This group offers financial assistance. It is for low-income individuals or families facing a crisis. There are several types of help available. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Emergency/Support Services: 352.796.1425
Help can be with:
Veterans can use CCT's transit services to go to the Veterans Hospital in Gainesville. This service is offered on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Services are free unless otherwise stated. Please see the website for more information. Reservations are required no later than 12 noon two business days in advance. All reservations must be made with the Citrus County Transit Office. Wheelchair services are available. Please make these reservations as soon as possible due to limited seating. Please see the website for more information.
Reservation line: 352.527.7630
This church partners with other area churches and runs the SOS Food Pantry. Volunteers collect food weekly and then distribute the food each Thursday morning. Those in need may come to the pantry between 9am and 12noon. Please call for more information.
This church has a number of ministries for its members and others. The Social Ministry Committee supports Citrus United Basket. They provide rides to members who can no longer drive themselves. They supply home health equipment. A quilting group makes quilts to donate to those in need. The SOS Food Bank is available to all on Thursdays. Please see the website for more information.
This group runs Jessie’s Place. It is a child advocacy center. They help children move from victim to survivor. The available help works to improve the child’s well-being. This can be emotional or mental. As well as behavioral, physical, and spiritual. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Citrus County Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit. It is a child advocacy center. All services provided are free of charge.
Services Include:
YFA offers adoption case management. The services help local foster children. The help is to find them a ‘forever family’. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This government group offers victim advocates and helps them apply for the Crime Victim Compensation. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435
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Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
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