Interface Youth Program is a short-term residential program for youth. This program is for youth ages 10 to 17 years old. The program helps families and lasts from 3 to 5 weeks. The program is free to youth that are eligible. Please call or visit website to learn more.

The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.

Services Include:

• Immediate outreach to victims of sexual battery
• Face-to-face and telephone counseling
• Support groups
• Accompany and support victims through criminal justice proceedings
• Transportation to court appearances and other appointments related to the victimization
• Assist with application process for Victims Compensation and relocation for Sexual Assault Victims
• Assistance with Protective Injunctions
• Emergency assistance with urgent special needs
• Personal advocacy
• Information and referral
• Community education, speeches, and consultation
• Network with other victim service providers and state organization
• Outreach services provided in the Gainesville Police Department
• HIV Test Site

Please contact for more information.

Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Adoption
• Becoming a Foster Parent
• Child Care
• Children's Legal Services
• Community-Based Care
• Family Safety
• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
• Youth & Young Adults

Offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming, social and peer communication skills. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers. Please see the website for more information.

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.

Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling to children and families in need. They may be able to help with a range of issues you or your child is struggling to cope with. All counseling sessions are confidential. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.