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:
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Rental Relief - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
24 hour helpline: 866.698.6155
Residential Care Services - Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches
This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.765.3797
School Readiness Assistance - Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County provides financial assistance to eligible families to offset the expense of childcare by allowing for a reduced parent co-payment. Visit their website or call the phone number below for more information.
SEDNET - Region 3B
SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network" It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.
Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Click here to locate the office nearest you
St. Francis House - Food & Shelter
This ministry provides food, shelter, and case management in a safe environment for people in Alachua County. They also run Arbor House for homeless women. Please see the website for more details.
Services Include:
- Arbor House
- Case Management
- Daily Showers
- Emergency Shelter
- Laundry Facilities
- Personal Hygiene Items & Clothing
- Referrals
- Soup Kitchen
- Sunrise Residence Inn
- Transitional Housing
- Veterans Affairs
Additional Locations:
Hamilton County
2618 NW 6th Street
Gainesville, FL. 32609
352.505.3521
St. Johns County
70 Washington Street
St. Augustine, FL. 32084
904.829.8937
Substance Use Services- Chrysalis Health
This group offers substance use counseling. Chrysalis Health uses evidence based, best practice treatment models. Services are for families and people of all ages.
Please call 407.219.9304 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. Click HERE for all locations.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Gainesville - Volunteers of America
This group is for low to no income veterans who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Please call 352.240.1340 or go to the website to learn more.
Email: GainesvilleSSVFinfo@voa-fla.org
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