Narcotics Anonymous Florida
This group is a nonprofit. It is for people who have a major problem with drugs. The group offers recovery from addiction. This is done through a 12-step program.
Citrus
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Family Defense Program - Americans for Immigrant Justice
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 Citrus
This program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. It is open to expectant parents. It is also open to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are helped with education and community support. This will help them provide a safe and stable environment for their children. The program takes place in the home and is entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Focus on:
SEDNET - Region 13
SEDNET has services and programs for students and their families. These are for students who have or are at the risk of having emotional and/or behavioral disorders. SEDNET gives them tools and skills to help with these challenges. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Services:
- Emotional/behavioral management
- Calming skills
- Trauma Informed Care
Children's Medical Services
Children’s Medical Services is called CMS for short. It is a collection of programs. These programs are for eligible children with special needs. The programs are family-centered. And are designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services include:
Connect - WellFlorida Council
This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs include:
- Child Development
- Education and Support in Childbirth
- Financial Self-sufficiency
- Food and Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Newborn Care
- Parenting
Programs - Gulfcoast North AHEC
This group is a public health nonprofit. Staff members look to help people who have basic health needs. They also train health professionals and students.
Services Include:
- Tobacco Cessation
- AHEC Scholars
- Youth Programs
- Clinical Training
- Continuing Education
- Community Projects
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
National Human Trafficking Hotline-Polaris
This group runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline. It helps survivors of human trafficking. The hotline connects clients to services and supports to get help and stay safe. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.373.7888
Text: "BEFREE" or "HELP" to 233733
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Project Safe Childhood
Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide program with the US State Attorney's office of FL. They fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Jacksonville: 904.301.6300
Fort Myers:239.461.2200
Ocala: 352.547.3600
Orlando: 407.648.7500
Braille and Talking Books Library-Florida Division of Blind Services
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.226.6075