Polk

Community Services and Efforts - Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This group offers help to households. These clients may be in danger of becoming homeless. They also might have to choose between food or shelter. The group offers home visits and food pantries. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

Services Offered Include:

  • Food Pantry
  • Home Visits
  • Easter Baskets
  • Soles 4 Kids
  • Thanksgiving Baskets
  • Jesse Tree - Toy Drive

Tri-County Human Services, Inc.

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is a private not-for-profit organization. They provide substance abuse, and co-occurring and mental health disorders treatment. Their services are given to residents of Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. The services provided by Tri-County are covered by many health insurance plans. When health insurance coverage is not available, an affordable payment plan is worked out with each client.

  • Adolescent Outpatient Services
  • Adult Outpatient Services
  • Assessment and Referral
  • Drug Alcohol Traffic Education
  • DUI Program
  • Florida Center for Addictions and Dual Disorders
  • Highlands County Outpatient Clinic
  • JASA
  • Lakeland Transitional Living Facility
  • Medically Supervised Detoxification
  • Prevention Services
  • Self-Help Groups
  • The RASUW Center for Women
  • Winter Haven Halfway House

Christian Care Center

Christian Care Center is a not-for-profit corporation. It was founded by the membership of First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida. The church owns all of the property and the buildings which the CCC operates as a separate corporation. The ties between the church and the CCC are strong. Every member of the church is also a member of the CCC’s corporation, but the CCC is a distinct legal entity. They provide many services to those in need within the community. You do not have to be a member of the church to receive services.

  • Community Medical Care Center
  • Pregnancy & Family Care Center
  • The Benevolence Ministry
  • The Children’s Shelter
  • The Men’s Residence
  • The Samaritan Inn
  • The Women’s Care Center

You Thrive Florida

This group is a nonprofit. They are a midsize community action agency. The mission of the group is to reduce poverty. It is also to help low-income individuals and families become fully self-sufficient. This work is done with the community.

Florida Baptist Children's Homes

Florida Baptist Children’s Home is a nonprofit organization. They are a faith-based group. The group helps vulnerable children and struggling families. Their vision is to bring hope to hurting children. The group operates in several areas across Florida. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services & Programs:

  • Foster Care
  • Child Hunger
  • Single Moms
  • Anti-Trafficking
  • Family Support
  • Mission Trips
  • Child Sponsorship

The Able Trust

This group is a public charity. They work to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Florida. The group focuses on research and outreach. As well as capacity building. Please call or visit the website for more information.