MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school.

Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877-678-9355 or text “Connect” at 352-415-0091

This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.

Services and Information on:

This agency offers counseling. These services are for domestic. They also offer help for sexual assault. Someone is always available. Please call 1.866.875.7983 or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• 24 Hour Help Line
• Case Management
• Children's Services
• Counseling
• Emergency Shelter
• Information and Referral
• Safety Planning

This group helps people with autism. They also help those with related disabilities. All services are free. Appointments are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Annual Statewide CARD Conference
• Consultation
• Public Education
• Resource Referral
• Support/Social Groups
• Technical Assistance
• Training
• Visual Supports Lab
• Website, eNews, and Social Media

This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Healthy Families is a home visitation program for new and expectant parents. It teaches families how to care for young children. Please call 850.948.2741 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.