Lighthouse Children's Home
This is a religious organization. It works to help troubled children have a second chance in life.
Dixie
Dixie
Caregiver Services - Alzheimer's Project, Inc.
This group is for people who are caregivers for people with memory diseases like Alzheimer's. The goal of this group is to teach caregivers learn how to care for themselves too. All services are for free. Please call 850.386.2778 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services Include:
- Caregiver Education Courses
- Respite Services
- Support Groups
Alzheimer's Project, Inc.
This group is a nonprofit. It provides support and comfort. It also provides assistance. The help is for those with memory disorders. It is also for their caregivers. The services are offered in the Big Bend area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Trenton Pediatrics & Dental - Medical Care
Palms Medical Group offers low-cost pediatric and dental care. It uses a sliding fee scale for payments. Call or visit the website to learn more.
PhRMA
PhRMA represents the leading research companies in the nation. These companies are in the biopharmaceutical industry. They are working towards a patient-centered health care system. And want to make medicines more affordable. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Transitional Housing - Boys Town North Florida
Boys Town offers housing for youth who cannot remain in their own homes. Married couples care for the children in a traditional home setting. Many of these children have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect and need a safe place to stay. Youth form a family and learn social and independent living skills that will help them in the future. The ultimate goal is to reunite each child with his or her family, whenever possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Family Promise of Gainesville - Shelter Services
This program offers shelter for homeless families. Families are rotated to different shelters within the religious community of Gainesville. Please go to website.
Family Promise of Gainesville
This agency unites the efforts of all faiths to shelter and feed homeless families. Families are housed at area houses of worship. Members provide meals and shelter to guest families. They can use laundry facilities, meet with a social worker and more. They stay with each congregation for about two weeks before moving on to another. Children attend their regular schools.
Services Include:
- Alachua County Crisis Center services
- Case management
- Day center
- Parenting classes
- Resources and referrals
- Support groups
- Support services
- Transportation
NACo - Prescription Discount Card Program
This is a group called the National Association of Counties. They have a prescription drug discount program for people and pets. You can save up to 80% on generic drugs, and 40% on brand-name drugs. There are no claim forms to fill out and no membership fees. Call or visit the website.
NACo - National Association of Counties
Start saving money on your prescriptions! It’s easy to use. Simply print a card and present your discount card at a participating retail pharmacy along with your prescriptions. You can save an average of 24 percent on your prescription drugs. There are no limits on how many times the card can be used. You can use it for the whole family. You can even use the card for your pets. If your pet is prescribed a medication that is also used for humans, ask your veterinarian for a prescription to use at a participating pharmacy. There are no claim forms to fill out and no membership fees. Please call for more information.