AIM Resource Guide

Broward County Special Needs Shelters

954-831-3902

https://www.broward.org/AtRisk/pages/specialneeds.as px

TTY 954-831-3940

During an emergency, Broward County activates the Special Needs Shelter, which offers basic medical assistance and monitoring. Shelters are staffed by qualified medical personnel and have back-up electricity for limited lighting, air conditioning and essential medical equipment. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to accompany you. Shelters should ONLY be used as a back-up to your personal sheltering plan. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Florida Special Needs Registry

https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/

Developed for persons with special needs to register with their local emergency management agency to receive assistance during a disaster. The statewide registry provides first responders with valuable information to prepare for disasters or other emergencies.

SNR@FLHealth.gov

Henderson Behavioral Health

954-463-0911 Crisis Service

https://www.hendersonbh.org/services/crisis/

Mobile Crisis Services are available at any time for people experiencing an emotional crisis. Their response teams provide immediate on-site assessment, crisis intervention and counseling, linkage and referral, follow- up to promote crisis resolution and evaluation, and inpatient hospitalization as necessary.

954-606-0911 Centralized Receiving Center

TaskForce for Ending Homelessness

954-563-4357

https://www.taskforcefl.org/housing

Operates programs that provide outreach services to the people experiencing homelessness and/or fleeting domestic violence in Broward County. The TaskForce provides transportation to shelters, housing programs, detox facilities, hospitals, and crisis centers.

Healthcare and Support Services

9Muses Art Center

954-746-2055

https://9musesartcenter.org/

954-746-9162

Free peer-driven behavioral health support to adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Participants may choose from a broad array of visual and performing arts.

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