Family Assistance ServicesThe program provides support to new and expectant parents. Its goal is to help create stable and nourishing homes for children. Please call 352.486.5590 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group has a transitional living facility. It is a safe place for women released from jail and prison. They provide comprehensive services to women.
Please call 407.422.6797 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
AA is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Please call to confirm times and places. The website has a complete list of meetings in several counties.
Dixie County meetings:
Monday - 7:30pm - Church of Christ, NE 147th Street, Cross City
Saturday - 7:30pm - Old Town United Methodist Church, CR 349, Old Town
Gilchrist County meetings:
Wednesday - 7:30pm - Meridian Healthcare, NE 7th Street, Trenton
Thursday - 7:30pm - New Hope Church, Hwy. 236, Bell
Nu Hope Elderly Care Services provides:
Please call for more information.
This program helps pregnant women dealing with substance abuse. It connects them with nurses who make home visits. Nurses provide a range of support services to help with health. Please call 352.317.5194 or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355
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This agency has several nutrition services programs. These programs provide a hot, nutritious meal for seniors. This meal meets 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional requirements. The meals on wheel program is volunteer driven. It is for home-bound seniors. There is no cost to the senior. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group runs a Family Home. It is a long-term transitional shelter. It is for single mothers, single fathers, and intact families who are dealing with homelessness. They serve 3 meals a day. Guests stay free of charge while they work on becoming stable and self-sufficient.
Please call 407.422.4855 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The Office of Veteran Services helps veterans and their families apply for benefits. Counselors help with filing forms.
Benefits include:
Contact for more information.
Okeechobee County Health Department provides health care services to those within the community. Some services are given at low to no-cost.
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Grace Works Unlimited, Inc. provides Operation Christmas Blessings. This program helps supply Christmas trees and decorations. They also provide gift cards, wrapping supplies, and presents for the whole family. Please call or visit website for more information.
