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Florida Department of Health
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
Support Groups - Women's Center of Jacksonville
This agency offers a variety of support groups. They are available in-person and virtually. The groups are guided by a counselor or advocate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Support groups can be for:
- Anxiety, Stress, Depression
- Building Resiliency
- LGBTQ+ Support
- Survivors (or co-survivors) of Sexual Assault
- Women in Active Treatment for Breast Cancer
Mary H. Lewis Food Pantry - Northeast Florida AIDS Network
This group runs the Mary H. Lewis food pantry. It is open to anyone living with HIV/AIDS. Individuals do not have to be clients of NFAN, but there are requirements that must be met to get food. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)- Northeast Florida AIDS Network
This agency offers housing opportunities for individuals with AIDS. The program helps those struggling with housing costs. It is divided into two parts. One program is short-term and the other is long-term. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
- Permanent Housing Placement (PHP)
- Short-term Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance (STRMU)
Residential Program - Pine Castle
This group offers a residential program. It is for individuals with IDD. There are five community group homes and one independent living home. The goal of the program is to foster the growth of every resident’s self-reliance. This is to prepare them for safe, independent living. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Includes:
Mental Health Program - Pine Castle
This group offers a holistic mental health program. It is for individuals with IDD. The program provides individualized assessment and care. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Life Enrichment - Pine Castle
This group offers a Life Enrichment program. The program focuses on developing life skills. These skills are necessary to increase overall independence and quality of life. The program is for individuals with IDD. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Include:
- Community Skills
- Health, Safety, and Citizenship
- Interpersonal Skills
- Money Management
- Personal Productivity
- Self-Advocacy
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.