2012 Human Services Directory Hendry & Glades - United Way

34Clewiston Public Library120 West Osceola Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440Phones: (863) 983-1493Fax: (863) 983-9194Eligibility: Hendry ResidentsService Area Description: HendryAgency Type: GovernmentalFees: NoneIntake procedure: Bring Photo IDInformation and referral, including toll free health information phone numbers and other directory information. Free libraryservices, some free photocopying, including enlarged and reduced copies, other photocopying for 15 cents/ page. Colorfor 50 cents/page. Community meeting room with seating for 10 persons available - must be reserved. Books andmagazines may be borrowed for three weeks and renewed by telephone. Internet access and computers available.Clewiston Youth Center110 West Osceola Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440Phones: (863) 983-1492Fax: (863) 983-8869Office Hours:Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PME-mail Address: lance.ramer@clewiston-fl.govService Area Description: ClewistonAgency Type: Private PracticeFees: No fee for daily activitiesEligibility: Clewiston studentsIntake procedure: Application isrequired for campSummer program for children ages 5-15 years. Swim lessons, camp activities for 6 weeks during the summer. Pool isopen 7 days/ week during June and July.Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.1860 Boy Scout Road Suite B208 Fort Myers, FL 33907Phones: (239) 461-0334, (239) 461-0438Fax: (239) 461-0434Office Hours:Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PME-mail Address: info@dsc.usService Area Description: Charlotte, DeSoto, Collier, Hendry, Glades, LeeAgency Type: Private, Non-ProfitFees: Varies by programEligibility: Varies by programIntake procedure: Call for detailsInterpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing persons. Community education, distribution and training oftelecommunication equipment and assistive devices. Also provides equipment distribution services, equipment sales,community education, sign language education, advocacy, and a deaf mentoring program.Department of Children and Families2295 Victoria Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901Phones: (239) 332-2822Office Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAgency Type: GovernmentalDepartment of Children and Families- ACCESS ProgramsIntake procedure: Apply on-line from any computerOffice Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMIndividuals can apply online for Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance and Medcaid atwww.myflorida.com/accessflorida. Applicants can also check their case status at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida.The following programs are offered: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Food Stamps, AdultPayment, Medicaid, and Medicaid Institutional Care Program.34