Service
|
Agency
/ Organization
|
Phone
|
Description
of Assistance
|
|
Alcohol
& Substance Abuse Recovery
|
Alcoholics
Anonymous (A.A.)
www.ncintergroup.com
|
352-621-0599
|
Nature
Coast Intergroup Hotline. Intergroup is an AA service that
involves
partnership among AA groups in the community.
|
|
Alcohol
& Substance Abuse Recovery
|
Jesus
Is Ministries
|
352-447-2731
|
Shelter,
90- day program in Levy County
|
|
Alcohol
& Substance Abuse Recovery
|
Narcotics
Anonymous
www.naflorida.org
|
1-863-683-8224
|
Programs
& Classes etc.
|
|
Alcohol
& Substance Abuse Recovery
|
The
Phoenix Program
Citrus
Co. Health Dept.
|
527-0068
|
Outpatient
drug & alcohol treatment; sliding scale fees
|
|
Counseling
Services
|
Children’s
Home Society
www.chsfl.org
|
1-866-427-5451
|
Mission
is to strengthen and preserve family life:
Birth
parent counseling, adoption, foster care
Intensive
crisis counseling
Assists
persons with mental and physical handicaps
|
|
Counseling
Services
|
Genesis
1:27 Counseling Center
David
A. Taylor
|
634-0631
|
|
|
Counseling
Services
|
Good
Spirit Foundation
|
726-7531
|
Provides
self-referral & court-ordered counseling for individuals,
couples,
adolescents,
substance abuse, anger management. By appt.
|
|
Counseling
Services
|
St.
Anne’s Counseling Center
|
795-3440
|
Provides
self-referral & court-ordered counseling for individuals,
couples,
adolescents,
substance abuse, anger management. Long-term counseling
options.
By appt. Sliding scale fees available.
|
|
Counseling
Services
|
The
Centers
|
628-5020
(Lecanto)
726-7155
(Marion
Co.)
|
Mental
Health, Substance Abuse and Family Services:
|
Eating
Disorders
|
Overeaters
Anonymous
|
505-891-2664
|
Eating
disorders
|
|
Elderly
|
Alzheimer’s
Association
West
Central Florida Chapter
|
352-688-4537
1-800-272-3900
|
Assists
families and individuals afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and
other
related dementia
|
|
Elderly
|
Housing
Assistance Foundation
for
the Elderly
|
726-8767
|
Services
for 55+, low income. Assists in improving housing conditions.
|
|
Elderly
|
Lions
Club
(Homosassa)
|
628-2461
Bobby
Mitchell
Cell:
601-2214
|
Assists
with:
|
Employment
|
One Stop
Workforce Connection
(CLM)
www.clmworkforce.com
|
637-2223
|
Provides
public employment and job training services
|
|
Fire
&
Other
Disasters
|
American
Red Cross
|
564-8455
(Citrus Co.)
799-3237
(Hernando Co.)
|
|
|
Food
|
1st
Baptist of Beverly Hills
|
746-2970
|
Food
closet. Hours: M-F, 9am-2pm. One bag of groceries per household
per
six months. Areas
served:
Beverly Hills, Citrus Springs, Lecanto ONLY.
|
|
Food
|
1st
Presbyterian of Crystal River
|
795-2259
|
|
|
Food
|
1st
United Methodist of Inverness
|
726-2522
|
Soup
kitchen- Mondays only. 11:30am
|
|
Food
|
Angel
Food Ministries
www.angelfoodministries.com
|
1-888-819-3745
795-4046
(Crystal River)
382-2129
(Homosassa)
726-1252
(Inverness)
|
There
are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or
applications. In general, one unit of food assists in feeding a
family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for
almost a month. Orders and distribution are handled by host
sites. Food boxes are selected from monthly menus and paid for in
advance. Orders are collected by host sites during the first part
of each month.
|
|
Food
|
Citrus
Springs Church of God –
Mission
Possible Ministries
|
489-3886
|
Food
pantry, 1st
& 3rd
Tues each month. 8am-11am
|
|
Food
|
Crystal
River Church of God
|
795-3079
|
Food
given out last Wed. of each month, 10am – 2pm
|
|
Food
|
Crystal
River United Methodist Church
office@crumc.com
|
795-3148
|
Tues.
9a-12:30 & Thurs.12:30 to 4p - 4801 N Citrus Ave, Crystal
River, FL 34428
(must
have valid driver’s license)
|
|
Food
|
Grace
Community
House
of Power Church
|
344-9454
|
Food
distributed at Key Training Ctr, Thurs mornings. Call first in
am.
|
|
Food
|
Hunger
Hotline
http://www.faca.org
|
Call
211
|
Florida
Association for Community Action
|
|
Food
|
Inverness
Calvary Chapel
http://www.invernessvineyard.com
|
726-1480
|
Food
Pantry: 1pm- 2pm, Thursdays
Soup
kitchen: free meal, noon- 1pm on Thursdays
|
|
Food
|
Meals
Programs
|
726-0350
East
|
Delivers
meals to homebound persons.
|
|
Food
|
Share
www.shareflorida.org
|
800-536-3379
|
For
2 hours of volunteer time in their community, persons can
purchase a package
of
food for $18 and receive up to $35 worth of quality nutritious
food (pay
in
advance).
Locations:
Citrus Spgs- North Oak Bapt. 489-1688
Hernando-
Hernando Cv Clb. 726-9981
Homosassa-
Un. Meth. Ch. 382-1034
|
|
Food
|
St.
Anne’s Episcopal
|
795-2176
|
Soup
kitchen, Saturdays- 11:30- 12:30
|
|
Food
|
WIC
offices
|
(Crystal
River)
795-2261
(Lecanto)
527-8490
(Inverness)
726-5222
|
Women,
children & infants: Help pregnant women, children under 5,
Nursing
mothers by providing, milk, cheese, cereal and juice
|
|
Food,
Clothing
|
1st
Baptist Church of Inverness
|
726-1252
|
123
S. Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34453
Mon-
Thur, 9am-noon. 1 bag per home per 6 months.
|
|
Food,
Clothing,
Utilities
|
1st
Baptist Church of Crystal River-
Agape
Store
|
795-3367
|
Electric:
$25 when funds are available
Agape
Store-
food, clothing, linens, kitchenware, baby items, toys
Agape
Store hours:
Wednesday, 9am - 1 pm & Thursday, 5- 8pm for clothing.
700
Citrus Ave, Crystal River FL 34429
|
|
Food,
Clothing,
Rent,
Utilities, Other
|
Annie
W Johnson
Senior Center
(all
ages, not just elderly)
|
489-8021
|
Utilities
and rent or mortgage assistance, food boxes, congregate dining
(anyone) & meals delivered to homebound area residents
(seniors only)
Prescription
assistance
Monday-Friday,
9am- noon. Donations accepted.
1991
W. Test Court, PO Box 1951, Dunnellon FL 34430
|
|
Food,
Clothing,
Utilities,
Other
|
Citrus
United Basket (C.U.B.)
|
344-2242
|
Emergency
assistance with:
Living
expenses, furniture, clothing, linens and toys
Food
& food baskets
Utilities-
electric, propane, water
Monday
– Friday, 10am- 3pm
|
|
Food,
Clothing,
Rent,
Utilities, Other
|
Daystar
Life Center
www.daystarcitruscounty.org
|
795-8668
|
Open
Monday – Friday, 9am- 2pm
6751
W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Crystal River, FL 34429. Assists with:
|
|
Food,
Clothing,
Utilities
|
Helping
Hands
|
726-1707
|
No
rental or eviction assistance. Closed Tuesday’s.
Open
from 10am to 2pm.
Food
Electric,
Water
Clothing
Areas
served:
Inverness, Hernando, Floral City ONLY.
|
|
Food,
Electric
|
1st
United Methodist of Homosassa
http://www.1umc.org
|
628-4083
|
Homosassa
residents only.
8831 W Bradshaw St, Homosassa, FL
Food
pantry: M-F, 1 bag, once per 2 months
Electric:
$25 for shut off notice only, once per lifetime
|
|
Food,
Rent, Utilities
|
Christian
Center Church
|
628-5076
|
|
|
General
|
Dept. of
Children and Families-
State of
Florida
|
1-866-762-2237
|
TANF
payments
Food
Stamps
Medically
needy
|
|
General
|
Salvation
Army
|
352-732-8326
621-5532
|
Appointment
only- Mon-Fri, 8am-noon, & 12:30-4pm. Humanitarian service
|
|
General
|
United
Way of Citrus County
http://www.citrusunitedway.org
|
352-795-5483
|
|
|
Health
|
American
Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
|
637-5577
1-877-822-6669
|
Aids
persons and families afflicted with cancer:
Counseling,
transportation, loan of medical equipment, support groups,
financial assistance for med’s.
Program
to quit smoking:
1-877-822-6669- FREE- four 20min. sessions, after 2nd
session may send meds, etc. free of charge
|
Health
|
Citrus
County Health Dept.
www.citruscountyhealth.org
|
(Crystal
River)
795-6233
(Inverness)
726-1731
(Lecanto)
527-0068
|
Various
health services for children and adults:
|
|
Health
|
George
A. Dame
Community
Health Center
www.citruscountyhealth.org
|
249-9258
|
2804
W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto
Various
health services for children and adults, sliding fee schedule
Urgent
care:
M-F, 7am-noon & 1pm-6pm
Dental:
M-F, 7am- 5:30pm
Call
to schedule appt.
|
|
Hospice
|
Hernando-
Pasco Hospice
|
344-0896
(Inverness)
527-4600
(Beverly Hills)
|
Assists
families & individuals facing a terminal illness:
|
|
Hospice
|
Hospice
of Citrus County
|
527-2020
|
Assists
families & individuals facing a terminal illness:
|
|
Housing
|
Florida
Low Income Housing Associates
www.fliha.org
|
1-888-563-1110
|
Provides
low cost housing for eligible low income residents:
|
Housing
|
Habitat
For Humanity
|
563-2744
|
|
Legal
|
Community
Legal Services of Mid Florida
www.clsmf.org
|
726-8512
|
Provides
legal assistance in civil matters to low-income individuals
and
families. Hours: 8:30am- noon, 1pm- 5pm
|
|
Rent,
Utilities
|
Citrus
County Housing Services
|
527-7520
|
|
|
Rent,
Utilities, Other
|
Mid
Florida Community Services
|
527-3809
|
Hours:
M-F, 8:30am- 5 pm, by appointment only. Provides to eligible low-
income
households:
|
|
Services
for the Disabled
|
Blind
Americans
|
637-1739
|
Promotes
the general well being of sight-impaired persons: Mon-Fri 9-2pm
|
|
Services
for the Disabled
|
Center
for Independent Living
http://www.cilncf.org
|
527-8399
|
Peer
support group:
Independent
living skills, computers available, employment specialist, sign
language, advocacy, free telephones for the hearing impaired.
Access
site for emergency benefits & Food Stamps; specialists
available to assist with enrollment.
3774
W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Lecanto, FL 34461
|
|
Services
for the Disabled
|
Key
Training Center
http://www.keycenter.org/
|
341-4633
(Business off.)
795-5541
(Adult training)
|
Services
to assist developmentally disadvantaged adults:
Daily
living skills
Education
Housing
|
|
Services
for the Disabled
|
The
Dream Society
http://www.thedreamsociety.org
|
352-400-4967
|
Assist
people with moderate to severe physical challenges in becoming
independent & productive by enhancing their lives with the
tools to assist them.
For
qualified applicants, assist with obtaining the needed medical
equipment to live independently
Connect
with support to help build confidence to live life
independently. There are programs for all age groups.
For
qualified applicants, assist people with severe disabilities in
the workforce.
Scholarship
support for continuing post high school education for qualified
applicants.
|
|
Shelters
|
Holy
Ground Shelter-Pasco
|
727-863-9123
|
8835
Denton Ave. Hudson, Florida on Hwy 19
|
|
Shelters
|
Interfaith
Emergency Services-
Ocala
|
352-629-8868
|
Emergency
shelter:
|
|
Shelters
|
Jericho
Road Ministries
|
352-799-2912
|
Brooksville,
Hernando County:
Shelter
for men
Shelter
for women
Food
bank ministry
|
|
Shelters
|
Jesus
Is Ministries
|
352-447-2731
|
90-
day program in Levy County
|
|
Shelters
|
The
Path of Citrus County
www.pathofcitrus.org
|
527-6500
|
Shelter
for homeless men, shelter for non-abused women & their
children.
Christian
living environment, focus on getting employment:
|
|
Shelters
|
The
Sanctuary
www.sanctuarymission.org
|
621-3277
568-1757
|
Christian
shelter for single men or single women- 12-step recovery,
employment,
hygiene, education & communication skills.
|
|
Transportation
|
Bus
System- County
http://www.bocc.citrus.fl.us/fleettrans/trans/transportation.htm
|
527-7630
|
Two
types-
Door
to door- call & schedule 2.5 days to a week in advance.
Fixed
route- call or visit website for schedule & route of 23
stops, runs M-F 6am- 7pm
|
|
Transportation
|
Support
Services
http://www.citruscountyfl.org
|
527-5900
|
|
|
Utilities
|
Housing
Energy Assistance
|
527-5377
|
Mon-Fri,
8am-5pm. Assists with electric bills, various other programs
|
|
Veterans
|
Veterans
Relief
|
795-5012
|
Assists
veterans with various needs
|
|
Veterans
|
Veterans
Services
www.citruscountyfl.org
|
527-5411
527-5429
|
Assists
veterans with various needs
|
Women &
Children
|
Family
Resource Center
http://www.ccfrc.org
|
344-1001
|
Parent
education classes, lending library, clothing and toy exchange,
tutoring, referrals
|
|
Women
& Children- Crisis
|
Citrus
Abuse Shelter Association
(CASA)
diana@casafl.org
|
344-8111
|
Housing
and assistance for female victims of domestic and
sexual
assault: Counseling, crisis intervention, education
|
|
Women-
Crisis & Pregnancy
|
Interfaith
Emergency Services,
Ocala
|
352-629-8868
|
Emergency
shelter:
|
|
Women-
Pregnancy
|
Life
Choice Care Center
|
341-5176
|
Biblically-
based approach for women and families dealing with pregnancy
Free
Pregnancy test, counseling, parent class, relationship classes,
etc.
|
|
Women-
Pregnancy & Infants
|
Pregnancy
Crisis Center
|
344-3030
|
10am-
3pm. Provides:
|
|
Women-
Pregnancy & Infants
|
WIC
offices
|
(Crystal
River)
795-2261
(Lecanto)
527-8490
(Inverness)
726-5222
|
Women,
children & infants: Help pregnant women, children under 5,
nursing
mothers by providing, milk, cheese, cereal and juice
|
|
Youth
& Children
|
Boy
Scouts of America-
Withlacoochee
Dist.
www.boyscouting.com
|
813-872-2691
(local)
795-1811
|
Scouting
program for boys from ages 7 through 20:
|
|
Youth
& Children
|
Boys
& Girls Club
of Citrus County
|
(Beverly
Hills) 270-8841
(Inverness)
341-2507
(Homosassa)
795-8624
|
Contact
club for hours. Program for youth ages 5 through high school
graduation:
Specializes
in providing guidance for those at risk
Youth,
recreational and education activities
For
youth enrolled in Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program:
limited # of scholarships for after-school program. Call for
availability & guidelines.
|
|
Youth
& Children
|
Childhood
Development Services (CDS)
|
795-2667
|
Assists
low-income families who are at risk for abuse and neglect:
|
|
Youth
& Children
|
Early
Learning Coalition of Nature Coast
|
563-0185
|
|
|
Youth
& Children
|
Girl
Scouts of America-
West
Central Florida Dist.
www.gswcf.org
|
813-281-4475
|
Program
for girls, kindergarten through 12th
grade:
|
