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Human Services

Members of Indian River Cares that focus on human services:

211 HelpLine
211 HelpLine

The mission of 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is to connect people to services 24 hours a day by understanding their individual emotional, financial, and community needs and to support the health & human service system as a whole.

Alzheimer & Parkinson Association
Alzheimer & Parkinson Association

Serving community residents with disorders affecting memory and movement promoting quality of life and choice through advocacy,support, empowerment, education and research connections.

Candlelighters of Brevard
Candlelighters of Brevard

Candlelighters of Brevard, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering emotional support and financial assistance to children with cancer and their families in Brevard and Indian River counties. We are dedicated to the children we serve and the families that support them. We know that in addition to the shock of diagnosis and treatment, there is a tremendous financial burden, an endless amount of travel, and an overwhelming emotional impact. A parent should never have to choose between being with their child when they need them the most or paying their bills. Too many families are weighed down by financial burdens at the worst time of their lives, as they try to save their child’s life. Candlelighters is committed to ensuring that our local children and their families have the support and resources they need in order to fight back.

Candlelighters provides nearly 20 programs and services that help alleviate the financial and emotional stress related to pediatric cancer. Additionally, we host numerous family outings, engagement events, and experiences for families to heal as one unit. Our mission is to provide light amid the darkness that comes with battling a life-threatening disease.

Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County

Care Net is a Christ-centered ministry built on the biblical principles of sanctity of human life, sexual purity and adoption. Care Net provides compassionate help and practical support for those facing unplanned pregnancies and post abortion stress.

Catholic Charities' Samaritan Center
Catholic Charities' Samaritan Center

Serving people in need and creating hope through all stages of life.

Center for Spiritual Care
Center for Spiritual Care

To provide individual and small group spiritual and holistic growth experiences leading to personal clarity, emotional empowerment, freedom and authenticity. We do this in an Interfaith setting, through spiritual direction, psychological counseling and programs and services that strengthen the relationship between body, mind, spirit and creativity.

Coalition for Attainable Homes
Coalition for Attainable Homes

To ensure the availability of high-quality affordable housing to income eligible residents and provide hope and encouragement to families who demonstrate a need and desire to maintain their own home.

Communities Connected for Kids
Communities Connected for Kids

Our mission is to enhance the safety, permanency and well-being of all children in Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast through a community network of family support services.

Crossover Mission
Crossover Mission

Crossover Mission helps the kids who need us most to become successful adults through a program of year-round basketball training and one-to-one academic mentoring.

Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc.
Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc.

To transition at-risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency through our agency programs and public/private partnerships.

Executive Roundtable of Indian River County
Executive Roundtable of Indian River County

The mission of the Executive Roundtable of Indian River County is to identify solutions that will protect and enhance the lives of Indian River County residents, and their families, with an emphasis on children.

Gifford Youth Achievement Center
Gifford Youth Achievement Center

With God's guidance, our mission is to offer quality programs for children of all ages that will develop self-esteem, teach character, and encourage each individual to reach his or her ultimate potential; and nurture partnerships with various community entities in Gifford and the surrounding municipalities of Indian River County.

Helping Hands Community of the Treasure Coast Inc.
Helping Hands Community of the Treasure Coast Inc.

Helping Hands Community of the Treasure Coast Inc., is a non-profit organization, promoting community outreach through the teaching of servant leadership, mentorship, educational projects and/or opportunities.

Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Indian River Habitat for Humanity

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Indian River Habitat for Humanity develops housing solutions guided by the needs of its family partners and the community.

Kidz Closet Charities, Inc.
Kidz Closet Charities, Inc.

Our mission is to provide needed clothing and essential items to Indian River County children and their families who are facing economic or safety vulnerabilities in ways that support the dignity of these individuals and are environmentally friendly.

Little Birthday Angels
Little Birthday Angels

To provide a birthday celebration for every homeless child living on the Treasure Coast

Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County
Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County

To establish a continuum of care for mental health made up of private and public funders, mental health providers and individuals who work in collaboration to increase access, decrease duplication and facilitate community wide support of mental health issues.

Senior Collaborative of Indian River County, Inc.
Senior Collaborative of Indian River County, Inc.

To improve the quality of life for all seniors in Indian River County through a collaboration of providers, funders and advocates

Senior Resource Association
Senior Resource Association

The Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all.

Sexual Assault Assistance Program
Sexual Assault Assistance Program

To provide a coordinated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to sexual violence on the treasure coast with the services and support to lead victims towards empowerment and reconnection.

St. Francis Manor
St. Francis Manor

Providing affordable, independent living to senior citizens on a limited income in an attractive, safe and socially supportive environment

Suncoast Mental Health Center Inc.
Suncoast Mental Health Center Inc.

Our goal is to assist those we serve in reaching their fullest potential while fulfilling the following core values: celebrating diversity, promoting recovery, using quality programs, aiding in public awareness, collaborating with clients and other agencies, and integrating technology to improve efficiency and quality of care.

The Buggy Bunch
The Buggy Bunch

The Buggy Bunch is dedicated to building relationships and meeting the needs of Indian River County moms and their families. We exist to share the love of Jesus Christ through programming, outreach, and discipleship.

The River Fund, Inc.
The River Fund, Inc.

The River Fund is dedicated to providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to people living with AIDS and other life threatening illnesses, to their loved ones and caregivers, and to others in need. We serve the poor, those who often are alone and in need – regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. Our mission is to support and affirm all people. We believe in the dignity of the individual without regard to age, gender, creed, ethnic origin and sexual orientation. We believe that selfless service enriches the lives of those who give and those who receive.

Treasure Coast Girls Coalition
Treasure Coast Girls Coalition

We empower girls and young women ages 9-18 through enhanced STEM Curriculum, Digital Technology, and Emotional Intelligence Training.

United Against Poverty
United Against Poverty

Our mission is to serve those in poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers

Voices for Children Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast
Voices for Children Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast

Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2013 to raise funds in support of children in our four counties. We build relationships with the business community as well as private, public, civic, and faith-based groups to identify and develop additional resources and support.

Women's Care Center of IRC
Women's Care Center of IRC

Women's Care Center of IRC, Inc. exists t o provide on-going services to pregnant mothers on a FREE and confidential basis without regard to income, race, or religion in a welcoming atmosphere of unconditional love and non-judgmental support. Free pregnancy testing, "on-site" ultrasound, pregnancy counseling by a trained counselor, and educational classes are offered to all women and their families to educate them on their options.

Women's Refuge of Vero Beach
Women's Refuge of Vero Beach

The mission of the Women's Refuge of Vero Beach is threefold: to provide a live-in Christian program where hurting women can find sanctuary in a healing environment, to offer biblical counseling and support for the healing and wholeness of emotionally, mentally and spiritually wounded women, men, and families in our community, and to make available training for people to disciple others.

ABOUT US >

We are a coalition of nonprofit leaders in Indian River County, FL.  Our goal is to connect, advocate, renew, educate, and strategize so we can best serve our local community.  

© 2020 Indian River CARES

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Barbara Schlitt Ford

Facilitator

E: IndianRiverCares@gmail.com

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