Healthy Start of Central & North Florida Coalitions - The MIECHV/Parents as Teachers Program

MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school.

Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877-678-9355 or text “Connect” at 352-415-0091

Services - Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence (AVDA)

This group offers a comprehensive array of services. The help is for all victims of domestic violence. All services are confidential. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1.800.355.8547

Services Include:

  • 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
  • Advocacy
  • Counseling & Support
  • Education and Prevention
  • Emergency & Transitional Housing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Outreach Services

Counseling - Another Way, Inc.

This agency offers counseling. These services are for domestic. They also offer help for sexual assault. Someone is always available. Please call 1.866.875.7983 or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • 24 Hour Help Line
  • Case Management
  • Children's Services
  • Counseling
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Information and Referral
  • Safety Planning