Job Corps is a free education and career technical training program. They offer help to young people ages 16 through 24. Clients receive the skills needed to succeed in today's workforce. Services are offered and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please see the website to learn more.
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SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
This charity provides Rural Mobile Food Outreach to those in need. They serve five counties around the Gainesville area. They can bring you food, toiletries, school supplies, and more. Please call 352.372.0294, or visit the website to learn more.
This department handles section 8 and public housing programs. Call 800.365.9527 or visit the website.
This group connects families with services and resources. These can help with the emotional and behavioral health of children. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
SEDNET helps students with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families. This group also works with schools to help the students. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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MBH has outpatient mental health care for adults and children. Outpatient care means you don't have to stay in a hospital or care center. You can be treated in a group or private day treatment. See the list below for treatments available. Please call for more information or go to website.
Toll Free: 1.800.330.5615
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Meridian Behavioral Health is a mental health care facility. They have crisis services to help people who need emergency mental health care evaluations and treatment plans. See the list below for services offered. Call 352.374.5600 or go to website.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare has a program to help patients pay for their care. They accept insurance and may treat patients even if they cannot pay. Please call for more information or go to website.
This group provides emotional and behavioral health care for children and youth under 18. Help is available 24 hours a day. Please call for more information or go to website.
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