Hernando

Dawn Center - Outreach Support

Dawn Center has an outreach program to help victims of abuse. There are no charges for any services provided. Call for more information.

Nine Core Services:

  • 24-hour Crisis Hotline
  • Emergency Shelter for women and children
  • Assessment referral for resident children
  • Crisis counseling for victims and their children
  • Information and referral services
  • Education and Community Awareness
  • Safety Planning
  • Training for law enforcement and professional
  • Service Management

    • Dawn Center - Emergency Shelter

    The Shelter is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week for women and children that are victims of physical, mental or sexual abuse.
    Services include:

  • Community education
  • Court advocacy
  • Hotline
  • Information
  • Intervention
  • Referral
  • Service management
  • Shelter
  • Support groups

    • All shelter services are provided free of charge. Call for more information.

    Dawn Center of Hernando County

    The Dawn Center of Hernando County is a domestic and sexual violence center. They provide free and confidential services to help survivors and their families heal and plan their futures. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 352.686.8430

    Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119
    National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673
    Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866.331.9474
    Runaway Safeline: 800.RUNAWAY

    Hernando County Health and Human Services

    Hernando County Health and Human Services helps those in need within the community. They may be able to help you gain access to programs for health, transportation, and temporary financial need. They are open M-F from 8am to 5pm. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

    HHS may be able to help with the following:

  • Abuse
  • Child Care
  • Counseling
  • Disabilities
  • Elderly Services
  • Emergency prescriptions
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Utility Services

    • A New Generation - Pregnancy & Family Resource Center

    Offering services to our clients physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Prevention services include our Worth Waiting for Abstinence and Hernando Teen Advisor programs. Offers support and assistance to people facing a pregnancy, or post-abortion stress. All services free of charge. Call for more information.

    Two locations:
    134 E. Fort Dade Ave.
    Brooksville FL 34601

    10495 Hearth Rd.
    Spring Hill FL 34608

    Crescent Community Clinic

    This clinic offers health care for adults ages 18 - 64 with limited incomes and no health insurance. Services are provided weekdays from 9am - 2pm (no Thursdays). You must bring a photo ID and Social Security card to apply. As well as proof of income and residency. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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