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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Adult Education and Employment…………………………………………………………………. 1

Domestic Violence……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Food & Nutrition Information………………………………………………………………………… 4

Housing Information…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Legal Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Military Support Information…………………………………………………………………………. 7

Parenting/Family Engagement/Relative Caregiver Information………………………. 8

Recreation & Mentoring Information…………………………………………………………….. 9

Rehabilitation Services………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Rent & Utilities…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

Special Needs……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12

Support Services…………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………… 17

City Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18

Community Involvement Resources………………………………………………………………. 19

2 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

Career Source of Northeast Clara White Mission, Inc. 904-356-5627 904-354-4162 careersourcenortheastfloridas.com clarawhitemission.org (Offers tools for success… skills you need in today’s 613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 workforce.) (Transition Housing, Daily Meals, Homeless, etc.) Community Education Programs Daniel/Youth Build 904-858-6080 904-296-1055 www.dcps.duvalschool.org/Page/7414 3725 Belfort Road, Jacksonville FL 32216 (Community and school-based programs.) danielkids.org (ED while training in construction; ages 16-20) Duval County Title 1 Program Duval County Head Start 904-390-2123 904-423-8637 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 lsfnet.org/children-families/head-start/ www.dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/19138 (Free preschool program) (Manages funds from Federal sources) Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 904-646-2300 1-800-451-4327 101 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.rehabworks.org www.fscj.edu (Federal program that helps people with physical or mental disabilities find and keep jobs.) Metro North Community Development Corp. NE Florida Healthy Start 904-358-1224 904-723-5422 metronorthcdc.com nefhealthystart.org (Focus is on revitalizing Brentwood area.) (To reduce infant mortality and help pregnant women and their families) St. Paul Community Empowerment Center Unemployment Benefits 904-768-7112 1-800-204-2418 www.spmbcjax.org www.floridajobs.org Women’s Center WorkSource 904-633-8311 904-356-5627 facebook.com/RosanneRHartwellWomensCenter/ careersourcenortheastflorida.com (Located on FSCJ Campus) 215 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Family Foundations Hubbard House 904-396-4846 904-354-4909 familyfoundationsjax.org P.O. Box 4904, Jacksonville FL 32201 1639 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 hubbardhouse.org (Provides budget counseling, debt management, etc.) (Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence.) 3 Salvation Army Batterers Program Women’s Center of Jax Rape Recovery Team 904-301-4835 904-722-3000 uss.salvationarmy.org 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville FL 32211 328 North Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 domenscenterofjax.org (Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence, a (Responds quickly and compassionately to batterer’s intervention program for abusers and adult and teen survivors of sexual assault.) provides intervention and prevention.)

Food and Nutrition

Arlington Community Services Catholic Charities 904-5038496 904-354-3416 foodpantries.org 134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville FL 32202 1450 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.cc.bjaxorg (Provides financial assistance for rent, electricity, fuel Tuesday-Friday (9:00 a.m. appointment line / oil/heating, food pantry, clothing referrals, etc.) Closed Mondays and Holidays.) Christ Church of Peace Food Pantry Clara White Mission 904-387-2020 904-354-4162 / Emergency #: 349-0284 1240 McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 613 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.christchurchofpeace.org/support clarawhitemission.org (Provides food to those in need) (Meals provided Mon.-Wed, 11:30 am—1:00 pm) Department of Children & Families Downtown Ecumenical Services 866-762-2237 904-358-7955 5920 Expressway, 215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.descjax.org www.myflfamilies.com Feeding Northeast Florida House of Refuge Ministries 904-513-1333 904-354-2233 1116 Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 3450 Dunn Ave., # 303, Jacksonville, FL 32226 www.feedingnefl.org (Faith based program that provides social services to (Helps low-income individuals.) disadvantaged citizens of Jacksonville.) Lutheran Social Services Food Bank 904-448-5995 904-292-1675 4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32207 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258 www.lssjax.org stjosephsjax.org (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm) (Open Mon., Wed., and Friday, 9:00-11:30 am) Salvation Army St. Francis Soup Kitchen 904-356-8641 904-356-2902 318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 uss.salvationarmy.org www.stfrancissoupkitchen.org (Closed after first 40 are served.) Open on Saturdays, 10:00 am—1:00 pm) United Community Outreach Ministry Westside Christian Outreach 904-396-2401 904-786-7494 3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 5343 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205 www.ucomjax.org (Provides Meals Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am—2:00 (Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 am—12:30 pm) pm)

4 Housing Information

Ability Housing Beachwood Apartments 904-359-9653 904-641-0912 76 S. #303, Jacksonville, FL 32202 2901 Beachwood Boulevard www.abilityhousing.org Jacksonville, FL 32246 (Provides housing to low-income families with at least (Subsidized Housing.) one adult with a developmental or acquired disability.)

Circle of Love Ministries Clara White Mission 904-696-3105 904-354-4162 13519 North Main Street, Emergency #: 349-0284 Jacksonville, FL 32218 613 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 circleofloveministries.com clarawhitemission.org (Homeless Shelter) (Provides transition housing for men and vocational culinary training.)

Community Connections Family Promise 904-354-6681 904-354-1818 325 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 P.O. Box 40363, Jacksonville, FL 32203 (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm) familypromisejax.org Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:30 pm)

Florida Christian Apartments Arms 904-381-4800 (904) 744-0966 1115 Edgewood Avenue, S. Jacksonville, FL 32205 6457 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 (Provides HUD Housing.) (Provides HUD Housing.)

Holly Brook Apartments Housing Partnership of Jacksonville 904-389-1196 904-398-4424 104 King Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 4401 Emerson Street, #1, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Provides housing, GED preparation, adult (Provides pre/post purchase home ownership, education, etc.) youth enrichment, summer camp, etc.)

HUD—Section 8 Locator IM Sulzbacher Center 904-630-3810 904-359-0457 1300 N. Broad Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 611 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.jaxha.org (Homeless Shelter for men, women & children.) (Subsidized Housing)

Jacksonville Housing Authority Liberty Center for Homeless Men 904-630-3877 904-353-0446 1300 Broad Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 941 N. Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (Provides safe, clean, affording housing and social (Provides housing for single, homeless men.) services to low-income families and individuals.)

Liberty Center for Homeless Women Mission House 904-353-1698 904-241-6767 600 N. Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 800 Shetter Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32250 (Provides housing for single, homeless women.) (Day facility for beaches homeless.)

5 The Inn Ministry Trinity Rescue Mission 904-388-7730 904-355-1205 1720 Hamilton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 622 W. Union Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am—3:00 pm) www.trinityrescue.org (A sanctuary for pre and postpartum mothers in crisis.) (Provides housing for men, women and families.) Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge Washington Heights Apartments 904-356-8641 904-764-0561 900 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 4229 Moncrief Road, (Helps with birth certificates, social security cards and Jacksonville, FL 32209 FL drivers licenses.) (Subsidized Housing)

Legal Assistance

Child Support Enforcement Florida Coastal School of Law 1-800-622-KIDS (5437) 904-680-7782 921 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 8787 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport www.fcsl.edu (Open 7:00 am—7:00 pm, Monday-Friday) (Student legal education.) Jacksonville Legal Aid 904-356-8371 126 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.jaxlegalaid.org (Helps low-income citizens with civil legal problems.)

Military Support Information

Fleet and Family Support Center New Parent Support Program 904-542-5745 904-542-2229 554 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32212 2080 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32212 www.nasjax.navy.mil www.nasjax.navy.mil (Counseling, relocation services for military families.) (Free classes are offered: New OB, prepared childbirth, breastfeeding, baby boot camp, etc.) USO 904-246-3481 2560 Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 www.uso.org

Parenting, Family Engagement and Relative Care Giver

Angel Aid Cribs for Kids 904-398-4882 904-854-7100 8595 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.cribsforkids.org www.angelaid.com (Free pack n play cribs.) (Serves children with life-threatening diseases.) 6 DLC Nurse and Learn Early Learning Coalition of Duval 904-387-0370 904-208-2044 4101 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290, Jax, FL 32216 www.dlcnl.org www.earlylearningjax.org (Child Care Center and Therapeutic Services) (Helps families find quality child care / VPK.) Family Education Network Florida Kinship Center www.familyeducation.com 1-800-640-6444 (Parenting site with news and information, ranging from 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620 children’s health to homework help.) www.flkin.org Grand Parents Raising Grandchildren Jax4Kids.com www.raisingyounggrandchildren.com 904-710-2020 (Resource site for grandparents raising 12620-3 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 grandchildren or other relatives parenting www.jax4kids.com someone else’s child.) (Easy way to access information for children.) National Parent Information Network NE Florida Healthy Start www.npin.org/hc3.asp 904-723-5422 (Encourages information sharing, professional nefhealthystart.org development and networking opportunities for (To reduce infant mortality and help pregnant professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers.) women and their families.) Parents Without Partners Project Moses 1-800-637-7974 904-723-5422 www.parentswithoutpartners.org www.nefhealthystart.org (Helps in the way of discussion, study groups, etc.) (Focus is on safe sleeping for babies.) Relatives as Parents Program Single Parents Association 201-836-4602 www.singleparents.org www.brookdalefoundation.net/RAPP/rapp.html (Provides education, resources, friendship and (Promotes expansion of services for grandparents.) camaraderie for single parents.)

Recreation and Mentoring

All Saints Early Learning ARC 904-737-7800 904-355-0155 4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 1050 Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.allsaintsjax.org www.arcjacksonville.org (Adult day care.) (Services for children with developmental delays.) Big Brothers, Big Sisters Boy Scouts of America 904-727-9797 904-388-0591 3100 University Blvd., South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 www.bbbsjax.org www.nfcsounting.org Boys and Girls Club Communities in Schools 904-396-4435 904-366-6350 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.bgcnf.org www.cisjaxorg Girl Scouts Girls, Inc. 904-388-4653 904-731-9933 1000 Shearer Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.girlsscouts-gateway.org www.girlsinc.org 7 Jacksonville Network for Strengthening Families Kids Hope Alliance 904-630-6481 904-630-7919 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 www.nefloridacounts.org www.jaxkids.org Monique Burr Foundation for Children Parks and Recreation 904-642-0210 904-630-4100 787 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 851 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.mbfchildsafetymatters.org www.jaxparks.com (Child safety program.) (Summer camps) Police Athletic League Team Up 904-355-3308 904-630-3647 2165 W. 35th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 www.jaxpal.com (Hands-on learning and recreational activities.) (Year-round and seasonal sports programs.) The Bridge of Northeast Florida Sanctuary of Northeast Florida 904-726-0010 904-356-3588 320 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 120 E. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 www.bridgejax.com www.sanctuaryon8th.com (After school activities, summer camps, etc.)

Rehabilitation Services

UF College of Medicine Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 904-244-3486 1-800-451-4327 653 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.rehabworks.org www.hscj.edu/college-of-medicine (Federal program that helps people with physical (Treats children with complex medical/therapy needs.) or mental disabilities find and keep jobs.)

Rent and Utilities

Angel Aid Arlington Community Services 904-398-4882 904-5038496 8595 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 foodpantries.org www.angelaid.com 1450 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (Assists in housing, utilities, medical care, clothing, (Provides financial assistance for rent, electricity, food, transportation, etc.) fuel oil/heating, food pantry, etc.) Catholic Charities City of Jacksonville Social Services 904-354-3416 904-630-0696 or 630-2469 134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville FL 32202 www.coj.net www.ccbjaxorg (Emergency Assistance Program to serve eligible Tuesday-Friday (9:00 a.m. appointment line / households and individuals, facing financial Closed Mondays and Holidays.) difficulties.) Downtown Ecumenical Services Jewish Family and Community Service 904-358-7955 904-448-1933 215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 6261 DuPont Station, Jacksonville, FL 32204 www.descjax.org www.jfcsjax.org 8 Salvation Army United Community Outreach Ministry 904-356-8641 904-396-2401 318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 uss.salvationarmy.org www.ucomjax.org (Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 am—12:30 pm)

Special Needs

All Saints Early Learning Angelwood 904-737-7800 904-288-7259 4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.allsaintscarecenter.com www.angelwoodjax.org (Adult day care / designed for special needs and (Summer camp, respite, parents night out for fragile adults.) children with disabilities.) Autism Society of Florida BASCA 407-207-3388 904-541-1742 www.autismfl.com 352 Stowe Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (Source of information and support.) www.bascainc.org Boys and Girls Club Cerebral Palsy of Florida 904-396-4435 904-396-1462 1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 3311 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.bgcnf.org www.cerebralpalsyofnortheastfloridainc.com CHADD Child Find 904-994-0933 or 400-2629 904-348-7784 824 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207 4019 Boulevard Ctr. Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.chadd.net www.fdlrscrown.org (Support group for families of children with autism.) (Services for pre-school children, ages 3-5) Child Guidance Center Children’s Home Society 904-745-3030 904-493-7749 3 Locations: Arlington, and Westside 3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 childguidancecenter.org www.chsfl.org (Behavioral health counseling and treatment.) (Parenting classes.) Children’s Medical Services Clark School for Hearing and Speech 904-360-7022 904-880-9001 or 413-584-3450 www.floridahealth.gov 9803 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257 (Collection of programs for children with special needs.) www.clarkeschools.org daniel, Inc. DePaul School 904-296-1055 904-223-3391 4203 Southpoint Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 3044 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224 www.danielkids.org www.depaulschool.com (Independent living program.) (Students with learning disabilities.) DLC Nurse and Learn Early Steps 904-387-0370 904-360-7022 4101 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/early-steps www.dlcnl.org (Offers developmentally supportive early (Child Care Center and Therapeutic Services.) intervention services for infants and toddlers.)

9 Exchange Club Family Center Family Support Services of 904-306-9318 904-421-5800 or 904-421-5828 3119 Spring Glen Road, Jacksonville FL, 32207 www.fssjax.org www.exchangeclubfamilycenter.com (Agency for foster care, adoption & family (Free parent aide services to at-risk families.) preservation.) Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E. First Tee 904-723-5422 904-924-0401 nefhealthystart.org 1157 Golfair Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32209 (Encourages early father involvement and offers thefirstteenorthflorida.gov comprehensive fatherhood services.) (Introducing golf to young people.) Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services 1-800-580-7801 1-800-654-9816 www.fddc.org www.centraldirectory.org (Developmental Disability Services in Florida.) (Support system for exceptional student education.) Grands/RAPPJax Grow Up Great Children’s Closet 904-630-7251 904-208-2044 www.jaxkids.org 5216 N. Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (Designed for grandparents by grandparents.) (Free children’s clothing/Open first Friday of each month.) Healthy Start Healthy Families 904-723-5422 904-858-6957 www.nefhealthystart.org 6726 , Jacksonville, FL 32209 (Community effort to reduce infant mortality. (Free, voluntary early learning and family support Healthy Start Coalitions oversee maternal and program, designed to help families through support infant healthcare services.) and education.) Hope Haven Inclusion Warm Line 904-346-5100 904-208-2044, Ext. 3 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 elduval.org/get-special-services-child www.hope-haven.org (Online child screening and community resources (Provider of evaluations, educational, for children with disabilities and special health care psychological and developmental treatment.) needs.) Jacksonville Network for Strengthening Families Jacksonville School for Autism 904-630-6481 904-732-4343 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 9000 Cypress Green Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.nefloridacounts.org www.jsakids.org (Private school for children with autism) Kids Hope Alliance JASMYN 904-630-7919 904-389-3857 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 923 Peninsular Place, Jacksonville, FL 32204 www.jaxkids.org www.jasmyn.org (Youth services organization.) Magnolia Project Mental Health America of Northeast Florida 904-353-2130 904-738-8420 5300 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 8280 Princeton Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL www.nefhealthystart.org www.mhajax.org (Focus is on reducing infant mortality.) Raise awareness of mental health and wellness.) Momcare Monique Burr Foundation for Children 904-723-5422 904-642-0210 www.nefhealthystart.org 787 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (Focus is on reducing infant mortality rates.) www.mbfchildsafetymatters.org (Child safety program.) 10 Morning Star School Nemours—Bright Start! 904-721-2144 904-697-3118 725 Mickler Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.morningstar-jax.org www.nemours.org (Serves children with learning disabilities.) (Information screening and resources for families.) Northwest Behavioral Services Speech and Hearing Center 904-781-7797 904-355-3403 244 N. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 12627 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.nwbh.org www.shcjax.org (Treatment for mental health illnesses.) (Screenings, evaluations and treatments.) The Bridge of Northeast Florida The Jericho School 904-726-0010 904-744-5110 320 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 1351 Spinkle Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.bridgejax.com www.thejerichoschool.org (Private school for children with autism.) U.S. Department of Justice Youth Crisis Center 202-514-2000 904-725-6662 or 1-877-720-0007 [email protected] 3015 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.justice.gov www.youthcrisiscenter.org (American with Disabilities Act.) (Florida’s runaway program.)

Support Services

Agency for Healthcare Administration Agency for Workforce Innovation 904-353-2198 1-850-245-7105 921 N. Davis Street, Bldg. A, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.unemploymentapply.com www.flkin.usf.edu (Unemployment assistance website.) (Assistance with Medicaid-related services.) All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center AMI Kids 904-737-7800 904-223-1121 4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 13375 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246 www.allsaintscarecenter.com/adult-day-care www.amikids.org (Adult Day Care Program.) (Helping kids with a troubled past achieve success.) Angelwood ARC 904-288-7259 904-355-0155 4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 1050 Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.angelwoodjax.org www.arcjacksonville.org (Summer camp, respite, parents night out for (Services for children with developmental delays.) children with disabilities.) CHADD Child Find 904-994-0933 or 400-2629 904-348-7784 824 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207 4019 Boulevard Ctr. Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.chadd.net www.fdlrscrown.org (Support for families of children with autism.) (Services for pre-school children, ages 3-5) Child Guidance Center Children’s Home Society 904-745-3030 904-493-7749 3 Locations: Arlington, Northside and Westside 3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 childguidancecenter.org www.chsfl.org (Behavioral health counseling and treatment.) (Parenting classes.) 11 Children’s Medical Services Community Connections 904-360-7022 904-354-6681 www.floridahealth.gov 325 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (List of programs for children with special needs.) (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm) Community Hospice of NE Florida Community Rehabilitation Center 904-268-5200 904-358-1211 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 623 Beechwood Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 www.communityhospice.com www.communityrehabcenter.org (Bereavement counseling for families & children.) (Promotes mental, physical and emotional well-being.) daniel, Inc. Diocesan Center for Family Life 904-296-1055 904-262-3200 4203 Southpoint Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 11625 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258 www.danielkids.org www.dcfl.org (Independent living program.) (Counseling: Individual, family and marriage.) Duval County Extension Service Duval County Health Department 904-255-7450 904-253-1000 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 900 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.duval.ifas.ufl.edu www.duval.floridahealth.gov (Food & Nutrition Service, etc.) Duval County Public Schools Early Learning Coalition of Duval 904-390-2000 904-208-2044 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290, Jax, FL 32216 www.dcps.duvalschools.org www.earlylearningjax.org (Helps families find quality child care / VPK.) Episcopal Children’s Services Family Foundations 904-726-1500 904-396-4846 8443 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 40 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.ecs4kids.org www.familyfoundations.org (Promotes children’s physical and mental health, (Offers tools, skills, and support to families.) cognitive development, educational skills, etc.) Family Support Services of North Florida Florida Department of Children & Families 904-421-5800 or 904-421-5828 904-723-2000 www.fssjax.org 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (Agency for foster care, adoption and family www.myflfamilies.com preservation.) Florida Department of Education Florida Department of Health 1-850-245-0505 904-360-3380 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 515 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.fldoe.org www.floridahealth.gov Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Center Florida KidCare 904-346-4611 1-888-540-5437 4124 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL www.floridakidcare.org 32207 (Offers health and dental insurance for children.) www.fdlrscrown.org Gateway Community Services Healthy Families 904-387-4661 904-858-6957 555 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 6726 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.gatewaycommunity.com (Free early learning and family support program.) (Prevention/Intervention services, substance abuse 12 treatment for adults, etc.) Helping At-Risk Kids Hope Haven 904-354-3114 904-346-5100 Hubbard House 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.hubbardhouse.org/services/children-services www.hope-haven.org (Free services for children have lived with violence, (Provider of evaluations, educational, psychological including safety planning, understanding, etc.) and developmental treatment) Hubbard House IM Sulzbacher Center - Home Safe Program 904-354-4909 904-359-0457 P.O. Box 4904, Jacksonville FL 32201 212 N. Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 hubbardhouse.org (Help for homeless individuals who have been (Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence) living on the streets for at least 365 days over the last 5 years and are addicted to alcohol) IM Sulzbacher Center Jacksonville Legal Aid 904-359-0457 904-356-8371 611 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 126 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Homeless Shelter for men, women & children) www.jaxlegalaid.org (Helps low-income citizens with civil legal problems) Jacksonville Public Library Jacksonville Urban League - Head Start 904-630-2665 904-359-0929 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 521 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 www.jaxpubliclibrary.org www.ul-jacksonville-iaempowered.com (Special service and advocacy organization) Jacksonville Health & Transition Services Jericho School 904-244-0411 904-744-5110 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 1351 Spinkle Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.hscj.ufl.edu/jaxhats www.thejerichoschool.org (Helps people with disabilities transition into adults) (Private school for children with autism) Kids Hope Alliance Mental Health Resource Center 904-630-7919 904-642-9100 1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206 11820 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246 www.jaxkids.org www.mhrcflorida.com (Provides behavioral health services) National Alliance on Mental Health - NAMI Nemours—Bright Start! 904-724-7782 904-697-3118 www.namijacksonville.org 841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Support and improve the quality of life for www.nemours.org family members of those living with mental illness) (Information screening and resources for families) Northwest Behavioral Services OCD Foundation 904-781-7797 1-888-311-0619 244 N. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 www.ocdjacksonville.com www.nwbh.org (Help individuals find effective treatment and support (Treatment for mental health illnesses) for OCD and other anxiety disorders) Pace Center for Girls Parenting Classes at Baptist Health 904-448-8002 904-202-2000 2933 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.pacecenter.org www.baptistjax.com/patient-info/classes-and-events (Focus is on providing a safe environment for (Variety of classes, programs and support groups) middle and high school girls) 13 River Point Behavioral Center River Region Human Services 904-724-9202 904-899-6300 6300 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 2981 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.riverpointbehavioral.com www.rrhs.org (Psychiatric and addiction treatment.) (Mental health and substance abuse services.) Salvation Army Shriner’s Hospital for Children C/O Morocco Shrine 904-356-8641 904-642-5200 318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 3800 St. John’s Bluff Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32245 uss.salvationarmy.org www.moroccoshrine.org (Orthopedic, burn and spinal cord injury.) Spina Bifida of Jacksonville Sutton Place Behavioral Health, Inc. 904-697-3914 904-225-8280 807 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207 463142 FL-200, Yulee, FL 3207 www.spinabifidajax.org www.spbh.org (Advocates, educates and serves patients.) (Mental health and substance abuse treatment.) The Azalea Project Vision is Priceless 904-359-2520, Ext. 110 904-308-2020 157 E. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 3 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204 www.nefhealthystart.org/for-women/azalea-project www.visionispriceless.org (Outreach, education and support to high-risk (Services to improve vision health.) women of childbearing age.) Volunteers in Medicine We Care Jacksonville 904-399-2766 904-674-6450 41 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 4080 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.vim-jax.org www.wecarejacksonville.org (Free health clinic.) (Health and wellness program.) Wekiva Springs Hospital Women’s Center of Jax Rape Recovery Team 904-296-3533 904-722-3000 3947 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville FL 32211 www.wekivacenter.com domenscenterofjax.org (Services for addiction and mental health.) (Responds quickly and compassionately to adult and teen survivors of sexual assault.) Youth Crisis Center 904-725-6662 or 1-877-720-0007 3015 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.youthcrisiscenter.org (Florida’s runaway program.)

Transportation

Jacksonville Transportation Authority www.jtafla.com (Independent state agency serving Duval County.)

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Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville Cribs for Kids www.ccpoj.org 904-854-7100 Prime Osborne Convention Center www.cribsforkids.org 225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Free pack n play cribs.) (For children 12 and under who otherwise might not receive toys for Christmas.) Department of Highway Patrol—Car Seat Program Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens flhsmv.gov/safety-center/child-safety www.coj.net (Resources for you and your children.) Prime Osborne Convention Center 225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Project Moses 904-723-5422 www.nefhealthystart.org (Focus is on safe sleeping for babies.)

Community Involvement Resources

Early Learning Coalition of Duval Early Steps 904-208-2044 904-360-7022 6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290, Jax, FL 32216 www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/early-steps www.earlylearningjax.org (Offers developmentally supportive early (Helps families find quality child care / VPK) intervention services for infants and toddlers) Child Find Duval County Health Department 904-348-7784 904-253-1000 4019 Boulevard Ctr. Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 900 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211 www.fdlrscrown.org www.duval.floridahealth.gov (Services for pre-school children, ages 3-5) (Offers a variety of services)

Jacksonville Public Library Immigration Services 904-630-2665 904-245-7899 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 4121 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 www.jaxpubliclibrary.org www.uscis.gov (English language program & free computer classes) United Way of Northeast Florida NE Florida Community Action Agency 904-390-3200 904-398-7472 40 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 4070 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 www.unitedwaynefl.org www.nfcaa.net (Call 2-1-1 for community services) (Helps low-income individuals) WorkSource World Relief Jacksonville 904-356-5627 904-448-0733 careersourcenortheastflorida.com 5107 University Blvd., W., Jacksonville, FL 32216 215 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL www.worldreliefjacksonville.org

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