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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.

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Free Clinic: Avecina Medical Centers (2) Starts on April 1st
Food Boxes: Daily Growth Outreach & Ministry
Category: Prisoners
Major Food Bank:  Second Harvest of North Florida

 

Category Agency
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-Th 8am-5pm and F 8am-3pm 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 4209 University Blvd South, Appt: (904) 398-5143  helpcenter@cxp.com 
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday

Women's Help Center Beaches, 1905 North 3rd Street, Appt: (904) 249-8644
Hours: M-Thurs 10am-1pm; Fri 1pm-4:40pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday

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
Bibles Great Awakening Ministry  5393 Roosevelt Blvd #3  589-4240  Contact: Taja Jacobs
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, Tuesdays 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 4209 University Blvd South, Appt: (904) 398-5143  helpcenter@cxp.com 
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday

Women's Help Center Beaches, 1905 North 3rd Street, Appt: (904) 249-8644
Hours: M-Thurs 10am-1pm; Fri 1pm-4:40pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
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 359-0457 x221 
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" category 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 and scrap: 5042 W Beaver St  783-2633
Cash for aluminum and scrap: 603 East 8th St. 358-2460
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
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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 
 Daily Growth Outreach & Ministry 2542-2 Firestone Rd  783-2520 nette_harmon08@bellsouth.net  Open fourth Thursday of each month 9:00 am to 3:00 pm sharp. Go early, if first time, to fill out Eligibility Forms. Must pick up your own food, once a month only.
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
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		 AVECINA MEDICAL CENTER (Julington Creek) 1633 Racetrack Rd  will take max 20 children per day M-F 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, bring proof of very low income, call for appt 230-6988 
AVECINA MEDICAL CENTER (Oakleaf Town Center) 9580 Applecross Rd #106  will take max 20 children per day M-F 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm, bring proof of very low income, call for appt 778-9180
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, but great prices)
Gambling 
Hotline		 1-877-921-4004  or  1-800-258-7780  or  1-800-NEXT-STEP
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
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. 
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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  Includes 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		 If you know of an organization that distributes (or is willing to) laundry vouchers or detergent, please email properties@prodigy.net with all the information. Thank you.
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 
 Clay County Legal Aid 3540 Highway 17, Suite 101,  Green Cove Springs, FL 32043  904-284-8410
Elder Law Hotline  1-800-231-5441
Jacksonville Legal Aid 126 W Adams St., 1st Floor, emergency Mon or 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. Get there early, as they can only see the first 55 applicants.
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
St Johns County Legal Aid  222 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL  904-827-9921 or toll free 1-877-827-9921
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
Mail Delivery 
& Pickup		 The Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street 
Map of Downtown Jacksonville Until we find a better one, Printable Map  HERE 
Main Hwys  HERE
Development Map  HERE 
Maternity Services See "Pregnancy and Newborn Needs" category below.
Medicaid DCF/Economic Self Sufficiency 5920 Arlington Expressway (handicap access available)
Phone: 727-3716  Fax: 723-5352  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri
Leslee Burch leslee_burch@dcf.state.fl.us
Provides food stamps, Medicaid and temporary cash assistance (TANF) on a time limited basis to indigent families.
Medical Assistance See "Free Clinics" category above.
Medicine See "Prescriptions" below.
Mental Health Programs and Counseling

A New Beginning, 1343 Rogero Road 744-9445; Toll-free: (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.
Child Guidance Center - 904.448.4700
Community Mental Health Center of Shands Jacksonville - 904.244.3688
Diocesan Center for Family Life, Contact Renee Fox, for appointment (no walk-ins) 874-4907, Fees are assessed on a sliding scale according to annual income and the number of people in the family that are supported by that income. Clients are seen at the St. Vincent's and Catholic Center locations. Appointments may be made by calling (904) 874-4907. website: www.dcfl.org "It is believed that the client should have a sense of control over his/her life and should be an active participant in restoring lost equilibrium." 
Family Counseling Service - 904.396.4846
First Coast Women's Services - 904.262.6300
Gateway Community Services  555 Stockton St  387-4661  Detoxification Services, Drug Screening, Drug and Alcohol services for adults and adolescents. Hours 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday
Jewish Family & Community Services  6261 Dupont Station Ct E  448-1933  Counseling for individuals, marital counseling, children, dealing with stress, anxiety, and relationships. Sliding fee schedule.
Mental Health Center - 904.695.9145
Mental Health Resource Center 305 N Washington St  904-642-9100,   LINK provides mental health treatment case management and housing. QUEST also provides mental health treatment for mentally ill and dually diagnosed, counseling for substance abuse and metal illness as well as case management. Screenings 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mon, Tues, and Thurs
River Region Human Services  330 W State St  359-6571  Offers Mental Health and Substance Abuse programs. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
St. Francis House (St Augustine) 904-829-8937, Fax: 904-829-5400 
VA Outpatient Clinic 1833 Boulevard St  791-3621 Adjustment Counseling for Vietnam Vets
Youth Crisis Center (St Augustine) 904-725-6662
Minimum Wage Basic Minimum Wage in Florida is $6.40
FYI: States that have the highest minimum wages are: Washington $7.35, Oregon $7.25, Alaska $7.15, Connecticut $7.10, and Vermont $7.00
Misc. JTA - 904.630.3100
Fire Department non-emergency - 904.630.0529
Salvation Army (misdemeanors) - 904.301.4800
State Attorney's Office - 904.630.2400
Missing Child
Hotline		 To report your child missing: 630-2627 or 1-800-843-5678
To report a sighting  1-800-843-5678
Missions Abbas Place, 555 E 3rd St  791-9100
Bob Tebow Evangelistic Assoc, 3520 Blanding Blvd  317-5064
City Rescue Mission, 426 S McDuff Ave  387-4367  www.crmjax.org  
Clara White Mission, 613 W Ashley St  354-4162
Hope Outreach Ministry for Every-1, 2137 N Liberty St  355-4060
Mission Uplift for Life Ministry, 3744 Buffalo Ld Ct  350-9450
Trinity Rescue Missions, 622 W Union St  355-1205
Mobile Home Communities Jamestown Estates, 6776 Townsend Rd  771-5917
Normandy Estates, 8985 Normandy Blvd  786-2377
Shindler Cove, 5639 Coldstream Ct  788-2030
Shindler Cove, 7543 E Taurus Cr  778-2162
Sundown Estates, 8340 Highfield Ave  721-2343
Mortgages
(for the low-income)		 The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) - A non-profit community advocacy and housing services organization helps low and moderate income people obtain low-cost mortgages, with no down payment necessary. NACA’s community organizing and advocacy programs have resulted in the commitment of mortgage money from leading banks and lenders. NACA’s mortgage program features no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, perfect credit not required, and a below market interest rate. NACA’s program is primarily for first-time home buyers and currently has 30 offices nationwide.
Motels
(Extended Stay)		 Suburban good for one week only/too expensive otherwise, furnished, efficiency w/kitchen w/dishes/microwave etc. Different prices at different locations, look up in phone book and call for prices at each. Small pets ok w/$100 deposit.
Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-876-6378  http://www.addictionca.com/contact2.htm?state=Florida&city=Jacksonville 
See "Alcohol and Substance Abuse" category above.
Newspaper
(delivery, subscribe)

Financial News & Daily Record  356-2466

Florida Times Union  359-4111
Jacksonville Business Journal  396-3502
Operation 
Safe Streets		 1-866-845-TIPS (8477)
Pantries See "Food"
Parks 

LOCAL:
Carver Community Center   738 South Fourth Avenue. Offers organized youth activities in sports computer training arts.
Gonzales Park  North Second Avenue and Tenth Street. A three acre passive park equipped with 2 small little League Fields, a basketball court, playground equipment, a 16' by 20' picnic shelter with tables and a covered bench rest area.
Huguenot Lagoon Park  South Third Street and Sixteenth Avenue. Located on a 3-acre lake with stocked fish, surrounded by a fishing pier and boardwalk - this park includes a basketball court, playground equipment and a tennis center. Tennis Facility features 6-lighted tennis courts and 1-unlit court providing adult & children programs, clinics, and private lessons.
Recreation and Parks Department  321 North Penman Road. Park benches and a small
multi-use practice field.
Tall Pines Park  North Ninth Avenue ( West of Penman Rd ). One and a half acre park includes nature trails, playground equipment and picnic pavilion.
Wingate Park  South Penman Road. 16 acres which includes 1 Adult Softball Field, 1 regulation Football Field, 2 T - Ball Fields, 2 Little Major League Fields, 1 Babe Ruth Field and a picnic area.
STATE PARKS:
Big Cypress  HERE 

Delnor-Wiggins  HERE 
Everglades  HERE 
Fakahatchee Strand  HERE 
Pets Best advice: If you can't afford shots/license/fencing, or to take them to a vet if something serious happens to them, then don't get a pet. It'll make them suffer and die, and break your heart. It's just not worth it. But here are web sites to get help if you DO have a pet that's sick/hurt and you are financially challenged:
* Acme House of Cats (medical funding): members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/
* In Memory of Magic (medical funding): www.imom.org 
* United Animal Nations (medical funding): www.uan.org/ 
* Help-A-Pet (medical funding): www.help-a-pet.org/home.html 
* Short term credit for pet vet bills: Care Credit www.carecredit.com 

Lost Pets: 2580 W First St 8am-5pm 7-days  387-8924
Adoption Center: 10501-2 San Jose Blvd 10am-6pm 7-days  886-4375  ($60-$80)
Phone & Messages The Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street 
Phone Cards
 (current best price)		 "Xtra Clean" flat rate $20 for 1334 minutes (one & one-half cents per minute). No connection fee, no monthly fee, no maintenance fee, U.S. Continental only. Card expires 90 days after connection, or last recharge. Rounded to min, no taxes added to calls, 50¢ FCC imposed at payphones, can be recharged online. Customer Service: 1-866-999-4433  Can also order from Internet HERE

Calling instructions for: "Xtra Clean"
1.  Dial 1-866-777-1144
2.  At the prompt, enter your PIN number.
3.  Enter 1+ area code + phone number you are calling.
4.  To make another call, do not hang up; press the star key (*) twice, then repeat step 3
Poison Hotline 1-800-362-0101 
FL Poison Info Center: 1-800-222-1222
Medication Info Hotline: 244-4700
Police Dept 
Phone Numbers		 If this is an emergency, or a crime, dial 911. Otherwise 630-0500
Pregnancy & 
Newborn Needs

Alpha-Omega Miracle Home, PO Box 250, Hastings, FL 32145  692-3700 or 794-1488  Provides assistance to young mothers before and after pregnancy 
Baby Formula WIC 515 W. 6th Street  904-630-3380 
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. This program also offers support in the form of food and clothing, parenting skills, counseling services and community education.
Emergency Pregnancy Program 1555 Oak Street 904.308.7510 Mon-Fri 9am - 4:30
Emergency Pregnancy Services 1637 King St  M-F 9am - 4:30  308-7510  eMail  Provides pregnancy testing, crisis counseling, material assistance, children's clothing, maternity clothing and medical, social and financial referrals.
EPS Jax 1637 King Street  308-7510, Fax: 308-7003  Info@epsjax.com  www.epsjax.com 
First Coast Women's Services - Mandarin 11215 San Jose Blvd  Call for appt 262-6300 Provides free pregnancy testing; Medicaid verification of pregnancy; ultrasound; pregnancy counseling; pregnancy, birth and parenting education; adoption information; maternity/baby clothing; physician referrals; community referrals; cribs and layettes.
First Coast Women's Services - Beaches 2187 South Third St.  Call for appt 246-7378 See just above for services
First Coast Women's Services - Baker County 474 South Sixth St. Call for appt 259-2585 See above for services
Network of Care 358-6200 Crisis pregnancy center, no fee for service.

St Gerard Campus PO Box 4382, St. Augustine, FL 32085, (904) 829-5516, Contact Caroline Wolff Provides a safe haven for mothers-to-be in crisis and their babies.
 The Inn Ministry PO Box 7252, Jacksonville, FL 32238 (904) 388-7730 Provides emergency housing for pre-and postpartum women in crisis.

Women's Help Center 4209 University Blvd South, Appt: (904) 398-5143  helpcenter@cxp.com 
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday. Provides the community with life-affirming choices during pregnancy. Also provides sound information, medical, adoption, housing referrals, pregnancy testing, maternity and baby clothing, equipment, baby food and diapers. Also offers expert, natural family planning instruction. Notes: by appointment only. All services are free.

Women's Help Center Beaches, 1905 North 3rd Street, Appt: (904) 249-8644
Hours: M-Thurs 10am-1pm; Fri 1pm-4:40pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
Prescriptions See links and article about how to get free prescriptions HERE
Prisoners Most prisoners do NOT have access to computers, so it would be up to family and friends to acquire this information, and then pass it along:
Guide to Prison Survival A printable PDF guide of help to prisoners.
Florida Department of Corrections Institutional Programs The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to providing a wide variety of programs for inmates in the Florida prison system. Preliminary data indicates that these programs are an effective tool in the reduction of recidivism. Currently, the Bureau of Institutional Programs include Education Services, Transition Services and Chaplainry Services.
Probation/Parole 904-695-4045
Quest/Link

305 N. Washington Street
Rainy Days See "libraries" and "day shelter" above
Rape Hotline Call 911 if you are in danger and/or need immediate help.
24 hour toll-free Crisis Hotline: 1-866-920-2952
Local Rape Crisis Hotline - 904.244.RAPE (7273)
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:
 WEAVE website: http://www.weaveinc.org/ 
Recovery 
Treatment		 City Rescue Mission, 426 S McDuff Ave  387-4357 
Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, 10900 Beach Bl  641-2122, Fax 645-5815
Reentry Assistance See our page HERE 
 After Thoughts, Inc. 325 Stockton Street  334-6659  6 beds for released offenders
New Hope Ministry 134 E Church St Provides information and referral, including bus tickets, clothing and sometimes assistance with identification.
Operation New Hope Ready 4 Work Serves offenders age 18 to 34, released within 90 days of starting the program, most recent charges not violent or sexual crimes. Program includes 10 days of classes covering pre-employment and soft skills, e.g. resume writing interviewing skills, etc.
Prisoners of Christ  10 Transitional Housing beds for male ex-offenders.
Project Reconnect Contact: Mary Thomas  386-326-6886  Project ReConnect is a program that provides post-release job placement services to ex-offenders, age 25 and under, who complete either a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Specter course or vocational education programs during their last incarceration.
Quest  Case management 305 N Washington St.
Salvation Army 900 W Adams St 301-4773  18 Transitional Housing Beds for Men
Refugees Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2 354-4846  jfitzgerald@ccbjax.org M-F 9am-4:30pm Assists Refugees and Cuban/Haitian Entrants and their families prior to and after arrival in the United States: help them find housing, employment, and assist them with social security applications and immigration documentation. Helps them apply for short term benefits for which they are eligible, and refer them for English classes and health screening. Assists clients with rent and utility deposits and monthly payments until they become employed, usually within the first four months after arrival.
 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.
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC)/Refugee Services
220 East Bay Street, Rm 1316, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, (904) 630-1059  George Banks or Nancy Olson nolson@coj.net  International Development and Refugees. 
 Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy 448-5995, Fax: 448-6044  contact@lssjax.org 
Dial 2-1-1
1-904-632-0600, in the local Jacksonville calling area and Duval County.
1-866-318-0211
Questions about Immigration can be answered FREE at THIS website
Rent Assistance 
(Note: they do NOT pay your rent for you. Assist only!)		 See "Financial Assistance" category above
Also see Co-Abode for Single Moms.
Representative Payee Program Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy 904.448.5995, Fax: 904.448.6044 contact@lssjax.org  www.lssjax.org 
Research  Annual Report on Homeless Conditions in Florida Updated 2005 
Ending Homelessness in Jacksonville: A 10-Year Plan. Plan started in Dec 2004 
US Interagency Council on Homelessness – Innovative Initiatives Updated 2005 
NLIHC: Out of Reach 2005 Updated 
A Dream Denied: The Criminalization of Homelessness in U.S. Cities. A Report by The National Coalition for the Homeless and The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, January 2006 
Why Are People Homeless? Updated September 2005 
The Issue: Federal Housing Assistance Programs Updated September 2005 
Addiction Disorders and Homelessness Updated September 2005 
The McKinney Act Updated September 2005 
Runaways Hotline: 1-800-621-4000 or 1-800-999-9999
National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Youth Crisis Center  3015 Parental Home Rd  725-6662 Provides counseling and limited emergency shelter for age 10-17.
St Augustine  823-0906  Provides counseling only, ages 10-17.
Salvation Army
Misdemeanors 		904-301-4800
Sanitarium Golden Retreat Shelter Care Center 4410 W Moncrief Rd  764-2581
Seniors www.care.com (find a senior care provider in Jacksonville for an hourly charge).
Senior Center 900 W Adams St  356-8641 T-F 10am-3pm, membership fee $10 yearly
Telephone Reassurance Program, contact Major Marge Strommer  366-9222 
This link displays the Florida Medicaid page
Service Providers See their own page HERE
Service Wo/Men USO of the Greater Jacksonville Area, Bldg 1050 Yorktown Ave,  NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 (handicap access available) 778-2821  Fax: 542-5214  Hours: M-F 8am-4:30 Contact: K.C. McCarthy  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.
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Betty Griffin House PO Box 3319, St Augustine, FL 32085 (for battered women) 824-1555, 808-8544 Fax 808-8178 
Catholic Charities Bureau 134 East Church Street #2  354-4846 M-F 9am-4:30pm Provides help with housing for AIDs patients.
Center of Hope (day shelter), 602 E. Union Street 
Circle of Love 13519 N Main St  751-1034  DREHRuder@aol.com  Faith-based shelter program for 30 adults and 15 families.
City Rescue Mission (emergency) 234 W. State St  353-5565 or 353-8561, Fax 350-1059 170 Beds w/300 capacity. Some designated for single males; some beds designated for women with children; 15 beds designated for JVET program participants. Meals, laundry, toiletries, in-house program, referrals, clothing, showers, mail, phone reception. 3:30 pm registration, doors locked at night, but staff is available 24-hours a day. 2 free nights during a 60-day period (nights can be consecutive); 14 days @ $7/day; then 16 days @ $9/day
 City Rescue Mission (long term recovery)  426 S McDuff Ave   904-387-4357, 4231  Fax: 904-387-9377 Men, Women, Families, Rehab Programs, transitional housing, Meals, Auxiliary for Men and Women, Chapel Services, Bible Clubs/Sunday School, Computerized Academic Program, Non Computerized GED/Literacy Programs, Job Training & Services, Thrift Store, Recycling & Industrial Programs, Assembling, Residential for Mentally Ill, and Support Groups, Medical, Dental & Eye Clinics.
 Clara White Mission  613 W Ashley  354-4162
Community Connections of Jacksonville - Florence N. Davis Center 325 E Duval St Downtown next to St. John's Cathedral, handicap access available  904-354-6681x0   Fax: (904) 633-9025   stacey@communityconnectionsjax.org  M-F 8:30-5pm  Provides women and their children with short-term transitional housing and supportive services, after school program, case management, mental health counselor for residents.
 Community Connections (women w/kids) 2058 Niblick Dr #121  354-6681 or 854-9440  
Daniel Memorial/Daniel's Retreat (teen mothers) 134 E Church St 724-8338
Domestic Violence Statewide Toll-Free Number 800-500-1119 
Florence M Davis Center (women w/children) 325 E Duval St 8am-5pm 354-6681  
Forward Steps 3605 Spring Park Rd  Transitional housing for homeless persons affected by alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Fresh Ministries 227 Park St 904-359-6868 Provides permanent housing for homeless persons.
 Helping Hands Ministry 2124 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach 685-2717
House of Refuge 798-8161 M-F 8am-5pm Provides affordable housing for single women without children, mentorship program, clothes closet, food items, daycare, and referrals.
 Hubbard House  (Jacksonville Shelter for battered women) P. O. Box 4909, Jacksonville, FL 32266  354-3114 36 beds, Abused Spouses, Women with Children. Shelter, Daycare, meals, mail-telephone check-in, bathing facilities, financial assistance, info, referrals, transportation, child care services, laundry, clothing, support groups, case management, parenting classes. Open 24 hrs day, year-round, no cost. Stay 4-6 weeks average.
 I. M. Sulzbacher Center  611 East Adams St., Jacksonville, FL  32202  904-359-0647 or 904-359-0457  Fax: 359-0926 Full service shelters for men, women, and families with children, includes medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care. Open 24 hours daily, 12 transient beds for men, 8 transient beds for women & children, 5 for medically needy. Up to 30 days without cost.
 Interface Youth Program (East of the Corner Drug Store) Palatka, FL  386-312-2220  Provides temporary shelter for youth ages 10-17 who are ungovernable, truant or runaway.
Kings Inn Motel (transitional for vets)  8016 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 904-630-0832   Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Provides Meals, Transportation, housing, Employment & Training Programs. 24/7 Stay varies with individual needs.
Liberty Center for the Homeless (transitional) 909 Liberty Street 904-353-0099 (men's side), 600 N Washington St  904-353-1698 (women's side), 109 beds (81 units for males & 28 units for females), Single Adults, no dependents, Alcohol/drug counseling, pre-employment counseling, mail-telephone reception, bathing facilities, M-F 8am - 5pm year round, stay: 12 months @ $327.00 per month.
 Lutheran Social Services 4615 Phillips Hwy 904-448-5995 Provides housing and financial assistance to HIV/AIDS victims.
 New Life Inn 234 W. State St  353-5565, check in 3:30 
 Quigley House (Clay County for battered women) 284-0061, toll free 800-339-5017 
 Salvation Army Lodge   900 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204  904-353-0971 or 904-356-5641 or 356-8641 Check in: 4pm women; 5pm men. MUST HAVE proper ID and no visible drug or alcohol abuse. Emergency shelter, emergency meals, financial assistance, information & referrals, bathing facilities, and clothing. 205 beds - 121 dormitory beds for single males; 46 dormitory beds for pre-release program; Open year round, 24 hours-a-day, can stay up to 30 days for families and 3 days for transient men. $10/daily charge after 3 days.
 St Francis House PO Box 861028, St Augustine, FL 32086-1028 (904) 829-8937, Fax: (904) 829-5400 Provides temporary shelter for the homeless, a hot meal daily, clothing, hot showers, counseling and referral services.
 St Gerard House PO Box 4382, St. Augustine, FL 32085 904-829-5516 Provides a safe haven for mothers-to-be in crisis and their babies.
 The Inn Ministry  PO Box 7252, Jacksonville, FL 32238 (904) 388-7730 Provides emergency housing for pre-and postpartum women in crisis.
Towers Social Service Center  900 W Adams St  356-8641 
Transitional Housing for Drug/Alcohol abuse, in Springfield area, $18 day, Includes meals and laundry facilities, Contact Gloria 449-4340 or Phil 632-0612.
 Trinity Rescue Mission (emergency) 901 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE:  PHONE INTERVIEW: 904-355-1205. Click HERE for a list of their Programs. 24/7 Check in 4:45. Single adults, single parent families with children, emergency meals, information & referrals, bathing facilities, and clothing. Up to 3 days/per 30 day and then $9/daily charge. 65 beds available (55/males & 10/women and children).
Trinity Rescue Mission (90 day discipleship program, men only)  622 W Union St, Jacksonville, FL 32202  (904) 355-1205  Fax: (904) 355-1701  112 beds, 3 free nights each month, Hands Up Program $5 night. Showers, toiletries, clothing exchange (fresh change of clothes every day), addiction help, Lifeline Discipleship Program with case management, counseling, daily discipleship classes. Lifeline graduates can enroll at Freedom Farm or choose 30-day Lifeline Work Program.
Youth Crisis Center (emergency) 3015 Parental Home Road  904-725-6662, also 7007 Beach Blvd  904-823-0906 For homeless, abandoned and runaway children in crisis situations, between the ages of 10-17, no active warrants requiring securing detention, or severe developmental problems. Shelter, meals, alcohol/drug abuse counseling, pre-employment counseling, mental health services, year round, 24 hours-a-day, maximum 30 days with most staying an average of 14 days. 
YWCA (emergency and transitional)  325 East Duval Street, Jacksonville FL 32202  
904-354-6681  Single women, single-parent families with children. 110 beds, 10 cribs. Provides shelter, food bank/groceries, alcohol/drug abuse counseling, job training, pre-employment counseling, mail/telephone reception, mental health services, bathing facilities, shelter/food vouchers, financial assistance, information and referrals, transportation, child care services, laundry services, clothing and assistance with household items and furniture. 24/7 3 months - 1 year for families @ $35/per week; 3 months - 2 years for singles @ $40/per week.
YWCA Royal Pointe (transitional) P.O. Box 16908,  Jacksonville, FL 32245-6908  904-727-6482 Provides shelter/case management/counseling/rent and utility subsidies/child care, open year round, 24 hours-a-day, 210 apartments and efficiencies, up to 2 years, Rent:  $300-$425.

CENTRAL FLORIDA:
Coalition for the Homeless 407-426-1250
407-426-1258		 Homeless Families
Harbor House 407-886-2244
407-886-2856		 Domestic Violence
Hope & Help Center of Central Florida 407-645-2577 Persons with HIV
Help Now Inc of Osceola 407-847-3260 Domestic Violence
Great Oaks village 407-836-7600
407-296-5150		 Abandoned Abused Children
Orlando Union Rescue Mission, Inc. 407-422-4855 Homeless Must Work 40 Hours
Salvation Army
Seminole
Osceola		 407-423-8581
407-322-2642
407-931-4343		 Homeless Needs Shelter
Spouse Abuse 800-892-2849 Domestic Violence
Rescue Outreach Mission Sanford 407-321-8224 Homeless Needs
B.E.T.A 407-277-1942 Pregnant Women
Central Care of Orlando 407-299-6146 Men 18 Years or Older
Christian Services of Central Florida 407-299-6146 Men Only

Where did those Shelter Grants go? Click HERE

Shelters: 
Hurricane Emergency in
Duval County		 Abess Park Elementary, 12731 Abess Bl, Jacksonville From Atlantic Blvd., turn N on Kernan Bl, just before Landmark Middle School, turn E [right] on Abess. School is on left about one-half mile.
Chets Creek Elementary, 13200 Chets Creek Bl, Jacksonville From J. Turner Butler Bl, go N on Hodges Bl to Chets Creek Bl, turn W [left], School is on the left.
Chimney Lakes Elementary, 9353 Staples Mill Dr, Jacksonville From Blanding Bl, go W on Argyle Forest Bl. Take the first intersection past the Winn-Dixie, which is Chestwick Oaks Dr. Go S to the first intersection, Staples Mill Dr. This is a three way stop sign. Turn right, and the school is about a one-half mile on your right. From 103rd St, go S on Schindler Dr. When Shindler dead-ends at Argyle Forest turn left. At first intersection [Chestwick Oaks Avenue], turn right. At first intersection [Staples Mill Dr], turn right. School is about one-half mile on the right.
Don Brewer Elementary, 3385 Hartsfield Rd, Jacksonville From N-bound on the Southside Connector, exit E on Merrill Road and N on Hartsfield Road.
Kernan Trails Elementary, 2281 S. Kernan Bl, Jacksonville From Atlantic Bl turn S on Kernan Rd or from Beach Bl, turn N on Kernan Rd.
LaVilla School of The Arts, 501 N. Davis St, Jacksonville From I:95, exit either E on Union St and S on Davis, or E on Forsyth and N on Davis.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary, 10600 Hornets Nest Rd, Jacksonville From Old St Augustine Rd, turn E on Hood Rd and right on Hornets Nest Rd.
Oceanway Elementary, 12555 Gillespie Av, Jacksonville From US 17 N on I-295, turn E on New Berlin Rd and S Gillespie Ave.
Sabal Palm Elementary, 1201 N Kernan Bl., Jacksonville From Atlantic Bl, turn N on Kernan Bl, Sabal Palm will be on the right, between Mathew Unger Dr and Ashley Melisse Bl.
Twin Lakes Academy, 8000 Point Meadows Dr, Jacksonville From J. Turner Butler Bl, turn S on St Johns Bluff Rd [SR 9A]. Take Baymeadows Road exit W, turn N [right] at Point Meadows Dr, and follow it to the school.
Shoes City Rescue Mission  234 W. State St  353-5565
Clara White Mission  613 W. Ashley St  354-4162
Dignity U Wear (need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle Ave 636-9455 M-Thu 9-Noon
Sanctuary 120 E 8th St Fri 11am-1pm/every 90 days, wo/men/children, ID required
Trinity Rescue Mission  901 West Bay Street  355-1205
Shower

Center of Hope Day Shelter, 602 E. Union Street 
City Rescue Mission  234 W. State St  353-5565, Fax 350-1059 
Mission House 800 Shetter Ave, Jax Beach 241-6767
St. Francis House (St Augustine) (904) 829-8937, Fax: (904) 829-5400
Trinity Rescue Mission  622 West Union St  355-1205
Sleeping Bag See "Camping Gear" above
Socks City Rescue Mission  234 W. State St  353-5565
Clara White Mission  613 W. Ashley St  354-4162
Dignity U Wear (need referral from other agency) 136 N Myrtle Ave 636-9455 M-Thu 9-Noon
Trinity Rescue Mission  901 West Bay Street  355-1205
Social Security

Social Security 3733 University Blvd. - 800-234-5772 
Also see HERE for more information
Soda Pop
Solid Waste Management

630-4185 x228  Litter removal, bagged garbage removal/issues

Soup Kitchen See "Food"
Squatting Links &
Related Articles
How To Squat in Abandoned Properties  How To Ask for Money on the Streets 
How to Explore Abandoned Structures  Squat.net 
How to Dumpster Dive  Squatter.org.uk Advisory service for squatters in the U.K. 
How to Live on the Street  Cat.org.au (Australia) The Squatters’ Handbook
San Francisco Tenants Union - A description of squatter's legal rights in San Francisco, CA. Also includes detailed information on obtaining property rights. http://www.squatteam.org - Northeast US site.
Make Money Busking (Street Performing) Be a Street Musician
Survival Without Rent Squatter's Handbook
State Attorney's Office 904-630-2400
Storage Space
Street Newspapers A page of Links to Street Newspapers all over the world HERE made for/by the Homeless.
Substance Abuse See "Alcohol and Substance Abuse" category above.
Suicide Prevention Hotlines Dial 2-1-1 In 9 Northeast Florida counties: Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Nassau, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Putnam.
1-904-632-0600, in the local Jacksonville calling area and Duval County
1-866-318-0211
1-800-784-2433
Summer Camp Sanctuary of NE Florida, Info (904) 356-3588   Fax: 358-2600   Sanctuaryon8th@aol.com Provides a free 8-week summer camp for kids who qualify.
Tax Credit Information Tax Credit Library
Provides information on Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code
Telephone
Messages		 TAP – Telephone Assistance Program for disabled/needy. Application through Catholic Social Services  800-582-5706
Tent See "Camping Gear" above
Thrift Stores A Dollar Thrift & More, 5207 Beach Blvd  306-0733
Al's Thrift Outlet, 726 Baker Ave  403-2364
American Veteran's Pick Up Service, 728 Edgewood Ave N  389-4317
Angel Aid, 3110 Beach Blvd  398-4882
Attic Chest, 4553 Shirley Ave  387-9096
Bargain Center, 1832 Fouraker Rd  695-6729, 695-0377
Bobby's Whsl/Thrift Store, 1826 Ionia St  425-0055
City Rescue Mission, 5343 Normandy Blvd  421-5171 (to donate 421-5173) 
Community Hospice-NE Florida, 10771 Beach Blvd #406  998-1718
Disabled American Vets Thrift Store 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444
Economy Corner Thrift Shop, 5643 Beach Blvd  398-4293
Goodwill, 4527 Lenox Ave  384-1361
Goodwill, 11240 Beach Blvd  996-0131
Goodwill, 9742 St Augustine Rd  880-1225
Goodwill, 9180 Merrill Rd  745-5883
Goodwill, (Orange Park) 845 Blanding Bl 276-2243
Goodwill, (Jax Beach) 118 N 6th Ave 249-7923
Goodwill (donation drop off point) 6801 Roosevelt Blvd 777-9220
Habijax (Habitat for Humanity) 2404 Hubbard Street  798-4529 
Harper's Bazaar, 1110 Edgewood Ave S  388-8559
Hospice Treasures Chest, 10771 Beach Blvd  998-1718
Hubbard House (furniture) 3556 Beach Blvd  346-3040 M-Sat 8am-6pm
Hubbard House (clothing) 3512 Beach Blvd  346-3894
Humane Society, 8328 Beach Bl  724-9200
Jacksonville Humane Society, 8328 Beach Blvd  724-9200
Jax Angels, 3316 Beach Blvd  396-3570
Miss. Mary's, 2078 Cassat Ave  384-3258
My Brother's Keeper, 4225 Clinton Ave  448-9299
One Stop, 5512 Normandy Blvd  781-4200
Our Thrift Shop, 5512 Wesconnett Blvd  908-0166
Poor Man's, 3805 N Liberty St 356-3666
Poor Man's, 10135 Beach Blvd  646-4638
Poor Man's, 12525 Philips Hwy  880-8865
Salvation Army, 5929 Merrill Rd  743-1595
Salvation Army, 10676 Lem Turner Rd  765-8559
Salvation Army, 10900 Beach Blvd  645-3919
Special Blends, 1826 Ionia St  425-0055
St Paul's, 527 Pablo Ave  246-3693
St Vincent dePaul (St Augustine) 11 Sanchez Ave  904-824-3333
T & A Thrift, 9715 Beach Blvd  998-8476
T & T Corner, 10202 Lem Turner Rd  765-3999
Thrift Barn, 5866 Blanding Blvd  778-1992
Thrift Center, 3752 Blanding Blvd  778-9778
Thrift Store, 2624 Atlantic Blvd  398-1589
Thrift Town, 728 Edgewood Ave N  389-2635
Toilet Paper Dreams Come True  296-3030
Toiletries

City Rescue Mission  234 W. State St  353-5565
Clara White Mission  613 W. Ashley St  354-4162
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Transportation

Catholic Charities Bureau 134 E Church Street. 354-4846  JTA bus tickets for verifiable appointments or interviews, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-12.
New Hope Ministry 134 E. Church Street 354-3464  Assists Ex-offenders successfully re-enter society. Bus passes through JTA.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency 1093 W. 6th Street 632-1476  Serves residents of zip codes 32208, 09, 15,18,19,20,21,29,34,54, and 73 - Bus tokens.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency 1133 Ionia Street 632-1475  Serves residents of all zip codes not listed above - Bus tokens.
Traveler's Aid 134 E. Church Street 354-4846 x254  Discounted Greyhound tickets. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 - 12:00
BUS SERVICES: 
Arlington/Beaches - Plan Your Trip
AR-20 Arlington Connector
Q3 Mayport Village-Mayo Clinic
Q4 Mayport Naval Station
R4 Atlantic Beach - South Beach
X2 Beaches Express 
Interline Service - Plan Your Trip
B7 Commonwealth/Baymeadows
J1 Mandarin/University Park
E2 Phoenix/Blanding-Orange Park
E5 Phoenix/Talleyrand-Stadium
F1 Broadway-Detroit/Florida Ave.
H2 EWC-New Town/Glynlea -Town Center Mall
K1 Avenue B/Atlantic-Monument
K2 Grand Park-Amtrak/Beach Blvd.
L7 Soutel - Avenues
L9 Lake Forest - Philips Hwy.
L8 Lem Turner - Ramona
I6 Main St. - St. Augustine
O1 Ortega-NAS/Rogero
P2 Cassat-Edgewood/Townsend
P4 Myrtle Ave./Roosevelt 103rd.
P7 Dunn-FCCJ North/Normandy
R1 FCCJ Kent/Regency-South Beach
R5 Murray Hill - Regency - FCCJ - UNF 
Northside - Plan Your Trip
M4 Moncrief A
M5 Moncrief B
N6 Sherwood
NS-14 Myrtle-Main-Busch
NS-20 Northside Connector
NS-21 Northwest Looper
NS-22 Northeast Looper 
Southside - Plan Your Trip
SS-3 Sans Souci
SS-5 Southpoint
SS-35 Sunbeam-Old St. Augustine Express
S1 Regency-The Avenues
U2 University Boulevard Connector 
Westside - Plan Your Trip
B6 Stockton-Wilson
B9 Beaver - Lane
P3 Ernest-Jammes
X3 Normany Express - (Replaces WS-38)
X4 Orange Park Express 
SKYWAY:
     The 2.5-mile Skyway is an automated transit system operating on an elevated dual guide way. Ten two-car trains whisk patrons to both sides of the St. Johns River in the central business district six days a week and special events. 
     There are three end stations—Florida Community College of Jacksonville (FCCJ), Convention Center and Kings Avenue—are intermodal with extensive parking and transfer points for bus and Park-n-Ride patrons.
     The Kings Avenue station has a transit parking garage with 1900 spaces and another 200 surface spots. Commuter parking is available on a monthly basis and some lots have limited meter parking.
     The Skyway fare for non-monthly commuters is 35¢ and 10¢ for the elderly and disabled.
TROLLEY: 
     Whether you're a commuter, a downtown worker or a visitor, The Trolley is another Downtown connection. And best of all, it's FREE!
     You can extend your transportation options to the Southbank of the St. Johns River by linking with the Skyway at Central Station or at FCCJ Station.
     Three Trolleys serve Downtown, the Azalea, Magnolia and Sunflower lines. 
NEED A RIDE TO WORK? With ChoiceRide, you won't have to worry about having a car to drive to work each day. ChoiceRide will get you to work on time, relaxed and ready for your day. And ChoiceRide will return you home the same way. 
Van service: 
Highlands / Airport
Avenues South This file requires PDF Acrobat Reader . 
Current routes available for Clay, and Putnam Counties: 
These files require PDF Acrobat Reader .
Middleburg (CC-53 ) 
Green Cove Springs (CC-51) 
Palatka (PC-50) 
Orange Park (PC-50) (Middleburg, Green Cove Springs and Palatka) 
PARATRANSIT SERVICES: 
      JTA Connexion provides paratransit service for disabled and transportation for disadvantaged riders unable to use fixed route buses. 
For information about services:
Daily including weekends and holidays 7am to 6pm
  • Reservations (904) 265-6999
  • Cancellations (904) 265-6999
  • TDD (904) 636-7404
Traveler's Aid Catholic Charities Bureau, 134 East Church St., Jacksonville, FL 32202-3130
(904) 354-3416  bfarr@ccbjax.org   http://www.ccbjax.org/
Traveling? (find the zip code to where you are going first)
Salvation Army Locator     St Vincent dePaul Locator 
Catholic Social Services Locator     Social Security Office Locator 
Treatment & Recovery  
Underwear Dignity U Wear (Adult & Children's) 636-9455
Unemployment Compensation

300 E. Monroe Street -  866-778-7356 or 904-358-2300 
Florida Job Service 215 Market St 
Florida Unemployment Compensation Services 
Utility Assistance See "Financial Assistance" category above
Veterans 
Assistance

City of Jacksonville 117 W Duval St #175 (904) 630-3680  vetsvcs@coj.net  M-F 8am-5pm
Provides veterans entitlement services and employment and social service case management services for qualifying veterans and their families. Services offered: help in obtaining copies of and correcting military records; submitting claims for disability, pension, medical, education and burial entitlements; assistance in obtaining VA home loan certification and submitting VA income verification; referrals for veterans seeking employment and help for veterans and their families returning to a state of independent living. Also helps in obtaining temporary and transitional housing, referrals to other social services/agencies.
Clara White Mission 613 W. Ashley Street 354-4162  M-F 6:30 am - 2:30 pm Services include: Showers, laundry, computers (with internet), telephones, television, case management.
Department of Veterans Affairs 
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store (anything free with DAV voucher/otherwise still great prices) 1439 Parental Home Rd M-Sat 9am-4pm 727-319-7444
Florida Department of Veteran Affairs 
J-Vet/Jax 117 W. Duval St Ste 175 630-3680  Vets provided with or referred to agencies for assistance with housing, counseling, medical, etc. Vets are assigned a case manager who helps them obtain services they need. Homeless Coordinator for Homeless Veterans. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
USO of the Greater Jacksonville Area, Bldg. 1050 Yorktown Ave  NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 (handicap access available) 778-2821  Fax: 542-5214  Hours: M-F 8am-4:30 Contact: K.C. McCarthy  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.
VA Benefits and Services - Home Loan Guaranty Services 
VA Benefits Inquiry 311 W. Monroe St 
VA Hospitals and Clinics in Florida 
VA Outpatient Clinic 1833 Boulevard St  791-3621, 232-2751 Adjustment Counseling for Vietnam Vets, provides outpatient medical & dental assistance to qualified veterans. Counseling and psychiatric services provided. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (*For additional medical services veterans are transported to the VA Regional Hospital in Gainesville.)
Vet Center for Counseling 300 E. State Street 232-3621  Provides counseling for qualified veterans. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Veterans Employment & Training  630-3696
Victim Services Call 9-1-1
Rape Crisis Hotline  244-7273
Other Crisis Hotline  630-5496 
State-wide toll-free hotline  1-888-886-3015
Sexual Assault Forensic Exams   244-4600
Victim Services 403 W 10th St  630-6300, or at 200 Lemon St 1-888-886-3015
Police Non-Emergency Number  630-0500
Vocational Rehab Arlington Lions Club (for the homeless and poverty-stricken)  744-1918  Contact: David Thrift
Voice Mail Community Voice Mail provides free voice mail for those who cannot afford a phone, making it  possible to give a personal phone number on job applications etc. and receive messages at any phone (free on most pay phones).
Volunteer to
help others		 Salvation Army, contact Calanthea at 301-4846.
Weather  How COLD is it going to be tonight? Click HERE (click your BACK button when done)
Storm Update: 630-INFO and 630-2472
Websites for/by Homeless Homeless American  By a former homeless person who knows the ropes.
Work See "Employment" Category above.
Workman's Compensation

Florida Job Service 215 Market St 

Youth & Teen Help Interface Youth Program (East of the Corner Drug Store) Palatka, FL  386- 312-2220  Provides temporary shelter for youth ages 10-17 who are ungovernable, truant or runaway.
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.
Youth Crisis Center 3015 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662  www.ycc.org 
Other Thanksgiving Food Baskets:
     Salvation Army 900 W Adams St  356-8641
Christmas Gifts/Tree:
     Salvation Army 900 W Adams St  356-8641
Government Agencies FBI, 7820 Arlington Expressway, Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fire Department non-emergency - 904-630-0529
Jacksonville Police Dept  904-630-3100
JTA - 904-630-3100
Police Non-Emergency Number:  904-630-0500
State Attorney's Office - 904-630-2400

The best way to escape a problem is to SOLVE it!  -  Arlington Lions Club


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