Family Assistance ServicesThis firm can help with legal issues. This includes housing/landlord/tenant issues. There are requirements that must be met to use the free services. Appointments are required. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 866.256.8091
This program offers respite care for homebound seniors and their caregivers. They work to help keep seniors in their own homes. They also prevent elder abuse and caregiver burnout. Services are free. 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 civil legal help. Clients must be a resident of the service area. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for locations and 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. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org
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