This group provides civil legal help. Clients must be a resident of the service area. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Legal Services Offered:

GCM provides a GED class for anyone who wants to get a high school diploma. Call or visit the website.

Program:

• Individual tutoring
• Mentoring
• Free tests

Gainesville Community Ministry has a dental clinic. The prices are low. The prices are based on your income. Call or visit the website to learn more.

GCM can help with replacement ID's. Clients must go to Holy Trinity Episcopal. It is located at 100 NE 1st Street. You can call them at 352.372.4721 to receive a voucher to bring to GCM. Vouchers are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call for more information or go to website.

Limited funds are available to help people pay their utilities. Call 352.372.8646 or visit the website.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Gainesville Community Ministry has a program to help people who need clothes. Clothing is provided every 3 months as needed. Please call 352-372-8162 for more information or go to website.

Gainesville Community Ministry provides emergency food. The food is for seniors, the disabled, and those with low income. You may get a 2 day supply of food once a month. You must apply in person. Monday through Thursday, 9AM to 2:30PM. A picture ID and Social Security Card, or Social Security print-out is required. Call or visit the website to learn more.

The Mayo Clinic has a program to provide financial help for medical services. They can create a payment plan and find sources of funding for necessary medical care. They may provide medical care at reduced rates or at no cost. Please call or visit the website.