The Department of Justice runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes know their rights. They make sure victims and witnesses are treated with fairness and respect. Please call 850.444.4000 or 850.942.8430, or go to the website to learn more.

Services Available:

Leon County Health Department provides the WIC Program. It is a federally funded program. It serves infants, children up to 5 years old, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and women in the first 5 months after giving birth. Call for more information.

• Breastfeeding promotion and support
• Conduct breastfeeding support groups
• Healthcare and social service referrals including referrals for immunizations
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Supplemental nutritious food for low and moderate income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children

Call for more information.

This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000

Programs:

• Going Places
• National Safe Place
• Someplace Else
• Tree House
• Youth Advisory Council