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Center for Independent Living - Gainesville

The Center for Independent Living is operated by people with disabilities. Their services improve the quality of life for their clients. Their goal is to increase everyone's level of personal independence. Services are provided at no cost. Please see the website for more info.

Services include:

  • ADA Paratransit Screenings - Alachua, Marion & Hernando
  • Employment Services & Solutions
  • Equipment Loan Closet
  • High School/High Tech Program
  • Nursing Home Transition Program
  • Sign Language Interpreting
  • Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
  • Travel Training
  • Wheelchair Ramps

WIC - Suwannee County

WIC offers help to pregnant women and young children to buy healthy food. Each eligible family will receive an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They will get lists of what foods what is accepted by WIC. Please call 800.494.2543 or 386.362.2708 for more information.

Toll Free: 800.494.2543

AgingCare

AgingCare is a senior housing and care marketing and information service. It provides resources and personalized assistance in finding senior housing and care. The website helps families find options based on needs and preferences. It helps them make informed decisions involving the care of their loved ones.

Florida's Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center-Florida Literacy Coalition

FLC offers a range of programs and services. These are related to literacy and adult education. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs and Services Available:

  • Professional Development
  • Resources & Programs for Adult Learners
  • Resource Sharing
  • Health & Financial Literacy

Statewide Hotline: 1.800.237.5113

Homeless Services/Independent Living - Daniel Kids

This group provides homeless services for children in their late teens - new adults. Project Prepare is for ages 16 - 17 and Project Launch is for ages 18 - 21. These programs help clients to become healthy and productive citizens. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:
Education
Employment Placement
Intensive Case Management
Life Skills Instruction
Trauma-Focused Counseling

Daniel Kids

Daniel Kids offers independent living services for youth. They help homeless teens and those who are aging out of foster care. Daniel Kids believes that every child has the right to a happy, healthy and successful life. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Adult Protective Services - Department of Children and Families

Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***

Abuse Hotline - Florida Department of Children and Families

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.

Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771

Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.

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