COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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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
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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.)
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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
clarawhitemission.org
(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
318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
uss.salvationarmy.org
(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
(Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 am—12:30 pm)
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
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(Subsidized Housing.)
Circle of Love Ministries
904-696-3105
13519 North Main Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32218
circleofloveministries.com
(Homeless Shelter)
Clara White Mission
904-354-4162
Emergency #: 349-0284
613 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
clarawhitemission.org
(Provides transition housing for men and
vocational culinary training.)
Community Connections
904-354-6681
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, 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
(Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am—3:00 pm)
(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,
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(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
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
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
1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
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
1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206
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
1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206
(Hands-on learning and recreational activities.)
The Bridge of Northeast Florida
904-726-0010
320 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
653 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209
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
8595 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216
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
215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
uss.salvationarmy.org
United Community Outreach Ministry
904-396-2401
3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.ucomjax.org
(Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 am—12:30 pm)
Special Needs
All Saints Early Learning
904-737-7800
4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.allsaintscarecenter.com
(Adult day care / designed for special needs and
fragile adults.)
Angelwood
904-288-7259
4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
1300 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
www.bgcnf.org
Cerebral Palsy of Florida
904-396-1462
3311 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
www.nefhealthystart.org
(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
4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206
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
1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206
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
www.nefhealthystart.org
(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
www.nefhealthystart.org
(Focus is on reducing infant mortality rates.)
Monique Burr Foundation for Children
904-642-0210
787 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211
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
841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
320 W. 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
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
4171 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.allsaintscarecenter.com/adult-day-care
(Adult Day Care Program.)
AMI Kids
904-223-1121
13375 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
www.amikids.org
(Helping kids with a troubled past achieve success.)
Angelwood
904-288-7259
4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
824 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.chadd.net
(Support 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.)
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Children’s Medical Services
904-360-7022
www.floridahealth.gov
(List of programs for children with special needs.)
Community Connections
904-354-6681
325 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
(Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm)
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
1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.dcps.duvalschools.org
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.)
Episcopal Children’s Services
904-726-1500
8443 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
www.ecs4kids.org
(Promotes children’s physical and mental health,
cognitive development, educational skills, etc.)
Family Foundations
904-396-4846
40 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
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
www.floridahealth.gov
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
6726 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32209
(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
4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
611 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
(Homeless Shelter for men, women & children)
Jacksonville Legal Aid
904-356-8371
126 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
1095 A. Philip Randolph, Jacksonville, FL 32206
www.jaxkids.org
Mental Health Resource Center
904-642-9100
11820 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
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
841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
2933 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211
www.pacecenter.org
(Focus is on providing a safe environment for
middle and high school girls)
Parenting Classes at Baptist Health
904-202-2000
800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
6300 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.riverpointbehavioral.com
(Psychiatric and addiction treatment.)
River Region Human Services
904-899-6300
2981 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.rrhs.org
(Mental health and substance abuse services.)
Salvation Army
904-356-8641
318 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
uss.salvationarmy.org
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
807 Children’s Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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
41 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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
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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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
www.nefhealthystart.org
(Focus is on safe sleeping for babies.)
Community Involvement Resources
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)
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
4019 Boulevard Ctr. Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.fdlrscrown.org
(Services for pre-school children, ages 3-5)
Duval County Health Department
904-253-1000
900 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211
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
40 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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