Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Women's and Children's Shelter has 62 beds. They have a warm and safe environment. The services are for women and their children that are experiencing homelessness. Check in begins at 4:30 PM daily. This continues until the facility is full.
Please call 407.423.8581 extension 26480, or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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 federally funded nutrition program. They give healthy food, and they teach and give counseling about nutrition. They also give breastfeeding support. They can refer you to healthcare services. Their services are free of charge.
Please call 407.858.1494 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group offers employment support services. These services are available to all parents in need. They do not have to be participating in other programs offered by the group. This group also partners with local employers. This is to develop a career pipeline for the families being helped. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This is a charter school that combines school and work experience for its students. 11th and 12th grade students spend 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.
Please call 407.898.7228 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
LVCC offers a workplace literacy program. The program is for non-native speakers. It helps workers improve their communication skills. So that they can effectively carry out their role in the workplace. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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 center has a range of programs. They are for youth and families. Kids can get the tools they need to empower themselves. Parents can also get support and education.
Please call 407.880.4673 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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.
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
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