ADVOCACY GROUPS provide information and supportive
services for consumers, friends and family, and often work
to promote political action on behalf of persons with mental
illness.
ADM PLANNING COUNCIL 954-566-6215
915 Middle River Drive, #115
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
A coalition of consumers, friends, family and advocates representing
drop-in centers, support groups, community mental health centers,
substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and children with a direct link
to the Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse & Mental
Health Program Office, District 10. Meets to discuss issues of importance
to consumers on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00AM.
All consumers and friends are welcome and invited to participate.
ADVOCACY CENTER FOR 954-967-1493
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES For complaints:
4411 Sheridan Street 800-342-0823
Hollywood, FL 33021
www.advocacycenter.org
Sp, TDD, ASL, NF
Investigates allegations of abuse/neglect and rights violations for people
with psychiatric disabilities. Individuals may reside in a facility that cares for
or treats them or in the community. Other programs provide assistance to
persons who receive social security or who have needs regarding
vocational rehabilitative services, ADA issues, developmental disabilities
and problems with assistive devices.
BROWARD COUNTY 954-357-6050
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION TDD: 954-357-6181
115 S. Andrews Avenue, #A680
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sp, Fr, Cr, TDD, NF
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Investigates housing, employment and public accommodation discrimination
cases based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, color, marital
status, political affiliation, disability, family status and sexual orientation.
BROWARD COUNTY LONG-TERM 954-747-7919
OMBUDSMAN COUNCIL
7777 W. Oakland Park Blvd, #123
Sunrise, FL 33351
Provides free service to protect the rights of residents of nursing homes
and assisted living facilities.
LOCAL ADVOCACY COUNCIL 954-713-1263
(formerly HRAC)
201 W. Broward Blvd., #506E
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Sp, NF
Legislatively created volunteer committee to protect the rights of the
clients or prospective clients of the Department of Children & Families.
Advocates for person receiving services from state agencies including
investigations of charges of abuse, violation of legal, civil or human rights.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION 954-746-2055
OF BROWARD COUNTY
7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313-1012
www.mhabroward.org
NF
A non-profit organization working for mental health and victory over mental
illness through education, prevention, advocacy and empowerment.
OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS 954-566-6215
915 Middle River Drive, #120
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.brhpc.org/oca
Sp, Fr, Cr, NF
Advocates for consumers in Broward County. Handles complaints about
Baker Act and rights issues, program satisfaction, job information, peer
evaluations specialists, recovery-focused surveys, and outreach services
to programs. Provides resource information and referral. Represents the
consumer's voice in the Florida state-funded system in planning services
for children and adults, mental health and substance abuse issues. Online
complaint form with a secure server and suggestion form for receiving
complaints or comments directly from the public about state-funded
programs and services.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN 954-831-6550
201 SE 6th Street, #2807
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Helps to care for persons who lack the capacity to make decisions on their
own behalf and in their own best interest. Guardians protect the property
and personal rights of incapacitated individuals.
C0NSUMER SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS
DBSA GOLD COAST 954-923-0073
DBSA SOUTH FLORIDA 954-812-7110
SILVER IMPACT 954-572-0444
7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
FAMILY/FRIENDS ADVOCACY GROUP
NAMI BROWARD COUNTY 954-722-5445
965 Rock Island Road
N. Lauderdale, FL 33068
Sp, NF
Provides local, state and national support, education and advocacy
for individuals with mental illnesses, their families and caregivers.
