The Marion County Hospital District has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to offer free services at Howard Academy located at 306 NW 7 Ave. Building 3, Ocala, FL 34475. The Community Home Project assists families with employment, educational tutoring and continuing education, healthcare navigation and dental clinics, fitness and nutrition classes (diabetes education, grocery orders) and much more.
On-site Career Coach to help with:
• Job applications
• Employability skills classes• Resume writing• Interviewing
• Job fairs
Youth after-school tutoring and life-skills classes.
Resources for GED classes and continuing education.
Healthcare Navigation appointments to help with:
• Applying for medical benefits
• Medical Referrals
• Dental Clinics
Assistance with:
• Grocery orders and delivery
• Cooking classes
• Diabetes education classes
• Gardening classes
• Strong People Living Well Classes
https://mchdt.org/community-home-project/
306 NW 7th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
United States
Provider
The mission of the Marion County Hospital District (MCHD) is to enhance the quality of life for Marion County residents by promoting health and wellness through various community initiatives. We are committed to creating a sustainable system of care by fostering a multidisciplinary network of providers. Our key focus areas include diabetes & obesity, dental health, substance use & behavioral health, unintentional injuries and prevention. MCHD runs several programs internally, including the Active Marion Project, the Community Home Project, Fitness and Nutrition in Schools, and manage the services at Beacon Point, furthering our commitment to improving health and wellness in the community. MCHD also provides support to many organizations in Marion County like Heart of Florida and SMA Healthcare to ensure that all Marion County residents, regardless of their ability to pay, have access to the services they need.
2547 East Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
United States