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local resources | state resources | national resources
In an effort to reach out and help the Four Corners community, including Polk, Osceola, Lake and Orange Counties — we offer the following resources in a variety of fields. We hope you'll find this information helpful. If you have any suggestions of organizations to add to this resource list, please contact us. Your suggestions and comments are appreciated and will be taken under consideration.
Local Resources
Help Now of Osceola, Inc.
Help Now of Osceola, Inc. provides safe shelter and empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence through counseling and advocacy while promoting violence free living through community awareness.
>>visit the website at http://www.helpnowshelter.org/
Peace River Center
Peace River Center is a private, not-for-profit, community mental health organization. We have been providing Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties in Florida with quality mental and behavioral health care services for over 60 years. With facilities across three counties, Peace River Center is equipped to offer a variety of treatment options to children and adults in many different settings. PRC is Accredited by The Joint Commission.
>>visit the website at http://www.peace-river.com/
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State Resources — Florida
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV)
Florida has 42 certified domestic violence centers serving 67 counties. Because not all Florida cities served by domestic violence centers are listed below, you may also wish to try searching for your county to locate the domestic violence center that serves your area. To access the nearest domestic violence center by telephone, just dial 1-800-500-1119 and you will be connected to the domestic violence center nearest to you.
>>visit the website at http://www.fcadv.org/centers.php
GFWCFlorida.org
The GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Clubs in an incredible resource center a variety of topics and issues. We're proud that GFWC is one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women’s volunteer service organizations.
>>visit the website at http://www.gfwcflorida.org/
AARDVARC.org
The organization was formed by former victims of relationship and family violence for the purposes of assisting others to find resources, receive guidance, and enjoy the support and empathy of others who have "been there, done that". We went from victims to advocates — leaving our abusive situations and going on to run battered women's shelters or to work as police officers, 911 dispatchers, victim advocates, or counselors.
>>visit the website at http://www.aardvarc.org
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National Resources
General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
>>visit the website at
http://www.gfwc.org/
HelpGuide.org
The mission of Helpguide.org is to help people understand, prevent, and resolve life’s challenges. We empower people with knowledge and hope. Our goal is to give you the information and encouragement you need to take charge of your health and well-being and make healthy choices.
>>visit the website at http://www.helpguide.org
Heifer International
Bringing an end to world hunger through unimaginable blessings. Heifer’s proven approach – almost 60 years in the making – help people obtain a sustainable source of food and income.
>>visit the website at www.heifer.org
>>read an inspiring article about Heifer International
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives.
>>visit the website at http://www.ncadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
>>visit the website at http://www.ndvh.org
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The GFWC Four Corners Jr. Woman's Club does not support and is not directly affiliated with any of these organizations. This resource page is offered as an informational source only. We encourage all visitors to execute their own due diligence when choosing to associate with any of these businesses and organizations.
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