How can we help you today?
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Lake City Community College
Route 19 Box 1030
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 754-4287
www.lakecity.cc.fl.us
Services: Education, 2-year degree programs
Santa Fe College
209 W. Call St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-5382
Services: Education, academic advising, registration for classes
University of Florida
150 Norman Hall
Gainesville, Fl. 32611
(352) 392-9191
www.ufl.edu
Services: Education
Bradford/Union Area Vocational Technical Center
609 N. Orange St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6800 or
(904) 966-6780
www.bradfordvotech.com
Services: Job leads, career assessments, job search and placement assistance
Bradford County Public Library
105 E. Jackson St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6400
www.newriver.lib.fl.us/bcpl.htm
Services: Public lending library, computer access
Bradford County School District
501 W. Washington St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6800
www.mybradford.us
Communities in Schools
707 MacMahon St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-7776
www.cisfl.org
Services: Multi-training, parenting classes
Displaced Homemakers Program
(Santa Fe Community College Gainesville)
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5047
Services: Classes for displaced women over 35, goal setting, job search, basic computer skills and communication skills
Even Start
501 W. Washington St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6039
(904) 966-6800
Services: GED, adult basic education & parenting classes, adult literacy training
Head Start
Bradford County Head Start
1080 North Pine Street
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-8280
WIA/Work Inforcement Act
200 E. Call St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-8092 ext 106
Services: Vocational and occupational training
FOOD & NUTRITION
American Red Cross
(904)358-8091
www.redcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing, & shelter
Bradford County Clothes Closet
730 Old Lawtey Rd.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-9396
Services: Clothing & food
Bradford County Food Bank & Clothes Closet
Hwy 301 S
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-8835
Services: Food & clothing
Bradford County Public Health Department
1804 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-7732
Services: WIC, school health, maternity care, family planning,
and immunizations
Bradford Ecumenical Ministry Food Pantry
321 Andrews Circle
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-3984
Services: Free food twice within a 6 month period
Catholic Charities
441 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6155
Services: Food assistance
Central Florida Community Action Agency
1130 Northast 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 378-5892
Services: Rental assistance, utility payment assistance, emergency home
repair and weatherization. Food vouchers (when available)
Department of Children & Families
1250 Andrew Circle E. Suite B
Starke, Fl. 32091
Services: AFDC, food stamps & medicaid
Lake Area Ministries
330 Southeast Palmetto Avenue
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-2846
Services: Food, clothing, furniture, medication and help with utilities
Outreach Tri-County
708 North Main Street
Chiefland, FL 32656
(352) 493-2310
Services: Food and clothing for Bradford, Columbia and Dixie Counties
Suwannee River Economic Council
104-4 L. M. Gaines
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6696
Services: Emergency medical & food vouchers, utility bills,
low income energy assistance
WIC
Bradford County Public Health Department
1804 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-7732
Services: WIC, school health, maternity care, family planning, and immunizations
RENT, UTILITIES & HOUSING
Bradford County Community Development
945 East Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6382
Services: Assistance with minor home repair, down payment
and closing costs; weatherization
Bradford County Ministerial Alliance
St. Edwards Church
441 N. Temple Ave
Starke, Fl. 32091
Services: Financial assistance, temporary lodging
Catholic Charities
1717 N. E. 9th St.
Gainesville, Fl. 32609
(352) 372-0294
Services: Assistance with food, rent, & utilities
Central Florida Community Action Agency
1130 NE 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 378-5892
Services: Rental assistance, utility payment assistance, emergency home
repair and weatherization. Food vouchers (when available)
Electric, Water, & Gas Companies
Florida Power & Light
1-800-226-3545
1-800-4outage (outage number)
www.fpl.com
City of Starke
Water
209 N. Thompson St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-5027
Habitat for Humanity
113 E. Call St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 782-3550
www.habitat.org/local
I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless
611 E. Adams St.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32202
(904) 359-0457
www.imshomelesscenter.org
Services: Shelter for homeless men, women & children
Emergency shelter, food, medical & dental care
Lake Area Ministries
330 Southeast Palmetto Avenue
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-2846
Services: Food, clothing, furniture, medication and help with utilities
Peaceful Paths
501 W. Washington St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6878
(800) 393-7233
www.peacefulpaths.org
Services: Emergency shelter for abused women & their children,
counseling, & crisis intervention
Phone Company
Sprint
(800) 877-7746
Affordable Phone Service
(877) 369-0999
Section 8 Program
1-800-365-9527
Services: Assistance with housing & rent
Starke First Baptist Church
163 West Jefferson Street
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6562
Services: Assistance with electricity, & various bills
Suwannee River Economic Council
104-4 L. M. Gaines
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6696
Services: Emergency medical & food vouchers, utility bills,
low income energy assistance
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
AIDS-Hotline
1-800-325-2437
www.ashastd.org/index.cfm
Services: Information on aids prevention, testing & treatments
Al-Anon/Alateen
(800) 508-2512
www.northfloridaal-anon.org
Services: Support and information for familes and teens of alcholics
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call (904) 399-8535 for locations or visit website
www.neflaa.org
Services: Support and group meetings for alcoholics
Bradford County Public Health Department
1804 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-7732
Services: WIC, school health, maternity care, family planning,
and immunizations
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873
capsli.org/index.php
Services: Confidential child abuse reporting
Children's Crisis Center
1403 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043
(904) 529-9228
Services: Intervention, child abuse prevention, & treatment programs
Department of Children & Families
1250 Andrew Circle E.
Suite B
Starke, Fl. 32091
Services: AFDC, food stamps & medicaid
Florida Kid Care
(888) 540-5437
www.floridakidcare.org
Services: Low cost health insurance for children
Lake Area Ministries
330 Southeast Palmetto Avenue
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(325) 473-2846
Services: Food, clothing, furniture, medication and help with utilities
Narcotics Hotline
( 800) 576-4357
(904) 723-5683
www.firstcoastna.org
Parents Anonymous
1-800-352-5683
Services: 24-hour parent help line and support groups for parents
Provides parenting & anger management tips
Peaceful Paths
501 W. Washington St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6878
1-800-393-7233
www.peacefulpaths.org
Services: Emergency shelter for abused women & their children,
counseling, & crisis intervention
Poison Control Hot Line
1-800-222-1222
www.fpicjax.org
Services: Poison information & emergency treatment
Rape Crisis Center Hotline
(800) 940-7273
(800) 258-7273
Services: 24-hour rape crisis hotline, counseling & medical exams for 12 & up
Suwannee River Economic Council
104-4 L. M. Gaines
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6696
Services: Emergency medical & food vouchers, utility bills,
low income energy assistance
RECREATION & MENTORING
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
1155 N.W. 13th St.
Gainesville, Fl. 32601
(352) 375-2525
www.bbbsmidflorida.org
Services: Recreation & mentoring
Boy Scouts of America
1453 Baden Powell Rd.
Melrose, Fl. 32666
(352) 475-5080
www.scouting.org
Services: Scouting, camping, recreation, mentoring
Bradford County Extension Service
2266 Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6224
Services: Provides for 4-H programs and camping
Girl Scouts of America
1000 Shearer St.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32205
(904) 384-1542
www.girlscouts.org
Services: Scouting, mentoring, recreational activities
YMCA
5201 N .W. 34th St.
Gainesville, Fl. 32609
(352) 374-9622
Services: Recreation, mentoring, sports & more
CLOTHING
American Red Cross
(no local office)
751 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32204
(904) 358-8091
Services: Emergency assistance with food, clothing, & shelter
Bradford County Clothes Closet
730 Old Lawtey Rd.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-9396
Services: Clothing & food
Bradford County Food Bank & Clothes Closet
Hwy 301 S
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-8835
Services: Food & clothing
Goodwill Industries
448 W. Madison St.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904( 966-2472
Services: Low cost used clothing & household items
Lake Area Ministries
330 Southeast Palmetto Avenue
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-2846
Services: Food, clothing, furniture, medication and help with utilities
Outreach Tri-County
708 North Main Street
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-2310
Services: Food and clothing for Bradford, Columbia and Dixie Counties
Salvation Army
639 E. University Ave.
Gainesville, Fl. 32604
(353) 376-1743
Services: Clothing & household items
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES
ARC of Bradford County
P.O. Box 1026
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-7699
www.arcflorida.org
Services: Group homes & day programs for mentally and physically
handicapped individuals. Counseling and support services
Alzheimer's National Hotline
(800) 272-3900
www.alzorlando.org
Alzheimer's Association
2131 Mango Place
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-5193
Services: Resources, family education, newsletters,
respite care information, support groups
Autistic Society
3843 Grand Central Place E.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 615-0282
www.autismfl.com
Services: Information, support & educational materials
CCAR Services Inc.
3030 Enterprise Way
Green Cove Springs, Fl.32043
(904) 284-9859
www.ccar.org
Services: Provides educational & therapeutic learning for physically & medically
challenged preschoolers & adults. Job placement & inclusion services
Cerebral Palsy of NE Fla
3311 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville,Fl. 32207
(904) 396-1462
Services: Therapy and education children birth to 5 years
Child Cancer Fund
1015 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 247
Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233
(904) 858-3875
www.childcancerfund.org
Services: Respite care, financial assistance, support groups,
educational services
Child Find
4019 Boulevard Center Drive
Jacksonville, Fl. 32207
(904) 348-7784
Services: Screening for special needs children,
information about programs for special needs children
Cleft Palate Parent Support Group
807 Nira St.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32207
(904) 390-3605
1-800-242-5338
www.cleftline.org
Services: Information, feeding instructions, support group
specialized equipment & financial assistance
Department of Developmental Disabilities
3631 Hodges Blvd.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32224
(904) 992-2401
www.myflorida.com
Services: Ages 3 and above with disabilities, autism,
cerebral palsy or spina bifida
Behavior management, consultation, residential services, support coordinators
American Diabetes Association
1-800-232-3472
www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Services: Information, resources & services for people with diabetes
Division of Blind Services
417 S. W. 8th St.
Gainesville, Fl. 32601
(352) 955-2075
1-800-443-0908
www.myflorida.com/dbs
Services: Independent living training, counseling,
vocational rehabilitation, & limited eye medical treatment
Down Syndrome Association
7932 Hunters Grove Rd.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32256
(904) 731-9111
www.ndss.org
Services: Counseling, information, inclusion & educational programs
Dyslexia Association
(800) 222-3123
www.interdys.org
Services: Support groups, seminars and resources for families
with children with Dyslexia
Easter Seals at Altrusa House
2002 NW 36th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 377-7708
www.fl.easterseals.com
Services: Physical, occupational and speech therapy for children birth to 3 years-old with developmental delays. Out-patient thereapy up to age 10
Epilepsy Foundation of NE Florida
5209 San Jose Blvd Ste 101
Jacksonville, FL 32207-7663
(904) 731-3752
(888) 897-8579
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Services: Support groups, information & summer camp
FDLRS/NEFEC
(386) 329-3811
1-800-227-6036
Services: Community programs, consultation, screenings, & information
on educational programs for children with special needs. Lending Library
Florida Respite Coalition
1-866-357-3543
www.floridarespite.org
Services: Information for respite care
Florida School for the Deaf & Blind
207 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, Fl. 32084
(904) 827-2200
www.fsdb.k12.fl.us
Services: Residental school for Deaf & Blind ages 3-21.
Occupational & Physical therapy, athlectic program & home
intervention program for birth-3 years
Hospice of North Central Florida
4200 N. W. 90th Blvd.
Gainesville, Fl. 32606
(352) 376-2461
Services: Grief counseling for the terminally ill & their families
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
7077 Bonneval Road
Suite 610
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 332-6414
www.lls.org
Services: Family support groups for patients and families coping with cancer
March of Dimes
4040 Woodcock Drive
Suite 147
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-2821
www.marchofdimes.com
Services: Provides information about birth defects, genetic conditions,
prenatal care, labor and delivery and newborn screening tests
Spina Bifida Association
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 390-3686
1-800-722-6355
www.sbaj.org
Services: Support group, medical supplies, medication,
medical travel, orthopedic supplies & educational supplies
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Bradford County Ministerial Alliance
St. Edwards Church
441 N. Temple Ave
Starke, Fl. 32091
Services: Financial assistance, temporary lodging
Child Support
1415 W. U.S. Hwy 90
Suite 110
Lake City, Fl. 32055
1-800-622-5437
Services: Assistance with obtaining child support
Child Support Enforcement
(800) 622-5437
Services: Enforces child support orders
Florda Corprate Tax Credit Scholarship Program
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(800) 447-1636
www.scholarshipfunding.org
Services: Assistance to low income families for private school tuition
Social Security Administration
2022 N. W. 13th St.
Gainesville, Fl. 32601
(352) 376-1743
www.ssa.gov
Services: Social Security benefits, SSI for disabled children & adults
TANF/Cash Assistance
Department of Children & Families
1250 Andrew Circle E. Suite B
Starke, Fl. 32091
Services: AFDC, food stamps & medicaid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Child Support Enforcement
1415 W. U.S. Hwy 90
Suite 110
Lake City, Fl. 32055
1-800-622-5437
Services: Assistance in obtaining child support, locating
non custodial parents, enforcement
Legal Aid
Three Rivers Legal Aid
Bradford County Courthouse
1-800-372-0936 or
(352) 372-0516
(call for appointment)
Services: Legal counsel for low income individuals
RELATIVE CAREGIVER
AARP
601 East Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org/families/grandparents
Services: Provides information, referral and outreach for grandparents
raising grandchildren, support groups
Child Support
1415 W. U.S. Hwy 90
Suite 110
Lake City, Fl. 32055
(800) 622-5437
www.myfloridacounty.com
Services: Obtain order for establishing child support
Florida Kinship Center
(800) 640-6444
www.flkin.usf.edu
Services: Listening line for grandparents and other relatives raising children, the warmline provides caregivers with emotional support and information
Grandparents Rights
www.grandparentsrights.org
Services: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children
www.uwex.edu/ces/gprg/qandas.html
Services: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy
TANF/Cash Assistance
Department of Children & Families
1417 Cove Plaza
Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043
(904) 529-2300
Services: TANF, temporary cash assistance
CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL
Episcopal Children's Services
1250 Andrews Circle
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-1543
(800) 745-4836
www.ecs4kids.org
Services: Child care referrals, & child care assistance
TRANSPORTATION
Center for Independent Living
222 SW 36th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 378-7474
Services: Transportation card for disabled
Suwannee River Economic Council
104-4 L. M. Gaines
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-6696
Services: Emergency medical & food vouchers, utility bills,
low income energy assistance
MISCELLANEOUS
Birth Certificates
Bradford County Public Health Department
1804 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 964-7732
Services: WIC, school health, maternity care, family planning,
immunizations, & birth certificates
Bradford County Board of Commissioners
www.bradford-co-fla.org
Bradford County Chamber of Commerce
100 East Call Street
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-5278
(904) 967-2863
www.northfloridachamber.com
Bradford County Sheriff's Office
945 B NorthTemple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6380
www.bradford-co-fla.org
Driver License
945 N. Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6335
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
United Way First Call for Help
Dial 211
1-800-318-0211
(904) 632-0600
www.nefl211.org
Services: 24-hour information & crisis hotline
Voter Registration
925 C North Temple Ave.
Starke, Fl. 32091
(904) 966-6266
election.dos.state.fl.us/county/countyInfo.asp?county=BRA
POLITICAL CONTACTS
Senator
Steve Oelrich
4131 N.W. 28th Lane
Suite 4
Gainesville, Fl. 32606
(352) 375-3555
(866) 778-2300 (Tallahassee)
www.flsenate.gov
Representatives
Aaron P. Bean
905 South 8th St.
Fernandina Beach, Fl. 32034
(904) 491-3664
(352) 488-6920 (Tallahassee)
Joe H. Pickens
3841 Reid St.
Suite 5
Palatka, Fl. 32177
(386) 312-2272
(850) 488-0665
www.myfloridahouse.gov
