Marion

Arnette House, Inc.

Arnette House, Inc. provides services focused on the strength of the family while providing skills and knowledge to help improve life at home.

  • Aftercare Support and Follow-up
  • Case Management
  • Group Homes/Transitional Living
  • Individual and Family Counseling
  • Information and Referral Services
  • Life Management and Social Skills Training
  • Mentoring and Job Skills Training
  • Non-Residential Family Crisis Intervention Counseling
  • Outreach and Prevention Services in Local Schools
  • Parenting and Specialized Parenting Classes
  • Project Safe Place
  • Recreational and Outdoor Adventure-based Challenge Programs
  • Residential Services
  • Specialized Group Therapy and Support Groups
  • Testing, Assessment and Diagnosis for Clinical Treatment
  • Tutorial Services

Marion Senior Services - In-Home Support Services

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.

Marion Senior Services - Marion Transit Services

Marion Transit Services provide public transportation. This includes services for the transportation disadvantaged. They also help other sponsored and non-sponsored program recipients in Marion County on an advance reservation basis.

Service is provided according to the following needs as space is available:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Life Sustaining Activities
  • Medical Needs
  • Recreational
  • Work

Services Provided By Drivers:
Drivers will help passengers from their doorway into the vehicle. They will also help them from the vehicle to the main entrance of their destination. Most vans are wheelchair equipped. Drivers cannot assist wheelchairs over more than one step or curb. Wheelchairs must not be any wider than 31 inches. Oxygen bottles may be taken if securely attached to the wheelchair or in a small bottle carried by passenger.

Service Animals & Escorts:

Marion Senior Services - Meals

Marion Senior Services provides Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meals. They offer a hot, noontime meal, Monday through Friday. Meals are delivered by a volunteer and staff drivers as well as Marion Transit Service drivers. An additional feature of the program is to provide a daily check on the clients’ well being. If you drive, but need meals, there are several locations that serve them. Please call for locations, hours of operation, and other information.

Who Qualifies for Home Delivered Meals?

  • Adults under the age of 60 who may need meals on a temporary basis while recovering from an illness
  • Disabled adults under age 60
  • Seniors 60 and over who are frail and homebound

Christian Care Center

Christian Care Center is a not-for-profit corporation. It was founded by the membership of First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida. The church owns all of the property and the buildings which the CCC operates as a separate corporation. The ties between the church and the CCC are strong. Every member of the church is also a member of the CCC’s corporation, but the CCC is a distinct legal entity. They provide many services to those in need within the community. You do not have to be a member of the church to receive services.

  • Community Medical Care Center
  • Pregnancy & Family Care Center
  • The Benevolence Ministry
  • The Children’s Shelter
  • The Men’s Residence
  • The Samaritan Inn
  • The Women’s Care Center

Heart of Florida Health Center

Heart of Florida Health Center provides healthcare to all in Marion County. They offer a range of preventative and primary services. Help with medications is also available. The minimum charge for a visit is between $15 and $50. All charges for services are discounted on a sliding fee scale. This is based on your household income based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

  • Acute/Urgent Care
  • Adult Primary Care
  • Assistance with medications utilizing programs offered through pharmaceutical companies
  • Family Planning
  • Lab Work
  • Pediatric Dental
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • School and Sports Physicals

Call for more information.

Heart of Florida Health Center

Heart of Florida Health Center provides healthcare to all in Marion County. They offer a range of preventative and primary services. Help with medications is also available. The minimum charge for a visit is between $15 and $50. All charges for services are discounted on a sliding fee scale. This is based on your household income based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Services:

  • Acute/Urgent Care
  • Adult Primary Care
  • Assistance with medications utilizing programs offered through pharmaceutical companies
  • Family Planning
  • Lab Work
  • Pediatric Dental
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • School and Sports Physicals

Offered through referral:

  • Mammography
  • Psychological/Mental Health Services
  • Radiology
  • Specialty Care
  • Testing
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