Citrus

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

This church has a number of ministries for its members and others. The Social Ministry Committee supports Citrus United Basket. They provide rides to members who can no longer drive themselves. They supply home health equipment. A quilting group makes quilts to donate to those in need. The SOS Food Bank is available to all on Thursdays. Please see the website for more information.

Jessie's Place - Citrus County Children's Advocacy Center

This group runs Jessie’s Place, a center that helps children who have been hurt or harmed. Their goal is to support each child in moving from victim to survivor by helping them heal and grow stronger. They focus on the child’s emotional, mental, physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation

This agency provides a safety net for women with unexpected pregnancies. The goal is to make sure that no baby is abandoned. Mothers with newborns can get advice about adoption or parenting and make plans for their baby's future before they reach a crisis stage. They can get help as they decide what is best for themselves and their babies. Please see the website for more information.

Safe Haven also wants to form local chapters in every Florida county.

Important Numbers:
24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 1.877.767.2229
To Form a New Chapter: 1.877.767.2229
Time Sensitive Issues: 786.246.1304