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ABUSE • ABUSO

Hotline – Children, Disabled, Elderly: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Arnette House: (352) 622-4432, https://arnettehouse.org/what-we-do
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 351-4009, https://ocaladvshelter.org
Elderly: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection: (352) 873-4739, https://kimberlyscenter.org/contact-kimberlys-center-for-child-protection
Parent Help Line: 800-532-5683
Rape Crisis Center: (352) 622-8495

AIDS / HIV AWARENESS • SIDA / HIV CONCIENCIA

Hotline: 800-232-4636
Department of Health Marion County: Testing, Drug Assistance, Outreach: (352) 629-0137, https://marion.floridahealth.gov

CHILDRENS SERVICES • SERVICIOS PARA NINOS

Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5993, https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Children’s Home Society/Healthy Families: (352) 732-1355
Children’s Medical Services: (352) 369-2100, https://cms-kids.com/home/contact/Ocala.html
Dept. of Children Families Access Info Line: 866-762-2237, https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315, https://www.elc-marion.org
Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care: 888-540-5437, https://www.floridakidcare.org
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300, https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Food for Kids Backpack Program: Contact child’s school, ask about “Back Pack Program.”
Healthy Start: (352) 629-0137 Ext. 2275, https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/healthy-start/index.html
North Central Early Steps: 800-334-1447, https://earlysteps.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu/referrals
Summer Break Spot Meal for Children: (352) 671-4190, https://www.marionschools.net
WIC/Nutrition: (352) 622-1161, https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html

COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH • ASESORAMIENTO SALUD MENTAL

SMA Healthcare (The Centers): (352) 291-5500, https://smahealthcare.org
SMA Access Center: (352) 629-9595, https://smahealthcare.org
Christian 12 Step: (352) 732-0877, https://www.christian12step.org/about-us
Monarch Center for Hope & Healing: (352) 873-7456, https://monarchcenter-marion.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): (352) 368-2405, www.nami.org
Supportive Connections: (352) 301-7902
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

See Also Substance Abuse Section | VER TAMBIEN SECCION DEABUSO DE SUSTANCIAS)

DISABILITIES • DISCAPACIDAD

Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Rights of Florida: 800-342-0823
Agency For Persons With Disabilities: 866-273-2273, https://apd.myflorida.com
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Centers for Independent Living: (352) 368-3788, http://www.cilncf.org
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315, https://www.elc-marion.org
Epilepsy Services: 800-332-1000, Spanish 866-273-2273, https://epilepsyfoundationfl.org/24-7-help-line/
Florida Center for the Blind: (352) 873-4700, https://www.flblind.org/contact-us
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300, https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Social Security Admin: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290, https://rehabworks.org

EMERGENCY SHELTER / TRANSITIONAL HOUSING • VIVIENDA DE EMERGENCIA / TRANSICION

Arnette House (Youth 13-17): (352) 622-8495, https://arnettehouse.org
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 622-8495, https://ocaladvshelter.org
Hands of Mercy Teen Maternity: (352) 347-4663, https://www.handsofmercyeverywhere.org
Helping Hands: (352) 840-9576, https://helpinghandshomecareonline.com
Interfaith (Women and Children): (352) 629-8868, https://iesmarion.org
Marion County Homeless Council: (352) 732-1369
Open Arms Village (Men): (352) 304-6229, https://openarmsvillageocala.org
Project Hope (Adults with Children): (352) 624-4673, http://www.projecthopeocala.org
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326, https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
Shepherds Lighthouse: (352) 347-6575, https://www.theshepherdslighthouse.org
Volunteers of America/Ocala Ritz Veterans Village: (352) 562-7872, https://www.voa.org/housing_properties/ocala-ritz

EMPLOYMENT • EMPIEO

Career Source: Citrus, Levy, Marion: (352) 732-1700, https://careersourceclm.com
Center for Independent Living: (352) 368-3788 Assists person with disability find employment, equipment closet, Para Transit applications and other services., http://www.cilncf.org
North Florida Life Enrichment and Job Readiness, “Robin”, (Fee): (352) 854-5802
Silver Springs Shores Resource Center, $10 Registration fee, $45 per program: (352) 687-0350, http://www.shoresresource.org
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290, https://rehabworks.org
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / SUPPORT • ASISTENCIA FINANCIERA/APOYO

Brother’s Keeper: (352) 622-3846, https://bkocala.org
Citra First United Methodist Church (Citra Residents, Utilities): (352) 595- 3151
Community Action: (352) 732-3008, https://www.cfcaa.org
Consumer Credit Counseling: (352) 867-1865
Food Stamps: 866-762-2237, https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ebt.html
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868 Assistance with applications for various programs, https://iesmarion.org
Lifeline Assistance (phone service): 800-540-7039
Ocala First United Methodist: (352) 622-3244 Assists w/ obtaining ID’s, etc.
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov

FOOD / CLOTHING • ALIMENTOS / ROPA

Annie Johnson Center: (352) 489-8021, https://www.facebook.com/anniewjohnsonservicecenter
Brother’s Keeper: (352) 732-7988, https://bkocala.org
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868, https://iesmarion.org
Marion Meal Program and Senior Services: (352) 620-3501, http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Operation Compassion Wings of faith Fellowship: (352) 687-4600, (352) 598-0720
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326, https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
Soul Harvest: (352) 680-1240
St. Theresa Catholic Church (social service): (352) 245-2458
Summer Break Spot Meal for Children: (352) 671-4190
WIC/Nutrition: (352) 622-1161, https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION / REFERRAL • INFORMACION GENERAL

United Way 211: Dial 211, https://www.uwmc.org

HEALTH RESOURCES & OTHER SERVICES • RECURSOS DE SALUD Y OTROS SERVICIOS

American Cancer Society: (352) 629-4727
American Red Cross: Ocala: 800-733-2767, Gainesville: (352) 376-4669, https://www.redcross.org
Elder Options: 800-963-5337 (Community Care Program)
Helping Hands: (352) 547-4212, https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Hospice of Marion County/Transitions: (352) 873-7400, https://www.hospiceofmarion.com
Lions Club: Vision Eval/Hearing Aids. Applications available @ HFHC
Love INC. of the Heart of Florida: (352) 245-8774 Home Repairs S.E. Marion County
MRMC Health Resource Line: (352) 867-8181
Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5990, https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Marion Count Health Department: (352) 629-0137, https://marion.floridahealth.gov
Marion County Sickle Cell Foundation Levy, Marion: (352) 732-4412
Medicaid/Access Florida: 866-762-2237
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Transitions: (352) 854-5200 Provides non-clinical support /practical asst. for those who have a life-limiting illness. Free program.

HOSPITALS • HOSPITALES

Advent Health: (352) 351-7200, https://www.adventhealth.com
Ocala Regional Medical Center: (352) 401-1000, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ocala-hospital
Shands: (352) 265-8000, https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-shands-presurgical-center
TimberRidge: (352) 854-8200, https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital-and-emergency-room/adventhealth-timberridge-er
VA Hospital: 800-324-8387, https://www.va.gov/contact-us
West Marion: (352) 291-3000, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com

HOUSING • ALOJAMIENTO

Community Housing Partners of Florida: 888-563-1110
Ocala Housing Authority: (352) 369-2636, https://www.ocalahousing.org
Evangeline Booth (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 671-2870
Habitat for Humanity: (352) 351-4663, https://www.habitatocala.org
Heritage Oaks (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 854-1515, Heritage Oaks Website
Hickory Knoll (Income based): (352) 629-8744, https://www.hickoryknollapartments.net
Hilltop Manor (Income based): (352) 368-5059
Kings Landing (Income based): (352) 369-2636 Public housing, https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
Magnolia Walk (Incomed based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 291-4926
Meadow Fields (Income based) Belleview: (352) 245-0838
Oakbrook Villas (Income based) Belleview: (352) 245-7977, https://www.flynnmanagement.com/oakbroo
Pavilion Oaks (Income based): (352) 369-2636 Public housing, https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
Trinity Villas (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 694-5507

IMMIGRANT SERVICES • SERVICIOS IMMIGRANTES

Ocala Farm Ministry: (352) 239-0420, https://www.ocalafarmministry.org
Rural Women’s Health Project: (352) 372-1095 Provides health, legal and social service referrals requiring assistance related to immigration status. This is a free service., https://rwhp.org/contact.html

LEGAL SERVICES • SERVICES JURIDICOS

Community Legal Services of Mid Florida: (352) 629-0105, https://www.clsmf.org/contact-information

SENIOR SERVICES • SERVICIOS PARA ANCIANOS

Adult Protective Services: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Alzheimer’s Support: (352) 615-3202
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Elder Options: 800-963-5337, https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Marion Senior Services: (352) 620-3501, http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Medicare: National: 877-267-2323
Public Guardian Office: (352) 401-6753, http://www.publicguardianprogram.org
Senior Wellness Community Center: (352) 401-1338, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
Seniors at Risk Asst. Program: Operations Center: (352) 732-8181
Senior Services: (352) 629-8661
SHINE: 800-963-5337, https://www.floridashine.org
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Senior Housing Information: www.SeniorHousingNet.com

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