South Florida
Resources across South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade and beyond.
CARD centers, 2-1-1 lines, publicly funded behavioral health, and statewide disability and job programs—organized by county.
South Florida has strong public and nonprofit options—if you know where to look. Here is a county-by-county starting point. For Palm Beach County, see our West Palm Beach guide.
Where to start
Free autism support · Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe
UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Free family support, training and consultation for autistic people and families. Miami-Dade/Monroe: 305-284-6563. Broward: 954-262-7111.
Visit the organizationBroward helpline
2-1-1 Broward
24/7 helpline for crisis support and referrals to community services in Broward County. Dial 2-1-1.
Visit the organizationMiami-Dade helpline
2-1-1 Miami
Information and referral to community services in Miami-Dade. Dial 2-1-1.
Visit the organizationBehavioral health · Broward
Henderson Behavioral Health
Mental-health services in Broward, including crisis response and youth and family counseling.
Visit the organizationPublicly funded care · Miami-Dade & Monroe
Thriving Mind South Florida
Manages state-funded mental-health and substance-use services in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
Visit the organizationPalm Beach & Treasure Coast
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
Manages state-funded behavioral-health services from Palm Beach north through the Treasure Coast.
Visit the organizationPrograms and activities by age
Looking for something to do—camps, sports, art, social groups, day programs, college pathways or job training? See our Palm Beach & South Florida programs by age: more than 40 options sorted from babies to adults.
Statewide programs worth knowing
- Florida Early Steps — early intervention from birth to 36 months.
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities — services and the iBudget waiver for eligible people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
- Florida Vocational Rehabilitation — career counseling, training and job placement for people with disabilities.
- Project 10 — transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities.
- Family Network on Disabilities — parent training, information and advocacy.
ADHD and OCD support
Use CHADD’s locator to find ADHD groups near you, and the International OCD Foundation directory to find clinicians trained in exposure and response prevention.
In crisis?
Call or text 988, dial 2-1-1, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Visit the 988 Lifeline