Other Daily Needs ServicesThis agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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CARD serves people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is all free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.928.8476
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Catholic Charities Jacksonville runs an adoption agency. The nonprofit is called Caring Choices. The agency provides a variety of services. The help is to support a client during their pregnancy journey. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group helps parents make sure their children are ready to enter school. It offers a variety of programs. The group can also help parents find childcare. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.238.3463
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The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000
Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838
American Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.
Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
This is an emergency assistance program. It helps those in danger of being homeless. You have to live in Gainesville or the surrounding counties to qualify. It is for those struggling with finances or those who need help with getting food. They have a food pantry you can go to once a month. They also help people having a hard time paying bills. These could be for rent, mortgages, or utilities. They can also help pay for medicine. Please call 352.372.0294 or visit the website to learn more.
