Teen ServicesThis 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
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities helps people with developmental disabilities. The group works with local organizations and private providers to support those being helped.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
The mission of DEF is to provide help to Dixie County High School seniors in obtaining scholarships for higher education. Monies may be used at community colleges, universities and for certificate programs. You must apply before the deadline. Please call or see the website for more information.
Shelter House provides Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse services. Services are provided for free, and are confidential. Please call 850.243.1201 or visit website for more information.
Domestic Violence: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault: 850.226.2027
Easterseals helps people with disabilities and their families. They offer services for any age. This group provides support throughout their lives. Please call 941.355.7637 or visit their website to learn more.
Programs:
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
MMTB is an official GED/Literacy site. Two teachers help with GED preparation classes. Also, counseling and job services such as resume writing, job searching and mock interviews are available.
Please see the website for details.
This group offers emergency shelter for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Their house is open to eligible kids 24/7. They give kids daily programs to support positive behavior. They also offer counseling and teach kids life skills. They help kids avoid substance abuse. They offer case management and help kids reunite with their families. They are also connected to medical care. Kids get to do arts, crafts, and music. They also have access to outdoor recreation.
Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. provides Emergency Shelter Care to youth in need. Please call or visit website to learn more.
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