Marion County’s Community Support Directory

ARTS4ALL FLORIDA

Arts4All Florida aims to create a world in which the arts are universally accessible throughout the state of Florida.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Pat York
352-812-5301
www.arts4allflorida.org
Location: University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. EDU 105 Tampa, FL 33620
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify, Self Pay, Sliding Fee Scale
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

CAREERSOURCE CITRUS LEVY MARION

Eckerd Connects Young Adult Workforce Development services assists with ages 16-24 by overcoming obstacles, life skills, obtaining certifications, work experience & more. High School Diploma opportunities available for those who qualify.

Category: Recovery Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Michele Schulze, Recovery Navigator
352-732-1700 ext.4206
careersourceclm.com
Location: 2703 NE 14th Street, Ocala, FL 34470
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for all those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF MID-FLORIDA

Provider of Civil Legal Services to income and asset eligible individuals and families.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Hotline
1-800-405-1417
www.clsmf.org
Location: 1610 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

HOPE OUTREACH HELP CENTER

Social service agency, helping with food, clothing, diapers, pet food and most other needs. Referrals also done to other local agencies for housing and rent and electric. Computer usage and faxing out. Open Mondays only 1-5pm.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Rose Vidal
352-575-0789 or 352-502-1495
www.hopeoutreachhelpcenter.com
Location: 18350 N US HWY 301 Citra, Fl. 32113
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In person/Office Services

INTERFAITH EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC.

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.

Contact: Jessica Rodriguez
352-629-8868
www.iesmarion.org
Location: 435 NW 2nd Street Ocala, FL 34475
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER

Providing free peer support to the LGBTQ community. Providing crisis prevention, affirmation, resources and support through hotlines and online services.

Contact: Aaron Almanza
Office: 415-355-0003
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
www.LGBThotline.org
Location: 2261 Market Street, #296 San Francisco, CA 94122
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Virtual/Telephone Services

OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Provides community Police response for public safety and well being. This includes a Victim Advocate Program to assist with comprehensive needs for victims of crime and citizens with social service needs.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Donna Guinn
352-369-7139 Advocate
352-369-7000 Report Crime
Recovery Response Team: 352-426-5943 (text or call 24/7 for you or help a loved one)
www.ocalapd.com
Location: 402 S Pine Ave Ocala Fl 34471
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services, Other: Emergency Room & Hospital

MARION COUNTY PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS

Problem-solving courts in Marion County are specialized dockets within the criminal justice system that seek to address the underlying problems contributing to certain criminal offenses. Generally, a problem-solving court involves a close collaboration between a judge and a community service team to develop a case plan and closely monitor a defendant’s compliance, imposing proper sanctions when necessary. Marion County, which resides in Circuit 5, has multiple problem-solving courts.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Alina Stoothoff
352-401-7885
Location: Marion County Courthouse
110 NW 1st Avenue
Serving: Adults, Youth
Payment: Self Pay
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

MARION MENTAL HEALTH COURT

A specialized court docket for defendants with mental disabilities that substitutes traditional court processing with a problem-solving model. Participants are identified through specialized screening and assessments and voluntarily participate in a judicially supervised treatment plan developed jointly by a team of court staff and mental health professionals. Incentives reward adherence to the treatment plan and other court conditions, non-adherence may be sanctioned, and success or graduation is defined according to specific criteria.

Contact: 352-401-6704 or 352-817-6282

MARION VETERAN’S TREATMENT COURT (VTC)

A problem solving and hybrid court meaning it will handle misdemeanor cases, felony cases, cases in pre-trial diversion and cases in which sentences have been imposed. There is a particularly high prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Major Depressive Disorder among combat and other veterans. The MCVTC recognizes the unique challenges facing these veterans and help link these veterans to services.

Contact: 352-401-6704 or 352-817-6282

THE MARION COUNTY DUI

Court mission has been to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenders by providing alternative community-based treatment, thereby increasing both offender productivity and public safety. DUI Court is structured to provide repeat DUI offenders with intense outpatient treatment while on supervised probation. Additionally, the offender’s compliance and progress will be monitored by the Court through regular court appearances.

Contact: 352-401-6704 or 352-817-6282

MARION JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM

Deals with varying degrees of substance abuse among youthful offenders and targets youth who have committed drug-related offenses or acknowledge a history of substance abuse upon arrest for nonviolent offenses. The program is open to juvenile offenders from 13 to 17 years of age. An initial evaluation from a licensed treatment provider will determine the length of the program. The standard length for the intervention/education track is typically 3-4 months while those in need of treatment typically remain in the program for approximately 4-5 months. The court and drug court team monitors the participants’ movement through all phases of the program. Participants can expect to receive incentives and rewards based on progress, and sanctions to address violations of the drug court rules, continuing drug use and other non-compliant behavior.

Contact: 352-401-8157

MARION COUNTY TEEN COURT

A diversion program for juveniles who have been charged with a law violation for the first time. A youth can be referred to Teen Court by the Department of Juvenile Justice and/or the State’s Attorney’s Office. A youth cannot attend Teen Court without prior approval by the State Attorney.

Contact: 352-401-6762

MARION COUNTY JUVENILE CIVIL CITATION PROGRAM

An individualized diversion program in lieu of arrest for youth (ages 13-17) who have committed a specified first-time misdemeanor offense or violated a city or municipal ordinance. Law enforcement has the discretion to issue a civil citation instead of arrest based on Florida Statute 985.12. The Civil Citation Program works with community partners in the effort to reduce juvenile crime and to provide services for at-risk youth.

Contact: 352-401-6724

MARION DEPENDENCY DRUG COURT

The Marion County Dependency Drug Court is a partnership between the Courts, Department of Children and Families, Guardian Ad Litem Program, Kids Central. Inc., The Centers, defense attorneys, and other social service programs. The Dependency Drug Court is designed to get involved in the lives of parents where drug use has been determined with court monitoring, and other resources needed to ensure permanent lifestyle change and hopefully assist in the reunification of parents with their children

Contact: 352-502-2228

MARION COUNTY DIVERSION DRUG COURTS

TRACK 1: (Misdemeanor) Pre-plea diversion drug court for non-violent offenders charged with an eligible misdemeanor with admission of a substance use disorder. Defendants are required to participate in substance use treatment, peer support meetings, random and frequent drug screens, and personally appear in court as required. The program is a minimum of six months and if successful the court will dismiss the related charges.

TRACK 2: (Felony) Pre-plea diversion drug court for non-violent offenders charged with a second- or third-degree felony with admission of a substance use disorder. Defendants are required to participate in substance use treatment, peer support meetings, random and frequent drug screens, and personally appear in court as required. The program is a minimum of twelve months and if successful the court will dismiss the related charges.

Contact: Track 1: 352-401-8146
Track 2: 352-401-7886

THE MARION COUNTY ADULT POST- ADJUDICATORY PRISON DIVERSION DRUG COURT

A court supervised highly structured program for non-violent prison bound offenders. While in the program, participants are provided access to community-based treatment services designed to break the cycle of addiction and incarceration. Participants are also provided access to ancillary services, like mental health treatment, recovery communities, and housing assistance, that ultimately allow individuals to once again become productive members of their community. This program also includes, but is not limited to, frequent court appearances, random drug screens while on Department of Corrections supervised probation. The length of this four-phase program is a minimum of 13 months; however, depending on the participant’s progress and/or compliance, it may take longer.

Contact: 352-401-7894 or 352-401-6725

MARION POST ADJUDICATORY NON-EXPANSION DRUG COURT

This is a court supervised intensive and highly structured program consisting of both comprehensive out-patient treatment and case management supervision for non-violent offenders. The program includes, but is not limited to, regular court appearances, random drug screens, group/individual substance abuse counseling and frequent Peer Support meetings. The length of this IV-phase program is normally 13 to 17 months.

Contact: 352-401-6729

MARION COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COURTS

The newest addition to Marion County Problem Solving Courts. Early Childhood Court (ECC) works with families of children in the 0–5-years age range who are involved in Dependency Court. The program features access to a Community Coordinator who assists in coordinating the right services, increased visits between parents and their children, specialized family therapy, and monthly team meetings to assist parents with services and celebrate accomplishments. There are more infants and toddlers in foster care than any other age group. Helping babies now can result in longer healthier lives. Many parents of children in the Dependency System were also in the system as children themselves. Research has shown that the cycle can be broken with early intervention and family support. ECC includes a team dedicated to help break that cycle.

Contact: 352-502-2228

MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

Library system is a vital community resource that connects Marion County residents with their community and the world around them. Eight independent library locations include headquarters in Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellen. The Forest, Fort McCoy, Freedom (near SR200), Marion Oaks and Reddick. Library provides library resources and materials for children, teens and adults, as well as programmed events for all ages, meeting rooms at many locations, free Wi-Fi and public access computers.

Contact: Karen Jensen
(352) 671-8551
www.library.marionfl.org
Location: 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify