Columbia

Haven's Open Arms

Haven’s Open Arms is a Christian based company. The company runs a group home for adolescents. They aim to improve the quality of life, self-image, and self-worth of the children. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Veterans Inn

Veterans Inn is a nonprofit organization. Veterans Inn is a renovated motel that acts as a central resource center. The only focus of this agency is to provide a safe and supportive community for veterans that are homeless. At Veterans Inn clients will receive housing and food. Some employment assistance is also available. The goal is to support and equip veterans with the tools they need to get back on their feet. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Support & Resources Available:

Cosac Foundation

The Cosac Foundation is working towards creating a better today and tomorrow for the homeless. They shelter and feed anyone who is homeless. They also arrange for each homeless person to get the care that they truly need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free Homeless Help Line: 1.855.924.3571

Connect - WellFlorida Council

This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs include:

  • Child Development
  • Education and Support in Childbirth
  • Financial Self-sufficiency
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Mental Health
  • Newborn Care
  • Parenting

Project Safe Childhood

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide program with the US State Attorney's office of FL. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500

Braille and Talking Books Library-Florida Division of Blind Services

Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.226.6075

Suwannee Valley Community Coordinated Child Care - Early Head Start

Suwanee Valley Community Coordinated Child Care (or SV4Cs for short) has an Early Head Start program. Early Head Start helps pregnant women and children from birth to age 3. Services are available year-round. They help infants and toddlers with their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. They also help parents to care for, and teach their growing children to be self-sufficient. Please call or visit the website for more information.