ORGANIZATIONS TO ASK FOR HELP – Services for special groups The Abilities Foundation Of Jamaica The Abilities Foundation of Jamaica is an agency that provides quality skills training and education for persons with all kinds of disAbilities so they can go on to lead normal lives, and provide for themselves. They give training in areas such as Dressmaking and Tailoring, Woodwork, Computer and Gardening. The Jamaica Council for the Persons with DisAbilities The Jamaica Council for Persons with DisAbilities is a government agency responsible for rehabilitation, skills training and finding suitable jobs for person with disAbilities. They work to make sure that job opportunities for the able and disabled are the same. CISOCA The Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offenses & Child Abuse (CISOCA) is a branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. CISOCA creates an environment that makes it easier for victims to report cases of sexual and child abuse. They investigate the abuse and give counseling therapy to victims. RISE Life Management Services RISE Life Management Services known before as Addiction Alert deals with the prevention and treatment of addictive disorders like drug and alcohol abuse to name a few. They deal with community health, education intervention, violence, drugs and HIV/AIDS Prevention. They also have life skills training, parenting programmes, social and health related services and official HEART/NTA skills training programmes. They also help you to get: birth certificates, TRN & NIS cards and training and employment opportunities. VICTIM SUPPORT UNIT The Victim Support Unit (VSU) is an agency of the Ministry of National Security. They provide counselling, advice and public support for victims of crime and violence. JFLAG The Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All Sexuals & Gays provides social support and information for sexual minorities. They also offer counselling services, referrals and intervene in crises affecting members of their community. DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA The Diabetes Association of Jamaica is a non-profit organization that deals with education for the prevention of diabetes (sugar) and care for persons
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