This program helps pregnant women dealing with substance abuse. It connects them with nurses who make home visits. Nurses provide a range of support services to help with health. Please call 352.317.5194 or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355
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MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy and safe. As well successful in school.
Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
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Children's Home Society of Florida provides a range of programming and services to kids, teens, and families.
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Clubhouse International provides locations for mentally ill adults to get their lives back on track.
Gainesville Opportunity Center helps adults living with mental illness rebuild their lives. Please see website for more information. This program is free to all interested adults.
Alachua County Court offers a long-term treatment for substance abuse for adults.
Please see website for more details.
Transition Youth Program helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job after high school. They can help you find a meaningful career. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
CARD serves people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is all free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.928.8476
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The University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities serves both children and adults. It is known as UF CARD for short. They provide support and assistance to people whose lives are affected by autism. Their goal is to make the best life for people with autism and related disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.