Other Daily Needs ServicesSafelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
This is a shelter for pregnant women over the age of 18 with no other children in their care. The house can accommodate one woman with a child under five in certain cases.
Education and job training are provided so the women can get a GED or college diploma. They will develop specific job seeking skills so they will be more self sufficient. Each woman stays an average of six to eight months after her baby is born.
Office Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day.
The department can provide copies of birth and death certificates. You can also get copies of marriage and death certificates. You may apply for them online. Please see the website for more information.
Florida Forms & Records Available Include:
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
This agency provides direct services. The help is for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. There are a variety of programs and services available. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline: 1.850.681.2111
Toll-Free (Domestic Violence): 1.800.500.1119
Toll-Free (Sexual Assault): 1.888.956.7273
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This is a program that serves Northwest Florida. They help survivors of domestic violence. They offer many free and confidential services. There is an emergency safe house in Bay county for those in need. Please call 850.763.0706 or visit the website to learn more.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233
Help Includes:
My Beacon Center provides emergency shelter and support for domestic violence victims. MBC offers help to victims through their 24 hour crisis hotline. Please call or visit the website for more information.
First Methodist Church of Williston offers a food pantry to the community. They give bags of food that sometimes also include bars of soap. They also sometimes have eggs, meat, and feminine products. Please call 352.528.3636 or go to the website to learn more.
Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon)
The Dr. Frank and Maxine Jacbos Center for Men has a year-long program called the Regeneration Program for men who are dealing with different problems in their lives. They also provide emergency shelter for one night and housing for people who need a place to stay while they get back on their feet. You can get a meal, a shower, and a safe place to sleep. Please call or visit website to learn more information.
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This agency operates a drop-in center. It provides a safe space. For daily essentials and community. The only criteria to use the center is having experienced mental illness. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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