The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)

Reading Glasses are made possible through a partnership with the Lions Club, upon availability.

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This program provides weekend meals to children at risk of hunger. Participants are referred by school personnel. Backpacks are filled with food for every child in the household and can include: canned meat, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter and jelly, soup, applesauce, oatmeal, pasta, etc.

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Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.

Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm.

Services:
• Ending Homelessness
• Improving Children's Services
• Accessing Health Care
• Promoting LGBTQ Equality
• Challenging Discrimination
• Protecting Civil Rights

Please call 352.271.8890 or visit website for more information.

Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service device. It ensures that older adults and disabled persons living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed.

Please call or see the website for details.

Marion Senior Services provides In-Home Support Services, such as:

• Adult Day Care
• Case Management
• Consumable Medical Supplies
• Emergency Alerts
• Energy Assistance
• Homemaker Services
• Legal Assistance
• Meals on Wheels
• Nutritional Supplements
• Personal Care
• Respite Care

There is a waiting list for most programs. Clients are ranked based on level of need. Fees for service are determined at the time of the in-home assessment. It will vary based on the client’s ability to pay. Fees range from no charge for Medicaid clients, to a small monthly co-pay for CCE clients, to full pay for private clients. Most programs are for persons at least 60 years of age. Medicaid also requires meeting income and asset criteria. The Home Care and Alzheimer’s programs require a caregiver in the home. Eligibility may also be based on need. Call for more information.

This group offers a continuum of care. It is for children, adults, and families. The group is focused on addressing mental and behavioral health. Services are provided mainly through telehealth. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Programs & Services:

This group has mentoring programs for children. Volunteers meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a nearby school or after-school site. Outings can include going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. Please call or visit the website to learn more.