Day Star Life Center is a ministry of St. Anthony’s Church. They help families with basic needs like food and clothing. They also have a thrift shop. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Office/Food Pantry: Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm
Thrift Shops: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am – 1pm
Thrift Shop Phone: 352.799.2646
This program is called WIC for short. It is for pregnant women and children up to five years old. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for health care. Each eligible family gets an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They also get a list of foods to purchase at the lowest prices.
This website connects Wounded Warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them. Find national, state, and local programs and services. Find jobs from employers who want to hire veterans. You can find information by state or territory. Please see the website for all services.
Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.
Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid
Develops educational skills needed for employment and general use. Call for more information.
Hernando Schools offers adult and technical education courses for those 18+. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Courses include:
Adult High School
Community Education
ESOL
GED
GED Prep
GED Testing
Dawn Center has an outreach program to help victims of abuse. There are no charges for any services provided. Call for more information.
Nine Core Services:
Advocates are available to help victims of domestic violence or sexual crisis.
The Shelter is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week for women and children that are victims of physical, mental or sexual abuse.
Services include:
All shelter services are provided free of charge. Call for more information.
The Dawn Center of Hernando County is a domestic and sexual violence center. They provide free and confidential services to help survivors and their families heal and plan their futures. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 352.686.8430
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866.331.9474
Runaway Safeline: 800.RUNAWAY