Florida Coalition to End Homelessness

*Web based program offering information and referrals about state and local services to persons living without shelter *Lobbies, monitors and educates about public policies and funding shifts *Promotes involvement and leadership in development and implementation of a statewide agenda

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services

*State's clearinghouse for consumer information, complaints, and protection *Operates toll-free hotline for consumers to obtain information, get help with specific problems, request forms to file a written complaint, and report fraudulent practices *Web page provides educational information to both public and businesses and on-line complaint filing *Responsible for regulatory laws: concealed weapon license, identity theft, charitable organizations, energy improvement, professional surveyors and mappers, sweepstakes/game promotions, health studios, intrastate movers, auto repair shops, Florida Do Not Call List, Sweepstakes/game promotions, pawnbrokers, sellers of travel, tele-marketers, fair rides, LP gas, and standards *Speakers available to civic groups and organizations to provide educational information

Services: Charities/Grantmaking Organizations, Consumer Complaints, Consumer Education, Consumer Fraud Reporting, Records/Licenses/Permits

Florida Dept of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Svs

*Consumer Services Helpline, aids with problems or questions consumer has about insurance, institutions and related services *Refers caller to proper office if needed *Does not assist with Worker's Compensation claims and does not handle State Employee Accident and Health Group Coverage complaints *Pamphlets and brochures on different types of insurance available on-line providing relevant information, offer shopping tips free to public *When a storm/hurricane impacts Florida, the toll-free line usually is open extended hours to answer storm related insurance questions

Services: Consumer Complaints, Disaster Relief Services, General Benefits Assistance

Florida Dept of Health, Diseases and Conditions

*Serves as the central point for reporting and disseminating disease information to provide guidance to local health departments; oversees information and data collection of various diseases and conditions *Monkeypox (Mpox): https://www.

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Medical Information Services

Florida Dept of Health, HIV/AIDS Section

*Provides information and referral for HIV testing, education, case management, ADAP, HOPWA, HIV medical treatment, surveillance, data and any other assistance related to HIV and AIDS

Services: Medical Information Services

Florida Div of Emergency Management

*Florida's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds *Provides technical assistance to local governments preparing emergency plans and procedures *Promotes preparedness; conducts emergency operations training for state and local governmental agencies *Responds to emergencies, helps recovery efforts and mitigation *Helps coordinate disaster food stamp availability from DCF, unemployment assistance, crisis counseling, serves people with disabilities, the elderly *Provides short-term loans to businesses in counties impacted by disasters *List of county emergency management offices: https://www.

Services: Disaster Management Organizations, Disaster Relief Services

Florida DOS, Online Voter Registration

*Submit an online voter registration application to register to vote, to update a registration record, find out if you are already registered or prefill a voter registration application form that can be printed, signed, and delivered to appropriate county Supervisor of Elections *Documents needed: Florida driver license (Florida DL) or Florida identification card (Florida ID card) issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, date of Florida DL or Florida ID card, and the last four digits of applicant's Social Security number *To register to vote, a person must: be a citizen of the United States of America; be a legal resident of Florida; be a legal resident of the county in which he/she seeks to be registered; be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote; not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored

Services: Voter Registration Offices

Florida DOS, State Library and Archives

*Online catalog and searchable indexes to Florida Room material, Ask-a-Librarian e-mail reference service, and library policies *Online access to State Archives of Florida which oversees management of state and local government records throughout their life cycle *Coordinates and helps fund activities of public libraries' initiatives and enhance children's use of libraries *Provides published and unpublished history of Florida government, culture and people.

Services: Library Services

Florida DOT, Adopt-A-Highway Program

*Program operated through the Florida Department of Transportation *Civic and volunteer groups sign contracts to take care of two miles of road for two years, at least four times per year *DOT provides safety vests and litter bags

Services: Community Involvement Programs

Florida Justice Institute

*State-wide non-profit public interest law firm advocating for civil rights issues *Corrections: deliberate indifference to medical or mental health needs, excessive force, wrongful death, conditions of confinement, censorship, medical malpractice *Prisoner Reentry Project: education to restore civil rights after release *Disabilities: advocacy for access available to all venues and fight against discrimination *Housing discrimination *Important civil rights or civil liberties issues that may impact a large number of people *Best to contact via website, but may call if internet access is not available

Services: Advocacy, Disability Rights Groups, Discrimination Assistance, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs