Suwannee

Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)

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.

National Hotline Text VOICE to 20121

Services Include:

  • Boys Town family homes
  • Community support services
  • Foster care
  • In-home family 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.

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

U.S. Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida

The U.S. Attorney's Office strives to see justice for victims of federal crime. They uphold the rights of victims and witnesses. Their goal is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. Services to victims may include notice of case events, referrals to medical providers or help with transportation. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Help with child care
  • Help with travel arrangements
  • Information concerning case proceedings
  • Information concerning victims' rights
  • General information
  • Notice of case events
  • Referrals to medical and/or social service providers

SHINE - Suwannee County Sites

Seniors can meet to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and other topics. Please call 800.262.2243 or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.262.2243

Suwannee County Counseling Sites:
Branford Public Library - 703 SW Suwannee Ave. Branford
Jo Kennon Library - 10655 Dowling Park Dr. Dowling Park
Live Oak City Hall - 101 White Ave., SE, Live Oak,
Live Oak Library - 1848 Ohio Ave S Live Oak