CancerCare

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs *Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online *Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Telemental Health

DOE, Division of Blind Services, District 2

*Services to blind or visually impaired persons, or those with an illness which could cause blindness; some based on economic need *Children birth to 5: parent education, counseling, mobility training, social, sensory and cognitive development *School age children: family counseling, case management, educational experience and information *Youth at least 14: school to work programs involving daily living skills, self advocacy, work experience, and assistive technology *Adults (18-65): rehabilitation, counseling, medical eye assistance, vocational rehabilitation and job placement *Seniors (65+): non-vocational rehabilitation, counseling and daily living skills training *Braille and Talking Book Library services and referrals to community services for all ages

Services: Assistive Technology Information, Case/Care Management, Eye Care, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, NW Region, Field 2 Office

*Serves people with the following designated disabilities: intellectual disabilities, spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome and children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability *Assists persons with the designated developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities through local resources and case management *Identifies needs for support and services, including supported living, supported employment, transportation and personal supports

Services: Case/Care Management, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Job Finding Assistance

Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Network

*Toll-free helpline for parents, pregnant women, professionals, or anyone with concerns or questions about cleft palate, cleft lip or other craniofacial differences *Information and referrals to assist in communication between parents of infants and hospitals, health professionals and other families *Free infant bottles and other feeding supplies for babies with craniofacial differences while supplies last *Seminars on the topics of nursing care and feeding techniques for parents and professionals *Summer camps for children *See web site for district offices and connections

Services: Cleft Lip/Palate Clinics, General Health Education Programs, Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Medical Information Services

Hang Tough Foundation, Inc

*Program for children age birth - 21 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life changing illness or with special needs and their families including Parent's Night Out, Caregiver Support Group, Family Fun Nights, Sibling Support, networking with other families, tutoring services and free counseling for child, siblings, parents or caregivers, advocacy and community awareness events

Services: Caregiver Counseling, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Respite Care

Help 4 Hep Line

*Information and support for concerns related to Hepatitis C *Referrals for free testing, medical treatment, support groups and other services including assistance with medication costs for those who qualify, and assistance with navigating the complexities of screening, diagnosis, health management and treatment

Services: Health/Disability Related Counseling, Medical Information Services