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HELPING HANDS OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

604 US Highway 41 South Thrift Store and Helping Hands Office
Our Lady Of Fatima Church
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-1707 Main                          (352) 344-8384 Fax                            view map
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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Support Groups, Substance Abuse , Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
FL
Phone: (352) 621-0599
Website: ) www.ncintergroup.com
Nature Coast Intergroup- 24 Hr. Hotline. Intergroup is an AA service that involves partnership among AA groups in the community.

Disaster Relief, Assistance
American Red Cross
3310 W. Main St
Tampa, Florida 33607
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (813) 348-4820
Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us.html
Business Hours: Not available
We offer emergency planning and preparation courses, CPR training, and we respond to house fires and other disasters.

Prevention, Teen Issues , Substance Abuse
Anti-Drug Coalition of Citrus County
957 S Lois Terrace
Ste. 103
Inverness, FL 34452
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 601-6620
Email: coalition@antidrugcitrus.com
Website: www.antidrugcitrus.com
The Anti-Drug Coalition is a Prevention-Based, Community Driven group that is focused on primarily the prevention of youth substance abuse in our community. We work with community partners to provide strategies and programs to help teens make healthy decisions, as well as educating parents and the community.

Sexual Risk Avoidance, Teen Issues , Community Health
Aspire
305 S. Salisbury Terrace
Suite C & E
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Teens, Families, Adults
Phone: (352) 423-1271
Email: info@riverproject.info
Website: http://www.riverproject.info
Business Hours: Not available
Aspire provides a vital health message to Citrus County teens that is designed to educate, equip, and empower them to avoid risks and make healthy decisions. This life-changing message focuses on having intentional goals about the relationships, life, and education, while teaching students about self-respect, self-control, and self-discovery.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse , Counseling
Behavioral Transitions -Citrus Memorial
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Adults
Ages Served: 18 and up
Phone: (352) 341-6111
Email: Laura.Sturdevant@hcahealthcare.com
Behavioral Health Transitions is located at Citrus Memorial Hospital, and provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Therapy for those needing behavioral health services in person and virtually. They treat a range of conditions that include: Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, thoughts of self-injury or suicide, Thought Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Other Issues, Grief, Life stress or trauma, and Relationship difficulties. Scheduled tours are also available if anyone wants to see the space or ask questions before committing to the program.

Mentoring, Community Programs , Prevention
Big Brothers Big Sisters
http://www.bbbstampabay.org
Tampa, Florida 33614
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (813) 769-3600
Email: info@bbbstampabay.org
Website: http://www.bbbstampabay.org
Business Hours: Not available
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that will change their lives for the better, forever. A “match” between a “Big” (volunteer) and a “Little” (child) is made when the screening process is complete and the Big and Little are identified as being compatible.

Child Care, Prevention , Community Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County
2021 S Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa , Florida 34448
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 621-9225
Fax: (352) 621-4679
Email: info@bgccitrus.org
Website: http://www.bgccitrus.org
Business Hours: Not available
The Boys and Girls Club of Citrus County seeks to help Citrus County children realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and leaders. The purpose is to promote the social, educational, health, leadership, and character development of boys and girls during critical periods of their growth.For Citrus County kids ages 6-18, BGCCitrus provides a positive, constructive bridge between the end of the school day and the parents’ arrival home from work. For the kids we serve, this means that they are in a protected, constructive environment during the high-risk hours of 3:00pm-6:30pm.

Counseling, Therapy , Mental Health
Brenda Richter
415 Tompkins Street
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 442-9220
Offering individual, group, family and couples counseling covering a wide variety of mental health issues. Provides services for anger management, domestic violence, sexual abuse, depression, parenting, relationship issues and phase of life issues to suit individual needs. Works with all age groups and am available mornings or evenings on any weekday. Home visits available as well.

Employment, Education , Resources
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion
683 S. Adolph Point
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Adults
Phone: 352-249-3278, ext.1464
Email: ContactBusinessSrvcs@careersourceclm.com
Website: http://careersourceclm.com
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion brings together business and community partners, economic development leaders and educational providers to connect employers with qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career development opportunities.

Domestic Violence, Women , Shelter
CASA

Serving: Children, Adults, and Families

Phone: (352) 344-8111
Email: sunshine@casafl.org
Website: http://casafl.org
Business Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
The mission of the Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association, Inc. (CASA) is to help victims and survivors of domestic violence by providing shelter, safety, intervention, and education, and to educate the community for social change. The 24/7 Hotline: 352-344-8111

Food, Shelter , Assistance
Catholic Charities DOSP Inc.
1213 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33705
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (727) 893-1313
Email: catholic.charities@ccdosp.org
Website: http://www.ccdosp.org/
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities mission is driven by the Gospel mandate to serve those most in need among us by making manifest Christ’s corporal works of mercy. Catholic Charities continues to provide the highest quality social services designed to preserve families in our community. Currently, the Citrus Outreach Center is being restructured to meet those needs.

Support Groups, Recovery , Substance Abuse
Celebrate Recovery
1501 SE Highway 19
Crystal River, FL 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 247-6971
Email: cr.crystalw@gmail.com
Website: www.celebraterecovery.com
Some local CR groups will be launching online Zoom meetings. To be connected to a Zoom meeting, please contact Crystal Gilmer 352-247-6971. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. Groups in Crystal River provide support and activities for both adults and youth.

Women, Pregnancy , Children
Central Healthy Start
3650 W Sovereign Path, Suite 2,
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 513-6078
Email: Brenda.Vorobok@flhealth.gov
Website: http://www.CentralHealthyStart.org
Business Hours: Not available
The Healthy Start program provides free risk-reduction services to pregnant women and infants through age three, regardless of income or insurance. Some free services include parenting, breastfeeding, tobacco free education, women’s health and care coordination.

Counseling, Children , Community Needs
Children’s Home Society
226 NE Sanchez Blvd
Ocala, Florida 34470
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 732-1355
Website: http://chsfl.org
Business Hours: Not available
Mission is to strengthen and preserve family life:  Family counselling  Intensive crisis counselling – referrals for counseling / daycare  Work w/ you in home  Well baby checks (give diapers, needs, etc)  Weekly visits

Animal Services, Community Needs , Community Programs
Citrus County Animal Services
4030 S. Airport Road
Inverness, Florida 34450
Serving: Pets
Phone: (352) 746-8400
Email: colleen.yarbrough@citrusbocc.com
Website: http://www.citruscritters.com
Business Hours: M: Closed, Tues-W, F-Sat: 10-4, Thurs: 10-6, Sun: Closed
Animal Services provides a safe, comfortable, and humane environment for all animals in our care. We promote adoptions, responsible pet ownership, and community involvement while working towards reducing pet overpopulation in our community. We strive to reunite lost pets with their owners, determine the most appropriate outcome for animals in our care, provide veterinary forensic evidence, and maintain evidence for cruelty cases. Animal Services is also responsible for protecting people and pets in our community from health-related issues and ensure the public’s safety. Animal Services Hours: Closed Daily 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. for Lunch and Training MONDAY: By appointment only for owner reclaim and adoption. TUESDAY: 10:00AM – 5:00PM WEDNESDAY: 10:00AM – 5:00PM THURSDAY: 10:00AM – 7:00PM FRIDAY: 10:00AM – 5:00PM SATURDAY: 10:00AM – 5:00PM SUNDAY: By appointment only for owner reclaim and adoption. HOLIDAYS: CLOSED We also offer a pet food pantry to Citrus County Residents who may have financial hardships. Periodically we also offer low cost wellness clinics. Our website is https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/animal_services/index.php

Feeding Program, Assistance , Children
Citrus County Blessings
PO Box 2253
Inverness, Florida 34451
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 341-7707
Email: info@citruscountyblessings.org
Website: http://www.citruscountyblessings.org
Business Hours: Not available
COVID-19 Updates– To enroll, please email info@citruscountyblessings.org with the following information: Parent name, address and phone number, Child Name, DOB and school for each child in the household (list non school age children as well) Preferred pick up location(list on website) Citrus County Blessings helps to feed the children of less fortunate families on the weekends, when they don’t have access to government subsidized meals. Working in close cooperation with guidance counselors to choose the neediest children, we provide balanced meals for students in Citrus County over the weekend.

Child Abuse, Mental Health , Therapy
Citrus County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. d/b/a Jessie’s Place
1410 S Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children/Families
Phone: (352) 270-8814
Website: http://www.jessiesplacecitrus.org
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
In our child-friendly facility, children who are abused, neglected and exposed to violence receive specialized forensic interviews and medical exams. The children and their families receive advocacy services, including case management and court preparation, and mental health therapy to help heal the trauma and begin their journey to recovery.

Community Needs, Community Programs , Assistance
Citrus County Community Advocate
8311 W. Scotch Pine Lane
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Serving: N/A
Phone: (352) 697-3050
Website: http://flgmarketing@aol.com
Business Hours: Not available
Partners with other organizations to provide assistance and resources.

Assistance, Homelessness , Food
Citrus County Family Resource Center
3660 North Carl G Rose Hwy 200
Hernando, Florida 34442
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 344-1001
Fax: (352) 341-2006
Email: admin@ccfrc.org
Website: http://www.ccfrc.org
Business Hours: M-F 9:30-4:30, Sat-Sun: Closed
The Citrus County Family Resource Center offers families in crisis a wide variety of services from food, clothing, and other essentials to parenting classes, educational support, and connections to other agencies and services. Please contact Ginger West at Gingersdesk @tampabay.rr.com or 352-422-5811 or visit http://ccfrc.org

Housing, Assistance , Community Programs
Citrus County Housing Services
2804 West Marc Knighton Court
#12
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Phone: (352) 527-7520
Fax: (352) 527-7521
Email: tammy.harris@citrusbocc.com
Website: http://www.citrusbocc.com/commserv/housing/housing-services.htm
Business Hours: Not available
COVID-19 Updates– will continue to assist low-income residents with their utility bill payments by phone only. For more information, please call 352-527-7520 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.Housing Services is dedicated to increasing the quantity and quality of decent, safe, and affordable housing for Citrus County’s moderate, low, and very low income families. This division administers state and federally funded housing programs for home repairs and improvements, provides subsidies to first time home buyers for down payments and closing costs, provides rental assistance, coordinates grant awards to affordable housing developers for new construction of homes for very low income and special needs families, as well as for affordable rental developments, and provides grant subsidies for utility connections and emergency energy assistance.

Resources, Community Programs , Education
Citrus County Library System
425 W. Roosevelt Blvd
Beverly Hills, Florida 34465
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 746-9077
Email: admin@citruslibraries.org
Website: http://www.citruslibraries.org
Business Hours: M-Thurs: 10-7, F-Sat: 10-5, Sun: Closed
COVID-19 Updates– The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) declared a Local State of Emergency on March 16, 2020, due to the worldwide pandemic COVID-19 virus threat to public health locally. Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, our library branches will remain open on a regular schedule for drop-off of library materials and pick-up of pre-requested materials ONLY. Items may be requested online through the library catalog and you will receive an automated call or email when it is available. There will be limited access to the buildings, they will be closed to shelf browsing and public computer use has been suspended. All library programs, classes, and events have been canceled, including all meeting room use at all locations by all community groups and organizations.Full service public library with programs, classes, and activities supporting literacy, early childhood learning, adult basic education, technology, and a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational materials and resources in a variety of formats.

Recreation, Community Programs , Children
Citrus County Parks and Recreation
2804 West Marc Knighton Court
#12
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 527-7540
Email: francine.nobles@citrusbocc.com
Website: https://citrusbocc.com/commserv/parksrec/parks-recreation.htm
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
Citrus County Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of activities and facilities. From adult leagues to youth programs, there is something always going on at one of our many locations across the county. There are a number of special events, but we also have several spots available such as our community buildings that can be used for special occasions. For more information, please visit our site, and contact our Parks and Recreation Dept.

Education, Children , Community Health
Citrus County Schools: Student Services Center
2575 South Panther Pride Drive
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 527-0090
Fax: (352) 249-2145
Email: grecoj@citrus.k12.fl.us
Website: http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us
Business Hours: Not available
The mission of the Student Services Department is to provide support and create opportunities through targeted services for students and families while maximizing student potential and creating a safe, positive learning environment. The Citrus County School District Student Services helps provide a number of services for students and families. There are a number of supports put into place with prevention, counseling, alternative education, and innovative curriculum that can assist parents and students to a more productive environment at school and home.

Law Enforcement, Community Programs , Prevention
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
1 Martin Luther King Drive
Inverness, Florida 34450
Serving: N/A
Phone: (352) 726-4488
Website: http://www.sheriffcitrus.org
Business Hours: Not available
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office provides resources to the community in many ways. Besides patrol and special divisions, they also protect students with School Resource Deputies, and host a number of community initiatives such as the Sheriff’s Safety & Youth Expo.

Victim Rights, Advocacy , Domestic Violence
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
1 Martin Luther King Drive
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Adults
Phone: (352) 726-4488
Website: www.sheriffcitrus.org
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to helping victims of crime. It is our goal to ensure that crime victims are treated with respect and dignity. With that aim in mind, Sheriff Mike Prendergast runs the Victim Resource Advocate Program. An advocate is there to help the victim move through the complex criminal justice system as easily as possible. Victim advocates: Provide on-scene crisis counseling to victims and family members Inform victims of their rights in the criminal justice system. Provide criminal justice support and attend court hearings/depositions at victims request Explain legal process to victims Assist victims with applying for Victim Compensation Refer victims to local social service organizations You can contact a Victim Advocate by calling 352-726-4488.

Transportation, Community Needs , Assistance
Citrus County Transit
1300 S. Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 527-7630
Fax: (352)-527-7635
Email: lon.frye@citrusbocc.com
Website: http://citruscountytransit.com
Business Hours: Not available
COVID-19 Updates– Transit – Orange Line, all routes operational. Fixed Route (Orange) will be temporarily discontinued after Friday, March 27. Paratransit service is available, to accommodate grocery shopping, medical prescription access, and medical appointment needs for seniors as well as the general public. Social distancing will be practiced on all transit vehicles. please call (352) 527-7630 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. Transportation services for the general public, as well as the physically challenged. Door to door service by advanced reservations from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and a deviated fixed route from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Veterans, Feeding Program , Assistance
Citrus County Veteran’s Coalition
1039 N. Paul Dr.
Inverness, FL 34453
Phone: (352)220-6754
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Citrus-County-Veterans-Coalition-1832031950440644/
Our hours of Distribution are Every Tuesday from 9 – Noon, and Every First and Third Thursday 9 -noon

Wellness, Child Care , Community Programs
Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA
4127 West Norvell Bryant
Lecanto, Fl 34461
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 500-9622
Email: dreed@suncoastymca.org
Website: https://www.ymcasuncoast.org/locations/citrus-county-branch
The YMCA promotes a number of health, wellness, and community programs, including Child Care for the Citrus County Public Schools.

Pregnancy, Women , Counseling
Citrus Pregnancy Center
3185 East Thomas Street
Inverness, Florida 34453
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 341-5176
Email: frontdesk@citruspregnancy.org
Website: http://citruspregnancy.org
Business Hours: Inverness office, Mon, 9-5, Tues:10-6, W:9-5, Thur:9-5, F:9-3, Sat-Sun: closed – Crystal River office is open Tues-Thurs. Crystal River office, M-Thurs:9:30-4:30
We provide pregnancy testing, prenatal vitamins, proof of pregnancy letters and limited OB ultrasounds. Appointments are preferred but we can accept walk-ins. Citrus Pregnancy Center is a pregnancy resource center with locations in Crystal River and Inverness. We have been caring for women facing unplanned pregnancies since 1999. Some of our support services/programs include: Crisis Intervention (including a 24/7 hotline), Options Counseling, Fathering program, and more. Throughout your appointment, it is our goal to provide you with professional, personal and confidential services. Our Client Advocates and Medical Professionals are specially trained in reproductive health and issues around unplanned pregnancies. If you are experiencing early signs of pregnancy, we are here to provide pregnancy tests, ultrasound to confirm viability, abortion information, parenting training, adoption information, resource information, and much more. All services are FREE. 352-341-5176 The Crystal River Office is open Tues-Thurs.

Food, Assistance , Community Programs
Citrus United Basket
1201 Parkside Avenue
Inverness, Florida 34450
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 344-2242
Email: cub1@tampabay.rr.com
Website: http://www.citrusunitedbasketonline.org/
Business Hours: M-F: 9-2, Sat-Sun: Closed
COVID-19 Updates–CUB has changed hours to 9-2:30pm for food. Please ring the bell and someone will bring the food out. The Thrift Store hours are M-F, 9:00am-3:00pm. Please call #352-344-2242 for documentation needed for food. For utility assistance, please call #352-344-2242 to make an appointment. Cub annual provides food to over 5000 households, financial assistance to approximately 2200 individual families, and material assistance to nearly 6000 people; Provide Christmas dinner to greater than 2000 families along with distribution of toys for over 1500 children; Assist individuals entering the work place by providing appropriate clothing and interview guidance; Offer encouragement to people who find themselves without employment, have suffered abuse, or just need help during a crisis; Work with and collaborate with other agencies in an effort to provide for the needs of families.

Education, Children , Community Programs
Citrus Youth Symphonic Educational Orchestra
4206 S Hazelton Terrace
Homosassa, Florida 34446
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 794-1540
Email: yes2cyeso@gmail.com
Website: https://www.service-life.com/2074/
Business Hours: Not available
We offer at very little cost, the opportunity for youth to learn how to be involved in a local youth orchestra. We provide weekly lessons, instruments, and opportunities to play music.

Support Groups, Recovery , Substance Abuse
Club Recovery of Citrus County
PO Box 161
Hernando, Florida 34441
Serving: Adults
Phone: (352) 419-4836
Email: clubrecoverycc@gmail.com
Website: http://clubrecovery.org
Business Hours: Not available
Club Recovery provides facilities for recovery-related meetings. AA, NA, Al-Anon, and a meeting called Double Trouble for those with addiction and mental illness. A full complement is on and for now, masks are not required but this may change as Covid spreads. Most meetings are open to addicts and family. Meetings are listed on our website. clubrecovery.org Club Recovery provides a safe environment where 12 step meetings can be held. It also provides drug and alcohol events and a safe place to meet between meetings for those in need. Club Recovery is currently providing in-person meetings and virtual meetings.

Education, Community Programs , Resources
College of Central Florida
3800 S. Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461
Ages Served: Adults
Phone: 352-746-6721
Website: www.cf.edu
The College of Central Florida offers both online and in-person classes for Citrus students. Campus classes require students to socially distance and wear masks because we are committed to the safety of our students and their families. The CF Campus is located in Lecanto is the 2nd largest campus next to Ocala/Marion County. For more information, please visit the Citrus County page: https://www.cf.edu/community/locations/citrus/

Food, Community Programs , Feeding Program
Community Food Bank of Citrus County
5259 West Cardinal Street
Building B
Homosassa Springs, FL 34446
Phone: 352-628-3663
Fax: 352-503-2003
Email: info@cfbocc.org
Website: www.communityfoodbankofcitruscounty.org
COVID-19 Updates– While most of the Food Pantries we serve are still operating, please contact them directly to ensure they are open. For a listing of agencies, please go to our page: https://communityfoodbankofcitruscounty.org/food-agencies/ Our mission is to acquire and distribute nutritious, high-quality food to pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters within Citrus County. Together with volunteers and donors, we promote public awareness, inspire community involvement, and strive to end hunger and nourish hope for those in need.

Housing, Assistance , Community Programs
Community Housing Partners
701 White Blvd.
Inverness, Florida 34453
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 322-8092
Website: http://communityhousingpartners.org
Business Hours: Not available
CHP provides housing to rent or own to low income, disabled and elderly residents of Citrus Co. We have 3 facilities, Nature Walk (Crystal River), Heron Woods (Inverness) and Magnolia (Lecanto). We work with Section 8 and HOME programs. We also provid

Legal, Advocacy , Assistance
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
106 N. Osceola Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Ages Served: Adults
Phone: (352) 726-8512
Fax: 352-726-0177
Website: https://clsmf.org/
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
OUR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND THROUGH THE HELPLINE: 1-800-405-1417. OUR OFFICE LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, which is a core American value. Approximately 50-80% of low-income Americans’ legal needs go unmet. CLSMF provides professional legal aid to help low-income people protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. We make it easier for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised Central Floridians to access legal information, gain legal assistance and representation, and to understand their rights. CLSMF attorneys and advocates can help solve legal issues related to consumer protection, debt and creditors, family law, children and education, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, health and income-related benefits, housing, and veterans’ benefits. Every year, we help thousands of Central Floridians obtain and maintain the basic necessities of life, including: food, shelter, health care, safety, and education.

Foster Care, Dependency
Covenant Children’s Home
11350 N Covenant Path
Dunnellon, FL 34434
Phone: (352) 489-2565
Website: https://covenantchildrenshome.org/
Covenant Children’s Home exists to provide children a home where a Christ-centered environment promotes hope, healing, and a brighter future in the lives of children who need the care and support of a loving community. Covenant is a faith-based nonprofit children’s home supported by churches, businesses, foundations and individuals by taking action to address the needs of abused, abandoned, and orphaned children.

Food, Community Programs , Feeding Program
Crystal River Church of God
2180 NW 12th Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-795-3079
Website: https://www.crystalrivercog.com/other-ministries/
Business Hours: Tuesdays 10am-1pm
Serving food every Tuesday, 10am-1pm

Feeding Program, Food , Community Needs
Crystal River United Methodist
4801 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River , FL 34428
Phone: (352) 795-3148
Business Hours: 2nd & 4th Thursdays – 10am-12:30pm

Counseling, Substance Abuse , Mental Health
Cyndie Ford Purdy
​470 Pleasant Grove Rd.
Inverness, FL 34452
Serving: Adults- 18 and older
Phone: (352) 341-0435
Website: http://www.fordpurdy.com
I offer mental health and substance misuse counseling services to individuals and couples who are 18 years of age and older. My services for substance misuse are appropriate for individuals who are in early or long-term recovery and are in need of relapse prevention or continuing care. Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation These questionnaires are used as a tool to assist in evaluating the severity of anxiety and depressive disorders in adults and to evaluate the risk for suicide in adults. Brief Symptom Inventory The BSI is for use with adults. This is a quick form that helps evaluate for psychological problems and assists in measuring progress during and after treatment to measure changes. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form The MMPI-2-RF is for use with adults. This is an assessment of symptoms of psychopathology, personality characteristics and behavioral proclivities. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory I administer the SASSI-3 with biopsychosocial assessments. I offer both the adult and juvenile versions of this questionnaire. The SASSI-3 questionnaire helps assess the likelihood of a substance dependence disorder. Urine Drug Screens 10-panel urine drug screens with expanded opiates are available for established clients and are obtained through Quest Diagnostics.

Assistance, Food , Homelessness
Daystar Life Center of Citrus County
6751 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy.
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 795-8668
Fax: (352) 795-8848
Email: DaystarLife1@gmail.com
Website: http://www.DaystarCitrusCounty.org
Business Hours: M-F: 9-2, Sat-Sun: Closed
Daystar Life Center provides immediate assistance of food, clothing, financial help (mostly toward rent or utility bill) and other services for the poor, the homeless, and the struggling families with children in Citrus County. he mission of Daystar Life Center is to provide immediate assistance for the basic needs of the poor, the homeless and the struggling families with children in Citrus County, Florida. We welcome people of all faith traditions, ethnic heritages and socio-economic backgrounds to support and to help carry out that mission. The primary forms of assistance we offer to those who meet our eligibility criteria include food, clothing and financial help—mostly for rent or utilities. Those who are seeking clothing or financial help must arrive at our Social Services Office before 11 a.m. and before 1:30 p.m. for food. In order to save time and travel, please bring the required documentation.

Counseling, Mental Health , Therapy
Debbie Kelley LLC
107 Dr Martin Luther King Ave
Suite #2
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (856) 238-5230
Email: debbietherapy1@gmail.com
Website: https://debbiekelleyllc.com
Provides Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, Individual therapy that focuses on trauma, psychological illness and self-growth, as well as psychological disorders. Also provides neurofeedback services, biofeedback that trains the brain to calm the body, increase focus, decrease anxiety and manage panic disorders. Also specializes in EMDR (eye movement and desensitization reprocessing) for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder. Treatment provided for persons suffering from Anxiety and/or OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) by using a form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy called Exposure Response Prevention Therapy.

Therapy, Counseling , Mental Health
Deborah A Martin, Inc.
708 NE 6th Street
Crystal River, FL 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 228-4969
Email: ceilischeduling@gmail.com
Website: www.deborahmartin.com
COVID-19 Updates–WE ARE TAKING NEW CLIENTS!!!!! To ensure the safety of our clients we are closed for normal in-office therapy sessions due to the Corona Virus outbreak. For all therapies designated to be appropriate for the Tele-health approach we have implemented that process for all of our patients. We will resume normal therapy sessions when it is designated safe to do so by state officials. Please call us at 352-228-4969 at the main office if you have any questions. To aid in the healing and restoration of individuals, couples, and families to optimum emotional health and functioning. And, to help sustain the family system, community and ultimately the Nation. We offer State of the Art Therapeutic Modalities for brief,, efficient healing of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, new trauma, Sexual Issues, Life Transitions, and More. COVID-19 Updates: There are 14 therapists available, all working different hours. Some are still working in the office, however most are working through telehealth from home. The main number will take your demographics and hook you up with support. Please contact us at 352 228 4969 or ceilischeduling@gmail.com.

Children, Dependency , Foster Care
Dept. of Children and Families
901 Industrial Drive, Suite #110
Wildwood, FL 34785
Serving: Children, Families
Ages Served: All
Phone: 352-330-2162
COVID-19 Updates — DCF offices are closed . The fastest way to make changes or check on the status of their benefits is by using the Self-Service Portal at https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/. You can apply or reapply for benefits, report changes including your mailing address, upload documents to your account, check the status of your application and benefits all by using the Self-Service Portal. If Applying for Assistance, Checking their Case Status, or Reporting Changes: Please call our customer service center at 850-300-4323 or toll-free at 866-762-2237 for telephonic service (TTY 1-800-955-8771) or visit https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ for assistance with the SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid programs. Completing your Interview: Customers are required to complete an interview to receive benefits. Complete your interview by telephone at 850-300-4323 (TTY 1-800-955-8771). Returning Documents: You may fax documents to 1-866-886-4342 or mail them to the following address: ACCESS Central Mail Center P.O. Box 1770 Ocala, FL 34478-1770. For any further clarification, please contact Robert Bradburn at (352) 279-1962. Robert.Bradburn@myflfamilies.com

Probation Management, Teen Issues , Legal
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
112 North Pine Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Youth and Families
Phone: (352) 860-5118
COVID-19 Updates– There is no public access to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice Building. Only essential travel is allowed. DJJ staff is utilizing Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Conference calls for certain meetings with families and community providers, Commitment Staffings, Community Re-Entry Team etc. The DJJ Conference scheduled for March 27th has been cancelled. For additional info, please contact James Lightbody at james.lightbody@djj.state.fl.us or (352)-860-5118. The Dept. of Juvenile Justice runs detention centers throughout the state for incarcerated youth. They work with the Dept. of Children and Families, the Health Dept. and other agencies with crossover youth, and they provide prevention programs in the community through local providers.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse , Recovery
Dr. John Grace, M.D., P.A
6226 West Corporate Oaks Drive
Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: (352) 795-2246
Fax: (352) 795-2208
Business Hours: HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday Call for Availability Sunday Closed
Dr. Grace and his staff offer General Psychiatry services. He has been in private practice in Crystal River Florida since July 2004. He hosted a weekly radio show in Ocala Florida from 2006-2007, Sound Thinking with Dr. John Grace. He is on clinical faculty at the University of South Florida Department of Psychiatry and Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine teaching psychiatric residents, medical students, and physician assistants regarding mental illness. Dr. Grace is also the medical director of the Memory Enhancement Center of America, a non for profit organization focusing on bringing state of the art memory care to a rural setting and a Board Member of Florida Wellcare Alliance, the largest private physician organization in Citrus County.

Children, Education , Child Care
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
382 N. Suncoast Blvd.
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 563-9939
Fax: (352) 563-5933
Email: swoodard@elc-naturecoast.org
Website: http://www.elc-naturecoast.org
Business Hours: Opened by appt only
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast 382 N. Suncoast Blvd. Crystal River, Florida 34429 Serving: Children, Adults, and Families Phone: (352) 563-9939 Fax: (352) 563-5933 Email: swoodard@elc-naturecoast.org Website: http://www.elc-naturecoast.org Business Hours: M-F: 8-5 Sat-Sun: Closed COVID-19 Updates— Our lobby is open to clients by appointment only. Clients are communicating with coalition staff via email and phone. Childcare facilities have reopened but are struggling to find workers creating capacity issues throughout the county. The Early Learning Coalition no longer operates a Child Passenger Safety Program. All provider trainings, child assessments, and provider observations have resumed with coalition staff following the CDC’s face covering guidance. For additional info, please contact Sandra Woodard at swoodard@elc-naturecoast.org or 352-303-9410 or 352-563-9939, option 6. The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the State of Florida’s School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Programs at the local level. Our School Readiness Program helps prepare at-risk children for success in kindergarten, as well as assisting families in becoming self-sufficient by helping with their childcare costs.

Mental Health, Substance Abuse , Counseling
Ecclesia Behavioral Health
107 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue
Suite 1 & 7
Inverness, Fl 34450
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 244-9294
Fax: (352) 244-9296
Email: Angella.briggs@ecclesiabh.com
Website: https://www.ecclesiabh.com/
Business Hours: Check Website
Mental Health, Substance Abuse , Counseling Ecclesia Behavioral Health 107 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue Suite 1 & 7 Inverness, Fl 34450 Serving: Adults, Families, Children Phone: (352) 244-9294 Fax: (352) 244-9296 Email: Angella.briggs@ecclesiabh.com Website: https://www.ecclesiabh.com/ Business Hours: Check Website Ecclesia Behavioral Health is a counseling agency, providing mental health and substance abuse treatment to both children and adults. We currently have 3 full time providers, who are actively accepting new referrals. Our providers are able to see patients via telehealth, benefiting those who do not have access to transportation and during this COVID-19 crisis. Telehealth services are generally, only covered for Medicaid clientele, however most commercial insurances have elected to financially cover the costs oftele-therapy services. We understand that this is a very difficult time period for individuals and families. We want to do our part, by offering therapy services to individuals who could benefit from therapeutic treatment. Please feel free to send Ecclesia Behavioral Health a referral for treatment, and rest assured that your patient is in good hands. You can find a copy of our referral at https://www.ecclesiabh.com and/or feel free to send your agencies referral, send all referrals to the following fax # 352-244-9296 or email Angella.briggs@ecclesiabh.com. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Angelia at office: 352-244-9294 cell: 352-390-0886 email: Angella.briggs@ecclesiabh.com. Mental health, Substance Abuse, Counseling SMA Healthcare 107 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue Suite 1 & 7 Inverness, Fl 34450 Serving: Adults, Families, Children Phone: (352) 244-9294 Fax: (352) 244-9296 Email: Angella.briggs@ecclesiabh.com Website: https://smahealthcare.org/ Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-7; Friday 8-2 SMA Healthcare- the name may be new to Citrus County but its providers and the services they provide are not. Ecclesia Behavioral Health and The Centers, Inc. merged with SMA Healthcare on 7/1/2021. SMA Healthcare is a counseling agency, providing mental health and substance abuse treatment to children and adults. We currently have 3 full time providers, who are actively accepting new referrals. Our providers are also able to see patients via telehealth, benefiting those who have compromised immune systems and/or who do not have access to transportation. We have also continued to provide in-office treatment as well. If you or someone you know is interested in mental health or substance abuse treatment, please give us a call today: 352-244-9294.

Prevention, Education , Children
Eckerd Connects Hi Five Citrus
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Floral City, Florida 34436
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 275-7505
Email: aidavid@eckerd.org
Website: http://eckerd.org
Business Hours: M-F: 9-5, Sat-Sun: Closed
Character education, violence prevention and substance abuse prevention services are available to elementary and middle school students in several locations throughout Florida. The name of this program is Eckerd Connects Hi-Five, and a Harvard University study found that it positively impacts student behavior at nearly twice the rate of similar programs operating in the United States. In weekly classroom sessions that combine instruction and role-playing, students build skills for: controlling impulses, managing anger,coping with peer pressure, and gaining empathy for others. The classroom sessions are followed by family workshops that help students transfer the skills they learned in the classroom to their homes. Children in need of more intensive guidance receive a personalized prevention plan, mentoring, and involvement in meaningful community service programs.

Recovery, Substance Abuse , Teen Issues
Eckerd Kids E-Nini-Hassee
7027 E Stage Coach Trail
Floral City, Florida 34436
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 726-3883
Email: drichmond@eckerd.org
Website: https://www.eckerdhelpsgirls.com/
Business Hours: Not available
Eckerd Connects E-Nini-Hassee is more than a residential treatment program for girls. And it’s also more than a boarding school or alternative school for girls. As an outdoor therapeutic school, it’s all of these — and so much more. Founded in 1969, E-Nini-Hassee is the most established and trusted outdoor therapeutic school for girls 12-18 in the southeastern United States. Located on 840 acres of tranquil Florida woodlands just one hour from Orlando or Tampa, E-Nini-Hassee is the outdoor therapeutic school of choice for many parents and professionals because of our holistic approach in addressing each girl’s mind, body and spirit through: individualized treatment plan, individualized education plan, and therapeutic outdoor adventure activities.

Equine Therapy, Community Programs , Children
Faith Haven Christian Retreat Center
10830 W Bentbow Path
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 795-7387
Email: horsesnhealing@gmail.com
Website: http://faithhavencrc.org
Business Hours: M-Sat: 9-6, Sun:1-6
To facilitate community, team building and education in a Christian based environment.

Prevention, Teen Issues , Mentoring
Filter Family Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 24
Inverness, Florida 34451
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 228-0914
Website: http://filterfamily.org
Business Hours: Not available
Filter Youth Development has a mission to create real solution that strengthen families. They provide support for families with children ages 10-15 who are in need of services involving mentoring and parenting classes. Filter believes in the three part strategy which is to promote positive change, by MENTORing kids, MOTIVATing kids with incentives for good behavior at home and school, and MODIFYing the environment with positive parenting skills to reinforce and impact long-lasting change.

Food, Feeding Program , Community Needs
First Baptist Church –Floral City
8545 E Magnolia St.
Floral City, FL 34436
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352)726-4296
Business Hours: 3rd Thursday of the Month-1-3pm
3rd Thursday of the Month 1-3pm

Food, Feeding Program , Community Needs
First Baptist Church–Crystal River
700 N. Citrus Ave
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352)795-3367
Website: Enter Address
Business Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am-1pm
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am-1pm

Feeding Program, Food , Community Needs
First Lutheran Church of Inverness
1900 W. Hwy 44
Inverness, FL 34452
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352)726-1637
Business Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10am-1pm

Food, Community Needs , Community Programs
First United Methodist Church –Homosassa
8831 W. Bradshaw St
Homosassa, FL
Phone: (352)628-4083
Email: 8831admin@1umc.org
Website: http://1umc.org/food
Business Hours: Thursday–10am-12pm
COVID-19 Updates–The Food Bank is currently closed due to COVID-19. An update will be provided when we re-open the pantry. First United Homosassa provides food assistance once per month to those in need. This includes one bag of non-perishable food along with bread and meat when available. Food is distributed in the Fellowship Hall on Thursdays from 10 am until 12 pm. Those receiving food must register by presenting a valid driver’s license or other picture identification on their first visit.

Community Health, Smoking Issues , Children
Florida Department of Health Citrus County
3700 W. Sovereign Path
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 527-0068
Email: Carmen.Hernandez@flhealth.gov
Website: http://citrus.floridahealth.gov
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
The Florida Healthy Babies Initiative is a state-wide effort to address high rates of infant mortality at the county-level. All are welcome to participate in this community effort to review the available maternal and infant health data, identify priorities for action, and develop a workplan for targeted interventions. Please see the Florida Healthy Babies Initiative page for more information.

Substance Abuse, Pregnancy , Women
Florida Department of Health Citrus County
3700 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: 352-527-0068
Email: webmaster09@flhealth.gov
Website: https://floridahealth.com/CITRUS
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is open and providing all services. Masks are recommended in the building. To make an appointment call (352) 527-0247. All clinic services are by appointment only. We are still accepting walk-ins for symptomatic STI clients. Services include: Immunizations, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Support, Prenatal Care and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Pregnant Women, Family Planning Services – temporary and permanent birth control methods (pill, IUD, shot, tubal ligation, vasectomy), info on abstinence and pregnancy testing, STI Testing and Treatment, HIV/AIDS Services and Drug Assistance Program, Tuberculosis Testing and Treatment, Hepatitis Program, Epidemiology and Rabies Surveillance, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Environmental Public Health, School-Based Dental Sealants, Community Health and Wellness, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Healthy Start. WIC is offered by phone or in-person. Families can call (352) 527-8490 or (352) 726-5222 for more information about WIC. To make an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccine, visit our website. For more information about the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, visit www.CitrusCountyHealth.org [1] or follow us on Twitter at @FLHealthCitrus. All clinic services are by appointment only* until further notice. Sexually Transmitted Infection Services* We are still accepting walk-ins for symptomatic clients HIV TB Epi – Monitoring and Surveillance Immunizations Environmental Health Vital Statistics (certificates: birth, death, marriage, etc.) Family Planning Prenatal Care WIC* *WIC has transitioned to services by phone. Families can call 352-527-8490 or 352-726-5222 for more information. For all other appointments, please call 352-527-0247. To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of COVID-19, the Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily on their website at floridahealthcovid19.gov. We also encourage all Floridians to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting www.strongerthanc19.com. For more information about the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, visit www.CitrusCountyHealth.org or follow us on Twitter at @FLHealthCitrus.Clinical and Nutritional Services provided include: Women’s health and family planning services(including addicted pregnant mothers), WIC, Immunizations, STD/STI testing and treatment, HIV and AIDS drug assistance program and Tuberculosis testing and treatment.

Community Health, Women , Children
Florida Dept. of Health –WIC
3700 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-527-8490
Website: http://citrus.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic-and-nutrition/index.html
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is open and providing the following essential services. Also, to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and clients, all staff and visitors will be screened for COVID-19 prior to entering the main Lecanto office and the WIC Inverness building. All clinic services are by appointment only* until further notice. Sexually Transmitted Infection Services* We are still accepting walk-ins for symptomatic clients HIV TB Epi – Monitoring and Surveillance Immunizations Environmental Health Vital Statistics (certificates: birth, death, marriage, etc.) Family Planning Prenatal Care WIC* *WIC has transitioned to services by phone. Families can call 352-527-8490 or 352-726-5222 for more information. For all other appointments, please call 352-527-0247. To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of COVID-19, the Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily on their website at floridahealthcovid19.gov. We also encourage all Floridians to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting www.strongerthanc19.com. For more information about the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, visit www.CitrusCountyHealth.org or follow us on Twitter at @FLHealthCitrus.Women, children & infants: Help pregnant women, children under 5,and nursing mothers by providing: milk, cheese, cereal, eggs, bread, baby formula & juice. Nutrition based.

Grief Counseling , Community Programs , Mental Health
Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast
Beverly Hills, FL
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352.249.1470
Email: squenelle@friendsofcitrus.org
Website: https://friendsofcitrus.org/
Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast provides help, hope and healing to anyone, adults and children, who have experienced a loss. For adults we offer a selection of grief support groups, wellness programs and specialty workshops. We have Camp Goodhope/Teen Encounter for children, which is a day camp offered several times throughout the year. We also have the LIFT program, a social support network for widows and widowers and a touch-in program for those who cannot make it in person. All services and programs are offered at no cost. Location: Homosassa

Counseling, Therapy , Mental Health
Gail J. Purdy
8546 West Homosassa Trail
Suite 5 -2nd Floor
Homosassa Springs, FL 34448
Phone: (352) 628-7611
COUNSELING TO HELP YOU AND/OR YOUR FAMILY FACE LIFE’S PROBLEMS HEAD-ON Individual & Family Counseling, Adults, Children & Adolescents, Relaxation Techniques, Adult Children & Adolescents, ·A.D.H.D., Eating Disorders, Depression, Stress & Anxiety, Marital Problems, Incest Survivors, Abuse, Loneliness, Anger, Fear, Health Insurance Accepted. Dr. Purdy offers corporate and individual sleep education training through her company Z-SET LLC. Visit WWW.Z-SET.COM for more information or call 1-561-482-9388. Dr. Purdy offers over a decade of private practice experience. She has helped individuals and families deal with problems facing many of us in these busy times. Her unique brand of applying traditional psychotherapy with contemporary understanding yields positive results.

Resources
Gateway4Hope, Inc.
14150 SE 61st Court
Summerfield, Florida 34491
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (239) 246-9041
Website: http://www.gateway4hopeinc.org
Business Hours: Not available
Gateway4Hope provides resource identification in various counties throughout the state, as well provides additional access to tangible goods, such as food and clothing, through partnered agencies.

Counseling, Summer Camp , Community Programs
Good Spirit Foundation
5151 E Stokes Ferry Road
Hernando, FL 34442
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Ages Served: Ages 7 and up
Phone: 352-726-7531
Website: https://www.goodspiritfoundation.com/
Provides self-referral & court-ordered counseling for individuals, couples, adolescents, substance abuse, anger management.  Sliding scale fee.  By appt.  Other services – please go to the website

Advocacy, Legal Issues , Children
Guardian ad Litem
34 N.W. 1st Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34475
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 812-6971
Email: diana.gisonni@gal.fl.gov
Website: http://guardianadlitem5.org
Business Hours: Not available
The mission of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program is to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in dependency court proceedings through advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. The 5th Circuit GAL Program serves La

Smoking Issues, Community Health , Prevention
Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center, Inc.
17819 State Road 52
Land O, Florida 34638
Serving: Adults
Phone: (813) 929-1000
Fax: (813) 929-1009
Email: info@gnahec.org
Website: http://gnahec.org/
Business Hours: Not available
Gulfcoast North AHEC is funded by the Florida Department of Health to provide FREE Tobacco Free Florida AHEC cessation classes throughout Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

Housing, Assistance , Resources
Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County, Inc
P.O. Box 1041
Crystal River, Florida 34423
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 563-2744
Website: https://www.habitatcc.org/
Business Hours: Not available
Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County is seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, neighborhoods and hope. Habitat works with families to build affordable homes for low-income families that are willing to partner with us.

Prevention, Education , Community Programs
Hanley Foundation
FL
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 201-4023
Email: lorrie@hanleyfoundation.org
Website: www.hanleyfoundation.org
Our evidence-based programs are proven through research to prevent and delay the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our programs are delivered in cooperation with our community partners and are designed to support middle and high school-aged students. The programs utilize empowering, positive messages that avoid the use of scare tactics – while including real-world examples to minimize the potential of future harm. The State of Florida’s capacity to fund programming for youth and adults in underserved communities is not yet known, but Hanley Foundation is determined to find funding to provide free programming in areas where it is needed and desired. During 2016, Hanley Foundation served close to 30,000 students and adults. The prevention staff offers substance abuse prevention programs that are approved by the National Registry of Evidence-based Prevention Programs and Practices (NREPP). These programs are gender specific when necessary, offered in other languages if available, and are all age-appropriate. These programs focus on educating students, parents, and adults in the community using positive messages and open conversations. Here’s a list of Hanley Foundation programs educators may wish to consider: Facts for Parents Facts for Teens Active Parenting Alcohol Literacy Challenge (ALC) Mental Health First Aid Atlas and Athena Botvin LifeSkills Training Project SUCCESS Parenting Wisely

Infants, Children , Community Programs
Healthy Families Citrus
324 NE 5th Street
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 563-0107
Fax: (352) 563-0109
Email: ddixon@cdsi.org
Website: http://www.healthyfamiliesfla.org/find_project.asp
Business Hours: Not available
Healthy Families Citrus is a free, voluntary program that gives families information on parenting and child development. Staff offer tools to make the job of being a parent easier. The Program provides families the support they need to reach their goals a

Assistance, Community Needs
Helping hands —-Nature Coast Ministries

Serving: Children, Adults, and Families

Phone: (352) 804-7812
Website: http://
Business Hours: Not available
help feed homeless in Citrus county

Food, Community Programs , Community Needs
Helping Hands Ministry Food Pantry
4950 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Phone: (352) 746-2970
Website: https://www.fbcbh.com/
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY Hours: 9-11a.m. every 3rd Saturday Areas served: Beverly Hills, or 5 mile radius of the church. Need proof of residency.

Mental Health, Counseling , Substance Abuse
Impact Counseling and Consulting LLC
3404 N. Lecanto Hwy
Suite D
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 419-4856
Fax: (352) 464-6300
Website: http://www.impactyourlife.bravesites.com/
Business Hours: Available on Website
Impact Counseling provides affordable, professional and highly effective counseling and compassionate therapy to individuals, couples and families. We are committed to strengthening our community by championing mental health through a dynamic and engaging approach to counseling, prevention services, community education/training, consultation and Targeted Case Management Services. 3404 N. Lecanto Hwy, Suite D. Beverly Hills, FL 34465 phone: 352-419-4856 fax: 352-464-6300 website:http://www.impactyourlife.bravesites.com Business Hours: Available on Website Impact Counseling and Consulting LLC D.B.A. The Lighthouse Center 110 S. Apopka Ave. Inverness, FL 34452 phone:352-560-7027 fax: 352-527-8818 website:http://www.impactyourlife.bravesites.com Business Hours: Available on Website Both Locations serve: adults, children, families,couples, provides group counseling and Targeted Case Management services. Both Locations accept Medicaid and commercial insurance-lists available on Website.

Financial, Community Programs , Education
Insight Credit Union
2080 Hwy 44 West
Inverness, Florida 34453
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: 407-426-6000 x 11500
Fax: (352) 341-1628
Website: http://www.insightcreditunion.com
Business Hours: M-Thurs: 9-5, F: 9-6, Sat: 9-12, Sun: Closed
We volunteer for organizations to help in the community. We are a not for profit organization which gives back to the community in all aspects.

Substance Abuse, Shelter , Recovery
Jesus Is Ministries
68 Daisy Street
Inglis, FL 34449
Serving: Adults
Ages Served: 18+
Phone: 352-447-2731
Fax: 352-447-0723
Email: jesusisministries@comcast.net
Website: http://www.jesusis.com/
Jesus Is Ministries, Inc. is a 90 day residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation program that has been in operation in the Rural Community of Inglis,Floridasince 1979. This ministry takes in adults only from anywhere in theU.S.and accepts people from all denominations and faiths. At the present time we only have beds for about 60 people at a time, 40 men and 20 women.

Foster Care, Children
Kids Central
901 Industrial Drive
Suite 200
Wildwood, Florida 34785
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 873-6332
Email: Info@KidsCentralinc.org
Website: http://www.kidscentralinc.org
Business Hours: Not available
At Kids Central, our mission of service, excellence, and caring is reflected in everything we do. We are dedicated to achieving measurable, positive outcomes for children and families in the Central Florida communities we serve. Kids Central understands the importance of a family unit. When safely possible, we work to keep families together and strive to bring them back together through case management coordination, and family support services. As a prevention program, Kids Central offers Kinship Care Support for relatives raising relative children to keep them from entering foster care. For children, who cannot safely remain with their families, Kids Central recruits, trains, and licenses foster homes. Adoption services are also provided to find permanent living arrangements for children after judicial involvement

Primary Care, Community Health
Langley Health Services
120 N Montgomery Avenue
Inverness, Florida 34450
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 419-5760
Website: http://langleyhealthservices.com
Business Hours: Not available
Langley Health Services (LHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with three sites in Sumterville, Silver Springs Shores in Ocala and Inverness. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, LHS offers comprehensive primary healthcare services to pat

Counseling, Mental Health , Therapy
Life Soulutions
427 NE 3rd Street
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 702-3603
Website: Enter Address
Provides Behavioral Health Services including Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Counseling for Adults, Children, and Adolescents, Marriage and Family, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Substance Abuse, Mental Health , Recovery
Lifestream Behavioral Center
1554 N Meadowcrest Blvd,
Crystal River, Fl 34428
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 866-355-9394
Website: https://www.lsbc.net/
Lifestream Behavioral offers a variety of services from Crisis Stabilization to Inpatient care, and Outpatient Therapy. The Crisis Hotline is 352-408-6625. Child Center 2417 N Lecanto Hwy Phone: 352-270-9009 Services: Mobile Response Team (MRT) Family Intensive Therapy (FIT) Children’s Clinical On-Site Services (CCOS) Outpatient Services – Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Use Programs 1554 N Meadowcrest Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429 — Phone: 352-228-4470

Food, Assistance , Feeding Program
Lifetree Church
1501 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: 352-795-2259
Business Hours: 2nd & 4th Tuesday 10am-12:30pm
Food Pantry- 2nd & 4th Tues 10am-12:30pm (Nov & Dec only once a month). DL & SS needed for every member of family. For emergency, gas card, food, power, etc, call Pastor directly.

Eye Care , Community Needs , Community Programs
Lions Club
FL
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Ages Served: All
Phone: (352) 726-0046
Assists with: Eyeglasses and vision aids, and Congregate dining in Homosassa. Inverness 726-0046 Hernando 746-2986 Lecanto-Homosassa-220-0128 Crystal River 795-0586 Beverly Hills 527-1556

Therapy, Counseling , Mental Health
Marie Anne Salvio
957 S Lois Terrace
Ste. 102
Inverness, FL 34452
Phone: (352) 341-0200
Dr. Salvio graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1992. She works in Inverness, FL and specializes in Psychology.

Homelessness, Shelter , Housing
Mid Florida Homeless Coalition, Inc.
104 E Dampier Street
Inverness, Florida 34450
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 860-2308
Fax: (352) 388-5708
Email: mfhc.information@gmail.com
Website: http://www.midfloridahomeless.org
Business Hours: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm
The mission of the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition is to promote partnerships that will reduce and prevent homelessness in Citrus, Hernando, Lake and Sumter Counties. We do so by acting as the Lead Agency to bring State and Federal grant dollars to the community, as well as maintaining a four county database for Community Partner Providers who provide services to those either experiencing Homelessnes or are at-risk of Homelessness. Mid Florida Homeless Coalition also provides direct services such as Outreach and Housing Assessments for literally homeless persons to determine their eligibility for housing placement programs, assisting those at Imminent Risk of Homelessness with Prevention Funding either keep them in their current housing or to relocate to new housing, and Diversion assistance to those needing assistance to connect to local community resources and work with Community Partners to assist with their specific housing needs.

Community Programs, Assistance , Financial
Mid-Florida Community Services
1635 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Tree Tops Plaza
Lecanto, FL
Phone: (352) 527-3809
Website: https://www.mfcs.us.com/
COVID-19 Updates–Due to recent concerns regarding the Coronavirus and public gatherings, Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.. office in Lecanto will be closed to the public and will be honoring appointments remotely starting March 20, 2020. Please call (352) 527-3809. The programs affected include: Low-Income Energy Assistance, Family Self-Sufficiency, Emergency Support Services, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly, Weatherization Assistance (352) 796-1425. This system will remain in place until further notice. — The Family Self-Sufficiency Program assists low-income individuals who are in need of additional education or job skills training with securing employment at a living wage. mergency/Support Services for rent or electric assistance is available to low-income individuals and families facing a crisis situation due to a recent job loss or other unexpected circumstances that have negatively impacted the family’s financial stability.The Weatherization Assistance program is designed to reduce the monthly energy burden on low-income households by improving the energy efficiency of the home.

Counseling, Therapy , Mental Health
MindfulifeTherapy
1801 NW US-19
Crystal River, Florida 34428
Phone: (352) 477-1187
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MindfuLifeTherapy/?ref=page_internal
Mindfulife Therapy was opened in January 2021 by Jacinda (Jacey) Laundree, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jacey believes excellent and effective care begins by meeting you right where you are. She specializes in Mindfulness with a strong CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focus. Jacey has a 10+ year history of work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction settings; she has worked in academia and is passionate about teaching the skills necessary to overcome problematic anxiety and panic, low self-esteem, and mood disorders. Before opening her own practice, she worked with Dr. John Grace from February, 2016 to December 2020. She is originally from upstate NY, where she received her MSW at SUNY Albany School of Social Welfare.

Mental Health, Recovery , Community Programs
NAMI-National Alliance Mental Illness
P.O. Box 832
Inverness, Fl 34451
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (844) 687-6264
Email: laskoemail@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nami.org/Local-NAMI/Details?state=FL&local=0011Q000022G88oQAC
Business Hours: Various
Mental Health, Support Groups, Education NAMI-National Alliance Mental Illness 6751 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Suite 201 At DayStar Life Center Crystal River FL 34429 Business Hours: Varies Serving: Adults, Families, Children Citrus County Helpline: 844-687-6264 General Email: support@namicitrus.org Executive Director Email: cfein@namicitrus.org Executive Director Phone: 352-462-8505 Website: https://namicitrus.org [1] NamiCitrus currently offers a mix of virtual and in person Family support groups and Connections groups. Membership/Guest meetings return to in person November, 2021. NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by sharing their collective lived experiences and learned group wisdom. Connections is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding. For more information, please call Sharon Edmunds at the local helpline number (844) 687-6264, or email support@namiciturs.org. NAMI Citrus also provides some services to Citrus County Schools and will begin offering free public educational classes in 2022. If you or a loved one don’t know where to turn for assistance with a mental health issue, NAMI Citrus can provide navigational guidance. Call our local help line at 844-687-6264.

Recovery, Substance Abuse , Counseling
Narcotics Anonymous
FL
Phone: (352) 508-1604
Website: https://nanaturecoast.org/meetings
SUNDAY Recovery on the River 8pm – 9pm OD, HC Lecanto Church of Christ 797 South Rowe Terrace Lecanto, FL 34461 Nature Coast Unity Group OD, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Club Recovery 2322 N. Anvil ct. Hernando Fl. 34442 MONDAY Progressive Recovery 7:00pm-8:00pm CC, HC Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Recovery on the River 7:00pm-8:00pm OD, HC Lecanto Church of Christ 797 South Rowe Terrace Lecanto, FL 34461 TUESDAY Nature Coast Unity Group 12noon-1:00pm Lecanto Church of Christ 797 South Rowe Terrace Lecanto, FL 34461 W.A.R Woman About Recovery 6:30 – 7:30 OD, womans mtg Lecanto Church of Christ 797 S. Rowe Terrace Lecanto FL. 34461 Progressive Recovery 7:30pm-8:30pm OD, HC Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Y. A. N. A ( You Are Never Alone) 7:30pm-8:30pm OD First Baptist Church of Crystal River 700 N. Citrus Ave Crystal River, FL 34428 WEDNESDAY Progressive Recovery Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 7:00pm – 8:00pm 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Y. A. N. A (You Are Never Alone) Nature Coast Community Church 6:30pm – 7:30 PM OD 5113 Suncoast Hwy (19) Homosassa, FL 34446 THURSDAY Men’s R.A.W. (Recovery at Work) 7:00pm-8:00pm MM, CD, HC Lecanto Church of Christ 797 South Rowe Terrace Lecanto, FL 34461 Progressive Recovery 7:30pm-8:30pm LS, OD, HC Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Hope Not Dope 8:00pm-9:00pm OD 4-Square Church 1160 N. Dunkinfield st. Crystal River FL. 34428 Recovery on the river 4:00 – 5:00 PM 1545 Meadowcrest Crystal River Fl. 34429 Life Stream Behavioral Health FRIDAY Welcome Home 6:30pm-7:30pm OD First Baptist Church 8545 E. Magnolia Avenue Floral City, FL 34436 Recovery on the River 8:00pm-9:00pm OD, HC Lecanto Church of Christ 797 South Rowe Terrace Lecanto, FL 34461 Progressive Recovery 8:30pm-9:30pm OD, CL, HC Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 SATURDAY Progressive Recovery 10:00am-11:00am OD, HC Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Progressive Recovery 6:00pm-7:30pm SM, HC (Eat and Speak) LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY Dunnellon Presbyterian Church 20641 Chestnut Street Dunnellon, FL 34431 Y. A. N. A (You Are Never Alone) 7:30pm-8:30pm CD First Baptist Church of Crystal River 700 N. Citrus Ave Woman do Recover Womans meeting OD, 11:30 – 12:30 Frank’s Consignment 21121 West Hey. 40 Dunnellon FL. 34431

Support Groups, Recovery , Substance Abuse
Nature Coast Area of Narcotics Anonymous
FL
Phone: (352) 508-1604
Website: https://nanaturecoast.org/
Currently Zoom Meetings are Available: Recovery on the River Sunday 8pm-9pm Monday 7pm-8pm Friday 8pm-9pm W.A.R (Were About Recovery) Tuesday 8pm-9pm Policy Tuesday 7pm – For more information, please visit the website.

Dental Care, Community Programs , Food
Nature Coast Ministries
7655 West Gulf to Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: (352) 563-1860
Email: jseeberg1943@gmail.com
Nature Coast Ministries provides many different services including a Free Dental Clinic, Food Pantry, and other types of community assistance. They operate a Thrift Store in Crystal River. The Dental Clinic is free to all adults who do not have insurance, but there is a waiting list.

Food
New Church Without Walls
300 S Kensington Avenue
Lecanto, FL 34461
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-344-2425
Email: thenewcwow@gmail.com
Website: https://www.newchurchwithoutwalls.com/
The New Church Without Walls is a non-denominational church, which provides many support programs to the community, including a very large food pantry.

Dependency, Foster Care
Office of Criminal Conflict and Regional Counsel
101 Sunnytown Road
Suite 310
Casselberry, Florida 32707
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (407) 389-5140
Website: http://www.rc5state.com/
Business Hours: Not available
The Office of Criminal Conflict and Regional Counsel provides representation to the parents of children who have been removed by the Department of Children and Families. Parents are assigned this special representation by the Magistrate or Dependency Judge.

Education, Mentoring , Teen Issues
Pace Center for Girls
3630 West Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Serving: Girls, Middle School and High School
Ages Served: 11-18
Phone: (352) 464-6520
Email: tiarra.alexander@pacecenter.org
Website: https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/citrus
At Pace Center for Girls, we have developed a nationally recognized, research-based non-residential program model that features a balanced emphasis on academics and social services, with a focus on the future for middle and high-school aged girls and young women. The foundation of Pace is our gender-responsive culture where we provide a safe environment that celebrates girls. Pace offers services that take into account how girls learn and develop and our supportive staff members respond to and celebrate each girl’s strengths and challenges. The holistic, strength-based, and asset building Pace program model addresses the needs of girls and has garnered recognition nationally as one of the most effective programs in the country for keeping girls from entering the juvenile justice system.Pace provides academic education through individualized progress monitoring plans and daily instruction taught by certified teachers. All educational initiatives align with requirements of the local school district. For any further information, please contact Tiarra Alexander, Outreach Counselor at tiarra.alexander@pacecenter.org or (352) 436-5989.

Pregnancy, Counseling , Women
Pregnancy & Family Life Center
317 Tompkins Street
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-344-3030
Email: pflcenterorg@gmail.com
Website: http://pflcenter.org/
Business Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-3pm
COVID-19 Updates— Operating Hours will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-2pm. There will be no face-to-face counseling, only walk in Pregnancy tests. If clients need food, diapers, or wipes, please call us and we will prepare the items in advance for pick-up, and then upon arrival we will bring it outside. Contact us at (352) 586-3785, pflcenterorg@gmail.com Our mission has remained unchanged to provide truth, hope and love to our community, one life at a time. We offer life affirming options to women facing unplanned pregnancies and the support they need to have a healthy baby or the resources they need to choose adoption. We have two locations to serve Citrus County. Our main office is in downtown Inverness and our second location is in Homosassa(9020 W Atlas Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448–352-228-4999). Our support services program targets the basic needs of our clients and the children, while also supporting the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our families. We offer confidential counseling, mentoring and life skills training and resources on a wide range of topics all focused on getting you prepared for childbirth and beyond. We also offer free confidential pregnancy testing, std/sti testing, limited ob ultrasounds.Hours: Inverness: M-F 10am-3pm. Homosassa: Mon, Wed, Thur 10 am – 3pm Fri 11 am – 3 pm

Food, Community Programs , Community Needs
S.O.S. Food Pantry
439 E Norvell Bryant Highway
Hernando, FL 34442
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-513-5857
Email: sosfoodpantry@gmail.com
Business Hours: 8:30am-11:00am–Thursdays
Serving our Savior (SOS) — 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Shelter, Recovery , Homelessness
Sanctuary Mission, Inc
7463 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.
Homosassa, Florida 34436
Serving: Adults, Men, Women/Children
Phone: (352) 621-3277
Email: sanctuarymission@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sanctuarymission.org
Business Hours: Not available
The Sanctuary Mission is a place of safety and refuge for those individuals transitioning in life that are in need of shelter, training/education, and recovery. The Sanctuary Mission is a faith-based ministry that helps those who are in need of real change in their life and provide a solid spiritually driven 12 step recovery program and helps those who are homeless. With training and eduation, it helps to equip those in the program with tools to help them succeed and transition to a new life.

Education, Community Programs , Advocacy
SEDNET
1036 Varsity Drive
Brooksville, Florida 34601
Serving: Children/Youth
Phone: (352) 797-7022 ext. 245
Email: Defilippis_a@hcsb.k12.fl.us
Website: http://www.sednetfl.info/
Business Hours: Not available
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

Feeding Program, Food , Assistance
Seventh Day Adventist Church
5863 W CARDINAL STREET
Homosassa, FL 34446
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-628-7950
Business Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays — 3-4pm

Counseling, Community Needs , Community Programs
St. Anne’s Counseling
9870 W Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429
Serving: Adults
Phone: 352-795-3440
Website: www.stanneschurchcr.org
Provides self-referral counseling for individuals, couples, adolescents, substance abuse, anger management. AA and NA meetings. ď‚· Long-term counseling options. ď‚· By appt. ď‚· Sliding scale fees available.

Feeding Program, Community Needs , Food
St. Margaret’s Episcopal
114 N. Osceola Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352)726-3153
Email: stmaggies@tampabay.rr.com
Business Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-11:45am
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-11:45am

Assistance, Community Programs , Food
St. Vincent de Paul Cares
1291 Kass Circle
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-688-3331
Email: contactus@svdphernando.org
Website: http://svdphernando.org/
Saint Vincent de Paul Cares is now providing services in Citrus County with Rapid Re-Housing, and some services for Veterans. For more information about our programs, please contact us.

Insurance, Children , Community Needs
Staywell Health Plan
2724 NE 14th Street
Ocala, Florida 34470
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Website: http://www.wellcare.com
Business Hours: Not available
Staywell is a Florida health care plans that work with Medicaid recipients under the MMA. The program is a managed care plan. You must be eligible for Florida Medicaid to join the Staywell program.

Therapy, Counseling , Mental Health
Susan C. Reeder
480 Pleasant Grove Rd
Inverness, FL 34452
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 344-2320
Website: https://susancreederphd.com/
She offers individual, couple and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Reeder’s areas of special interest include child psychology, adolescent adjustment, depression, stress/ anxiety management, and marital/divorce issues. She also frequently sees clients with concerns related to sexual abuse, behavioral disorders, grief and academic achievement. She administers psychological assessments of personality, intelligence and achievement. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Reeder has presented seminars and workshops on topics such as Parenting, Stress Management, Preschool Wellness Check-ups, Effective Weight Loss, Discipline Strategies, Adolescent Depression, Eating Disorders and Maximizing Psychological Health.

Substance Abuse, Mental Health , Recovery
The Centers
3238 S. Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 621-1040
Email: maryann.busacca@springsatlecanto.com
Website: http://www.thecenters.us
Business Hours: Not available
Most outpatient services are being scheduled as telehealth services, however the clinic is open for In-Office Services on Monday and Thursday from 8am-5pm. If you have an in-office visit scheduled on another day, your appointment will be rescheduled to a telehealth service. Please call (352) 291-5555 for more information. The Crisis unit is open 24/7. We have rolled out Telehealth services for IOP, and Residential services is still accepting admissions but screening each client that comes in for the Virus per CDC. Meetings are being conducted virtually through Skype. For more information, contact Mary Ann Busacca at maryann.busacca@springsatlecanto.com or 621-1000. We are a local community mental health and substance abuse agency for Citrus County also serving several of the surrounding counties with our administrative office being in Ocala. We have a detox facility in Ocala, with extensive outpatient therapy services available in Citrus County.

Therapy, Counseling , Mental Health
The Lighthouse Center, Inc.(Impact Counseling)
110 South Apopka Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 560-7027
Our multidisciplinary team offers individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. Our multidisciplinary team offers individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses.

Homelessness, Shelter , Recovery
The Path of Citrus County, Inc.
21 S Melbourne Street
Beverly Hills , Florida 34465
Serving: Adults
Phone: (352) 527-6500
Fax: (352) 746-6746
Email: info@pathofcitrus.org
Website: http://pathofcitrus.org
Business Hours: Not available
The Path’s mission is to provide a Christian living environment that allows true rehabilitation. Serving both men and women, and even allowing children for emergency needs, the Path focuses on life changing biblical teachings to take effect, along with teaching skills such as farming, carpentry, and other tasks that result in producing a work ethic that can help those truly recover.

Probation Management, Disaster Relief , Assistance
The Salvation Army of Citrus County
712 S. School Avenue
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 513-4960
Website: http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/citrus/us/
Business Hours: Not available
The Salvation Army provides some local assistance for families, including Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes, as well as the Angel Tree program with toys and clothing for Christmas. Salvation Army also provides probation case management, food and clothing assistance, counseling, and weekly feedings to the homeless communities in Citrus County.

Substance Abuse, Mental Health , Recovery
The Vines Hospital
3130 SW 27th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34471
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 671-3130
Fax: (352) 861-3134 (Intake/Admissions Fax)
Website: http://thevineshospital.com
Business Hours: Open 24 hrs
The Vines Hospital is a 98-bed free standing Psychiatric/substance abuse hospital in Ocala. Services include: Male Military/Veteran Program: Co-Occurring, Female Military Unit-PTSD/MST/SA, Women’s Trauma Inpatient Unit, Baker Act Receiving Facility, Acceptance of Marchman Act Patients, Detox/Substance Abuse/Co-Occurring, 24/7 FREE ASSESSMENTS-No appointment Necessary, Acute Inpatient Psychiatric, Intensive Outpatient Program/PHP-Day, Intensive Outpatient Program-Evening.

Mental Health, Counseling , Community Needs
Therapeutic Health Endeavors Institute
1127 Sterling Rd
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 637-0605
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Therapy, Counseling , Mental Health
Thomas Hibberd
103B N Apopka Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: (352) 860-0100
Areas of Expertise Anxiety Substance Misuse Serious and Persistent Mental Illness Couples Therapy Depression and Other Mood Disorders Treatment Types Existential/Humanistic/Interpersonal

Counseling, Therapy , Mental Health
Tree of Life Counseling
8163 S Florida Ave
Floral City, FL 34436
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Phone: 352-400-9118
Email: Laurie@treeoflifecounselingcenter.com
Working with adults who are experiencing difficulties as a result of trauma both recent and past. I utilize EMDR as well as other modalities to assist client’s from the effects of trauma which often results in panic, anxiety and depression. I also work with infants and mom’s to help with issues regarding perinatal and postnatal experiences that may have resulted in Postpartum Depression Disorder(s). Using therapeutic tools we, as a team, can bring you out of the darkness of this disorder. Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is one of the many tools we can use with mom and baby to find safe zones when there is bonding struggles. Mailing Address: PO Box 121 Floral City, Fl 34436 Hours by appointment only Monday-Thursday. Referral via email: or via telephone 352-400-9118

Community Programs, Education , Mentoring
UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County
3650 W. Sovereign Path
Suite 1
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 527-5700
Email: citrus@ifas.ufl.edu
Website: http://citrus.ifas.ufl.edu/
Business Hours: M-F: 8-5; Sat-Sun: Closed
The Citrus County Extension Office serves as a link between university research and the local community by providing a wide variety of educational opportunities such as money management, community resources, and other topics for adults and youth in Citrus County, including the local 4-H groups.

Community Needs, Assistance , Community Programs
United Way of Citrus County, Inc.
1582 N Meadowcrest Blvd.
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Serving: Children, Adults, and Families
Phone: (352) 795-5483
Website: http://www.citrusunitedway.org
Business Hours: M-F: 8-4:30, Sat-Sun: Closed
We are dedicated to bringing real, lasting change to those in need in our community. We focus on Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs.

Feeding Program, Food , Assistance
We Care Food Pantry
5259 W Cardinal Street
Homosassa, FL 34446
Serving: Adults, Families, Children
Ages Served: All
Phone: (352)228-4921
Email: wecarefood@gmail.com
Founded in 2004, We Care is an unfunded 501(c)(3) whose mission is to support our neighbors in need in every way we can. Since it’s inception, We Care has been on the front lines of hunger relief. Our trucks go out three days a week to recover food from grocery stores throughout the area, but our work doesn’t stop there. We realize that household items can sometimes double a family’s grocery bill, so we are constantly collecting laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products to redistribute to the community. Our new mission is to not only fight hunger in our community, but also the plight of poverty that ravages many in Citrus County. A large sector of the people we serve have full time employment but do not earn enough to take care of their family’s basic needs and we are working to fill those gaps. We are sitting down with our clients to find out what they need and to further understand the struggles they are facing.

Recovery, Substance Abuse , Employment
ZeroHour Life Center
Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: (352) 765-4943
Email: recovery@zerohourlifecenter.org
Website: www.zerohourlifecenter.org
Online peer recovery support groups for those in or seeking recovery from substance use. Meetings are held via Zoom every day at 12pm and 6pm (EST). Check website for details. Zero Hour Life Center aims to eliminate the stigma associated with addiction and homelessness. We are committed to promoting long-term recovery from substance abuse and homelessness with peer support, peer recovery coaching, education, public awareness, and by any other means necessary.

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