This group offers a variety of programs under their Academic Success service. These programs help kids navigate life’s daily challenges. They also give them the tools to excel at school. So that they can graduate and thrive. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• CareerLaunch
• Diplomas2Degrees
• DIY STEM
• Junior Staff
• Money Matters
• Power Hour
• Project Learn
• Summer Brain Gain

Banyan Health Systems provide professional teams who help children and adolescents who are facing behavioral health challenges.
Please call for more info.

Therapy is provided through this program. Services are for ages 13-17. The goal of treatment is to promote recovery from substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Therapeutic Highlights

The Suwannee County Police Athletic League provides safe, adult supervised after-school programs for local youth ages 7 to 17. They have summer programs as well and provide two meals a day. There is also a tutoring program during the summer. Please call for more information.

This group offers an after-school program. It is called Afterschool4success. The program is for children ages 7-17. This mentoring program works to improve grades. As well as keeping youth from doing risky behaviors. Please call or visit the website for more information.

APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more.

The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.

Services Include:

• Immediate outreach to victims of sexual battery
• Face-to-face and telephone counseling
• Support groups
• Accompany and support victims through criminal justice proceedings
• Transportation to court appearances and other appointments related to the victimization
• Assist with application process for Victims Compensation and relocation for Sexual Assault Victims
• Assistance with Protective Injunctions
• Emergency assistance with urgent special needs
• Personal advocacy
• Information and referral
• Community education, speeches, and consultation
• Network with other victim service providers and state organization
• Outreach services provided in the Gainesville Police Department
• HIV Test Site

Please contact for more information.

This group offers the ALPHA program. It is a school-based prevention program. The program offers support to students. As well as counseling services. The available services are free of charge during school hours. They are offered at seven elementary schools in Orange County. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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