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Crianza con Cariño - Nurturing Family Program

The community center offers the Nurturing Family (Crianza con Cariño) program. The program happens twice a year. It is aimed at Hispanic families. It is done primarily in Spanish. There are 12 sessions, one night a week. The program helps families gain skills that increase their unity. They are given dinner and transportation.

Please call 407.880.4673 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Crisis & Trauma Services

Dialing 2-1-1 provides a hotline to emergency help and crisis information. This includes a wide range of counseling services. Volunteers can refer you to resources in the area.
Just dial 2-1-1 on your telephone to reach a certified counselor. Help is available 24 hours a day.

Please see the website for all services.

Services include:

  • Homeless hotline
  • Rape counseling
  • Suicide hotline
  • Substance abuse services
  • Trauma counseling
  • Traveler's Aid

Dental Clinic - Leon County Health Department

The county health department runs the Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic. It is also known as The Molar Express. The train themed facility provides dental services in a child friendly atmosphere. Services are available for Medicaid-eligible Florida residents. The care is from birth to age 20. All patients 17 and under must be supervised by a guardian at all times. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is closed on holidays.

Diabetes Management Program - Devereux Florida

This group offers a diabetes management program. It is for children and adolescents with very severe behavioral problems. They also have diabetic health concerns. This program teaches them how to take control of their illness. It provides individual and group teaching. It also provides help with diet and exercise programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free 1.800.338.3738 ext. 176422

Dixie County School District - VIrtual High School

Students within the Dixie County school district have the option of attending virtual classes online. Students in grades 6-12 may be full or part-time. They may also be home education students or private school students. Driver Education and Personal & Family Finance will be offered through the Virtual School this summer. These courses are open to all students in 9th thru 11th grade. If you would like to enroll for either course, please sign up in Guidance.
Please call for more information.

Early Childhood Development - Easterseals Southwest Florida

"Make the First 5 Count!" The Early Childhood Development programs from Easterseals help children gain a strong foundation. They offer Lily Preschool for kids up to 5 years old. They also offer therapy. Early intervention helps babies and toddlers work toward growth goals. They are at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. They can most benefit from therapy during this time. Their therapies and other services are offered to children up to 18 years old.