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Resources for the Homeless, Poverty Stricken, and just-released Ex-offenders in Jacksonville, Florida. We encourage Charitable Organizations to print this chart weekly and give it to needy families and individuals. Most items listed are FREE or very low cost.
 
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Gaddis Properties, 7623 Jasper Ave #279, Jacksonville, FL 32211.

New Additions: Major Food Bank:  Second Harvest of North Florida
Abuse Hotline 1-800-96ABUSE (962-2873)    TDD: 1-800-453-5145    FAX: 1-800-914-0004
See "Domestic Violence" category below.
ACCESS 
Response Unit
1-866-762-2237   Program Descriptions    Partner List  
After School Programs Clara White Mission  613 W. Ashley St  354-4162  At risk ages 6-17
Aids/HIV Care
and Education
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2  354-4846 M-F 9am-4:30pm Helps with housing for AIDs patients. 
Duval County Health Department/HIV/AIDS Education, 1833 Boulevard Ste 500,  665-2588   
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Provides a four-hour course designed to provide individuals with a basic understanding of the history, origin, immunology, transmission, testing, prevention, medical treatment, social, and legal issues relating to HIV/AIDS.
Jewish Family and Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E  448-1933 eMail (Bus # I-6 stops at this site) Help Thru Ryan White Title II.
Lutheran Social Services
4615 Philips Hwy 448-5995 contact@lssjax.org Housing and financial assistance.
NE Florida AIDS Network 2715 Oak St (904) 356-1612 M-F 8am-5pm Provides case management, food pantry, housing assistance, medical insurance assistance and children's programs.
AIDS/HIV Hotlines 632-0600 or 211 or 1-800-342-2437,  Spanish: 1-800-344-7432 
HOPE Line:  630-4673
Alcohol and Substance Abuse 632-0600 or 211
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2, Jacksonville, FL 32202
354-4846  Fax: 354-4718  lhickey@ccbjax.org or jmoore@ccbjax.org  Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm
Provides services to those who are suffering from the use or abuse of alcohol or other drug as well as their families, and hold a State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services License for Nonresidential Program, Education and Information Services and Community Based Intervention Services. They provide the following: Information, Intervention, Prevention, Education, Counseling, and a Master's Level Therapist. Services are available on a sliding fee scale, but do not turn away clients for inability to pay.
Forward Steps 3605 Spring Park Rd  Transitional housing for homeless persons affected by alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-876-6378  
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline:  1-800-258-7780
Meeting Schedules are HERE (in "all cities" choose "Jacksonville") 
Ambassador, 
Downtown
(904) 634-0303 or (904) 465-7980
Can direct you to shelters, and in some cases, can pick you up and drive you there.
Animal Bite Rabies Control 8am-5pm  630-3260
Animal Care and Control after 5pm  387-8846
Appliances Helping Hands Ministries  247-1947
Automobile Automobile Donation Charity  1-800-454-9066
Cars for Home  1-877-277-4344
Salvation Army: 
Ft. Lauderdale 954-463-3725
Jacksonville    904-641-2122 Ext. 208
Orlando   407-295-9311
Sarasota 800-958-7825
St. Petersburg  727-541-7781
Tampa 813-972-0471 or 1-800-330-ARMY
Baby Formula

WIC 515 W. 6th Street - 904.630.3380 
Women's Help Center 1519 Emerson St, Appt: (904) 398-5143  helpcenter@cxp.com 
Hours: M-F 9am-1pm; Sat 11am-1pm 

Back Packs  See "Camping Gear" below 
Bathroom City Rescue Mission  234 W. State St  353-5565, Fax 350-1059 
Trinity Rescue Mission  622 West Union St  355-1205
Bible
Bicycles Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store (free with DAV voucher/otherwise still great prices) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444 
Birth Certificates Who to call/write to, and other forms of acceptable Identification, click HERE (Note: it says "Arizona" but the requirements are the same in Florida) 
Blankets
Bread 10th Street Baptist Church, 1136 E 10th St, Tues thru Thur at 3pm, back door
Building Supplies Helping Hands Ministries  247-1947 
Business Cards Vista Print  See their "free cards" page (Note: $6.00 for postage for 250 business cards)
Business,
Starting Your Own
Small Business Administration (SBA) - National 
SBA For Women 
Business Statistics 
Business Plan for Startups 
Franchising Basics free online workshop from the International Franchise Association. 
Funding Roadmap offers a free role playing guide on the management review process for venture capital funding. 
Helpful Workshops 
Loan, tax, debt management calculators and more in the CCH Financial Planning Toolkit.
My Own Business offers this free 11-session course that gives you the do’s and don'ts of business ownership. 
Online Small Business Tax Workshops 
PR Newswire's PR Toolkit to learn how your company's press release can help you create visibility with critical audiences. 
Risk Management for Small Business 
SCORE—Counselors to America's Small Business, 409 3rd Street SW 6th Floor, Washington DC 20024 (800) 634-0245  Website: www.score.org  The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE provides free business counseling and advice as a public service. SCORE offers 'Ask SCORE' email advice online, face-to-face business counseling and low-cost workshops at 389 chapters nationwide, and free and confidential small business counseling. Through free, small business counseling and support services, SCORE volunteers are here to keep your business going and growing.
S.C.O.R.E.'s 60 Second Guides 
S.C.O.R.E. Documents 
Workplace Safety Toolkit 
Other Web Resources 
Camping Gear Note: If you know of an organization that helps with these items, please eMail the information to properties@prodigy.net 
BACKPACKS: 
BOOK BAGS: 
SLEEPING BAGS: 
TENTS: 
Campgrounds Big Tree RV Park, 5221 Dunn Ave  904-768-4395
Flamingo Lake RV Resort
 3640 Newcomb Road  904-766-0672 
Fleetwood RV Park 5001 Phillips Hwy  737-4733
King Fish Kamp, 8364 Heckscher Dr  904-251-3191  
Pecan Park RV Resort 650 Pecan Park Rd  904-751-6770
Regency Trailer Park 10557 Atlantic Blvd  904-641-2273
Canned Food See "Food"
Car See "automobiles" above.
Case Management

QUEST Outreach, 305 N. Washington St.- Assist with: entitlements, Shands clinic card, transportation, disadvantage, general information, state identification cards, finding housing and/or shelter. Telephone and restrooms available. Hours 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday  358-2411

Cast Iron Cooking For those of you living in the forest or camp grounds, click HERE
Cell Phone  
Child Abuse
Hotline
 800-962-2873 or 1-888-767-2445  
Child Care www.care.com (find a child care provider in Jacksonville for an hourly charge).
Community Connections 325 E. Duval Street 354-6681  Low income and homeless Childcare. Ten week summer camp for low income children.
Community Connections 3655 Ribault Scenic Drive 764-5686  Ten Week Summer Camp for low income children.
Family Support Services (referrals) 4613 Philips Hwy #205 M-F 8am-5pm  421-5814 eMail 
Head Start Search Engine for Jacksonville Head Start Programs 
National Childcare Information Center 
NE FL Community Action Agency 1093 W 6th St  632-1476  Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09,  15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 34, 54, and 73 - Youth-In-Action Program providing after school homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring, extra-curricular activities that promote positive motivation, crime prevention, computer training.
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St Summer Camp for low income families 356-8641; child care M-F 9am-4pm 665-0102
This link displays the Florida Head Start Program page 
This link displays the Florida KidCare (SCHIP) page 
Child Support Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
Children's Health Insurance Low-cost Health Insurance for children
Children in Crisis Shands Jacksonville - Children's Crisis Center 
Churches & 
Places of Worship
See their own page HERE
Clemency Florida Information and application HERE
Clothing

10th St. Baptist Church (limited) 1136 E 10th St  353-0426 Tue - Thur 3pm-5pm/once week
Action Ministries 26 E. 2nd St  356-5501 Thurs 9:30am-12pm; Sun 9am-12pm 
Arlington Community Services (referrals only) 1450 Rogero Rd  743-7402 M-F 9am-Noon
Catholic Charities (maternity) 134 East Church St Ste 2  354-4846x235 M-F 9am-4:30pm
Catholic Charities (St Augustine) 829-6300 Fax 829-0494 Becky Stringer

Children’s Crisis Center (children's) 655 West 11th St  244-4620 
Circle of Love 751-1034 DREHRuder@aol.com 
City Rescue Mission Bargain Center Thrift Store, 5343-1 Normandy Blvd.
Vouchers available for clothing, household goods. Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Saturday  387-4357 X4324
DAV Thrift (free with DAV voucher) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444 
Dept of Children & Family (children)  360-7091
Dignity U Wear (need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle Ave 636-9455 M-Thu 9-Noon
Downtown Ecumenical Services  Mon at 8:30am for appts 215 Ocean St 358-7955 eMail 
Emergency Pregnancy Services (maternity/baby) 1637 King St M-F 9am - 4:30  308-7510
Family Support Services 4613 Philips Hwy #205 M-F 8am-5pm  421-5814 eMail 
First Coast Women's Services (maternity/baby) 11215 San Jose Blvd  262-6300 Mon 9am-3pm and 6pm-8:30pm; Tues thru Fri 6pm-8:30pm
Girls Inc (female youth) 731-9933
Helping Hands Ministries, 31 Lewis Street, Atlantic Beach, Clothing Store, 247-1947
Immaculate Conception Church  134 E. Church St (11am - 12pm)
I.M. Sulzbacher Center (adults) 611 East Adams St  359-0457, Fax: 359-0926 
Jax Youth Sanctuary (youth) 389-5231x185
New Hope Ministry, 134 E Church St, Assist ex-offenders, clothing closet. 354-3464
Northwest Behavior Health Services (adults) 781-7797x22
Operation New Hope Ready4Work 1830 N. Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 354-HOPE
Salvation Army, 10900 Beach Blvd, clothing store, Hours 10:00-5:oo pm Monday - Saturday 641-2122
Salvation Army 5929 Merrill Rd, clothing store, Hours 10:oo - 5:00 pm, Monday - Saturday  743-1595
Sanctuary 120 E 8th (zip 32206 only) Fri 11am-1pm/every 90 days/wo/men/children, ID req
St. Francis House (St Augustine) (904) 829-8937, Fax: (904) 829-5400
St. Mary's  1912 Laura St   354-5075 (Tuesdays 9am - 12pm)
St. Stephen's AME Church, 134 E Church St, clothing, Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 1:00 pm  358-0099
Success Suits You 215 N Market St #280  798-4303  M-Thur 11am-4pm Provides job interview clothing and career mentoring for low-income women.
Trinity Rescue Mission 622 West Union St 355-1205
Women's Help Center (women) 1519 Emerson 398-5143 M-F 9am-1pm; Sat 11am-1pm
World Outreach 5042 Timuquana Rd  573-1333 Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
Coalitions,
Local

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of Jacksonville 900 University Blvd Ste 405, Jacksonville, FL 32211, (904) 247-5112, Fax: (904) 242-9077 
To see ALL of Florida's Coalitions go HERE

Coalitions,
National
The National Coalition for the Homeless
National advocacy group for the homeless, the site tracks national policies and programs to end homelessness as well as providing a library of facts on homelessness.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness
A national advocacy group to end homelessness. Site tracks national policy, statistics on homelessness, success stories and features a weekly e-letter on issues.
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
National advocacy group to end homelessness.
Coffee
(free cup)
 
College Loans:
Interest-Free
Jewish Family and Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E, Jacksonville, Florida 32217,  448-1933  Fax 448-0349 (Bus # I-6 stops at this site) NOTE: You must be Jewish.
Community 
Garden
 
Compost/Mulch 
for a Garden
Free mulch made from yard waste is available at the city's two recycling centers. You need to take your own plastic bags/containers and shovel/pitchfork. They also have free compost. On the Southside, there is a recycling center at 11171 Philips Highway, 2 miles south of The Avenues mall, open from 8am - 4pm Mon thru Sat, call 292-1828 for more info. Another center is located at 7000 Imeson Rd, near Pritchard Road & the 295, open from 9am - 5pm Mon thru Fri, call 766-3337 for more information.
Computers USO of the Greater Jacksonville Area
Bldg. 1050 Yorktown Ave (handicap access available)
NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212
Phone: 778-2821   Fax: 542-5214
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30
Contact: K.C. McCarthy   eMail:  kcmccarthy@usojax.com 
Provides service wo/men computers for word processing and internet connections for e-mail and web searches, tickets to local and area attractions and support services. Also offers homecoming and food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Computer Time See "libraries" category below.
Congress How to write to Congress and the President HERE
Counseling

Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Appts: 354-4846  Fax: 354-4718  lhickey@ccbjax.org or jmoore@ccbjax.org  Hours: M-F 9am-4:30pm Offers counseling and referral on a sliding fee scale for many issues. Some of the counseling at Catholic Charities focuses on: Housing, Marriage & Family, Grief, Divorce Resolution, Abuse, Adult Child of Alcoholism, Incest, Children of Alcoholism, Behavioral Addiction and Other Drug Abuse.
Family Counseling Services 1639 Atlantic Blvd 396-4846 dawnl@fcsjax.org or billk@fcsjax.org Provides budget counseling, debt management, credit report counseling, pre/post bankruptcy counseling, mortgage delinquency counseling and pre/post-purchasing housing counseling; family, couple and individual counseling; premarital/marital counseling and domestic violence and alcohol assessments. Also offers Ways to Work Loan program and employee assistance program for local employers. 
Urban League (financial, for first time homebuyers) 366-3470
Also see "Mental Health Programs" category below.

Court Case Info Adults  630-2400
Juveniles  630-2440
Crisis Intervention 24 hr hotline:  1-888-719-1808
Day Shelter

The Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street. Day Shelter Only (no lodging or meals), pre-employment counseling, mail and phone reception site, showers, clothing, info, referrals, limited transportation. OTHER SERVICES: Soup Kitchens * Financial Assist * Programs  etc. by local churches each Saturday. (?)411 W. Adams St., 904.358.7474

Dentist Florida Community College/North Campus 4501 Capper Rd  766-6571 The dental hygiene students will provide the following services: an oral exam, scale and polish the teeth, apply a topical fluoride treatment and take dental radiographs (x-rays) for a fee of $4. Appts last 3 to 4 hours and sometimes more than one appointment is required. Call to have your name added to the waiting list. NOTE: Have both day & evening appointments.
I.M. Sulzbacher Center 611 East Adams St, Case Mngmnt: 359-0457, Fax: 359-0926 (by referral form from social serv ices or health care provider only)
Salvation Army 505 N. Main St, call for appt 355-6100 
Adult Dental Referrals call : 630-3282
Detox Centers 1-888-24-detox (888-243-3869)
Gateway Community Services 555 Stockton Street Annex Building 781-0838  24 hour detoxification facility for alcohol and other drugs. Sliding fee scale.
Gateway Community Services 555 Stockton Street, 387-4661 to schedule an appointment for assessment.
Outpatient, intervention, day-night and residential services depending on the needs of the client. Sliding fee scale.
Diapers Catholic Charities Bureau 134 E. Church St #2, call ahead 354-4846x235 M-F 9am  scovert@ccbjax.org  Provides assistance to individuals experiencing a crisis pregnancy, as well as those with emergency needs involving infants.
Disability Assistance

City of Jacksonville 117 W Duval St #205  M-F 8am-5pm  630-4940  jgillrup@coj.net
Provides services to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. These include, but are not limited to, transportation, housing, accessibility discrimination, employment, etc.
Florida Community College/Student Disability Services, 101 West State St, 633-5007 Vocational Services - These services include career exploration, testing, and job placement services. Auxiliary Aids Services - Auxiliary aids such as tutors, note-takers, readerism and interpreters are provided for students with disabilities in any program of study. Independent Living for Adult Blind (ILAB) - ILAB offers orientation and mobility training in daily living skills, communications (Braille), computer access, and counseling.
Disabled Amer Vets Thrift Store (free items with DAV voucher) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444 
Disabled Job Placement:
     2050 Art Museum DR #101 348-2770
     7451 103rd ST #11  573-3910
     2141 Lochrane Blvd #120  (Orange Park) 213-3040 
Medicaid 921 N Davis St, Bldg A #160  353-2100, provider relations: 353-2150 
TAP – Telephone Assistance Program  1-800-582-5706 For disabled/needy. Application through Catholic Social Services. 
A comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources HERE

Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness websites:
Disaster Relief  
Discrimination By Labor Organization: call Nat'l Labor Relations Board 232-3768
By Employer: call Jax Human Rights Commission 630-4911
Housing Discrimination: call Jax Human Rights Commission 630-4911
As an Applicant or City Employee: call Equal Opportunity 630-1121
Doc Master

630-0837 - River-related issues

Domestic 
Violence
(DV)

Domestic Violence Statewide Toll-Free Number 800-500-1119  www.fcadv.org  
Hotline  354-3114
DV Shelters in Florida HERE  
Hubbard House /Emergency Shelter, P.O. Box 4909, Jacksonville, FL 32201
24-hr Hotline: (904) 354-3114, Batterer's Program: (904) 354-0076 x201, TDD: (904) 354-3958; Toll-free: (800) 500-1119, Fax: (904) 354-1342  e_siler@hotmail.com or hhouse@fdn.com  Offers shelter for victims of domestic violence, a Batterer's Intervention program for abusers; provides intervention and prevention. Volunteers provide counseling, court advocacy and case management to victims of domestic violence, and their children, on an outreach and residential basis; educates the public about the dynamics of domestic violence and how to help stop the spread of this epidemic.

A New Beginning, 1343 Rogero Road 744-9445; Toll-free: 1-877-743-2121 
anubegin3@aol.com Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Provides psychological testing, MMPI, temperament analysis, anger management, marriage therapy, mental issues, behavioral modifications, individual therapy, depression / stress, panic attacks, youth issues, co-dependency, self-esteem, women's issues, divorce, grief / bereavement, domestic violence, youth anger management, obsessive / compulsive disorders and services for children.
Salvation Army, Major James Seiler / Batter's Intervention Program 328 Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32201 Phone: 301-4835  Director: 301-4850   Fax: 366-9240 Contact Loretta Brienza or  james_seiler@uss.salvationarmy.org  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm  A state certified domestic violence program. The program stresses a power and control model curriculum. 
Women's Center of Jacksonville / Rape Recovery Team, 5644 Colcord Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32211  (904) 722-3000   Pager: (904) 617-7888   Fax: (904) 722-3100   info@womenscenterofjax.org  Hours: 24 hours / 7 days  The Rape Recovery Team respond quickly and compassionately to adult and teen survivors of sexual assault, whether or not they have chosen to report the crime to police. All communications are confidential. Stop Violence Against Elders program provides provides training and education to professionals in the field of of law enforcement, criminal justice, victim services, etc. on recognizing, investigating and prosecuting cases of sexual assault/domestic violence against elders. Also offers website for sexual violence issues for teens and their communities at www.promotetruth.org  
OTHER:
Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence - 904.630.7514
Child & Elder Abuse Hotline 800-96-ABUSE 
Duval County Health Department/HIV/AIDS Education, 1833 Boulevard Ste 500, 665-2588   
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Provides DV Training/Education 
Family Violence Prevention Fund 
First Call for Help 632-0600
INtimate Violence Enhanced Services Team (City of Jax office for DV Resources) 
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office 911 or 630-2100
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office 

Driver's License See "I.D." category below.
Drug Abuse See "Alcohol and Substance Abuse" cayegory above.
Drug Dealer 
Hotline
To anonymously report suspected Drug Dealers in your community, please call 1-800-HELP-BAG (1-800-435-7224) or send email to ccsobag@c2i2.com
Dump Free Dumping: 1600 Talleyrand Ave  358-3676
Cash for Aluminum & Scrap: 5042 W Beaver St  783-2633
eCards Send a free eCard to your friends thru the Computer at one of these websites:
MSN Greetings     Yarnell Art     River Songs     Angel Rays     Ranchers Net
Education

Center for Adult Learning Downtown Library, 122 N Ocean St, Provides free reading, spelling and math instruction. Must be 16 yrs and older and have a 2nd-8th grade reading level. Classes go as late as 8pm by appointment. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm  630-2426
Clara White Mission  613 W. Ashley St Culinary Training for Men 
Florida Community College/Polytechnic 101 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 633-8439   TDD: (904) 633-8439 Provides educational services for those needing adult high school diploma and GED. Also offers ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and support services for refugees and asylees.
Florida Community College/Student Disability Services, 101 West State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, (904) 633-5007   Fax: (904) 633-8110 Vocational Services - These services include career exploration, testing, and job placement services. Auxiliary Aids Services - Auxiliary aids such as tutors, note-takers, readerism and interpreters are provided for students with disabilities in any program of study. 
NE FL Community Action Agency, 1093 W 6th St, Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73 - Financial assistance for tuition, books and supplies for post secondary education, and vocational job training. Literacy - GED classes, financial assistance for study books, assessment testing, GED exams  632-1476
NE FL Community Action Agency, 1133 Ionia St, Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for tuition, books and supplies for post secondary education, and vocational job training. Literacy - GED classes, financial assistance for study books, assessment testing, GED exams  632-1475
University of Florida 1010 N McDuff Ave  387-8860 M-F 7am-3pm Food Canning
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641 Back to school assistance for kids.
Sanctuary of NE Florida 120 E 8th St 356-3588 After School Programs: M-F 3pm-6pm
Duval County School District, 1701 Prudential Drive, 4th Floor  390-2085 To see ALL of District 4 County Schools go HERE Note: find list just below "Service Providers"

Elderly See "Seniors" category below
Elderly Abuse Hotline  800-962-2873
Emergency Police, Fire, Medical help: Call 9-1-1
TTY: 633-5065
Employment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Also see "Job Training"
AAA Employment, 101 Century 21 Dr  904-725-9551
Able Body Labor Man 23 E. Beaver Street 381-9606, 355-1556
Action Labor 4131 Lenox Ave 388-2226
America's Job Bank 
AMG (truck driving placement) 2725 College St 381-0764
ATS Services (clerical & light industrial) www.ats-services.com 9700 Phillips Hwy 224-1400
Day Labor (State Agency) 300 Adams Street 
Disabled Job Placement:
     2050 Art Museum DR #101 348-2770
     7451 103rd ST #11  573-3910
     2141 Lochrane Blvd #120  (Orange Park) 213-3040
Extra Man 23 E Beaver St  355-1556
Flex Staff 1638 N Main St  355-2738
Goodwill's Job Junction 333 E Monroe St 354-9180 Mon-Wed 9am - 4pm; Thurs 9am - 7pm; Friday 10:30am - 1pm
Goodwill's Job Junction 9180 Merrill Rd 762-2301 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 108 6th Ave Jax Beach 241-9393 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 5995 University Blvd West 265-8499 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 4527 Lenox Ave 394-6727 Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fri 9:00 am- Noon
Goodwill's Job Junction 2005 US 1 South St Augustine 904-829-2889  Mon-Thurs 9:00am-4:30pm Fri 9:00am-11:00am
Government Jobs:
     Human Resources 630-1106, 630-1111, Fax: 630-1108
     Veterans Employment & Training  630-3696
     Job Newsline (recording) 630-1144
Hospitality Staff, 4604 Atlantic Blvd  904-399-3200
Interim Staffing 2851-5 N Edgewood Ave 354-0571
Jacksonville Urban League 903 West Union St 356-8336
Assists adults with basic computer skills. Assists with job placement, career development, vocational training. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Jax Jobs, 9471 Baymeadows Rd #405  904-737-5627
Job Junction, 333 E Monroe  354-9180 M-W 9a-4p; Th 9a-7p; F 10:30a-1p 
Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals 
Kelly Services, 2262 Dunn Ave  904-757-2137
Kelly Services, 4800 Deerwood Campus Pkwy  904-905-8060
Labor Finders 1602 E Church St 358-7128
Labor Line, 5913 Normandy Blvd  904-693-5040
Labor Ready, 3325 Plymouth St #12  904-384-0850
Labor Ready, 2080 Talleyrand Ave  904-354-2205
Labor Ready, 533 Blanding Blvd  904-272-9311
Labor Ready, 701 Mayport Crossing Blvd  904-242-2454
Labor Ready, 670 N Edgewood Ave  904-384-0850
Labor Ready, 8924 Western Way  363-6147
Liberty Center 909 Liberty St, 353-2888  
Job Junction visits on-site 1-4pm Mon/Wed to assist with job placement.
Manpower, 8101 Southside Bl #3  904-564-1777
Manpower, 7033 Commonwealth Bl #4  904-783-9400
Mission House 800 ShetterAve, Jax Beach 241-6767 employment assistance for Jax Beach Area
NE FL Community Action Agency 1093 W 6th St 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73 - Financial assistance for job training, clothing, assistance with job search
NE FL Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia St 632-1475 Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for job training, clothing, assistance with job search

Pacesetter Personal 249 E. 8th Street
PCI Employment, 4911 Spring Park Rd  904-733-1733
Randstad, 9951 Atlantic BL #250  904-724-8787
Randstad, 9428 Baymeadows Rd #171  904-367-8466
RCI Employment Services 4741 Atlantic Blvd Ste C,  904-743-1002, Fax 904-743-3008
rbhsrci@bellsouth.net  Provides employment services to the mental health and dually diagnosed population (mental health and substance addiction). Also assists with referrals to vocational rehabilitation services.
Snelling, 4741 Atlantic BL #A2  904-858-7004
Tandem Staffing 507 S. 4th St
Team Day Labor 339 Park St 
Team Day Labor 1839 E. 8th St
Tempforce, 4651 Salisbury Rd #130  904-296-9930
TRC Staffing, 5393 Roosevelt BL#5  904-384-9296
TRC Staffing, 9770 Baymeadows Rd #123  904-641-1665
United Staffing, 6815 Atlantic Blvd  904-805-0000
USA Jobs 
US Navy Employment:
     Mayport NS  270-5271, 270-5191
     Human Resources  542-2285  www.hrojax.navy.mil 
     NAS Jacksonville  542-2951
Women's jobs/education/counseling  101 W State St #3106  633-8311
Work Source 215 Market St  798-9222 or 798-4780
Provides daily work paid by the hour for those who sign in that morning at 5am. Trains and assists persons for job placement who are in low-income bracket. Office does qualifying to see if persons are able to receive unemployment benefits. Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-5pm
Work Source 10769 Beach Blvd #12  997-3100
Problems with wages/overtime/pink slip check? call Dept of Labor 232-2489

Employment Training or Advice Arlington Lions Club (for the homeless and poverty-stricken)  744-1918  Contact: David Thrift
Center of Hope Day Shelter  602 E. Union Street (pre-employment counseling).
Florida Community College/Student Disability Services, 101 West State St,  633-5007 Vocational Services - These services include career exploration, testing, and job placement services. Auxiliary Aids Services, such as tutors, note-takers, readerism and interpreters are provided for students with disabilities. 
Jewish Family and Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E (Bus # I-6 stops at this site) 448-1933  Fax 448-0349 Provides workshops and career counseling services for individuals entering the work force or seeking to make a career change.
Success Suits You 215 N Market St #280  798-4303  M-Thur 11am-4pm Provides job interview clothing and career mentoring for low-income women.
English as a 
Second Language
Florida Community College/Polytechnic 101 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 633-8439   TDD: (904) 633-8439 Provides educational services for those needing adult high school diploma and GED. Also offers ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and support services for refugees and asylees.
Family In Crisis

Network of Care  354-4846  Fax: 354-4718  M-F 9am-4:30pm website
Using Strength-based case management, the Network of Care will partner with families in danger of becoming homeless to create a Plan of Hope with them that will direct their lives toward permanent self-sufficiency. Referrals may come from Catholic Charities or any other service provider. It will be determined that the family is interested in strength-based case management. Networking will be done to assist in finding housing, employment, reaching educational goals, and meeting any other goal that the family has in mind.

Financial 
Assistance

Apply for financial aid for school
Arlington Community Center 1450 Rogero Rd  743-7402 M-F 8am-9am
Provides emergency food assistance and financial (utility/rent) assistance to area residents (1 time in 2 years).
BEAM 800 Shetter Ave 241-2326  Beaches Residents Only. Hours M, W, Th, F: 9:00-1:00 ; Tues: 1:00-6:00

Catholic Charities Bureau  134 E. Church St  354-3416, Daily 9am Renter Assistance, Eviction Arbitration, Mortgage Default Resolution, Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Catholic Charities Bureau (Downtown) 134 E Church St 354-4846 
Assistance to prevent homelessness with rent, utilities and deposits. Office hours 9-4:30 Access by appointment line only on Fridays beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 354-3416.
Catholic Charities Bureau (St Augustine) 829-6300 Fax 829-0494 Becky Stringer 
Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street. Saturdays: by local churches

City of Jax Mental Health & Welfare 5258-7 Norwood Ave, no walk-ins, call for appt 768-1940, Daily 9:30 am 
Consolidation-debt.com - Our debt consolidation program lowers your monthly bill payments. Use debt consolidation and have one low monthly payment.
DCF/Economic Self Sufficiency 5920 Arlington Expressway (handicap access available)
Phone: 727-3716  Fax: 723-5352  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri Provides food stamps, Medicaid and temporary cash assistance (TANF) on a time limited basis to indigent families. leslee_burch@dcf.state.fl.us 
Downtown Ecumenical Services, Appts Mon at 8:30am  215 Ocean St 358-7955 eMail
Duval County Housing Finance Authority (Low-interest loans) 1 W Adams St 353-0486 
Family & Consumer Sciences 1010 N McDuff Ave  387-8855 
Family Counseling Service (credit counseling) 396-4846 
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services  Help for the Handicapped
Florida Weatherization Assistance Program
I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless 611 E. Adams St 359-0457 Emergency housing/rental assistance for persons living with HIV/AIDS through the SHARP Team

Jacksonville Housing Commission  588-0172 
JEA Customer Information Center at 904-632-5200 (neighbor to neighbor program)

Jewish Family 3601 Cardinal Point D 448-2633/448-1933 Mon-Bills 9am/Wed-Rent Deposit 9am 
Jewish family & Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E, 448-1933
Call for appointment 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry open from 1:30 - 3:30
Lutheran Social Services 2257 Riverside Ave 381-6885 Lifestyle management support with finances and budgets. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Making Ends Meet - An online financial resource for single mothers. We provide assistance by awarding gift cards and vouchers in the form of checks. These gift cards and vouchers can be used for gasoline, car repairs, extra-curricular activities for the children, rental-mortgage assistance, daycare, utilities, hygiene products, clothes and more.
Medicaid 921 N Davis St, Bldg A #160  353-2100, provider relations: 353-2150
Mental Health & Welfare Div 5258-7 Norwood Ave, appt call after 9:30 768-1940 
MyBudgetPlanner.com - Discover the Simple Software that takes less then 5 minutes a day to help you see where all your money is going, control your spending, and actually start saving money.
NE FL Community Action Agency 411 W Adams Ste 200, 358-7474
NE FL Community Action Agency 1093 W 6th St 632-1476
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 34, 54, and 73 - Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, dental, eye care, prescriptions
NE FL Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia St 632-1475  Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, dental, eye care, prescriptions

Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 356-8641, Fax 355-8422 Rent & Utility Assistance. Call for appt.
Scholarships.com - Free college scholarships search & financial aid information for college. Financial aid for college: student loans, online Stafford loans & Plus loans, free scholarship search.
St Johns Welfare Foundation PO Box 1379, St Augustine, FL 32085 (904) 829-6514 Fax: (904) 829-5599  Provides care and assistance to the indigent, the sick and needy persons.
Traveler's Aid 134 E Church St  354-4846
UCOM 1603 Minerva Ave 396-2401 
Referral required - Assistance for Rent, mortgage, utilities and deposits. Appointments by phone Thursday only.
United Community Outreach Program 1805 Atlantic Blvd 396-2401
United Way 2-1-1 
Victim Services Center (for crime victims) 403 W 10th St  630-6300
Where did those Shelter Grants go? HERE

Fire Department Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 630-0529
Food:
Delivery
Meals on Wheels  Provides 1 nutritious low-fat meal per day Mon thru Fri to eligible individuals who are homebound, ill or elderly for free or at a discounted cost.
Food: Banks,
Major/Regional
Major
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida,
1502 Jessie Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206   Phone: 904-353-3663
Fax: 904-358-4281   Executive Director: Wayne Rieley   Web Site: www.wenourishhope.org   Email: rwrieley@lssjax.org
Regional
Gainesville: Bread of the Mighty, 761 Northwest 5th Ave. 352-336-0839, Fax: 352-395-6570
Jacksonville: Second Harvest FB, 4615 Philips Hwy 448.5995, Fax: 448.6044 contact@lssjax.org  www.lssjax.org 
Jacksonville: Mandarin Food Bank 11730 Old St Augustine Rd 292-1675
Lake City: FB of Suwannee Valley, 772 East Duval St  386-755-5683
St Augustine: Salvation Army FB, 1731 Dobbs Rd # 7, 904-819-5670, Fax: 904-819-5671
Food: Boxes/Pantry

10th Street Baptist Church 1136 E 10th St  353-0426 Tues 2:30pm-5pm/once week
Arlington Community Center 1450 Rogero Rd  743-7402 M-F 8am
Provides emergency food assistance and financial (utility/rent) assistance to area residents (1 time in 2 years).
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 E. Church St #2, Call for appt 354-3416 or 354-4846 M-F 9am and 1pm
Christ Church of Peace (Emergency Food Pantry) 1240 S McDuff Ave  387-2020   M-W 9am - 2pm
pastor@christchurchofpeace.org or admin@christchurchofpeace.org
Circle of Love 751-1034 DREHRuder@aol.com 
Downtown Ecumenical Services Appts Mon at 8:30am  215 Ocean St 358-7955 eMail 
Family Support Services 4613 Philips Hwy #205 M-F 8am-5pm  421-5814 eMail 
Florida Special Supplemental Nutrition Program  for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 
Florida Summer Food Service 
Florida Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 
Helping Hands Food Pantry (Atlantic Beach) 31 Lewis St  247-1947
Jewish Family & Community Services 6261 Dupont Station Ct E Food Pantry 448-1933
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy 448-5995 contact@lssjax.org  www.lssjax.org 
NEFCAA 1133 Iona St  632-1462  M-F 8am-5pm commodity food program
NEFCAA
1093 West 6th St  632-1471  M-F 8am-5pm emergency food assistance 
Regency Church of God 1677 Southside Blvd  725-1234 Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-1pm
Salvation Army 900 W. Adams St  356-8641 Tuesday & Friday 9am 
Second Harvest Food Bank 1501 Jesse St Call for appt 353-3663
St Francis Soup Kitchen Food Baskets (one per month for families) 134 E Church St 356-2902
St. Francis House (St Augustine)  829-8937, Fax: 829-5400
Towers Social Service Center, 900 W Adams St  356-8641
Westside Christian Outreach 5343 Normandy Blvd Food Pantry M-Th 10am-2pm  786-7494
World Outreach 5042 Timuquana Rd  573-1333 Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm

Food: Hot Meal, 
Soup Kitchens

See chart HERE
Action Ministries Plus 26 E. 2nd Street (Friday 10am - 1pm)
Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street. Saturdays: by local churches
City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State St  353-5565 M-Sun
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Clara White Mission, 613 West Ashley St M-Th 11:30 am, and Fri/Sat breakfast
Florida School Breakfast and Lunch Program 
Florida Special Milk Program  

Immaculate Conception Church 134 E. Church Street (Saturday Lunch)
Mission House 800 Shetter Ave, Jax Beach 241-6767
Salvation Army Canteen 900 W Adams St   356-8641 
Saturday Lunch 611 East Adams Street (Noon)
Trinity Rescue Mission,
622 W Union St 355-1205  M-F right after evening services

Food: Stamps Florida Dept of Children & Families:
     Gateway Service Center 5000-1 Norwood Ave  924-1600
     Riverside Service Center 227 Park St  359-6803
     Southside Service Center 2747 Art Museum Dr  346-5045
     Westside Service Center  7579-6 103rd St  573-3972
Information about food stamps 
This link displays the Florida Food Stamp Program page 
Food Stamp Offices
   7579-6 103rd Street 573-3972
   5920 Arlington Expressway 727-3716
   2030 Art Museum Drive or 2747 Art Museum Dr 346-5045
   1440-6 Dunn Avenue
   3118 Edgewood Avenue
   5000-1 Norwood Avenue 924-1600
   227 Park Street 359-6165
Food: Vouchers WIC (women/infants/children, vouchers for special supplemental nutrition) 515 W 6th St
630-3370  Fax: 632-5340  M-F 8am-4pm  www.dchd.net 
Foster Care Resources

Community Partnership for Protection of Children 3701 Winton Dr (located in the Ribault Family Resource Center on campus) (904) 924-1680  Fax: (904) 924-1684  sdurham@communitypartnershipjax.com  M-F 9am-5pm  The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative brings together people and resources needed to expand access for youth in foster care to make the connections they need in areas such as: education, employment opportunities, health care, housing and transportation needs. Components of this program include: Circle of Friends, a supportive team of supporters; friends to stand along side each youth through their transition into adulthood and the future; Youth Board; Advisory Council; Governing Board, and The Opportunity Passport: a Matched Savings Account, a Debit Account and Door Openers (opportunities).

Free Clinic:
Medical Services
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER 800 Prudential Dr 24/7 emergency room 202-2000
Christ The King Clinic
at South Jacksonville Family Health Clinic
1736 University Blvd S, Open: 4th Saturday,  9am-1pm, Walk-in's only
CITY RESCUE MISSION 426 South McDuff Avenue For City Rescue Mission participants only.
Community Asthma Clinic at I. M. Sulzbacher Homeless Center
611 E. Adams St  359-0657x263 call for appt, Open: 1st Saturday - 9:30am-Noon 
DENTAL Adult Dental Referrals call : 630-3282
DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPT (will refer you to nearest center) 630-3300 To protect child from measles, polio, smallpox, and other diseases  
Healing Hands Medical Clinic, 5126 Timuquana Rd (Westside Jacksonville)
777-4228 call for Appt, Open every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm, 
I. M. Sulzbacher HOPE Team  359-0457  Medical Outreach services to persons living on the street.
I. M. Sulzbacher Health Center  611 E Adams St  359-0657x263 call for appt, Open: M-Sat 9:00am-Noon, and M-F 2pm-4pm
Mental Health Resource Center - Quest Program 305 N. Washington Street  358-2411  Outreach services to persons living on the street.
Mission House Clinic 800 Shelter Ave, Jacksonville Beach, Walk-in's only
241-6767, Open: Saturdays  9am-11:30am, and Tuesdays 5pm-7pm
NE FL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 1093 W 6th St  632-1476 
Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 34, 54, and 73 - Wellness and nutrition program
NE FL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 1133 Ionia St  632-1475  Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Wellness and nutrition program
Oasis Medical Clinic 819 Townsend Bl #4, Arlington (Spanish/English) 805-5998 call for appointment
Salvation Army PO Box 4110, St Augustine, FL 32085 (904) 824-6880 Fax: (904) 824-8113 Provides emergency assistance to alleviate the physical crisis of families and individuals.
SHANDS MEDICAL CENTER 655 W 8th St  549-5000 
Provides medical services to low-income, homeless who have Shands card
Springfield Medical Clinic at the Help Center 511 West 11th Street (Downtown), 633-9383x10 call for appt, Alternate Wednesdays
St. Matthew Christian Community Health Clinic  Dental Services: Extractions Only! 1311 W 27th St (Northside) 768-0237 call for appt, Open:  First Tuesday each month  5-7pm
TRINITY RESCUE MISSION 622 West Union St For Trinity Rescue Mission Clients only.
WE CARE CLINICS  Various locations, call for appointment and ask for closest location  630-3372,  Fax: 665-3107
Furniture Helping Hands Ministries  247-1947
ReStore (a Habijax Thrift Store) 5800 Beach Blvd, Jax FL 32207, Tues-Sat 9am to 6 pm. 208-6648 (no free items)
Gambling 
Hotline
1-877-921-4004  or  1-800-258-7780  or  1-800-NEXT-STEP
Gasoline 
Vouchers
 
GI Rights Hotline 1-800-394-9544
Glasses

Arlington Lions Club  744-1918  Contact: David Thrift
I.M. Sulzbacher Center 611 East Adams St, call for appt 359-0457, Fax: 359-0926

Government 
Benefits
Helps citizens access government benefit eligibility info through a free/confidential, easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering basic questions, you receive a customized report listing the benefit programs for which you are eligible HERE
Government 
Loans
GovLoans.gov is your gateway to Federal loan information, brought to you through a partnership between Federal agencies and GovBenefits.gov; the official government benefits website HERE
Haircut  
Health Care See "Free Clinics" category above.
Health Insurance http://www.floridakidcare.org/ 
This link displays the Florida Medicaid page
Hearing Aids Arlington Lions Club  744-1918  Contact: David Thrift
Jacksonville Deaf Center 
Home Repair See "housing (to be repaired)" below
Hospitals 
if you have insurance
Beaches - Baptist Medical Center 1350 S. 13th Ave  247-2900
Northside - Shands Medical Center 655 W Eighth St  244-0411
                 Shands Professional 580 W Eighth St  244-1176
Southside - Baptist Medical Center 800 Prudential Dr  202-2000
                 Memorial Medical Center 3625 S. University Blvd  399-6111
                 St. Luke's Hospital 4201 Belford Rd  296-3700
                 Wolfson Children's Hospital 800 Prudential Dr  202-8000
Westside/Orange Park - Orange Park Med Center 2001 Kingsley Ave  276-8500
                 St. Vincent's Medical Center 1800 Barrs St  308-7300
Housing
(to be built/repaired)
Habitat for Humanity 2404 Hubbard St, Jacksonville, FL 32206-2911
(904) 798-4529, Fax: (904) 798-2728  rspencer@habijax.com 
M-F 8a-5p  798-4529x232 for application 
Habitat for Humanity (Jax Beaches) PO Box 50939, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-0939
(904) 241-1222, Fax: (904) 241-4310  info@beachshabitat.org 
Habitat for Humanity (St Augustine/St Johns) (904) 826-3252, For application fax: (904) 819-1780 Contact: Diane Quick
Habitat for Humanity (Orange Park) PO Box 240, Orange Park, FL 32067-0240
(904) 282-7590, Fax: (904) 282-7591  billiecchh4@bellsouth.net 
Habitat for Humanity (Tampa/St Petersburg) 
Operation New Hope  354-4673 for application  bowler@.fdn.com 
St Johns Housing Partnership PO Box 1086, St Augustine, FL 32085 (904) 824-0902, 
Fax (904) 824-0635 Provides repairs & construction services to low income families. 
Housing
(low income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing
(low income)

Apartments:
     Willow Lakes Apts
  7703 Hare Ave (near Arlington and Atlantic) 725-0302 
     $400 month/$100 deposit/$35 app fee, unfurnished studio w/kitchen, one small pet ok w/$100 deposit
     (must have $1200+ month income, have good credit, not been federally charged)

     Also see "Low Income Housing List" just below in this same category.
     Assisted Housing Inventory (click on part III)
Inventory of Federal/State/Local Assisted Rental Housing
     Co-Abode House sharing for single Moms. Website helps to match roommates.
     Florida Alliance for Assistive Services  I
ncludes 155 HUD and USDA-Subsidized properties in Duval County, FL
     Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse 
     Low Income Housing List - Click to see our new page!

Credit Counseling:
     Family Credit Counseling Service 1639 Atlantic Blvd  396-4846 (fee may be charged)
     Federal Housing Projects  HUD-Homeless
    
Housing Choice Vouchers 
    
Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida 4401 Emerson Street 398-4424   Housing Counseling & Homebuyer
     Education 2nd Mortgage Financing & Limited Re-financing.
     Urban League (financial counseling for 1st time homebuyers)  366-3470
     U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
     Provides information and resources related to homes and apartments such as rights and responsibilities,
     budgeting, financial help and counseling agencies. 

Low Interest Loans: 
     Duval Housing Financing Auth, 1 W Adams St  353-0486 
     Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
     Current homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes or facing financial distress can refinance through NACA.
Permanent Housing for Homeless:
    
Circle of Hope Assisted Living Facility  1550 W 9th St  355-9840
    
24-hour Supervised Housing & Supportive Services for disabled adults and senior adults.
     Focus on chronically mentally ill. Registered Nurse on call at all times. Intake Hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    
Dept of Children and Families  353-8990 x 405
    
96 units of permanent supportive housing for single adults or families with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness.
     Includes case management and rent subsidies

    
Fresh Ministries 227 Park St  359-6868
     Jacksonville Housing Commission  588-0172
     Jacksonville Housing Authority  630-3877, 353-8990x405 
22 units of permanent supportive housing for
     chronically homeless and mentally ill single adults; includes case management and rent and utility subsidies.
    
Liberty Center 2 & 3, 909 Liberty St  353-2888  343 units total. (243 Men/100 Women) Cost is $25/month or
     30% of income for 1 year. Check In times are 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday/8am-2pm on Fridays
    
River Region Human Services St. Johns Horizon House 888 Franklin St. #201  353-8990 x412
    
35 units of permanent supportive housing for adults with HIV/AIDS.
    
Volunteers of America 4401 Emerson St Ste 6, 306-0449  Housing with supportive services for 108 single adults
     and 23 families with chronic mental illness who are persistently homeless

Transitional Housing:
    
After Thoughts, Inc. 325 Stockton Street  334-6659  6 beds for released offenders
    
City Rescue Mission Life Builders Recovery 234 E. State St  353-8651  Faith based short term housing
     with supportive services for 80 individuals and 36 families
    
Clara White Mission 613 W. Ashley St  354-4162   Clara White Mission offers transitional housing to 36 males.
     All participants must be enrolled in the Culinary Arts Training Program with CWM to be eligible for housing.
     Housing includes case management, life management classes, graduate employment assistance and
     graduate housing placement assistance. You can apply in person at Clara White Mission.
    
Community Connections Nia Terrace 2058 Niblick Drive., Apt. 121  854-9440
     Short term housing (up to 2 years) with supportive services for 50 families
    
Community Connections Davis Center 325 E. Duval Street  354-6681  Transitional Housing, 89 beds total for women
     and children (Boys must be under eight years of age), Stay up to two years (30% income) [For application process,
     bring I.D. and Social Security Card for adult, Social Security Card and Immunization records for each child, proof of
     income (or letter stating none), Proof of homelessness (eviction notice, letter from last two shelters.)]
    
Gateway Community Services Alumni House 900 Bridier St  354-0835 for interview.
     40 bed facility for single men and women. 12-step recovery model.
    
Gateway Community Services Independence Village 940 Bridier St  354-0835 to schedule an interview.
     8 Apartments of Transitional Housing for single men and women in recovery.
    
Helping Hands Ministry 31 Lewis Street, Atlantic Beach  247-1947
     Transitional Housing for families with children.
    
I.M. Sulzbacher Center SEA Program  356-4083
    
30 scattered site apartments for single persons diagnosed with HIV.
    
I.M. Sulzbacher Center - Home Safe Program  356-4083 
55 scattered site apartments for chronically homeless
     individuals diagnosed with chemical dependency to alcohol. Includes case management and supportive services.
     Provided by Gateway Community Services River Region Human Services.
    
I.M. Sulzbacher Center - Homeward Bound Program   356-4083
    
30 scattered site apartments for dually diagnosed persons with disability and in recovery from addiction.
     Includes case management and supportive services.

    
Gateway Community Services Independence Village  940 Bridier Street  354-0835 to schedule an interview.
     48 Apartments of Permanent Housing for single men and women in recovery.
     State Housing Projects  FL Dept of Community Affairs
     Transitional Housing for Drug/Alcohol Abuse, $18 day, Includes meals and laundry facilities
     Springfield area, Contact Gloria 449-4340 or Phil 632-0612
    
Youth Crisis Center  720-0022  Short term housing for runaway youth.
Links to: Government Housing Programs 
Other:

Housing
(low-interest loans)
Duval County Housing Finance Authority, 1 W Adams St 353-0486
I.D.'s Made

Clara White Mission 613 W. Ashley St (Mon 1:30pm)

To see who to write to for Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and Photo I.D.'s, and to see what can be used in Florida as an I.D. click HERE
Immigrant Services See "Refugees" category below.
Incident Reports Document Civil Right Abuses against Homeless people HERE even if by police (.pdf file for easy print-out).
Information & Referral Programs Compassionate Families 218 N Broad St  354-0007
Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition  255-8263
Empowerment Programs 4069 Atlantic Bl  346-0201
Epilepsy Foundation 5209 San Jose  731-3752
Operation New Hope 1321 N Main 354-4673 
Trinity Rescue Mission 622 West Union St 355-1205
United Way of Northeast FL 1300 Riverplace Blvd. #500  632-0600 or 2-1-1
Insurance:
Medical
Please help us out here. e-mail us your information.
Jewish Jacksonville Jewish Center-Conservative 3662 Crown Point Rd  292-1000, fax: 268-5292  www.jaxjewishcenter.com 
Jewish Family and Community Services  3601 Cardinal Point Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202  (904) 448-1933  Fax (904) 448-0349 Provides financial assistance with utilities and rent.
Synagogue Locator: http://www.mavensearch.com/synagogues/synagogues-search.asp?C=306 
Jobs See "Employment" category above
Jax Sheriff's 
Office
Emergency - 911

904.630.0500
  • Non-emergency
  • Aggressive panhandlers

924-5361

  • Ongoing public safety issues on the Northbank
  • Recurring panhandlers and homeless camping on the Northbank

828-5463

  • Ongoing public safety issues on the Southbank
  • Recurring panhandlers and homeless camping on the Southbank
JTA 904-630-3100
Laundry Vouchers & 
Cleaning Supplies
St Andrew's Lighthouse (laundry detergent) 246-5606
Laws & Rights Entire Text of the McKinney Act 
Subchapter V of the McKinney Act: IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR THE HOMELESS. 

The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, Washington, D.C.
 
The American Bar Association's Commission on Homelessness and Poverty  
The California Housing Law Project  
US Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act, June 26, 1997  
Legal Assistance ALLSUP Inc. 300 Allsup Place, Belleville, IL 62223-8626
(800) 854-1418, or fax (618) 236-5778. To fight for SS benefits. Group of attorneys who only get paid if they win, only out of money owed in back pay, set percentage allowed by individual states. No out-of-pocket expense. Specialize only in Social Security and Medicare.
Attorney Referral Service (referral fee charged) 399-5780
Christian Legal Society http://jvm.com/clsjax/probono.htm 
Elder Law Hotline  1-800-231-5441
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid 1107 Middleburg Ave, Green Cove, FL 32043 904-284-8410
Legal Aid 126 W Adams St., 7th Floor, emergency Mon-Thurs 8:30am-11am (904) 356-8371 Legal assistance to low income persons including, but not limited to, domestic violence victims, the elderly, the disabled, the mentally ill, persons with AIDS, refugees and persons facing loss of housing, housing discrimination, employment issues or predatory lending.
Legal Tools to End Youth Homelessness (.pdf file 15 pages) 
Public Defender's Office 4th Judicial Court 25 Market St  630-1501 
Legal counseling for indigent adults involved in felony/misdemeanor charges. Must meet indigent standards for State of Florida to qualify for assistance. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salvation Army 318 N Ocean St 665-0102 Provides probation services to those convicted of felony/misdemeanors. Hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Small Business Center (help for small biz) 5000-3 Norwood Ave  924-1100 
State Attorney's Office (Worthless Check) 351-0935
Three Rivers Legal Services 126 W Adams St, Jacksonville FL 32202 394-7450 (7th floor, se habla Español)
Library Main Library: 303 North Laura St  630-2665 M-Th 9am-8pm, F-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm
Other libraries go HERE
Life Skills 
Programs
 
Literacy Assistance  
Luggage  
Mail Box  
Mail Delivery 
& Pickup
The Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street 
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