Supportive Services - American Cancer Society
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
Services include:
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Boys Town North Florida
Boys Town helps children who need a safe place to stay. They work to reunite families and keep them together. When this is not possible, Boys Town finds foster homes or provides a home at one of their family residences in Tallahassee. Their goal is to ensure that families receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way. Please see the website for more information.
- Boys Town family homes
- Community support services
- Foster care
- In-home family services
Dixie Education Foundation, Inc.
This foundation offers scholarships to Dixie County high school. All applications will be reviewed. All applications should be submitted to the Guidance Office Staff at Dixie County High School. All paperwork must be received by the posted deadline. Please see the website for more information.
Aging and Disability Resource Center - Elder Options
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.
Services:
Modest Needs Foundation
This agency offers one-time emergency financial help. You must apply online through their website. There are different types of grants, depending on the need. The Homecoming Heroes grant is for Veterans. Small non-profit agencies may apply for a grant as well. Please see the website for more information.
Tri County Outreach, Inc.
This agency helps those in need with food, clothing and household items. All proceeds benefit their onsite emergency food pantry. Please call for more information and times.
Florida Office of the Attorney General
The purpose of the Attorney General's office is to enforce the laws of Florida. Their aim is to protect consumers from fraud, identity theft and more. The Crime Victims program helps those who have been a victim of crime to get financial compensation. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.866.966.7226
Florida Relay/TTY: 1.800.955.8771
Programs and Units Include:
- Civil rights
- Consumer information
- Consumer investigations
- Crime Victims services
- Criminal appeals
- Criminal justice programs
- Cyber safety and education
- Lemon law
- Medicaid fraud
- Seniors v. Crime
Victim Witness Assistance Program - United States Attorney’s Office
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:
United States Department of Justice Northern District of Florida
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of three districts in Florida. It is made up of twenty-three counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Levy County Arc
This agency advocates for people with disabilities. All services are tailored to meet each client's needs. This may include education, training, employment and other services. Services may vary from chapter to chapter. Please see the website for more information.
Services Include:
- Case management
- Early intervention
- Job training
- Medical and dental care
- Speech therapy
- Supported employment
- Supported living
- Transportation