Transportation for Seniors - Suwannee River Economic Council - Dixie
The group offers transportation services for older adults. It can help with rides to the doctor, meal sites, and more. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Dixie
Dixie
Girls' Residence - Lighthouse Children's Home
This is a faith-based Christian group home for girls ages 13 – 17. Please call or visit the website.
Program Includes:
- Athletics
- Biblical Counseling and Instruction
- Extra-curricular Activities
- Family Visits
- Gospel Music Education
- Private Education
- Set Schedules
- Work Responsibilities
Lighthouse Children's Home
This is a religious organization. It works to help troubled children have a second chance in life.
Caregiver Services - Alzheimer's Project, Inc.
This group is for people who are caregivers for people with memory diseases like Alzheimer's. The goal of this group is to teach caregivers learn how to care for themselves too. All services are for free. Please call 850.386.2778 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services Include:
- Caregiver Education Courses
- Respite Services
- Support Groups
Alzheimer's Project, Inc.
This group is a nonprofit. It provides support and comfort. It also provides assistance. The help is for those with memory disorders. It is also for their caregivers. The services are offered in the Big Bend area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Trenton Pediatrics & Dental - Medical Care
Palms Medical Group offers low-cost pediatric and dental care. It uses a sliding fee scale for payments. Call or visit the website to learn more.
PhRMA
PhRMA represents the leading research companies in the nation. These companies are in the biopharmaceutical industry. They are working towards a patient-centered health care system. And want to make medicines more affordable. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Transitional Housing - Boys Town North Florida
Boys Town has housing for youth who cannot stay in their own homes anymore. Married couples care for the children in a regular home. Many of these children have suffered abuse and need a place to stay. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Emergency Shelter - Family Promise of Gainesville
This program offers emergency shelter for families without a home. They have a 90-day program to help them get back on their feet. They work with and receive help from groups of many different faiths. Volunteers give support and meals to families. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Family Promise of Gainesville
Gainesville churches shelter and feed homeless families. Families are housed at area houses of worship. Members provide meals and shelter to guest families. They can use laundry facilities, meet with a social worker and more. Children attend their regular schools.
Services Include:
- Alachua County Crisis Center services
- Case management
- Day center
- Parenting classes
- Resources and referrals
- Support groups
- Support services
- Transportation