Division of Victim Services
The Florida Attorney General's Division of Victim Services not only serves as an advocate for crime victims and victims' rights, it also administers a compensation program to ensure financial assistance for innocent victims of crime. As part of its responsibility, the division also notifies victims of the status of any appellate decisions regarding their cases.
Injured crime victims may be eligible for financial assistance for medical care, lost income, mental health services, funeral expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the injury. If needed, they can also be referred to support organizations within their home area.
Victims wishing to apply for assistance, check on the status of their applications, or in need of any other assistance can contact the division toll free from anywhere in the United States.
The toll-free number is 1-800-226-6667. Tallahassee-area residents should dial 414-3300. In addition, victims may also contact the Division of Victim Services at (850) 414-3300.
Victim Services Directory
How to File for Victims Compensation
Victim Compensation Brochure
Contact Crime Victims Services
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Florida Quitline
Call the Florida Quitline at 1-877-822-6669 for free counseling, nicotine patches or gum, and more. Or, recommend the Quitline to someone you know who wants to beat their addiction for good. For more information visit http://floridaquitline.com/.
Buyer Beware!
Foreclosure Rescue Scams that take your money and house happen with friendly faces:
Stay away from people who:
- tell you that they can save your house if you pay them X dollars.
- ask you to sign a document with blank spaces.
-say that you can transfer your property to them and later buy it back.
-tell you that if you go into bankruptcy you save your home - this is a temporary fix and you can still lose your home.
Stay away from people who:
- tell you that they can save your house if you pay them X dollars.
- ask you to sign a document with blank spaces.
-say that you can transfer your property to them and later buy it back.
-tell you that if you go into bankruptcy you save your home - this is a temporary fix and you can still lose your home.
Unpaid Wages
Do you know someone who was not paid for their work?
For unpaid wages call the Department of Labor 1- 866-487-9242.
All people who are employees/laborers will get their case investigated.
For unpaid wages call the Department of Labor 1- 866-487-9242.
All people who are employees/laborers will get their case investigated.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
1-877 GO KOMEN is the resource for any and all things relating to breast health, breast cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Call 1-877 GO KOMEN:
to speak to someone on our breast care helpline
to learn more about Komen events and programs
to make a donation
if you are a researcher interested in learning more about funding opportunities
for information about becoming a corporate partner or sponsor
to find a Komen Affiliate or Komen Race for the Cure near you
Call 1-877 GO KOMEN:
to speak to someone on our breast care helpline
to learn more about Komen events and programs
to make a donation
if you are a researcher interested in learning more about funding opportunities
for information about becoming a corporate partner or sponsor
to find a Komen Affiliate or Komen Race for the Cure near you
Free mammography and Pap screenings
Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP) is available statewide through the lead of 16 county health departments (CHDs) that have agreements to coordinate services with the remaining counties. The lead counties are: Brevard, Broward, Duval, Escambia, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Jackson, Leon, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Putnam, Seminole, and Volusia.
Eligibility Requirements
Female between 50 and 64 years of age, and
Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and
Uninsured or no insurance that covers screenings.
Services Provided
Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap smears)
Some diagnostic exams are covered and referral to treatment as necessary
Paid breast and cervical cancer treatment through Medicaid for eligible women
Care coordination to all clients with abnormal exams
To find the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program nearest you, call your local county health department or call the American Cancer Society National Hotline at 1-800-227-2345
For more information visit www.doh.state.fl.us/family/bcc/locations.html
Eligibility Requirements
Female between 50 and 64 years of age, and
Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and
Uninsured or no insurance that covers screenings.
Services Provided
Breast and cervical cancer screening exams (clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap smears)
Some diagnostic exams are covered and referral to treatment as necessary
Paid breast and cervical cancer treatment through Medicaid for eligible women
Care coordination to all clients with abnormal exams
To find the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program nearest you, call your local county health department or call the American Cancer Society National Hotline at 1-800-227-2345
For more information visit www.doh.state.fl.us/family/bcc/locations.html
Call for Health
Call for Health is a national patient navigation system that promotes health and well-being for farmworker families through bilingual educational publications and a national call line that responds to questions on accessing local health care resources for farmworkers. The national toll-free number (800-377-9968) is staffed by bilingual Information Specialists Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and accessible 24 hours a day through answering service and/or voice messaging.
Free cell phone- Safe Link Wireless
SafeLink Wireless is a government supported programthat provides a free cell phone and airtime eachmonth for income-eligible customers. The number of free minutes depends on your state. To determine if you qualify visit http://www.safelinkwireless.com/.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Assistance with medication
If you know someone who is in need of prescription assistance, visit http://www.needymeds.org/. They have a list of medicines according to brand or generic name. If there is an assistance program, they will give you the link and application to complete.
Checking your credit report
So I have decided to share my resource skills for those that are in need of help.
If there is a specific topic that you need help with, send me an email eslradio@aol.com and I will research it.
To get your FREE credit report, at no charge and completely legit visit annualcreditreport.com. It is the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to your credit report for free from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every 12 months.
A strategy that I use to monitor my report is pulling it every 4 months, from a different company. That way I can see if one has something that the other doesn't.
If there is a specific topic that you need help with, send me an email eslradio@aol.com and I will research it.
To get your FREE credit report, at no charge and completely legit visit annualcreditreport.com. It is the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to your credit report for free from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every 12 months.
A strategy that I use to monitor my report is pulling it every 4 months, from a different company. That way I can see if one has something that the other doesn't.
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