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211 - United Way - Duval County (Jacksonville)

United Way 211 provides information and referral for social services in your area. Trained telephone counselors are always available. They will help you find the agency or resource you need.

Dial 2-1-1 To Get Information On:

  • 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Intervention and Prevention
  • Adult, Child and Family Services
  • Child/Adolescent/Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Food, Shelter and Clothing
  • HIV/AIDS Information and Testing
  • Medical Needs and Assistance
  • Support Groups and People with Disabilities
  • Victims of Abuse or Crime

United Way of Northeast Florida

This agency partners with many different social services in your local area. By dialing 2-1-1, you can find a trained volunteer to help you find the help you need. Whether it is emergency shelter, child care or food stamps, there is an agency in your area that can help. There are other resources such as free financial workshops. Please see the website for all services.

Services Include:

  • 2-1-1 referral line
  • Achievers For Life - school dropout prevention
  • Born Learning - preschooler parents' workshops
  • Full Service Schools - for Duval County students
  • Life: Act 2 - health issues for seniors
  • RealSense Prosperity Campaign - financial workshops

American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is known as AAO for short. It is the largest association of eye physicians and surgeons in the world. The mission of the group is to protect sight and empower lives. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance related advice. And cannot recommend specific doctors***

Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation

The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. Please visit the website to learn more.

Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301

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