Community Resources & Advocacy

Resources

211 Information and Assistance

2-1-1 is a multilingual service which connects individuals in our community with local organizations who provide critical health and human services such as nutrition programs, emergency housing assistance, parent resources, health care information and crisis assistance for mental disorders.

Web: hfuw.org/gethelp/
Phone: 2-1-1
Text: Text your zip code to 898-211

Embrace Families

Embrace Families offers case management and other prevention services to help Central Florida families overcome the root causes of abuse and neglect. When a child can’t remain safely in their home, they provide support with foster care, adoption and mentoring services.

Web: embracefamilies.org
Phone (East Orange County): 321-207-8200
Phone (West Orange County): 321-441-1567

Florida Department of Children and Families

The Office of Domestic Violence is responsible for providing oversight on the administration of state and federally-funded initiatives designed to intervene and prevent domestic violence and support survivors and their families. In collaboration with Florida’s network of certified domestic violence service providers and partners, they have established a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to enhancing advocacy and improving the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking crimes.

Web: myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence/
Phone: 1-800-500-1119

Harbor House

Harbor House works to prevent and eliminate domestic abuse in Central Florida by providing critical life-saving services to survivors, implementing and advancing best practices, and educating and engaging the community in a united front.

Web: harborhousefl.com
Phone: (407) 886-2856

ICNA Relief USA

ICNA Relief is a humanitarian organization dedicated to serving communities in need through various social and disaster relief programs. Founded in 2005, ICNA Relief has established itself as a trusted and reliable source of aid and support, providing help to those affected by natural disasters, poverty, and other crisis situations.

Web: icnarelief.org/
Phone: 407-930-7701

Islamic Center of Orlando

Islamic Center of Orlando provides social services, such as family counseling, social events and activities, educational gatherings, and financial aid.

Web: icorlando.org/
Phone: 407-238-2700

Love Is Respect

Love Is Respect provides support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services.

Web: loveisrespect.org/
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522

National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

Web: thehotline.org/
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788

Nuevo Sendero

Nuevo Sendero is dedicated to promoting and maintaining public awareness of domestic violence, sexual abuse and family relationships. they primarily work with Hispanic families of diverse backgrounds in several communities in Orange, Osceola and Volusia Counties.

Web: nuevossendero.com
Phone: 407-332-6200

Orange County Crisis Family Counseling Program

Provides services for families struggling with adolescent children and teenagers, especially those who are truant, runaway and ungovernable. This population of children is defined as Children and Families in Need of Services. The Family Counseling Programs accepts referrals from families, schools, the courts, law enforcement, and other agencies.

Web: Family Counseling (PDF)
Phone: 407-254-9370

Orange County Youth Center

Provides temporary housing for youth experiencing a variety of problems. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, youth at the shelter may be homeless, runaways, lockouts or may be seeking a cooling off period during a family crisis. The Youth Shelter accepts referrals from families, schools, the court system, DJJ, DCF, law enforcement and other agencies.

Web: Youth Shelter (PDF)
Phone: 407-836-7626

Pace Center for Girls

Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.

Web: pacecenter.org/locations/florida/orange
Phone: 407-992-0456

Stand Up Survivor

Stand Up Survivor is a non-profit organization based in Orlando dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering domestic violence survivors and their communities globally.

Web: standupsurvivor.org/
Phone: (321) 430-5307

University of Central Florida Victim Services

UCF Victim Services provides free, comprehensive victim advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus who have been impacted by crime, violence, or abuse including confidential support, crisis intervention, reporting and disclosure options, safety planning and more.

Web: victimservices.ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-1200
Text: 407-823-6868

VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday)

VINE is a free, statewide service that allows crime victims and the general public to obtain information about criminal cases and the custody status of an inmate. Vine covers county jails and state prisons.

Web: vinelink.com/#state-selection
Phone: 866-277-7477

Zebra Youth

Zebra Youth is a network of organizations which provide services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all youth (LGBTQ+) ages 13 – 24.

Web: zebrayouth.org
Phone: 407-228-1446

Orange County, Florida has prepared this directory of third-party resources for informational purposes only. This list is provisional and subject to revision. The inclusion of an entity on this directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the County. The County does not owe or assume any duty to any individual concerning this directory. The County disclaims any warranty, representation, or guaranty, either expressed or implied, as to the content, accuracy, quality, suitability, timeliness, or completeness of the resources or information obtained from this directory. The County expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence in compiling or providing this directory. Reliance on the information from this directory is done solely at the user’s own risk.