Citrus

HCA Florida Healthcare - Citrus Hospital

This Home Health Agency helps patients heal and recover in the privacy of their own homes. This makes a safe alternative to nursing home care and shortens inpatient hospital stays. The patient must be homebound and cannot leave the home without help. The patient's doctor must order and direct home health services. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Disease management
  • Home health aides
  • IV infusion
  • Medical social workers
  • Nutritionists
  • Occupational therapy
  • Pain management
  • Physical therapy
  • Post-operative care
  • Rehab therapy services
  • Skilled nursing services
  • Speech therapy
  • Tube feedings
  • Wound care
  • Youth Crisis Shelters - Youth & Family Alternatives

    This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

    Services Include:

    Child Care Resources & Referral - Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast

    This agency provides a variety of services to help families with young children. They can provide lists of local child-care resources. They can also help come up with a plan for affording care. Please call 352.563.9939 or visit the website to learn more.

    Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
    Sumter County: 352.793.5430

    Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast

    This agency offers early learning programs to children up to age 5. Parents pay based on a sliding fee scale. The school readiness program is open to all qualifying children. As funding becomes available, children are placed in the program according to the Coalition's established priorities. Please see the website for more information.

    Early Learning Options Include:

    • Family child care homes
    • Licensed child care centers
    • License-exempt child care centers
    • School-based classrooms
    • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

    School Readiness Programs Include:

    • Appropriate staff-to-child ratios
    • Character development programs
    • Developmentally appropriate curriculum
    • Family-friendly environment
    • Healthy and safe environments
    • Individual education plans
    • Literacy programs
    • Parent support services