ELC of Duval - COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE...325 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm) Family Promise 904-354-1818 P.O. Box 40363, Jacksonville,

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

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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

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ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

Career Source of Northeast Florida

904-356-5627

careersourcenortheastfloridas.com

(Offers tools for success… skills you need in today’s

workforce.)

Clara White Mission, Inc.

904-354-4162

clarawhitemission.org

613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Transition Housing, Daily Meals, Homeless, etc.)

Community Education Programs

904-858-6080

www.dcps.duvalschool.org/Page/7414

(Community and school-based programs.)

Daniel/Youth Build

904-296-1055

3725 Belfort Road, Jacksonville FL 32216

danielkids.org

(ED while training in construction; ages 16-20)

Duval County Title 1 Program

904-390-2123

1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/19138

(Manages funds from Federal sources)

Duval County Head Start

904-423-8637

lsfnet.org/children-families/head-start/

(Free preschool program)

Florida State College at Jacksonville

904-646-2300

101 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.fscj.edu

Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

1-800-451-4327

www.rehabworks.org

(Federal program that helps people with physical

or mental disabilities find and keep jobs.)

Metro North Community Development Corp.

904-358-1224

metronorthcdc.com

(Focus is on revitalizing Brentwood area.)

NE Florida Healthy Start

904-723-5422

nefhealthystart.org

(To reduce infant mortality and help pregnant

women and their families)

St. Paul Community Empowerment Center

904-768-7112

www.spmbcjax.org

Unemployment Benefits

1-800-204-2418

www.floridajobs.org

Women’s Center

904-633-8311

facebook.com/RosanneRHartwellWomensCenter/

(Located on FSCJ Campus)

WorkSource

904-356-5627

careersourcenortheastflorida.com

215 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Family Foundations

904-396-4846

familyfoundationsjax.org

1639 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207

(Provides budget counseling, debt management, etc.)

Hubbard House

904-354-4909

P.O. Box 4904, Jacksonville FL 32201

hubbardhouse.org

(Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence.)

http://www.danielkids.org/

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Salvation Army Batterers Program

904-301-4835

uss.salvationarmy.org

328 North Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence, a

batterer’s intervention program for abusers and

provides intervention and prevention.)

Women’s Center of Jax Rape Recovery Team

904-722-3000

5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville FL 32211

domenscenterofjax.org

(Responds quickly and compassionately to

adult and teen survivors of sexual assault.)

Food and Nutrition

Arlington Community Services

904-5038496

foodpantries.org

1450 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

(Provides financial assistance for rent, electricity, fuel

oil/heating, food pantry, clothing referrals, etc.)

Catholic Charities

904-354-3416

134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville FL 32202

www.cc.bjaxorg

Tuesday-Friday (9:00 a.m. appointment line /

Closed Mondays and Holidays.)

Christ Church of Peace Food Pantry

904-387-2020

1240 McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

www.christchurchofpeace.org/support

(Provides food to those in need)

Clara White Mission

904-354-4162 / Emergency #: 349-0284

613 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202


(Meals provided Mon.-Wed, 11:30 am—1:00 pm)

Department of Children & Families

866-762-2237

5920 Arlington Expressway,

Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.myflfamilies.com

Downtown Ecumenical Services

904-358-7955

215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.descjax.org

Feeding Northeast Florida

904-513-1333

1116 Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

www.feedingnefl.org

(Helps low-income individuals.)

House of Refuge Ministries

904-354-2233

3450 Dunn Ave., # 303, Jacksonville, FL 32226

(Faith based program that provides social services to

disadvantaged citizens of Jacksonville.)

Lutheran Social Services

904-448-5995

4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.lssjax.org

(Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm)

Mandarin Food Bank

904-292-1675

11730 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258

stjosephsjax.org

(Open Mon., Wed., and Friday, 9:00-11:30 am)

Salvation Army

904-356-8641



(Closed after first 40 are served.)

St. Francis Soup Kitchen

904-356-2902

134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.stfrancissoupkitchen.org

Open on Saturdays, 10:00 am—1:00 pm)

United Community Outreach Ministry

904-396-2401

3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.ucomjax.org


Westside Christian Outreach

904-786-7494

5343 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205

(Provides Meals Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am—2:00

pm)


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Housing Information

Ability Housing

904-359-9653

76 S. Laura Street #303, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.abilityhousing.org

(Provides housing to low-income families with at least

one adult with a developmental or acquired disability.)

Beachwood Apartments

904-641-0912

2901 Beachwood Boulevard


(Subsidized Housing.)

Circle of Love Ministries

904-696-3105

13519 North Main Street,


circleofloveministries.com

(Homeless Shelter)

Clara White Mission

904-354-4162

Emergency #: 349-0284

613 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202


(Provides transition housing for men and

vocational culinary training.)

Community Connections

904-354-6681

325 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202


Family Promise

904-354-1818

P.O. Box 40363, Jacksonville, FL 32203

familypromisejax.org

Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:30 pm)

Florida Christian Apartments

904-381-4800

1115 Edgewood Avenue, S. Jacksonville, FL 32205

(Provides HUD Housing.)

Fort Caroline Arms

(904) 744-0966

6457 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277

(Provides HUD Housing.)

Holly Brook Apartments

904-389-1196

104 King Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

(Provides housing, GED preparation, adult

education, etc.)

Housing Partnership of Jacksonville

904-398-4424

4401 Emerson Street, #1, Jacksonville, FL 32207

(Provides pre/post purchase home ownership,

youth enrichment, summer camp, etc.)

HUD—Section 8 Locator

904-630-3810

1300 N. Broad Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.jaxha.org

(Subsidized Housing)

IM Sulzbacher Center

904-359-0457

611 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Homeless Shelter for men, women & children.)

Jacksonville Housing Authority

904-630-3877

1300 Broad Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Provides safe, clean, affording housing and social

services to low-income families and individuals.)

Liberty Center for Homeless Men

904-353-0446

941 N. Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

(Provides housing for single, homeless men.)

Liberty Center for Homeless Women

904-353-1698

600 N. Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Provides housing for single, homeless women.)

Mission House

904-241-6767

800 Shetter Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32250

(Day facility for beaches homeless.)

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The Inn Ministry

904-388-7730

1720 Hamilton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210


(A sanctuary for pre and postpartum mothers in crisis.)

Trinity Rescue Mission

904-355-1205

622 W. Union Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.trinityrescue.org

(Provides housing for men, women and families.)

Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge

904-356-8641

900 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

(Helps with birth certificates, social security cards and

FL drivers licenses.)

Washington Heights Apartments

904-764-0561

4229 Moncrief Road,


(Subsidized Housing)

Legal Assistance

Child Support Enforcement

1-800-622-KIDS (5437)

921 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

www.dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport

(Open 7:00 am—7:00 pm, Monday-Friday)

Florida Coastal School of Law

904-680-7782

8787 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256

www.fcsl.edu

(Student legal education.)

Jacksonville Legal Aid

904-356-8371


www.jaxlegalaid.org

(Helps low-income citizens with civil legal problems.)

Military Support Information

Fleet and Family Support Center

904-542-5745

554 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32212

www.nasjax.navy.mil

(Counseling, relocation services for military families.)

New Parent Support Program

904-542-2229

2080 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32212

www.nasjax.navy.mil

(Free classes are offered: New OB, prepared

childbirth, breastfeeding, baby boot camp, etc.)

USO

904-246-3481

2560 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

www.uso.org

Parenting, Family Engagement and Relative Care Giver

Angel Aid

904-398-4882

8595 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.angelaid.com

(Serves children with life-threatening diseases.)

Cribs for Kids

904-854-7100

www.cribsforkids.org

(Free pack n play cribs.)

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DLC Nurse and Learn

904-387-0370

4101 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

www.dlcnl.org

(Child Care Center and Therapeutic Services)

Early Learning Coalition of Duval

904-208-2044

6500 Bowden Road, Suite 290, Jax, FL 32216

www.earlylearningjax.org

(Helps families find quality child care / VPK.)

Family Education Network

www.familyeducation.com

(Parenting site with news and information, ranging from

children’s health to homework help.)

Florida Kinship Center

1-800-640-6444

4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620

www.flkin.org

Grand Parents Raising Grandchildren

www.raisingyounggrandchildren.com

(Resource site for grandparents raising

grandchildren or other relatives parenting

someone else’s child.)

Jax4Kids.com

904-710-2020

12620-3 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246

www.jax4kids.com

(Easy way to access information for children.)

National Parent Information Network

www.npin.org/hc3.asp

(Encourages information sharing, professional

development and networking opportunities for

professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers.)

NE Florida Healthy Start

904-723-5422

nefhealthystart.org

(To reduce infant mortality and help pregnant

women and their families.)

Parents Without Partners

1-800-637-7974

www.parentswithoutpartners.org

(Helps in the way of discussion, study groups, etc.)

Project Moses

904-723-5422

www.nefhealthystart.org

(Focus is on safe sleeping for babies.)

Relatives as Parents Program

201-836-4602

www.brookdalefoundation.net/RAPP/rapp.html

(Promotes expansion of services for grandparents.)

Single Parents Association

www.singleparents.org

(Provides education, resources, friendship and

camaraderie for single parents.)

Recreation and Mentoring

All Saints Early Learning

904-737-7800

4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.allsaintsjax.org

(Adult day care.)

ARC

904-355-0155

1050 Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

www.arcjacksonville.org

(Services for children with developmental delays.)

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

904-727-9797

3100 University Blvd., South, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.bbbsjax.org

Boy Scouts of America

904-388-0591

1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205

www.nfcsounting.org

Boys and Girls Club

904-396-4435


www.bgcnf.org

Communities in Schools

904-366-6350

1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.cisjaxorg

Girl Scouts

904-388-4653

1000 Shearer Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

www.girlsscouts-gateway.org

Girls, Inc.

904-731-9933

100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.girlsinc.org

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Jacksonville Network for Strengthening Families

904-630-6481

1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206

www.nefloridacounts.org

Kids Hope Alliance

904-630-7919


www.jaxkids.org

Monique Burr Foundation for Children

904-642-0210

787 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.mbfchildsafetymatters.org

(Child safety program.)

Parks and Recreation

904-630-4100

851 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.jaxparks.com

(Summer camps)

Police Athletic League

904-355-3308

2165 W. 35th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

www.jaxpal.com

(Year-round and seasonal sports programs.)

Team Up

904-630-3647


(Hands-on learning and recreational activities.)

The Bridge of Northeast Florida

904-726-0010


www.bridgejax.com

Sanctuary of Northeast Florida

904-356-3588

120 E. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

www.sanctuaryon8th.com

(After school activities, summer camps, etc.)

Rehabilitation Services

UF College of Medicine

904-244-3486


www.hscj.edu/college-of-medicine

(Treats children with complex medical/therapy needs.)

Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

1-800-451-4327

www.rehabworks.org

(Federal program that helps people with physical

or mental disabilities find and keep jobs.)

Rent and Utilities

Angel Aid

904-398-4882


www.angelaid.com

(Assists in housing, utilities, medical care, clothing,

food, transportation, etc.)

Arlington Community Services

904-5038496

foodpantries.org

1450 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

(Provides financial assistance for rent, electricity,

fuel oil/heating, food pantry, etc.)

Catholic Charities

904-354-3416

134 E. Church Street, Jacksonville FL 32202

www.ccbjaxorg

Tuesday-Friday (9:00 a.m. appointment line /

Closed Mondays and Holidays.)

City of Jacksonville Social Services

904-630-0696 or 630-2469

www.coj.net

(Emergency Assistance Program to serve eligible

households and individuals, facing financial

difficulties.)

Downtown Ecumenical Services

904-358-7955


www.descjax.org

Jewish Family and Community Service

904-448-1933

6261 DuPont Station, Jacksonville, FL 32204

www.jfcsjax.org

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Salvation Army

904-356-8641



United Community Outreach Ministry

904-396-2401

3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.ucomjax.org


Special Needs

All Saints Early Learning

904-737-7800


www.allsaintscarecenter.com

(Adult day care / designed for special needs and

fragile adults.)

Angelwood

904-288-7259


www.angelwoodjax.org

(Summer camp, respite, parents night out for

children with disabilities.)

Autism Society of Florida

407-207-3388

www.autismfl.com

(Source of information and support.)

BASCA

904-541-1742

352 Stowe Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

www.bascainc.org

Boys and Girls Club

904-396-4435


www.bgcnf.org

Cerebral Palsy of Florida

904-396-1462


www.cerebralpalsyofnortheastfloridainc.com

CHADD

904-994-0933 or 400-2629

824 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.chadd.net

(Support group for families of children with autism.)

Child Find

904-348-7784

4019 Boulevard Ctr. Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.fdlrscrown.org

(Services for pre-school children, ages 3-5)

Child Guidance Center

904-745-3030

3 Locations: Arlington, Northside and Westside

childguidancecenter.org

(Behavioral health counseling and treatment.)

Children’s Home Society

904-493-7749

3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.chsfl.org

(Parenting classes.)

Children’s Medical Services

904-360-7022

www.floridahealth.gov

(Collection of programs for children with special needs.)

Clark School for Hearing and Speech

904-880-9001 or 413-584-3450

9803 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257

www.clarkeschools.org

daniel, Inc.

904-296-1055

4203 Southpoint Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.danielkids.org

(Independent living program.)

DePaul School

904-223-3391

3044 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224

www.depaulschool.com

(Students with learning disabilities.)

DLC Nurse and Learn

904-387-0370

4101 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

www.dlcnl.org

(Child Care Center and Therapeutic Services.)

Early Steps

904-360-7022

www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/early-steps

(Offers developmentally supportive early

intervention services for infants and toddlers.)

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Exchange Club Family Center

904-306-9318

3119 Spring Glen Road, Jacksonville FL, 32207

www.exchangeclubfamilycenter.com

(Free parent aide services to at-risk families.)

Family Support Services of North Florida

904-421-5800 or 904-421-5828

www.fssjax.org

(Agency for foster care, adoption & family

preservation.)

Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E.

904-723-5422

nefhealthystart.org

(Encourages early father involvement and offers

comprehensive fatherhood services.)

First Tee

904-924-0401

1157 Golfair Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32209

thefirstteenorthflorida.gov

(Introducing golf to young people.)

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

1-800-580-7801

www.fddc.org

(Developmental Disability Services in Florida.)

Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services

1-800-654-9816

www.centraldirectory.org

(Support system for exceptional student education.)

Grands/RAPPJax

904-630-7251

www.jaxkids.org

(Designed for grandparents by grandparents.)

Grow Up Great Children’s Closet

904-208-2044

5216 N. Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208

(Free children’s clothing/Open first Friday of each month.)

Healthy Start

904-723-5422


(Community effort to reduce infant mortality.

Healthy Start Coalitions oversee maternal and

infant healthcare services.)

Healthy Families

904-858-6957

6726 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32209

(Free, voluntary early learning and family support

program, designed to help families through support

and education.)

Hope Haven

904-346-5100


www.hope-haven.org

(Provider of evaluations, educational,

psychological and developmental treatment.)

Inclusion Warm Line

904-208-2044, Ext. 3

elduval.org/get-special-services-child

(Online child screening and community resources

for children with disabilities and special health care

needs.)

Jacksonville Network for Strengthening Families

904-630-6481


www.nefloridacounts.org

Jacksonville School for Autism

904-732-4343

9000 Cypress Green Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256

www.jsakids.org

(Private school for children with autism)

Kids Hope Alliance

904-630-7919


www.jaxkids.org

JASMYN

904-389-3857

923 Peninsular Place, Jacksonville, FL 32204

www.jasmyn.org

(Youth services organization.)

Magnolia Project

904-353-2130

5300 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208


(Focus is on reducing infant mortality.)

Mental Health America of Northeast Florida

904-738-8420

8280 Princeton Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

www.mhajax.org

Raise awareness of mental health and wellness.)

Momcare

904-723-5422


(Focus is on reducing infant mortality rates.)

Monique Burr Foundation for Children

904-642-0210


www.mbfchildsafetymatters.org

(Child safety program.)

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Morning Star School

904-721-2144

725 Mickler Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.morningstar-jax.org

(Serves children with learning disabilities.)

Nemours—Bright Start!

904-697-3118


www.nemours.org

(Information screening and resources for families.)

Northwest Behavioral Services

904-781-7797

244 N. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

www.nwbh.org

(Treatment for mental health illnesses.)

Speech and Hearing Center

904-355-3403

12627 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

www.shcjax.org

(Screenings, evaluations and treatments.)

The Bridge of Northeast Florida

904-726-0010


www.bridgejax.com

The Jericho School

904-744-5110

1351 Spinkle Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.thejerichoschool.org

(Private school for children with autism.)

U.S. Department of Justice

202-514-2000

[email protected]

www.justice.gov

(American with Disabilities Act.)

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.)

Support Services

Agency for Healthcare Administration

904-353-2198

921 N. Davis Street, Bldg. A, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.flkin.usf.edu

(Assistance with Medicaid-related services.)

Agency for Workforce Innovation

1-850-245-7105

www.unemploymentapply.com

(Unemployment assistance website.)

All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center

904-737-7800


www.allsaintscarecenter.com/adult-day-care

(Adult Day Care Program.)

AMI Kids

904-223-1121


www.amikids.org

(Helping kids with a troubled past achieve success.)

Angelwood

904-288-7259


www.angelwoodjax.org

(Summer camp, respite, parents night out for

children with disabilities.)

ARC

904-355-0155

1050 Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

www.arcjacksonville.org

(Services for children with developmental delays.)

CHADD

904-994-0933 or 400-2629


www.chadd.net

(Support for families of children with autism.)

Child Find

904-348-7784


www.fdlrscrown.org


Child Guidance Center

904-745-3030

3 Locations: Arlington, Northside and Westside

childguidancecenter.org

(Behavioral health counseling and treatment.)

Children’s Home Society

904-493-7749

3027 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.chsfl.org

(Parenting classes.)

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Children’s Medical Services

904-360-7022


(List of programs for children with special needs.)

Community Connections

904-354-6681



Community Hospice of NE Florida

904-268-5200

4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

www.communityhospice.com

(Bereavement counseling for families & children.)

Community Rehabilitation Center

904-358-1211

623 Beechwood Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

www.communityrehabcenter.org

(Promotes mental, physical and emotional well-being.)

daniel, Inc.

904-296-1055

4203 Southpoint Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.danielkids.org

(Independent living program.)

Diocesan Center for Family Life

904-262-3200

11625 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32258

www.dcfl.org

(Counseling: Individual, family and marriage.)

Duval County Extension Service

904-255-7450

1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

www.duval.ifas.ufl.edu

(Food & Nutrition Service, etc.)

Duval County Health Department

904-253-1000

900 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.duval.floridahealth.gov

Duval County Public Schools

904-390-2000


www.dcps.duvalschools.org


904-208-2044



(Helps families find quality child care / VPK.)

Episcopal Children’s Services

904-726-1500


www.ecs4kids.org

(Promotes children’s physical and mental health,

cognitive development, educational skills, etc.)

Family Foundations

904-396-4846


www.familyfoundations.org

(Offers tools, skills, and support to families.)

Family Support Services of North Florida

904-421-5800 or 904-421-5828

www.fssjax.org

(Agency for foster care, adoption and family

preservation.)

Florida Department of Children & Families

904-723-2000


www.myflfamilies.com

Florida Department of Education

1-850-245-0505

325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

www.fldoe.org

Florida Department of Health

904-360-3380

515 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209


Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource Center

904-346-4611

4124 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville, FL

32207

www.fdlrscrown.org

Florida KidCare

1-888-540-5437

www.floridakidcare.org

(Offers health and dental insurance for children.)

Gateway Community Services

904-387-4661

555 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

www.gatewaycommunity.com

(Prevention/Intervention services, substance abuse

treatment for adults, etc.)

Healthy Families

904-858-6957


(Free early learning and family support program.)

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Helping At-Risk Kids

904-354-3114

Hubbard House

www.hubbardhouse.org/services/children-services

(Free services for children have lived with violence,

including safety planning, understanding, etc.)

Hope Haven

904-346-5100


www.hope-haven.org

(Provider of evaluations, educational, psychological

and developmental treatment)

Hubbard House

904-354-4909

P.O. Box 4904, Jacksonville FL 32201

hubbardhouse.org

(Offers shelter to victims of domestic violence)

IM Sulzbacher Center - Home Safe Program

904-359-0457

212 N. Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(Help for homeless individuals who have been

living on the streets for at least 365 days over the last

5 years and are addicted to alcohol)

IM Sulzbacher Center

904-359-0457


(Homeless Shelter for men, women & children)

Jacksonville Legal Aid

904-356-8371


www.jaxlegalaid.org

(Helps low-income citizens with civil legal problems)

Jacksonville Public Library

904-630-2665

303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.jaxpubliclibrary.org

Jacksonville Urban League - Head Start

904-359-0929

521 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.ul-jacksonville-iaempowered.com

(Special service and advocacy organization)

Jacksonville Health & Transition Services

904-244-0411

655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

www.hscj.ufl.edu/jaxhats

(Helps people with disabilities transition into adults)

Jericho School

904-744-5110

1351 Spinkle Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211

www.thejerichoschool.org

(Private school for children with autism)

Kids Hope Alliance

904-630-7919


www.jaxkids.org

Mental Health Resource Center

904-642-9100


www.mhrcflorida.com

(Provides behavioral health services)

National Alliance on Mental Health - NAMI

904-724-7782

www.namijacksonville.org

(Support and improve the quality of life for

family members of those living with mental illness)

Nemours—Bright Start!

904-697-3118


www.nemours.org

(Information screening and resources for families)

Northwest Behavioral Services

904-781-7797

244 N. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

www.nwbh.org

(Treatment for mental health illnesses)

OCD Foundation

1-888-311-0619

www.ocdjacksonville.com

(Help individuals find effective treatment and support

for OCD and other anxiety disorders)

Pace Center for Girls

904-448-8002


www.pacecenter.org

(Focus is on providing a safe environment for

middle and high school girls)

Parenting Classes at Baptist Health

904-202-2000


www.baptistjax.com/patient-info/classes-and-events

(Variety of classes, programs and support groups)

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River Point Behavioral Center

904-724-9202


www.riverpointbehavioral.com

(Psychiatric and addiction treatment.)

River Region Human Services

904-899-6300


www.rrhs.org

(Mental health and substance abuse services.)

Salvation Army

904-356-8641



Shriner’s Hospital for Children C/O Morocco Shrine

904-642-5200

3800 St. John’s Bluff Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32245

www.moroccoshrine.org

(Orthopedic, burn and spinal cord injury.)

Spina Bifida of Jacksonville

904-697-3914


www.spinabifidajax.org

(Advocates, educates and serves patients.)

Sutton Place Behavioral Health, Inc.

904-225-8280

463142 FL-200, Yulee, FL 3207

www.spbh.org

(Mental health and substance abuse treatment.)

The Azalea Project

904-359-2520, Ext. 110

157 E. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

www.nefhealthystart.org/for-women/azalea-project

(Outreach, education and support to high-risk

women of childbearing age.)

Vision is Priceless

904-308-2020

3 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204

www.visionispriceless.org

(Services to improve vision health.)

Volunteers in Medicine

904-399-2766


www.vim-jax.org

(Free health clinic.)

We Care Jacksonville

904-674-6450

4080 Woodcock Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.wecarejacksonville.org

(Health and wellness program.)

Wekiva Springs Hospital

904-296-3533

3947 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.wekivacenter.com

(Services for addiction and mental health.)

Women’s Center of Jax Rape Recovery Team

904-722-3000

5644 Colcord Ave., Jacksonville FL 32211

domenscenterofjax.org

(Responds quickly and compassionately to

adult and teen survivors of sexual assault.)

Youth Crisis Center

904-725-6662 or 1-877-720-0007


www.youthcrisiscenter.org

(Florida’s runaway program.)

Transportation

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

www.jtafla.com

(Independent state agency serving Duval County.)


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City Resources

Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville

www.ccpoj.org

Prime Osborne Convention Center

225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

(For children 12 and under who otherwise might not

receive toys for Christmas.)

Cribs for Kids

904-854-7100

www.cribsforkids.org

(Free pack n play cribs.)

Department of Highway Patrol—Car Seat Program

flhsmv.gov/safety-center/child-safety

(Resources for you and your children.)

Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens

www.coj.net

Prime Osborne Convention Center

225 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Project Moses

904-723-5422


(Focus is on safe sleeping for babies.)

Community Involvement Resources


904-208-2044



(Helps families find quality child care / VPK)

Early Steps

904-360-7022

www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/early-steps

(Offers developmentally supportive early

intervention services for infants and toddlers)

Child Find

904-348-7784


www.fdlrscrown.org


Duval County Health Department

904-253-1000


www.duval.floridahealth.gov

(Offers a variety of services)

Jacksonville Public Library

904-630-2665

303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

www.jaxpubliclibrary.org

(English language program & free computer classes)

Immigration Services

904-245-7899

4121 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.uscis.gov

United Way of Northeast Florida

904-390-3200


www.unitedwaynefl.org

(Call 2-1-1 for community services)

NE Florida Community Action Agency

904-398-7472

4070 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207

www.nfcaa.net

(Helps low-income individuals)

WorkSource

904-356-5627

careersourcenortheastflorida.com

215 N. Market Street, Jacksonville, FL

World Relief Jacksonville

904-448-0733

5107 University Blvd., W., Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.worldreliefjacksonville.org

Documents

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