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
This agency runs the Interface Youth Program. It offers children 10-17 short-term housing. The program also provides food, clothing, and a variety of personal support. The children are expected to attend school while in the program. If they do not then they are required to take part in a life skills program. There is no charge for the services. There are qualifications to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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.
The APD helps people who have disabilities and their families. They connect people with the support and services they need. Please call 352.955.6061 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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 information.
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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
CARD stands for Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. It is a group that helps people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
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The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
