Family Assistance 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
Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. They are given the chance to have fun at camp. Camp Boggy Creek also has retreat weekends for the whole family. There is no charge to families. Please call 352.483.4200 or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free Number: 866.462.6449
APD helps people with developmental disabilities. They can help teach you how to live, learn, and work in your community. They can also direct you to other resources. Please call 407.245.0440 or go to the website to learn more.
This group offers services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Their goal is to empower people and to provide freedom from abuse. Please call 352.315.0591 or go to the website to learn more.
24/7 Toll-Free Hotline: 352.753.5800
Sexual Assault Hotline: 352.787.1379
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Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
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The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Elder Options can help you find services for people who are aging. They can also help find disability services. They can connect you to help for living with independence. These are services for the North Central Florida area. Please call 800.262.2243 or go to the website to learn more.
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This website has many resources for active military, veterans and their families. They can find agencies that will help them with housing, medical care, jobs and more. Please see the website for all services.
Important Numbers:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800.273.8255 or 988
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans - 877.424.3838
VA Caregiver Support Line - 855.260.3274
Wounded Warrior Resource Center - 888.997.2586
The Autism Center of Excellence provides services and support for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They help children reach their full potential. Please call 386.255.4568 or go to the website to learn more.
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