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Missing Persons Program - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s missing persons program seeks to reunite family members. It has helped thousands of families, and it locates a few hundred people each year.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/missing_persons/
Narcotics Anonymous - Old Town, Florida
NA is a nonprofit fellowship of people for whom drugs had become a major problem. They meet regularly to help each other stay clean. They are not interested in what or how much you used, but only in what you want to do about your problem. Please see the website for more information.
Nassau County Summer Camp - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
North Central Florida Alcoholics Anonymous - Dixie and Gilchrist
AA is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Please call to confirm times and places. The website has a complete list of meetings in several counties.
Dixie County meetings:
Monday - 7:30pm - Church of Christ, NE 147th Street, Cross City
Saturday - 7:30pm - Old Town United Methodist Church, CR 349, Old Town
Gilchrist County meetings:
Wednesday - 7:30pm - Meridian Healthcare, NE 7th Street, Trenton
Thursday - 7:30pm - New Hope Church, Hwy. 236, Bell
Partnership for Strong Families - Child Welfare Services
This agency strives to prevent child abuse. Their aim is to provide a safe home for all children. They believe that child abuse is preventable. They involve local resources to deliver needed services to families. They deliver foster care and adoption services when a child can no longer remain in his or her home. Please see the website for more information.
Patient Resources - National Organization of Rare Disorders
NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
Polk County Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
POPIN - FND Family Network On Disabilities
POPIN - Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking provides a range of services to help children with disabilities, and their families.
They offer the following:
- POPIN
- PSN
- PEN
- Family START
- Special Needs Trusts
- Parent to Parent
- Youth Advocacy
- DADVOCATES
- The Jan La Belle Scholarship
- Sharing the Commitment
Please call or visit website for more information.
Rental Help - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD provides a list of websites and other resources on their website. This is to help people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. They also have a search for subsidized rental housing. Please visit the website to learn more.