, ages 16-17, who have dropped out of school, are free of illegal drugs, and who wish to make a positive change in their lives.

Hands On Miami - Youth Volunteer Corps

305-646-7217

Open to any youth, ages 13-17, living in Miami-Dade County.

Informed Families

305-856-4886 Miami

321-231-0587 Orlando

813-376-3125 Tampa

850-393-2145 Pensacola

Education, training and support center for parents, schools and communities to help raise safe, healthy and drug-free children. Programs include parent peer groups, Safe Homes/Safe Parties, neighborhood coalitions, workshops, and family empowerment programs.

Investing in Our Youth, Inc.

850-875-9275

Programs that address the holistic health of youth in Gadsen County, including HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, family literacy, academic support, and counseling.

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

Juvenile Sex Offender Programs in Florida

Marion-Citrus Mental Health Center

Mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse services for the citizens of Marion and Citrus Counties in central Florida.

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

Ruth Cooper Center

941-275-3222

Crisis and emergency services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, family-centered outreach in Fort Myers.

Southwest Florida Addiction Services

239-332-6937

Affordable and comprehensive care to individuals and families impacted by addiction and other problem behaviors.

Switchboard of Miami

305-358-4357 24 Hour

Telephone crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information and referral services, free individual and family counseling services.

Youth Crisis Center

1-877-720-0007

904-720-0002

Outpatient counseling program for families experiencing any type of youth-related problem and short-term residential care, serving families in northeast Florida with youth between the ages of 10 and 17.

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TAKE POSITIVE ACTION TO HELP YOUR TEEN AND HEAL YOUR FAMILY

Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources on this page to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, and self-help groups.

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FLORIDA INFORMATION

Children with Disabilities' Rights to Section 504 Plans (pdf)

Visit Special Education.

Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Florida (pdf)

Visit Family Health.

Florida Sex Offenders/Predators Search

Child Pornography in Southwest Florida

Prosecuting Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Computer Crimes

The Long and Difficult Road to Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

A Letter from a Sexual Offender Registrar

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect

and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

The Healthy Hurricane / Disaster Cookbook (pdf)

Visit Nutritional Health.

Juvenile Justice Information for Parents and Youth

Detention Often a Terrible Option

Prosecutors vow to get tougher on juveniles

Florida prosecutors can decide whether to charge teenagers 14- to 17-years-old as adults for felonies, such as murder, kidnapping, robbery and carjacking.

Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

Liquid Death

Youths risk death for cough-remedy high

Visit Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse.

Medications Can Fan Children's Emotional Flames

Visit Teen Depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Missing Children in Florida

Find Zachary Bernhardt

Find Roy Gregory Brooks Jr.

Find Samantha Fain

Find Kassandra Sandaker

Runaways in Florida

Runaways face tough life on the streets

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

On The Road to Prison: The Role of Family and Schools in the Lives of Angry, Aggressive Children (pdf)

Visit Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves.

Parent/Guardian Information Handbook for Runaway, Truant, and Ungovernable Children

Visit Teen Behavior Problems.

Pesticides Out-of-Control in Florida

Visit Nutrition and Health.

Vaccine Danger Alert

Visit Family Health.

Your Medical Records Rights in Florida

Visit Family Health.

ORGANIZATIONS

Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities

850-488-9071

1-800-342-0823

Provides protection and advocacy services in the state of Florida. Visit Special Education.

Autism Association of Northeast Florida

904-399-4490

Education, advocacy, support, and research. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

The Beth Foundation

Suicide prevention, education, and awareness. Visit Teen Suicide.

Brain Injury Association of Florida

954-786-2400

1-800-992-3442

Brain injury prevention, education, support, advocacy. Visit Family Health.

The Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

1-800-825-5736

Statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs, or at-risk and their families that provides family-driven support, education, information, and advocacy. Publicaciones en espanol. Visit ADD/ADHD.

Florida KidCare

1-888-540-5437

Free or low cost health insurance for children and teens, under age 19. Visit Family Health.

Florida Gang Investigators Association

Learn more about gang activity in your area, how to identify gang markings, how to determine if your child is involved in gang activity and what you can do keep your kids out of gangs. Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse

If you would like to report a missing child, please contact your local law enforcement agency first and then call MCIC at 850-410-8585

or toll-free at 1-888-FL-MISSING (1-888-356-4774). Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

Florida Network of Youth and Family Services

Statewide association representing agencies which serve homeless, runaway and troubled youth ages ten and older and their families.

Goldcoast Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

954-923-0073

An affiliate of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offering education, advocacy and support. Visit Bipolar Disorder.

The Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation

1-888-456-5529

1-352-400-2833

Helps children in crisis by educating legislators why tougher legislation is needed, providing grassroots awareness and a continuous support base, and assisting law enforcement to apprehend absconder pedophiles. Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

Justice4Kids

1-800-633-3695

Advocacy site that assists parents and children involved with the Florida juvenile justice system. Florida leads the country in trying juveniles as adults. Visit When Your Teen is in Trouble with the Law.

Learning Disabilities Association of Florida

941-637-8957

Volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and LD adults devoted to defining and finding solutions to the broad spectrum of learning issues. Visit Learning Disabilities.

The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment

786-662-5210

Education, community service, research support and consultation to reduce the incidence of violence and to assist victims and their families. Visit Teen Violence.

Mental Health Association of Greater Tampa Bay

727-524-4460

Provides information related to mental health, mental illnesses and related issues. List of support groups.

Mental Health Association of Volusia and Flagler County

386-252-5785

The Non-Violence Project (Miami)

Committed to the idea that only the efforts of young people combined with those of community based organizations, law enforcement and other government agencies, private sector funders, schools, and parents will stem the tide of youth violence. Youth programs and presentations. Visit Teen Violence.

Tampa Bay Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

813-878-2906

Nonprofit organization for both individuals who have been diagnosed as having an affective disorder and the families and friends of these individuals. Affective disorders include depression, bipolar (manic depression), situational depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, and other related illnesses. Support groups, lecture series, newsletter. Visit Teen Depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Tourette Syndrome Association of Florida

321-783-3248

Voluntary organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families by gathering and distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services, promoting research, and providing local TS meetings. Summer camp offered. Visit Tourette Syndrome.

Vaccine Awareness of Florida

904-280-0546

Promotes public awareness of the fundamental issues concerning the vaccination controversy and protects the rights of parents to informed consent. Visit Family Health.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

Brevard Helpline

2-1-1

321-632-6688

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD

1-800-422-4453

First Call for Help of Broward

2-1-1