Family Assistance ServicesThe city offers an independent living program. The program provides respite care. As well as volunteer support and educational services. The program is for low to moderate income homebound senior citizens and their caregivers. The services prevent premature placement in a nursing home. They also prevent elder abuse and caregiver burnout. There are no fees for these services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.
Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm.
Please call 352.271.8890 or visit website for more information.
This group provides free civil (non-criminal) legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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The Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (CPDV) is a “one stop shop” inside the City Hall Annex. HH court advocates help victims of domestic violence with court mandated orders. They also help clients find a safe place to live and provide emotional support during the victim's transition process. Please call or visit their website for more information.
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
This is an addiction recovery program at the McDuff Avenue campus. Clients live on campus for about 18 months. They must make a commitment to the program which will enable them to make a new life for themselves and for their families. Clients take part in a full range of education and recovery services. Each person is assessed and receives a program plan based on his or her own specific needs. Please call for more information.
Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service device. It ensures that older adults and disabled persons living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed.
Please call or see the website for details.
This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness specifically the retina. They connect people with different resources that can help living with vision loss. There are chapters all over the United States. Please call or visit the website for chapter locations and more information.
Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org
Adapt Behavioral Services has treatments that build on the strengths of each person. This is done by giving support and helping with new ways to change their lives for the better. Treatment is customized to each person to best fit their needs. They have services over telehealth. You can also meet in-person. This can be at home, at school, or at their office.
Please call 407.622.0444 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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