Broward Community Resources

Community Resource List

Last Updated: May 11, 2025
Next Scheduled Update: November 11, 2025

1. Behavioral Health and Autism Support

  • UM-NSU CARD
    Free services for families with children on the autism spectrum.
    Phone: (954) 262-7111
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  • Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC)
    Navigation and referrals for behavioral health care.
    Phone: (954) 622-8121
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  • Children’s Services Council of Broward County
    Behavioral health and parenting support programs.
    Phone: (954) 377-1000
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2. Food and Nutrition Support

  • Feeding South Florida
    Emergency food distribution and SNAP support.
    Phone: (954) 518-1857
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  • Bethel Worship Center
    Community pantry and support services.
    Phone: (954) 972-3321
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  • ADRC
    Food assistance for elderly or disabled families.
    Phone: (954) 745-9779
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3. Transportation and Economic Assistance

  • MTM – Medicaid Transportation
    Free rides for Medicaid-covered appointments.
    Phone: (844) 239-5974
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  • TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
    Financial support for families in need.
    Phone: (866) 762-2237
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4. Emergency Shelter, Housing & Disaster Relief

  • HOPE South Florida
    Transitional housing and support services.
    Phone: (954) 566-2311
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  • Broward County Shelters
    Emergency housing services.
    Phone: (954) 831-4000
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  • American Red Cross – South Florida
    Disaster aid and emergency assistance.
    Phone: (954) 797-3800
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  • Disaster Assistance
    Federal relief resources and support.
    Phone: (800) 462-9029
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5. Victim Support, Abuse Prevention & Legal Aid

  • Nancy J. Cotterman Center
    Sexual assault and child advocacy crisis services.
    Phone: (954) 357-5775
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  • Advocate Program / Domestic Violence Unit
    Domestic violence prevention and advocacy.
    Phone: (954) 621-4838
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  • Victim Services Unit (BSO)
    Counseling and support for crime victims.
    Phone: (954) 321-4200
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  • Florida Abuse Hotline (DCF)
    Report child abuse or neglect.
    Phone: 1-800-96-ABUSE
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  • RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
    24/7 confidential sexual violence support.
    Phone: 800-656-4673
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