Family Assistance ServicesThis Center provides support and help to those families dealing with autism spectrum disorders. Services are free to those with autism and related conditions, their families and the staff that work with them. Please see the website (under Patient Care) for more information.
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.
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
This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It focuses on the physical and social care of each patient, as well as the spiritual and emotional care. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer live in their home. They have 16 beds and all the comfort of home, along with full hospice services. Please call 352.493.2333 or go to the website to learn more.
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.
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)
This agency offers help for victims and witnesses who are involved in civil and criminal litigation proceedings. These must be proceedings in which the U.S. is a party. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:1.866.416.2071
Services Provided to Crime Victims & Witnesses Include:
This agency can help you find vital records for all 50 states. You can also find records if you are a U.S. citizen who was born in a foreign country. There are fees for each certificate. Please see the website for more information.
Some of the certificates available include:
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency strives to help children who live in at-risk areas on the north side of Jacksonville. The Youth Life Learning Centers focus on providing children after-school learning services. They are currently serving children up to the sixth grade. Each year the center adds another grade level so children can remain in the program until graduation. During the school year, the centers are open from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. There is also a 6-week day camp during the summer. Children receive tutoring and have computer access. There are also a number of activities such as field trips, dance lessons and sports. There are currently two locations. Please see the website for more information.
