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COMMUNITY RESOURCES-QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Dade County
Sections
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services
Well-Child and Well Care
School Readiness
STD(Sexually Transmitted Disease)
Child Abuse/Child Welfare
Women Infant and Children Program
Healthy Start
Domestic Violence
Financial Assistance Services
Emergency Food Pantry
Fitness and Weight Management
Grief Support Counseling
House Assistance
Mental Health Services
Prenatal/Postpartum Pregnancy & Prevention Programs
Smoking Cessation
Developmental Disabled Services
Diabetes Education Information
Prevention (Colorectal, Breast & Cervical Cancer)
Immunizations (Including Flu and Pneumonia)
Transportation and Motor Vehicle Safety
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services
    
Metro's Mercy HouseDade305-248-1167 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/metro-039-s-mercy-house-121.html
Aquarian Ark Temple - Liberty CityDade305-496-0159 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/aquarian-ark-temple-liberty-city-144.html
Our Father's Place - Tamiami Airport to HomesteadDade305-609-4444 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/our-father-039-s-place.html
New Hope Corps - South DadeDade305-278-2773 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/new-hope-corps-south-dade-72.html
Miami Rescue Mission - Miami DadeDade305-571-2273 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/miami-rescue-mission.html
Camillus House - Miami DadeDade305-374-1065 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/camillus-house-15.html
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Well Child - Well Care
    
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami DadeDade305-541-0210 http://www.hscmd.org/
Miami-Dade County Health DepartmentDade305-324-2400 www.dadehealth.org/
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School Readiness
    
Early Learning Coalition of Miami Dade/MonroeDade305-646-7220 www.elcmdm.org/
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STD(Sexually Transmitted Disease)
    
Miami-Dade County Health Department - Office of HIV/AIDSDade305-470-6999 www.dadehealth.org/
STD Prevention and Control ProgramDade305-325-3242 www.dadehealth.org/
Downtown STD ClinicDade305-547-5588
Sexually Transmitted Disease Control and PreventionDade305-324-3242
Quail Roost STD ClinicDade305-278-0310
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Child Abuse / Child Welfare
    
His House Children's HomeDade305-430-0085 http://www.fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/r-nhis-house-children-039-s-home.html
The Kingdom Agdena MinistriesDade305-932-3916 http://www.fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/the-kingdom-agdena-ministries-213.html
Empowerment Christian Community CenterDade305-230-5944 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/empowerment-christian-community-center-209.html
Women's Shelter of HopeDade305-888-5001 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/women-039-s-shelter-of-hope.html
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Women Infant and Children Program
    
Breastfeeding HelplineDade786-336-1336
WIC Program Dade786-336-1333
WICDade305-377-5656
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Healthy Start
    
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami DadeDade305-541-0210 http://www.hscmd.org/
Family Health LineDade800-451-2229 http://www.hscmd.org/
Breastfeeding HelplineDade786-336-1336
WIC Program Dade786-336-1333
La Leche LeagueDade(305) 787-1115 http://www.lllflorida.com/
La Leche League of Kendall/HomesteadDade(305) 342-5844 http://www.lllflorida.com/
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Domestic Violence
    
Florida Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDade800-500-1119 http://www.fcadv.org/
Florida Council Against Sexual ViolenceDade888-956-7273 http://www.fcasv.org/
Child, Elderly and Disabled HotlineDade800-962-2873 www.state.fl.us/cf_web
North Dade Victims CenterDade305-758-2546
South Dade Victims CenterDade305-247-4249
The Lodge/VRIDade305-693-1170 www.thelodgemiami.org
Rape Treatment CenterDade305-585-5185 http://www.jhsmiami.org/body.cfm?id=164
Switchboard of MiamiDade305-358-4357 www.switchboardmiami.org
Victim Access Network (VAN)Dade800-398-2808 http://www.miamisao.com/services/van/how.htm
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Financial Assistance/Services (Medicaid/Food Stamps/TANF)
    
Emergency Financial AssistanceDade305 514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/emergency_financial_assistance.asp
Utility AssistanceDade305 514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/emergency_utility.asp
Disabled Boarding Home PlacementsDade305 514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/emergency_boarding_home.asp
Emergency HousingDade305 514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/emergency_housing.asp
Relocation AssistanceDade305 514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/emergency_relocation_assistance.asp
Aid for Dependent ChildrenDade305-377-7154
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Emergency Food Pantry
    
The Kingdom Agdena MinistriesDade305-932-3916 http://www.fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/the-kingdom-agdena-ministries-213.html
Our Father's Place - Tamiami Airport to HomesteadDade305-609-4444 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/our-father-039-s-place.html
A Brighter FutureDade305-373-7162 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/a-brighter-future.html
The Harvest is Plenty Ministries - Opa LockaDade305-769-3601 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/the-harvest-is-plenty-ministry-of-mission-opa-locka.html
Rios De Agua Viva - HialeahDade305-554-6030 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/rios-de-agua-viva-hialeah-132.html
Riverside Baptist Food Ministry - South Dade and KendallDade305-595-0542 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/riverside-baptist-food-ministry-south-dade-and-kendall.html
Daily Bread and Food BankDade305-633-9861
True Deliverance COCDade305-254-2163
United People food bankDade305-278-7688
Catholic CharitiesDade305-573-6220
Salvation ArmyDade305-637-6720 6720
Meals on WheelsDade305-860-3000
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Fitness & Weight Management
    
YMCA of Greater MiamiDade305-357-6622 http://www.ymcamiami.org/
South Dade Family YMCADade305-254-0310 http://www.ymcamiami.org/
Martin Luther King, Jr. YMCADade305-636-1844 http://www.ymcamiami.org/
YMCA - Miami LakesDade305-822-1670 http://www.ymcamiami.org/
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Grief Support/Counseling
    
Miami Counseling and Resource CenterDade305-448-8325 http://www.miamicounseling.com/contact_staff.asp
Family Counseling Services - Camp HopeDade305-740-8998 http://fcs.pictco.org/default.asp?PageNum=58
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Housing Assistance
    
Shelter Plus Care ProgramDadexxxx http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/shelter-plus.asp
Metro's Mercy HouseDade305-248-1167 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/metro-039-s-mercy-house-121.html
Hope, IncDade305-651-4673 http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/pub-hous-choice.asp
Emergency Housing - NorthDade305-638-6001 http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/dhs/emergency_housing.asp
Emergency Housing - SouthDade305-245-5011 http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/dhs/emergency_housing.asp
Hialeah HousingDade305-888-9744 www.hialeahhousing.org
Habitat for HumanityDade305-670-2224 http://www.miamihabitat.org/reStore/index.html
Catholic CharitiesDade305-573-6220
Salvation ArmyDade305-637-6720 6720
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Mental Health Services
    
Windy Hill InstituteDade305-490-1778 http://fcfcfl.org/Faith-Based_IRD/windy-hill-institute-inc-80.html
Swirthboard of MiamiDade305-358-1640 www.switchboardmiami.org/
Dade County Youth and Family DevelopmentDade305-633-6481
Catholic Community ServicesDade305-758-0024
Mental health Emergency ServicesDade305-355-7000
NW Dade Community Health CenterDade305-825-0300
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Prenatal/Postpartum Pregnancy & Prevention Programs
    
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami DadeDade305-541-0210 http://www.hscmd.org/
Family Health LineDade800-451-2229 http://www.hscmd.org/
Breastfeeding HelplineDade786-336-1336
WIC Program Dade786-336-1333
La Leche LeagueDade(305) 787-1115 http://www.lllflorida.com/
La Leche League of Kendall/HomesteadDade(305) 342-5844 http://www.lllflorida.com/
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Smoking Cessation
    
Florida Quit LineDade877-822-6669 www.tabaccofreeflorida.com
Smokefree.govDade800-784-8669 www.smokefree.gov
Healthy Start Coalition- Smoking Cessation CounselingDade305-845-0363 http://www.hscmd.org/
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Developmental Disabled Services
    
Advocacy Center for persons with disabilitiesDade800-342-0823 www.advocacycenter.org
Adults with Disabilities ProgramsDade305-995-1856
Best BuddiesDade888-648-9747 www.bestbuddiesflorida.org
Mentor Florida - Developmental ServicesDade305-598-0242
Special Olympics Dade305-406-9467 http://somdc.org/sponsor.html
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Diabetes Education & Information
    
Diabetes Education CenterDade305-819-1210
Diabetes Research InstituteDade800-321-3437 http://www.diabetesresearch.org/DiabetesResearchInstitute.htm
American Diabetes AssociationDade888-DIABETES www.diabetes.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research AssociationDade800-223-1138 www.jdrf.org
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Prevention (Colorectal, Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening)
    
Breast Cancer HotlineDade800-221-2141
Miami-Dade County Health DepartmentDade305-324-2400 www.dadehealth.org/
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Immunizations (Including Flu and Pneumonia)
    
Immunization HotlineDade800-232-2522 http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
Miami Coalition for ImmunizationsDade786-845-8550
Miami-Dade County Health DepartmentDade305-324-2400 www.dadehealth.org/
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Transportation and Motor Vehicle Safety
    
Dade Transit Route and Schedule InformationDade305-770-3131
Special Transportation ServicesDade305-263-5406
Medicaid TransportDade305-263-7301
Free Metro Pass-over 65 years/disabled and receiving SSI Dade305-651-7277
Medicaid insured- free bus passes Dade305-637-3754
Metro bus- metro pass -route informationDade305-770-3131 http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/contact.asp
Miami Dade Transit AuthorityDade305-638-6700
Temporary transport assistanceDade305-637-3784
Helen B. Bentley, Family Health Center/Transportation Vouchers Dade305-447-4950 http://www.fachc.org/center-info.php?id=105
Action Community Center (Seniors 56+)Dade305-545-9298
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