North Florida Office of Public Guardian
This group is called NFOPG for short. It is a not-for-profit. It serves as a court appointed legal guardian. The services are for adults with mental and/or physical disabilities.
Suwannee
Suwannee
Court Advocacy for Children - Florida Guardian ad Litem Office
This agency offers help for children who have to go to court. They are children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected. They pair a child with a community volunteer to go with them to court. The also have help for teens coming out of the foster care system because they are now 18. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Guardian Ad Litem
GAL works for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. GAL tries to put children in a safe and caring place. Teens who are too old to be in foster care can also learn about where they can go.
Domestic Violence- Homeless Shelter & Assistance -Vivid Visions
This group helps people who have experienced domestic abuse. The group offers shelter and referrals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.500.1119
Vivid Visions, Inc.
This group is a nonprofit. It is a domestic violence center. It works to help women and children rebuild and regain their power.
Toll Free: 1.800.500.1119
Services Available:
- Counseling
- Daycare
- DCF Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- Prevention Classes
- Referrals for Housing Assistance & Utilities
- Safety Planning
Free Civil Legal Services - Three River Legal Services, Inc.
This law firm provides legal help. The services are for only civil matters. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Service Areas:
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
This group is called TRLS for short. It is a nonprofit law firm. They provide quality legal assistance. The help is for the poor, abused, disabled, and elderly.
Services Available:
- Consumer Law & Bankruptcy
- Criminal Record Expungement or Sealing
- Domestic Violence/Family Law
- Drivers License Suspension
- Elder Law/Life Planning
- Helping Veterans
- Housing/Landlord Tenant
- Hurricane/Natural Disaster Assistance
- Homeownership/Probate
- Public Benefits
Disability Services - The Arc North Florida, Inc.
This group offers a variety of programs and services. The help is for those with disabilities. It focuses on helping clients develop tools and supports. These tools and support will help them live independently. There are eligibility requirements to use the services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
- Advocacy
- Adult Day Training
- Residential Group Home
- Respite Care
The Arc North Florida
The Arc provides services for people with developmental disabilities. There are conditions for approval. The client must desire services. They must also be approved by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The Arc admissions committee must also approve. Please see the website for more information.
Services include:
- Adult Day Training
- Adult Day Training Off-site
- Advocacy
- In-home Support
- Personal Care Assistance
- Residential Habilitation
- Respite Care
- Supported Employment Services
- Supported Living Services
- Transportation
Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center - Another Way, Inc.
This group offers support. The help is for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free 24-Hour Help Line: 1.866.875.7983
Services Include: