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The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation

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This agency provides a safety net for women with unexpected pregnancies. The goal is to make sure that no baby is abandoned. Mothers with newborns can get advice about adoption or parenting and make plans for their baby's future before they reach a crisis stage. They can get help as they decide what is best for themselves and their babies. Please see the website for more information.

Safe Haven also wants to form local chapters in every Florida county.

Important Numbers:
24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 1.877.767.2229
To Form a New Chapter: 1.877.767.2229
Time Sensitive Issues: 786.246.1304

Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches

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This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.765.3797

Summer Camp(East Coast)- Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

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Summer camp for kids ages 10 to 15. At camp, you can try activities like canoeing, archery, and swimming. You'll also learn how to communicate better with others. You’ll even get to meet and interact with police officers and volunteers. For more details, check out our website.

People Ready - Lake City

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This company is a temporary labor company. They are owned by True Blue, Inc. They send workers to temporary jobs in construction, hospitality, manufacturing and more. Some jobs can lead to permanent employment. There is never a fee to the employee for job seeker services. Please see the website for more information.

Areas of Employment Include:

Auto Services
Construction
Events
Hospitality
Logistics
Manufacturing
Restoration
Retail Support
Warehouse Production
Waste & Recycling

North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority

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The North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority serves the Levy, Gilchrist, Suwannee and Wakulla Counties. It helps eligible families find decent, safe and affordable housing. Rents are based on your income. Section 8 Housing is available in Wakulla, Levy and Gilchrist Counties. Please see the website for more information.

Missing Persons Program - Salvation Army

Read more about Missing Persons Program - Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s missing persons program seeks to reunite family members. It has helped thousands of families, and it locates a few hundred people each year.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/usc/missing_persons/

CareerSource North Florida

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This agency helps with workforce related services. There are services for job seekers and employers.

Sexual Health Home Testing - TakeMeHome

Read more about Sexual Health Home Testing - TakeMeHome

This program offers free testing kits. The kits are for HIV or STI testing. The kit options vary based on availability and location. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Outpatient Services - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Read more about Outpatient Services - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Outpatient services address the needs of most of MBH's clients. The staff treats both children and adults. They treat people for mental illness, addictions, PTSD and other problems. Each client has a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs.

Each client is encouraged to give feedback. A "Compliments and Comments" form is available at each location.

Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

Residential & Inpatient Services (Suwannee County) - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Read more about Residential & Inpatient Services (Suwannee County) - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Residential treatment is designed to meet each person’s needs. The Sid Martin Bridge House helps people with serious addictions. A team of trained experts helps the residents on their recovery journey. The MIST program helps pregnant women with their addictions. The Recovery Center is for teenage boys who have problems with drugs or alcohol.

The Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU) are in Gainesville and Lake City. They help people with serious mental health problems for a short time. If needed, the person can stay longer for more treatment.

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