Other Family Assistance Services

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RMHC of North Central Florida - Gainesville Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. They can stay close to the hospital at little or no cost. Parents can focus on their child's health and keep in close touch with the child's medical team. The family can enjoy home-cooked meals and private bedrooms. There is a playroom for children. There may be a small per diem fee for a family's stay, but no one is ever turned away because of inability to pay. Please see the website for more information.

S.O.S Shelter - Community of Hope

This group has the Safe Overnight Stay Shelter program. It is called S.O.S. for short. It is a very short-term shelter program. It is for families who are unexpectedly or suddenly experiencing homelessness. The program focuses more on those families who are dealing with homelessness for first-time. There are two locations. One is in the south part of the county. The other is in the north part. Families have to call and be referred by 2-1-1. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Safe Harbor Maritime Academy

This group offers an educational alternative for troubled boys. It is a residential program. The program uses the waterfront as a therapeutic and educational tool. Each boy is given the mental, physical, and spiritual strength to succeed in life. The boys learn responsibility while living and working on a boat. At the same time, they are studying for their high school diploma. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***They are currently not accepting new students***

Salvation Army of St. Petersburg - Adult Rehabilitation Center

The ARC is a six-month residential substance abuse program for men. The Center houses up to 104 mostly indigent men at no cost to them. They receive meals and safe housing in a stable environment. They get group therapy, guidance and skilled spiritual counseling. They also learn trades such as furniture refinishing, appliance and computer repair. They refurbish donated items which are then sold at one of the SA thrift stores.