Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
2728 Centerview Drive, Suite 102.
Tallahassee, FL
32301
Phone Number:
850-488-9071
Secondary Phone Number:
800-342-0823
Fax: 850-488-8640
URL: www.advocacycenter.org
State Protection and Advocacy Agency
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Agency for Healthcare Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL
32308
Phone Number:
(888) 419-3456
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL: www.fdhc.state.fl.us
Accepts complaints and reports of potential professional misconduct and initiates investigations when appropriate. All complaints must be received in writing. Persons interested in filing a complaint should contact the Consumer Call Center at the number listed above or download a complaint form from the website.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Warehouse
300 NW 70th Avenue
Suite 102
Plantation, FL
33317-
Phone Number:
(800) 233-9273
Secondary Phone Number:
(954) 792-8100
Fax: (954) 792-8545
URL: www.addwarehouse.com/
The ADD Warehouse distributes books, videos and training materials on ADD for parents, teachers, health care providers, and children. A free catalogue is available.
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Corporation to Development Community of Tampa, Inc.
1920 E. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL
33610-
Phone Number:
(813) 232-1419
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (813) 232-6250
URL: www.cdcoftampa.org
Parent Advocacy Group
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DBSA - Greater Jacksonville
6271-24 St. Augustine Rd. 3126
Jacksonville, FL
32217-
Phone Number:
(904) 730-8291
Secondary Phone Number:
(904) 737-6788
Fax: (904) 448-8965
URL:
Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
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DBSA - Tampa Bay
PO Box 340572
Tampa, FL
33694
Phone Number:
(813) 878-2906
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL: www.dbsatampabay.org/
Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
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DBSA- Ft. Meyers
1846 Braman Avenue
Ft. Myers, FL
33901-
Phone Number:
(941) 931-9170
Secondary Phone Number:
(941) 369-7579
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DBSA- Gold Coast
124 NE 19th Ct., Apt B108
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33305-
Phone Number:
(954) 565-3585
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
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DBSA- Greater Jacksonville
6271-24 St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL
32217
Phone Number:
(904) 730-8291
Secondary Phone Number:
(904) 737-6788
Fax: (904) 448-8965
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DBSA- South Brevard
3018 Edgewood Dr. NE
Palm Bay, FL
32905-
Phone Number:
(321) 729-0888
Secondary Phone Number:
(321) 259-6757
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DBSA- The Manic Bluies
1125 Pine Sap Court
Orlando, FL
32825-
Phone Number:
(407) 277-7976
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DMDA - Cocoa
1407 N Lakemont Drive
Cocoa, FL
32922-
Phone Number:
(321) 632-9164
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DMDA - Mindtuning
6419 El Dorado Drive
Tampa, FL
33615-
Phone Number:
(813) 884-4754
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Support group meeting Fridays at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph's Hospital.
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DMDA - North Palm Beach County
908 River Wood Lane
Jupiter, FL
33458-
Phone Number:
(561) 575-9787
Secondary Phone Number:
(561) 746-5620
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. Meetings: every Thursday at 7 pm.
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DMDA - Palm Beaches
6347 LaCosta Drive #F
Boca Raton, FL
33433-
Phone Number:
(561) 391-3401
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families,professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
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DMDA - Sarasota
4003 Second East Avenue
Bradenton, FL
34208-
Phone Number:
(941) 745-3518
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL:
Educate consumers, families,professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
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DMDA - Suncoast Center
4024 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL
33733-0970
Phone Number:
(727) 327-7656
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (727) 323-8978
URL:
Note: extension 369 on phone number.
Educate patients, families, and professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
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Family Network on Disabilities of Florida
2735 Whitney Rd.
Clearwater, FL
33760-
Phone Number:
(727) 523-1130
Secondary Phone Number:
(800) 825-5736
Fax: (727) 523-8687
URL: www.fndfl.org
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs, or at-risk and their families. Our mission is to provide family-driven support, education, information, and advocacy.
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Florida Board of Psychology
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05
Tallahassee, FL
32399-3255
Phone Number:
(850) 488-0595
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax:
URL: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/psychology/psy_home.html
Regulates psychologists in the State of Florida. Please note that complaints should be directed to the Medical Quality Assurance Office within the Flordia Dept. of Health.
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Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc.
237 Lookout Place, Ste. 100
Maitland, FL
32751
Phone Number:
9888) 236-4848
Secondary Phone Number:
(407) 865-6200
Fax: (407) 865-6103
URL: www.gamblinghelp.org
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. provides a gambling hotline, information, education, and support services.
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Florida Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Bldg. 1, Room 202
Tallahassee, FL
32399-0700
Phone Number:
(850) 487-1111
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 922-2993
URL: www.state.fl.us/cf_web/
The State department for alcohol, drug abuse and mental health services. They provide information and referrals to the public. The Department oversees State legislative affairs such as rules, statutes, and revisions.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL
32399-0300
Phone Number:
(800) 342-2762
Secondary Phone Number:
(850) 413-3100
Fax: (850) 413-1550
URL: www.fldfs.com
The Department of Insurance enforces provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and executes duties imposed by the Code. Informs and protects insurance consumers with prompt, thorough and courteous resolution of complaints and inquiries.
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Bldg. A
Tallahassee, FL
32301-4862
Phone Number:
(800) 451-4327
Secondary Phone Number:
(850) 245-3399
Fax: (850) 488-8062
URL: www.rehabworks.org
A state agency to help people with disabilities obtain employment and increase their independence. This agency has Spanish speaking staff.
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Florida Drop-In Center
118 6th Avenue, N., #201
St. Petersburg, FL
33701-
Phone Number:
(727) 823-8404
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (727) 822-6240
URL:
Association of centers that advocate for people with mental illness.
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Florida Institute for Family Involvement
3927 Spring Creek Highway
Crawfordville, FL
32327-
Phone Number:
(850) 421-2933
Secondary Phone Number:
(877)926-3514
Fax: (850)421-2915
URL: www.fifionline.org
Parent advocacy and information center for parents of children with special health needs in the State of Florida.
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Florida Psychiatric Society
521 East Park Ave.
Tallahassee, FL
32301
Phone Number:
(850) 222-8404
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 224-8406
URL: www.floridapsych.org
Provides names of psychiatrists who belong to the association and practice in the caller's area.
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Hearts & Hope
317 10th Street
West Palm Beach, FL
33401
Phone Number:
(561) 832-1913
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (561) 832-1947
URL:
Hearts & Hope provides services for children and families experiencing a loss of a family member as a result of death. Provides long-term bereavement support groups for children and their families as well as other grief services such as counseling.
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Home Free Drop-In CenterApalachee Center
523 E. Tennessee St.
Tallahassee, FL
32308-
Phone Number:
(850) 222-7226
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 487-0850
URL:
Drop-in center for mental health consumers. There is no charge.
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International Cultic Studies Association - Cult
POB 2265
Bonita Springs, FL
34133-
Phone Number:
(239) 514-3081
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (732) 352-6818
URL: www.csj.org
The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is an interdisciplinary network of academicians, professionals, former group members, and families who study and educate the public about social-psychological influence and control, authoritarianism, and zealotry in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments. Founded in 1979 as AFF (American Family Foundation), ICSA took on its current name in late 2004 to better reflect the organization's focus and increasingly international and scholarly dimensions.
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Medical Quality Assurance - Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL
32399-3253
Phone Number:
(850) 488-0595
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 488-9325
URL: www.doh-mqaservices.com
The State Office responsible for the licensing and accreditation of medical professionals, including Clinical Social Workers, Marriage Therapists. Complaints should be made to this agency.
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Mental Health Association
1137 Harrison Aveune STE 1
Panama City, FL
32401
Phone Number:
(850) 769-5441
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 769-5528
URL:
Provide referrals to the public.
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Mental Health Association in Indian River County, Inc.
2001 9th Avenue, Suite 301
Vero Beach, FL
32960-
Phone Number:
(772) 569-9788
Secondary Phone Number:
(772) 467-2672
Fax: (772) 569-2088
URL:
Provides a referral service to the public. Also provides parenting programs, batterers intervention, support groups and substance abuse services.
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Mental Health Association of Broward County
7145 West Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, FL
33313
Phone Number:
(954) 746-2055
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (954) 746-6373
URL: www.mhabroward.org
Affiliate of the National Mental Health Association. Provides education and support.
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Mental Health Association of Central Florida
7120 Lake Eleanor Drive
Orlando, FL
32809
Phone Number:
(407) 855-0588
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (407) 855-9688
URL: www.mhacf.com
Consumer based peer support groups for adults who suffer from mental illness. Weekly meetings in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Referral and guidance to individuals and family members in need of locating appropriate services, care, treatment and counseling in person, on the phone, by mail or by e-mail. Shoplifting youth program for first-time offenders.
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Mental Health Association of Collier County
2335 9th St. North, Suite 404
Naples, FL
34103
Phone Number:
(239) 261-5405
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (239) 261-2931
URL: www.ccmha.org
Non-profit volunteer association that provides referral and community services.
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Mental Health Association of Greater Tampa Bay
2505 US Highway 19 North, Ste. 19
Clearwater, FL
33764
Phone Number:
(727) 669-1385
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (707) 669-1394
URL: www.mha-tampabay.com
Local affiliate of the National Mental Health Association.
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Mental Health Association of North East Florida
4615 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL
32207-
Phone Number:
(904) 730-8291
Secondary Phone Number:
(940) 730-8290 Administrative Line
Fax: (904) 737-3161
URL: www.mhajax.org
Non-profit organization improving the mental health of the community through information, advocacy and prevention. Provides referrals.
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Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties
571 Mooney Road, NE
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
32547
Phone Number:
(850) 244-1040
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (850) 244-2573
URL: www.mhaow.org
Affiliate of the NMHA.
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
909 Fern St.
West Palm Beach, FL
33401-
Phone Number:
(561) 832-3755
Secondary Phone Number:
Fax: (561) 832-3900
URL:
Provides a referral service to the public. Also provides support groups and support services.
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Mental Health Association of Volusia and Flagler Counties
531 South Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL
32114-
Phone Number:
(386) 252-5785
Secondary Phone Number:
(386) 255-4491
Fax: (386) 255-7560
URL: www.mhavolusia.org
Referral service for Volusia and Flagler Counties, offered free of charge to the public.
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