Marion County’s Resource Directory

The Active Marion Project (AMP) is the healthy lifestyle program of the Marion County Hospital District. We offer workshops, classes, and resources to help people manage stress, thrive at work, and adopt healthy habits.

Through fun step challenges and workplace wellness initiatives, AMP motivates Marion County residents to embrace an active lifestyle. Our goal is for our entire community to get moving — and become healthier, together.

Beacon Point is a single, convenient location for behavioral health services and substance use recovery for all Marion County residents, regardless of ability to pay. Multiple healthcare providers offer services on this private campus, allowing Marion County residents to get prompt, compassionate care for behavioral health concerns. From crisis response to group support to inpatient recovery. Beacon Point is committed to cultivating a healthy community. All Marion County residents can access:

To learn more about Beacon Point: https://mchdt.org/beacon-point/

CASA understands the bravery it takes to disclose abuse. CASA works with the community to build a network of support for survivors of domestic violence and their children.

The Marion County Hospital District has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to offer free services at Howard Academy located at 306 NW 7 Ave. Building 3, Ocala, FL 34475. The Community Home Project assists families with employment, educational tutoring and continuing education, healthcare navigation and dental clinics, fitness and nutrition classes (diabetes education, grocery orders) and much more.

Our mission is to build a community where every person has access to compassionate quality healthcare, wellness education, and the resources to live a healthier life. Services offered include : comprehensive primary care, annual health exams, well child visits, school and sports physicals, Women’s health services and family planning, vaccinations (adults and children), chronic care management and preventative care screenings.

NW 7th St. LOCATION:
819 NW 7th St.
Ocala, FL 34475

SMA OCALA LOCATION:
5664 SW 60th Ave
Ocala, FL 34474

The free Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) program is an innovative initiative aimed at helping both public and private schools in Marion County. It focuses on reducing childhood obesity and diabetes while providing a healthy roadmap for children, parents, and school employees. This is achieved by:

• Increasing physical fitness opportunities
• Promoting healthy lifestyle choices
• Creating a culture of wellness

Interfaith is a faith-based organization that provides emergency assistance to Marion County residents.. Interfaith provides assistance with food, shelter, clothing, prescription medications and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Administration/Shelter/Food 4 Kids
435 NW 2nd Street • Ocala, Fl 34475

Center for Life
108 N Pine Avenue • Ocala FL 34475

Food Distribution Center
450 NW 2nd Street • Ocala, FL 34475

Thrift Store
718 N Pine Ave • Ocala FL 34475″

Kut Different Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by brothers Jamie Gilmore Jr and Eddie Rocker, proud Ocala, FL natives driven by a shared passion for empowering their community.

​The organization was born out of a desire to give back and serve. While volunteering in the Marion County Public School system, Jamie and Eddie recognized a critical gap: young African American males lacked relatable role models who truly understood their experiences and challenges. They saw a need for G.A.M.E—Guidance, Attention, Motivation, and Education—to inspire and uplift these young men.

Through their interactions in schools, it became clear what needed to be done. Countless conversations about the essence of impact and accountability led to a vision: to build a system that not only educates young men but also exposes them to opportunities and holds them accountable for their actions.

At the heart of Kut Different’s mission is the belief in empowering young minds to stand on their mentors’ shoulders, gaining the access and tools they need to define and achieve their own version of success. By providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support, Kut Different ensures that every young man they serve has a path to thrive.

Adult outpatient counseling provides services to adults with behavioral or emotional problems that are affecting their ability to function. Counseling services are provided in a focused, time-effective manner. Outpatient programs offer individual, group and family counseling, as well as access to a psychiatrist for evaluation and medication treatment if needed.

Free and Voluntary Nurse Home Visiting Program for pregnant mothers with substance use disorder and their children up to 2 years old. Nurse education, Breastfeeding Support, Developmental screenings, Materials and resources for new parents from specially trained Registered Nurses.

The Vet Resource Center, Inc. provides and administers free Galleri Early Warning Cancer Detection test to honorably discharged veterans residing in Marion County Florida. This service is made possible by funding from Vets Helping Vets, Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, Marion County Hospital District, Marion County Commissioners, and AdventHealth – Ocala. To qualify, please provide a DD214 or other discharge document that shows you were Honorably Discharged and live in Marion County. To apply, please visit ORIOS.org

If you already have cancer, please register, we can help with treatment, direct you to experienced help for your VA Ratings and provide you with quality-of-life support.

Also available for all First Responders, EMTs and their spouses at a deep discount of $649.