The Alachua County court system provides several cost-effective, community-based services to the citizens of Alachua County with emphasis on accountability and preserving public safety. List of services include, but not limited too: community service, Pretrial services, Metamorphosis, and OPUS. Please call or visit the website for more information.
FDLRS is run by the FL Department of Education. They offer Associate Centers that have instructional and technical support services for school districts all over the state. These centers assist the FDOE Exceptional Student Education programs. Each Associate Center offers four main services: Child Find, Parent Services, Human Resource Development, and Technology. They partner with school districts, agencies and support personnel. As well as with administrators and students with disabilities or exceptionalities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap.
Granny Nannies offers 24-hour home health care services to help individuals recover from illness or injury in the comfort of their homes. This allows them to avoid hospital and nursing home stays. Our caregivers assist with meals, housekeeping, and personal chores. Additionally, support is provided for those who face challenges in managing their medications. Our team consists of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs).. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
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Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
This group offers the Reach Program. It provides a variety of mental health related services. They are for girls between the ages of 11 and 17. The services are also for their families. Program therapists travel to the girls. They will meet in the home, school, or community. Meeting online is also available. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Pace Center runs a year-round day program for girls. Teachers help middle and high school students with education. Counselors help with support, life skills training, and career prep. They offer help at home, as well as at schools and within the local community. These services are tailored for each girl and the program is free. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.