Broward County Human Services Department

Join BARC's Food Drive and help us provide nourishment to residents in need throughout Broward County!

The Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) Outreach Team is collecting non-perishable, easy-to-carry food items to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity during community outreach visits.
Every donation, big or small, helps us make a difference in someone's day.
Accepted items include protein bars, granola bars, trail mix, crackers, fruit cups, applesauce pouches, juice packets, and more.
Food donations will be collected at various Broward County Human Services divisions.
Contact Marsha Eligon at 954-299-7756 or [email protected] for donation drop-off dates and locations.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are three locations in Broward County that provide mental health assistance.

This Tuesday, May 12th, HSD joined the Broward Commissioners to celebrate May as Maternal Mental Health Month! Commissioner Alexandra Davis presented a proclamation honoring Broward’s incredible healthcare providers who support pregnant women through every challenge—and celebrate the joys of childbirth. 💙

Broward County has been deeply impacted by the Spirit Airlines closure. Join us at the Rapid Response Event hosted by CareerSource Broward South in Hollywood, FL, to get support and resources. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

The Broward County Human Rights Act protects Broward County residents from housing discrimination. Learn more about your rights at Broward.org/HumanRights.

Bring Your Child to Work Day was a blast! 🌟 Future Human Services Leaders joined their parents for a day packed with inspiration, career-building workshops (like resume and interview tips), and fun. We introduced our division Directors and even went on an arts scavenger hunt at the NSU Art Museum. Thanks to everyone who made it special!

To officially close out April, we would like to thank the Broward County Board of County Commissioners for showing their support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by wearing denim on ! 👖 Commissioner Nan Rich presented a proclamation to BSO Crime Lab Director Claudine Carter Pereira, Broward Human Services Department staff, and team members from the Broward County Government Nancy J Cotterman Center—Broward County's official sexual assault treatment and child advocacy center. Together, we're raising awareness and standing with survivors.