Refugee Services - Department of Children and Families
This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Bradford
Bradford
Substance Abuse and Mental Health - Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers services and care for adults and children. This program is for people with serious mental health conditions and addiction. They have options for mental health care and treatments. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Florida's Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center-Florida Literacy Coalition
FLC offers a range of programs and services. These are related to literacy and adult education. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs and Services Available:
- Professional Development
- Resources & Programs for Adult Learners
- Resource Sharing
- Health & Financial Literacy
Statewide Hotline: 1.800.237.5113
Adult Protective Services - Department of Children and Families
Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
Abuse Hotline - Florida Department of Children and Families
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office
Catholic Charities provides many services to those in need. Please call for more information.
Services include:
SeniorCare
SeniorCare.com is an online directory for senior care. They give information about home health care agencies across the country. The site is committed to informing consumers. Letting them know about options in the senior care industry. They also run a collection of online brands. These brands offer in-depth content and provider directories for different parts of the senior care industry. 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.
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