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Safe Harbor Maritime Academy

This group offers an educational alternative for troubled boys. It is a residential program. The program uses the waterfront as a therapeutic and educational tool. Each boy is given the mental, physical, and spiritual strength to succeed in life. The boys learn responsibility while living and working on a boat. At the same time, they are studying for their high school diploma. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***They are currently not accepting new students***

Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Temporary Shelter - Family Promise of Jacksonville

Homeless families who come to Family Promise stay at a local congregation for one week. While there, they get three meals a day, case management and other services. They can use laundry facilities, a computer and get phone access at the Family Center. They will also meet with a social worker who will develop a plan of action to get the family on the path to self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.

Thrift Store - City Rescue Mission

The CRM Thrift Store offers clothing, baby items and furniture at bargain prices. You will also find antiques, electronics, artwork, collectibles and more. All proceeds from sales go directly toward helping the clients served by CRM. Seniors age 55+ get a 15% discount off of purchases every Monday. There are also daily and weekly specials. CRM also has pickup service for donated items.

Pick-up Service: 904.421.5173

Victim Impact Panels (VIP) - MADD

This is an awareness program for offenders convicted of misdemeanor DUI. It consists of a panel of crime victims speaking about how impaired drivers forever changed their lives. The panel presents a unique story to the offender that is often overlooked or cannot be taught by the courts. If you have been court ordered to attend a VIP meeting, please call to find out times and dates.

Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)