WIC is a special nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.

WIC provides:

• Breastfeeding Support
• Food Vouchers
• Nutrition Education
• Referrals for Health Care

To make an appointment, please call 941.741.3400 M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Additional Locations:

Tillman Full Service
2715 16th Avenue E.
Palmetto FL 34221
Tues & Thurs - 8:00am - 5:00pm
941.721.2241

Pine Village
1107 56th Terrace E.
Bradenton FL
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
941.727.6518

The Salvation Army provides the Women's and Children's Shelter. It is a 62 bed facility for women and their children experience homelessness. This facility provides a warm and safe environment for women and children in need of emergency shelter. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily and continues until the facility is full. Please call or visit website for more information.

Women should receive annual examinations for early detection. The health department offers regular tests such as mammograms and Pap tests. Women can also receive family planning services. Pregnant women can get prenatal care and counseling. The goal is to ensure delivery of a healthy baby. Insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. If you do not have insurance, care is provided on a sliding fee scale. Please call your health center and speak with a Human Service Counselor.

Women's Health Care Centers:
Agape South Jacksonville
1736 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville 32216
904.253.1100

Agape - Wesconnett
5150-9 Timuquana Road
Jacksonville 32210
904.253.1120

Agape - West Jacksonville
120 King Street
Jacksonville 32204
904.253.2785

Beaches Family Health Center
1522 Penman Road
Jacksonville 32250
904.253.2555

Central Health Plaza

This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spent part of their week working in a paid job. The other part of the week is spent in classes studying subjects needed for graduation. Students complete the same graduation requirements set by Orange County Public Schools.

This agency offers Wraparound. It is a planning process. The process follows a series of steps to help children and families. The programs and services, offered through Wraparound, are driven by the needs specific to each family. The help given works to prevent certain situations or events. These are situations or events that would result in a child being removed from their home. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Services Include:

This agency strives to help children who live in at-risk areas on the north side of Jacksonville. The Youth Life Learning Centers focus on providing children after-school learning services. They are currently serving children up to the sixth grade. Each year the center adds another grade level so children can remain in the program until graduation. During the school year, the centers are open from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. There is also a 6-week day camp during the summer. Children receive tutoring and have computer access. There are also a number of activities such as field trips, dance lessons and sports. There are currently two locations. Please see the website for more information.

This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000

Programs:

• Going Places
• National Safe Place
• Someplace Else
• Tree House
• Youth Advisory Council