Marion County’s Family and Youth Support Directory

ADVOCATES FOR OUR ANGELS

Grief support group for parents who have lost their child to substance use disorder.

Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Brandy Fulghum
407-849-8650
Location: 14 Pine Tr Loop
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Al_Anon and Alateen carry the message of hope to those who feel helpless, lost and lonely due to the effects of someone’s alcoholism. The groups meet to give experience, strength and hope to newcomers by sharing their own experience and
understanding of themselves and the alcoholic. Al-Anon believes that benefits are gained by the willingness to share them with others.

Contact: Charlene S.
1-888-4Al-Anon
al-anon.org
alanonfla2.org
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Sliding fee scale

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY HEALTHY FAMILIES

Health Families is a free, voluntary support program for expecting parents. As a participant, a Family Support Specialist will visit you in your home to offer support in parenting and encourage you in achieving your life goals. We offer the program to families living in Marion County who are expecting a baby or have a newborn under the age of three months. Once enrolled you can stay in the program for five years.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Porcha Green
352-732-1355
www.chsfl.org
Location: 2091 NE 35th St Ocala, FL 34479
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CENTRAL REGION

The DCF SAMH office works with managing entities to provide funding and oversight of the area’s treatment options.

Category: Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Anne Sutherland
407-955-0090
www.myflfamilies.com
Location: 400 W. Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32801
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Call for information.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY

The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County supports families through access to quality early learning programs that nurture children’s learning potential while preparing them for educational success. Our FREE services include Child Care Resource and Referral, School Readiness childcare financial assistance for eligible families, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), children’s developmental and behavioral screenings, parenting workshops, emergency family resources, and more.

Category: Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Family Services
352-369-2315
www.elc-marion.org
Location: 2300 SW 17th Rd Ocala, FL 34471
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

FAMILY HAVEN FOUNDATION CORPORATION

To provide financial support to the caregivers with unfit or deceased parents due to addiction.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: CeAnne Kaiser or Tina Tusack
563-513-8951
www.Familyhavenfoundation.com
Location: Call for Information
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Virtual/Telephone Services

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORKGROUP (MCCA

We assist families affected by domestic violence that are in crisis by coordinating community services and by increasing awareness through presentations and community outreaches.

Category: Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Monica Bryant
(352) 438-5993
www.breakthesilenceonviolence.org
Location: 3482 N.W. 10th St. Ocala, FL 34475
Services Provided Offsite
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Virtual/Telephone Services

FLIP FLOP SUPPORT GROUPS INC.

Families with Loved Ones In Prison-Families with Loved ones Out of Prison: realigning the effects of incarceration on families.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Jacalyn Brown
352-361-1206
www.flipflopsg1.com
Location: 1629 NW 4th St. Ocala, FL 34475
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MARION COUNTY

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County provides a wide variety of public health services. Popular programs include the Dental Clinic, Healthy Start, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Family Planning, Immunizations, hepatitis testing and treatment, HIV services, and more. The Department also provides naloxone to the public as part of its ongoing overdose prevention efforts.

Category: Recovery Supports, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Christy Jergens
352-629-0137
Marion.FloridaHealth.gov
Location: 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for all those who qualify, Sliding Fee Scale, Self Pay, Private Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

FLORIDA RECOVERY SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, D.B.A.; FREEDOM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

We are a 501c(3) nonprofit private school. We serve student ages 14-19 and their families in a virtual hybrid format. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment to meet the individual educational needs of adolescents in recovery.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Anna Reed
407-476-7512
www.floridarecoveryschoolsofcentralflorida.org
Location: Virtual
Serving: Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for all those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Virtual/Telephone Services

HEALTHY START

Healthy Start is a free home visiting program that provides education and care coordination to pregnant women and families of children under the age of three. The goal of the program is to lower risk factors associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, infant mortality and poor developmental outcomes.

Healthy Start offers:

  • Home Visiting
  • Prenatal and Parenting Education
  • Interconception Education including Reproductive Life Planning
  • Stress Management Education
  • Care Coordination to help families learn about resources available in the community and assistance in accessing those services
Category: Other Community Resources
Contact: Mary Anne Jackson
(352) 644-2717 or (877) 678-9355
www.healthystartncf.org
Location: 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
Serving: Adult/Infants
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In person/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

LANGLEY HEALTH SERVICES

Langley Health Services (LHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with seven sites for your convenience, located throughout Sumter, Marion, and Citrus Counties. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, LHS offers comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients regardless of their income level. Translation services are also available. Langley Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, and has received the Patient Centered Medical Home designation.

Contact: Frances Santiago
352-680-7010
www.langleyhealth.com
Location: 7205 SE Maricamp Rd Ocala, FL 34472
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify, Medicaid, Medicare, Self Pay, Sliding Fee Scale, Private Insurance

MARION THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION

Marion Therapeutic Riding Association’s mission is to provide the miraculous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted learning activities to children and adults living with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges daily. Active programs include Traditional Therapeutic Riding for children and adults with a disability, Equine Experience for at-risk youth and foster children, and Freedom Reins for Veterans.

Category: Behavioral Health, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Pamela Morrison
352-732-7300
www.MTRAOcala.org
Location: 6850 SE 41st CT Ocala, Florida 34480
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/Reduced for all those who qualify, Self Pay, Medicaid/Medicare
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

MARION MIECHV

Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) is a voluntary program that uses the evidence-based model Parents as Teachers (PAT) to serve families with newborns and young children. The goals of MIECHV/Parents as Teachers are to provide parents with child development knowledge and parenting support, provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase children’s school readiness.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Kasey Brooks
352-203-0628
www.HelpingBabiesGrow.org
Location: 3200 SW 34th Ave Ocala, FL 34474
Serving: Adults, Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

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.

Category: Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Supports, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Kristin Normand-Nunez
(352) 313-6500
www.NCF-NurseFamilyPartnership.org
Location: 1785 NW 80th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services, Other: Emergency Room & Hospital

FLDOH- SAFE KIDS MARION

Safe Kids Marion is a nonprofit program working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. Most people are surprised to learn preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the United States. We work with our local community partners to reduce death and injuries among youth throughout Marion County.

Category: Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Tracey Sapp
352-644-2721
www.mcchildrensalliance.org/safe-kids
Location: 1801 SE 32nd Avenue Ocala, FL 34471
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

SEDNET

The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) creates and facilitates a network of key stakeholders committed to assisting in the provision of a quality system of care for students with or at-risk of emotional and/or behavioral challenges.

Category: Behavioral Health, Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Sarah Merchant
352-797-7022 x. 245
https://sednetfl.info
Location: Call for details
Serving: Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

SUPPORTING KIDS, INVOLVING PARENTS (SKIP)

Our mission is to support at-promise youth by offering mentoring and tutoring services that encourage youth to achieve their goals while teaching accountability and responsibility.

Category: Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Kelley Windham
352-342-1581
www.MCChildrensAlliance.org
Location: 3482 NW 10th Street Ocala, FL 34475
Serving: Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

To provide therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, equine assisted therapy, and Special Olympics to anyone with physical, mental and emotional challenges, and to improve the quality of life for these individuals with the opportunity for emotional, educational, and physical growth through horsemanship, competition, and the healing power of the horse.

Category: Behavioral Health, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Betty Gray
352-427-3569
www.stirrupsnstrides.com
Location: 4246 W. Hwy 318, Citra, Fl. 32113
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify, Self Pay
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services

SUNSURE INSURANCE/ FLORIDA BLUE

Providing coverage for health services, qualified plans that include services for mental health and substance related issues. We are here to help you understand, compare plans and enroll in a healthcare care plan that gets you more coverage and less investment.

Category: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Supports, Family and Youth Supports
Contact: Adriene Codelia
Cell: 917-602-0452
Office: 386-878-4242
Location: Market of Marion 12888 US 441, #AC97, Belleview, FL 34420
Serving: Adults/Youth
Payment: Free/Reduced for all those who qualify, Private Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

THE FROM PROJECT INC. (FOREVER RYAN’S MOM)

The Mission of The FRoM Project is to support families who have lost a child(ren) to a substance use disorder, overdose or fentanyl poisoning. The FRoM Project sends free handmade personalized cards to parents all over the world. We offer resources for parents to help Stop The Stigma associated with the Opioid Epidemic.

Contact: MaryBeth Moore Zocco
203-631-5995
Location: 636 Oakpoint Circle Davenport, FL 33837
Serving: Adults
Payment: Free/Reduced for those who qualify
Format of Services Provided: Virtual/Telephone Services

THE HEALING SOLUTIONS CENTER

Specializing in those with addictions and their families. Our team uses a concierge approach to determine an individual plan of action. Helping those in early recovery and those with long term sobriety navigate life’s challenges. We are committed to helping save lives, leading to a future filled with joy!

Category: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Supports, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Susan Cohen
954-696-4403
www.thehealingsolutionscenter.com
Location: 20350 SW 77th Street Dunnellon, FL 34431
Serving: Adults
Payment: Self Pay, Sliding Fee Scale
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services

THE PEARL PROJECT

We offer support for caregivers of children who have experienced trauma by providing trauma-Informed trainings, support groups, camps and retreats. We also run a closet for foster/adoptive parents and train cuddlers for substance-exposed newborns at Advent Health’s NICU.

Category: Behavioral Health, Family and Youth Supports, Other Community Resources
Contact: Joy Zedler
352-405-5005
www.thepearlproject.org
Location: 625 NE 12th Ave Ocala, FL 34470
Serving: Adults/Youth
Format of Services Provided: In Person/In Office Services, Virtual/Telephone Services