Polaris
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Marion
Marion
Hidden Helpers - Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Available Guides and Resources Include:
- Education
- Family
- Government
- Health
- Programs
- Wounded Warrior
Continuum of Care (CoC)
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
- Clothing/Showers
- Food
- Healthcare
- Shelters
- Housing/prevention
- Support services
PACE's Reach Program - PACE Center for Girls
This group offers the Reach Program. It provides a variety of mental health related services. They are for girls between the ages of 11 and 17. The services are also for their families. Program therapists travel to the girls. They will meet in the home, school, or community. Meeting online is also available. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
PACE Day Program - Pace Center for Girls, Inc.
Pace Center runs a year-round day program for girls. Teachers help middle and high school students with education. Counselors help with support, life skills training, and career prep. They offer help at home, as well as at schools and within the local community. These services are tailored for each girl and the program is free. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Victim Assistance - MADD
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
Domestic Violence Advocacy - Florida Legal Services
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. Lawyers are there to help and give legal advice. They help people who have been hurt by domestic or dating violence, stalking, or human trafficking. Free help is also available for people who speak other languages. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
Seniors Program - EyeCare America
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Narcotics Anonymous - Forest Area
This group is a part of Narcotics Anonymous Florida. They serve these cities in Florida: Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Eustis, Leesburg, and Tavares. The program is a complete cutting off from all drugs. The group is made up of people recovering from addiction. They meet regularly. They help each other stay clean. The group offers a message of hope and the promise of freedom. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
24 Hour Hotline: 1.866.579.8333
Sexual Assault Services - Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc.
This group offers a 24/7 rape crisis hotline. Provides an immediate response to sexually assaulted victims at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll-Free Helpline: 352.753.5800
Services:
- Sexual Assault Forensic exams
- Legal Services
- Sexual Assault Counseling
- Information and Referral
- Advocate Accompaniment