This agency provides patient education materials and support for those with blood diseases. They can provide referrals and peer counseling. There is support for families as well. There are also local events for all to participate in. Please see the website for more information.
This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
This agency provides transportation to those who can't drive themselves. This includes seniors and those with disabilities. Please call for more information.
To schedule a ride: 352.498.5018 (Dixie)
This is a faith-based group home. The home is for troubled girls. The girls are ages 13 – 17. There is a spiritual emphasis to all parts of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This is a religious organization. It works to help troubled children have a second chance in life.
This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or make an in person appointment for a free review of your credit report. Please call for more information.
Trenton Medical Center offers primary and urgent medical care services. To meet the needs of every patient, they offer a sliding fee scale for payments. They take most insurances and Medicaid/MediCare. Please see the website for more information.
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.
Boys Town offers housing for youth who cannot remain in their own homes. Married couples care for the children in a traditional home setting. There are three homes for boys and two for girls in the Tallahassee area. Many of these children have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect and need a safe place to stay. Youth form a family and learn social and independent living skills that will help them in the future. The ultimate goal is to reunite each child with his or her family, whenever possible.
Area churches join together to provide temporary shelter to homeless families. They stay for one to two weeks at a time and then move on to another place of worship. While doing this, they meet with social workers and other people who will help them along the path of self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.