How can we help you today?
Education/Employment
Bannerman Learning Center
608 Mill St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-6589
Services: School for teen parents, child care for their children
Clay County Cooperative Extension Center
2463 SR 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6355
Services: Education on nutrition, parenting, & finances
Clay County Literacy Coalition
2306 Kingsley Ave. Wing A Room B-1
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-8154
Services: ESOL, remedial reading, & GED tutoring
Clay County Public Library
2054 Plainfield Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 529-4750
www.ccpl.lib.FLus
Services: Public Lending Library & computer access
Clay County School Board/Adult Education
2306 Kingsley Ave. Bldg. A Room B-1
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-8111 or (904) 272-8170
Services: High school completion, GED, ESOL, Adult Basic Education
Clay County School District
900 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-6500
www.clay.k12.FLus
Community Action Center
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2220
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training, job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
215 Market St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 359-6101
7451 103rd St., Ste. 11
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-3910
Services: Employment assistance program for individuals with disabilities. Independent living program, Grant programs for disabled adults, Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers program, re-employment services for injured workers.
Florida State College/Jacksonville
501 W State St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 632-3388 Admissions
(904) 356-9918 General Information
www.fccj.org
Services: Education
Head Start of Clay County
ECS of Belmont (Head Start)
15 Belmont Road
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 213-3071
Green Cove Springs Head Start
1107 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-1150
Middleburg Head Start
2506 Blanding Boulevard
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-5472
Services: Program for 3 & 4 year olds. Free medical and dental care, healthy meals. Parent involvement.
Jacksonville Job Corps
203 W. 3rd Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 360-8200
jacksonville.jobcorps.gov
Services: Job training for low income, young adults ages 16-24.
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 256-8000
www.ju.edu
Services: Education, adult degree program.
Jones College
5353 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 743-1122
www.jones.edu
Services: Degrees in Business Administration, Computer Services,
Legal & Medical Assistants.
Learn to Read
917 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 399-8894
www.learntoread.com
Services: Tutoring for ages 16 or older; English classes.
University of North Florida
4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1000 General Information
(904) 620-5555 Admissions
www.unf.edu
Services: Education
Work Source
1845 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 150
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
Services: Employment search, Training, Veteran Services
& Support services for clients including child care referrals.
Food/Nutrition
American Red Cross
751 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 358-8091
www.nefloridaredcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing, and shelter for disaster victims.
Catholic Charities
1649 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-0577
www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
Services: Emergency assistance with food, rent & utilities.
Clay County Cooperative Extension Services
2463 SR 16 W.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-6355
clay.ifas.uFLedu
Services: Programs on nutrition, parenting, consumer sciences
and financial management.
Clay County Council on Aging
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)
604 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-5977
www.clayccoa.org
Services: Meals, transportation, personal care & respite care.
Adult Day Health Care, transportation may be provided to and from center.
Community Action Center
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2220
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training, job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs
1107 Martin King Jr. Blvd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-0814
Services: Food assistance and holiday baskets
Food Stamps
SNAP-Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
Department of Children & Families
1417-3 US 17 South
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-1065 or
(866) 762-2237
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Services: Food Stamps, TANF, & Medicaid
Healthy Start
1305 Idlewood Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6340
Services: Information on nutrition, child development, community resources.
Healthy Families
1305 Idlewood Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6340
Services: Home visitation program focusing on bonding,
nurturing, discipline and child development.
Jewish Family & Community Services
6261 Dupont Station Ct. E.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 448-1933
Services: Food, rent, utilities & financial aid.
Keystone Heights Public Health Department
115 Commercial Circle
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-4172
Services: Immunizations, women's health, WIC, pediatrics.
Lake Area Ministries
330 SE Palmetto Ave.
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-2846
Services: Food Pantry
La Leche League
2063 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-3778
Services: Breastfeeding information, help, and support.
Pinewood Presbyterian Church
198 Knight Boxx Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)272-7177
Services: Provides food and some financial assistance.
Rent, water and electric funds (when available).
St. Luke's Parish Outreach
1610 Blanding Boulevard
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)282-0439
Services: Provides food, clothing, utility and rent assistance.
Salvation Army of Clay County
2795 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-6677
Services: Emergency financial assistance for rent,
electric, food and prescriptions.
Youth camps and senior programs.
The Olde Farm, Inc.
5543 Carter Spencer Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-3852
Services: Distributes food, clothing and household items for low income families.
United Methodist Church
152 Stowe Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2241
Services: Assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, gas, & food.
WIC
Clay County Health Department
3229 Bear Run Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-9104
Services: Nutrition, supplemental food for women, infants, & children to age 5.
Rent/Utilities/Housing
American Red Cross
751 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 358-8091
www.nefloridaredcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing, and shelter for disaster victims.
Catholic Charities
1649 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-0577
www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
Services: Emergency assistance with food, rent & utilities.
Clay County SHIP Program
477 Houston St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 278-4700
Services: Homeowner repair service & homebuyers assistance.
Community Action Center
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2220
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training, job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Community Connections
327 East Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 350-9949
www.communityconnectionsjax.org
Services: Transitional housing for homeless and low income women and children, after school programs, summer camp programs, child development center for ages 6 weeks to kindergarten.
Support for pregnant women. Literacy programs.
Department of Children and Families
Office of Homelessness-PDHO
1317 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(877) 891-6445
www.dcf.state.fl.us
Services: Emergency financial assistance for rent or mortgage, security deposit. One time per year payment up to $400.00.
Economic Opportunity Council
440 McIntosh Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-0192
Services: Energy assistance, home energy repairs.
Electric, Water & Gas Companies
City of Orange Park
2042 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-9565
Clay County Utility Authority
3176 Old Jennings Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 272-5999
Clay Electric
734 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-2456
(352) 473-4917 (Keystone Heights)
Wilford Propane Gas
706 Kinsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2311
www.wilfordpropane.net
Green Cove Springs Public Housing Agency
205 Springs St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2218
Services: Rental assistance for Clay County, HUD housing information.
Provides list of low cost housing.
Habitat for Humanity
1717 Blanding Boulevard
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 282-7290
www.clayhabitat.org
Services: Builds houses with applicant and volunteers to make home ownership affordable to low income families.
Hubbard House
(800) 500-1110
(904) 354-3114
Services: Emergency housing for abused women & their children, counseling, child anger management classes.
I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless
611 E. Adams St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 359-0457
www.sulzbachercenter.org
Services: Shelter for homeless men, women & children.
Emergency shelter, food, medical & dental care.
Jewish Family & Community Services
6261 Dupont Station Ct. E.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 448-1933
Services: Food, rent, utilities & financial aid.
L.O.V.E. Ministries
2674 Henley Rd.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 282-7079
Services: Furniture, appliances, and household goods for people in need.
Pinewood Presbyterian Church
198 Knight Boxx Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)272-7177
Services: Provides food and some financial assistance.
Rent, water and electric funds (when available).
Phone Companies
Atrex
175 Industrial Loop S.
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 215-7686
Bell South
(no local office)
1-888-757-6500
Public Housing Agency
321 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2218
greencovesprings.govoffice.com
Services: Rental assistance & HUD housing information
St. Luke's Parish Outreach
1610 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 282-0439
Services: Provides food, clothing, utility and rent assistance.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
1649 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-0577
Services: Assistance with rent & utility bills (one time basis).
Sacred Heart Outreach Program
7190 S. Highway 17
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-4767
Services: Financial assistance for rent, utilities, gas and prescriptions, and Christmas outreach program.
Safe Link
P.O. Box 220009
Milwaukee, OR 97269
(800) 977-3768
Services: Free cell phones for low income households.
Salvation Army of Clay County
2795 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-6677
Services: Emergency financial assistance for rent,
electric, food and prescriptions.
Youth camps and senior programs.
Quigley House
P.O. Box 142
Orange Park, FL 32067
(904) 284-0340
(800) 500-1119
www.quigleyhouse.org
Services: Emergency shelter for abused women & their children. Crisis intervention, counseling and support services, criminal justice advocacy, parenting classes, life management classes, transitional housing.
United Methodist Church
152 Stowe Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2241
Services: Assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, gas, & food.
Catholic Charities
1649 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-0577
www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
Services: Emergency assistance with food, rent & utilities.
Child Support
825 N. Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32073
(904) 529-3691
www.myfloridacounty.com
Other states' website:
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
Services: Assistance in obtaining order for establishing child support, status of child support payments.
Child Support Enforcement
(800) 622-5437
dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport
Services: Assists with collection of past due child support and locating non-custodial parents.
Clay County Clothes Closet
1010 Fromhart St.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-5239
Services: Emergency clothing, household items, food, & financial aid
Clay County Cooperative Extension Center
2463 SR 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6355
Services: Education on nutrition, parenting and finances.
Community Action Center
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2220
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training, job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Consumer Credit Counseling
1409 Kingsley Ave.
Bldg. 4, Suite B
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-6679
Services: Financial counseling, debt consolidation.
Federal Student Aid
P.O. Box 84
Washington D.C. 20044
(800) 433-3243
Services: Fee grant money, student loans.
Florida Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(800) 447-1636
www.scholarshipfunding.org
Services: Assistance to low income families for private school tuition.
Jewish Family & Community Services
6261 Dupont Station Ct. E.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 448-1933
Services: Food, rent, utilities & financial aid.
Pinewood Presbyterian Church
198 Knight Boxx Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)272-7177
Services: Provides food and some financial assistance.
Rent, water and electric funds (when available).
Sacred Heart Outreach Program
7190 S. Highway 17
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-4767
Services: Financial assistance for rent, utilities, gas and prescriptions, and Christmas outreach program.
Salvation Army of Clay County
2795 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-6677
Services: Emergency financial assistance for rent,
electric, food and prescriptions.
Youth camps and senior programs.
Social Security Administration
3733 University Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(800) 772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Services: Social Security benefits, SSI for disabled children & adults.
TANF/Cash Assistance
Department of Children & Families
1417 US 17 S., Ste. 3
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2300
Services: TANF, temporary cash assistance.
Health/Mental Health
AIDS-Hotline
1-800-325-2437
www.aids.gov
Services: Information on aids prevention, testing & treatments.
Al-Anon Teen
1-800-508-2512
www.northfloridaal-anon.org
Services: Support and information for families and teens of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call (904) 399-8535 for locations or visit web site:
www.neflaa.org
Services: Support and group meetings for alcoholics.
Association of Special Kids
www.specialkids.com
Services: Educational websites for parents, including Health, Education, Information and Resources for all children.
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873
www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/abuse
Services: Confidential child abuse, neglect or abandonment reporting.
Children's Crisis Center
1403 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-9228
Services: Intervention, child abuse prevention, & treatment programs.
Children's Medical Services
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1707
(800) 226-6964 or
(904) 360-7022 Local
www.cms-kids.com
Services: Provides children with special health care needs with medical support services, prevention, and early intervention services. Medical and Therapeutic specialty care and long term care.
Clay Action Coalition
3292 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-5561 Ext. 2127 or Ext. 2172
www.clayactioncoalition.org
Services: Provides education, awareness and activities pertaining to: Health, Wellness and nutrition. Safety awareness, crime prevention, substance abuse prevention, Suicide prevention, mental health, promote adoptions, self- sufficiency.
Clay & Baker Kids Net, Inc.
1726 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-5644
www.cbkn.org/index.htm
Services: Emergency shelter for children being removed from their home, early intervention, protective supervision, case management services, foster care, and adoption in Clay and Baker Counties.
Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
3292 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-5561
Services: Mental health and substance abuse services for
children, adolescents, and adults.
Clay County Public Health Department
1305 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2800
www.doh.state.fl.us/CHDClay/index.htm
Services: Immunizations, physicals through Medicaid, HIV test, home visitation, program for new parents, family planning, maternity and postpartum care.
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
www.fla-ca.org
Services: Support group & meetings.
Community Action Center
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2220
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training, job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Compassionate Friends
P.O. Box 694
Orange Park, FL 32067
(904) 308-7481
www.thecompassionatefriends.org
Services: 24-hour hotline for parents who have experienced the death of a child. Support groups for parents.
Council on Aging
604 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-5977
www.clayccoa.org
Services: Community care for the elderly & emergency food program.
Daniel Memorial
3725 Belfort Rd.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32216
(904) 296-1055
www.danielkids.org
Services: Mental health, mentoring, counseling, foster home placement, independent living services, behavior counseling, therapeutic group homes, family based treatments, residential treatment. Adoptions.
Department of Children & Families
1845 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 225
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 723-2079
1417-3 US 17 South
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-1065
Services: Food Stamps, TANF, & Medicaid.
Florida Kid Care
(888) 540-5437
www.floridakidcare.org
Services: Low cost health insurance for children.
Gateway Community Services
555 Stockton St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-4661
www.gatewaycommunity.com
Services: Counseling, in-patient & out-patient treatment for substance abuse.
Hope Haven Children's Clinic
4600 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
www.hope-haven.org
Services: Mental health, academic support, tutoring, speech and language, counseling, serves children with ADHD, Autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, dyslexia.
Hope Therapy
1591 Big Branch Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-6784
www.hopetherapy.org
Services: Occupational therapy for children and adults with special health care needs using horses.
Hubbard House
(800) 500-1110 or
(904) 354-3114
Services: Emergency housing for abused women & their children, counseling, child anger management classes.
Keystone Heights Public Health Department
115 Commercial Circle
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 473-4172
Services: Immunizations, family planning, WIC, women's health.
Lions Club
423 McIntosh Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-5866
Services: Eye care programs for low income, hearing aid bank.
N. E. Florida Community Action Center
421 W. Church St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 358-7474
Services: Food commodities distributed every 3 months.
Narcotics Hotline
(800) 576-4357 or
(904) 723-5683
www.firstcoastna.org
Services: Information & group meetings for substance abuse.
Nemours Children's Clinic
2300 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-8888
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-3600
Services: Children's clinic, out-patient services for Cardiology, Allergies, Cerebral Palsy, Dentistry, Vision, Endocrinology, Epilepsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Neurology, and many other conditions.
Oasis Women's Center
8057 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 333-5239
Services: Free pregnancy testing and counseling, medical referrals and clothing.
Parents Anonymous
(800) 352-5683
Services: 24-hour parent help line and support groups for parents.
Provides parenting and anger management tips.
Poison Control Hot Line
(800) 222-1222
www.fpicjax.org
Services: Poison information & emergency treatment.
Quigley House
P.O. Box 142
Orange Park, FL 32067
(904) 284-0340
(800) 500-1119
www.quigleyhouse.org
Services: Emergency shelter for abused women & their children. Crisis intervention, counseling and support services, criminal justice advocacy, parenting classes, life management classes, transitional housing.
Rape Crisis Center Hotline
(800) 940-7273
(800) 258-7273
Services: 24-hour rape crisis hotline, counseling & medical exams for 12 & up.
United Methodist Church
251 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2241
Services: Assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions, gas, & food.
Legal Assistance
Child Support Enforcement
825 N. Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-3691 or
(800) 363-2357
Services: Assistance with locating non custodial parents, paternity,
obtaining orders for child support, & enforcement.
Guardian Ad Litem
220 East Bay Street, 6th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1200
www.guardianadlitem.org
Services: Court advocate for abused and neglected children.
Justice Coalition
1935 Lane Ave. S. Ste.1
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 783-6312
www.justicecoalition.org
Services: Helps victims of violent crimes, educates the general public on criminal justice issues.
Legal Aid Association
3540 Hwy 17 South Suite 101
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-8410
Services: Provides legal services for low income individuals
Public Defenders Office
825 North Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-6318
Services: Legal counsel for low income.
Three Rivers Legal Service
1726 Oakhurst Ave. Suite C
Jacksonville, Fl. 32208
(904) 394-7450
www.trls.org
Services: Free legal services for low income clients. Including consumer,
housing, public benefits, family law issues.
Victim's Advocate
403 W. 10th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6300
(888) 886-3015
www.coj.net
Services: Assistance with the legal process for crime victims.
Clothing/Household Goods
Agape House Food & Clothes Closet
2645 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-0510
Services: Clothing and food
American Red Cross
751 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 358-8091 or
(888) 843-5748
www.redcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing & shelter; First Aid, CPR &
water safety classes.
Clothes Closet of Clay County
1010 Fromhart St.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-5239
Services: Emergency clothing, household items, food, & financial aid.
St. Luke's Paris Outreach
1610 Blanding Boulevard
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 282-0439
Services: Provides food, clothing, utility and rent assistance.
Salvation Army
2795 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-6677
www.salvationarmysouth.org/FLA.htm
Services: Emergency food, clothing & shelter.
The Hospice Treasure Chest
10771 Beach Blvd., Suite 406
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 998-1718
Services: Low cost used clothing & household items.
The Olde Farm, Inc.
5543 Carter Spencer Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-3852
Services: Distributes food, clothing and household items for low income families.
Special Needs/Disabilities
ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
C.H.A.D.D.
1-800-272-3900
www.chadd.org
Services: Family support groups, community resource information &
outreach programs.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
3631 Hodges Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-2401
www.apd.myflorida.com
Services: Ages 3 and above with disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy or spina bifida Behavior management, consultation, residential services, support coordinators.
Association of Special Kids
www.specialkids.com
Services: Educational websites for parents, including Health, Education,
Information and Resources for all children.
All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center
4171 Hendricks Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 737-7800
www.allsaintscarecenter.org
Services: Helps children, senior citizens, and individuals with special needs meet their potential Provides day care for the elderly and individauls with special needs.
Alzheimer's National Hotline
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org/cnfl
Alzheimer's Association
4237 Salisbury Rd., Ste. 310
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 398-5193
www.alz.org/cnfl
Services: Resources, family education, newsletters, respite care information, and support groups.
ARC
1050 N. Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 355-0155
www.arcjacksonville.org
Services: Group homes & day programs for mentally & physically
handicapped individuals; counseling and support services.
Aslan House/Aslan's Kids Castle of Hope
225 E. Duval St.
Jacksonville, FL 32201
(904) 353-4357
Services: Serves children & families coping with cancer;
group sessions, counseling, home and hospital visits.
Autistic Society
(800) 328-8476
http://www.autism-society.org/
Services: Information, support & educational materials.
BASCA
841 Plainfield Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 541-1742
www.bascainc.org
Services: Residential and daily living assistance, fitness and recreation activities. Respite care, In home support, Adult training programs, work transportation.
CCAR Services Inc.
3030 Enterprise Way
Green Cove Springs, FL32043
(904) 284-9859
www.ccar.org
Services: Provides educational & therapeutic learning for physically & medically
challenged preschoolers & adults. Job placement & inclusion services.
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
"CARD"
6771 St. Augustine Rd. Ste. 1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 633-0760 or
(800) 928-2416
www.card.ufl.edu
Services: Home consultation, parent training, workshops, training events, family support, support groups, sibshops. Behavior assessment, behavior support plans.
Cerebral Palsy of NE Florida
3311 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville,FL 32207
(904) 396-1462
www.cerebralpalseysource.com
Services: Therapy and education for children birth to 5 years of age.
Challenge Enterprises of NE Florida
3530 Enterprise Way
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-9859
www.ccar.org
Services: Provides educational and therapeutic learning to mentally and physically challenged preschoolers and adults
Job placement, residential support, & daily living skills training.
Child Cancer Fund
4811 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-4223
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 and
information about programs for special needs children
Clarke Auditory/Oral Center
9857 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 6
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 880-9001
www.clarkeschools.org
Services: Classroom setting for deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 3-6.
Speech and language sessions and teaches parenting skills.
Small classes and hands on activities.
Clay County Council on Aging
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)
604 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-5977
www.clayccoa.org
Services: Adult day program for seniors, structured activities, transportation may be provided.
Clay County Special Olympics
1543 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-5383
www.specialolympics.org
Services: Athletic competition for mentally challenged youths and adults.
Year round sports training.
Cleft Palate Parent Support Group
807 Nira St.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-3605 or
(800) 242-5338
www.cleftline.org
Services: Information, feeding instructions, & support group
Specialized equipment & financial assistance.
Daystar Center
3322 Moody Road
Ornage Park, FL 32065
(904) 272-4304
Services: Provider of day training for mentally or physically disabled adults ages 18 years or older.
American DIABETES Association
(800) 342-2383
www.diabetes.org
Services: Information, resources & services for people with diabetes.
Division of Blind Services
1809 Art Museum Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 348-2730
www.myflorida.com/dbs
Services: Independent living training, counseling,
vocational rehabilitation, & limited eye medical treatment.
Down Syndrome Association
1050 N. Davis St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 353-6300
www.dsaj.org
Services: Counseling, information, inclusion & educational programs.
Dyslexia Association
3750 San Jose Place, Ste. 35
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 803-9591 or
(800) 222-3123
www.idafla.org
Services: Support groups, seminars and resources for familes with
children with Dyslexia.
Easter Seals
484 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 398-4499
www.easterseals.com
Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children from birth to 3 years-old with developmental delays.
Outpatient therapy up to age 10.
Epilepsy Foundation of NE Florida
5209 San Jose Blvd., Ste 101
Jacksonville, FL 32207-7663
(904) 731-3752 or
(888) 897-8579
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Services: Support groups, information, & summer camp.
FDLRS/NEFEC
(386) 329-3800 or
(800) 227-6036
www.nefec.org/fdlrs
Services: Community programs, consultation, screenings, & information
on educational programs for children with special needs; Lending Library.
Florida Respite Coalition
(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.FLus
Services: Residential school for Deaf & Blind ages 3-21
Occupational & Physical therapy, athletic program & home intervention
program for birth-3 years.
Grove House
2700 University Blvd. West, Suite A-1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 730-3811 ext. 10
www.thegrovehouse.org
Services: Provides training in daily living skills, vocational training and supervised independent living for developmentally delayed adults.
Haven Hospice
Jacksonville Administrative Office
8301 Cypress Plaza Dr., Suite 119
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(866) 733-9818
Gainesville Administrative Offices
4200 NW 90th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-2121
Roberts Hospice Care Center
6400 St. Johns Ave.
Palatka, FL 32177
(800) 568-6551
Lake City Administrative Office
6037 US Hwy 90 West
Lake City, FL 32055
(800) 759-6357
St. Augustine Administrative Office
200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 207
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 810-2377
Services: Grief counseling, family counseling, caregiver support, provides support for patients with a life-limiting or terminal illness, provides round-the-clock care for patients.
Henderson Haven, Inc.
2554 Moody Rd.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2522
www.HendersonHaven.Org
Services: Respite care, personal care assistance, non-residential support,
in-home support, homemaker services, & companion services for developmentally disabled.
Hope Haven Children's Clinic
4600 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
www.hope-haven.org
Services: Mental health, academic support, tutoring, speech and language, counseling. Serves children with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, dyslexia.
Hope Therapy
1591 Big Branch Rd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)291-6784
www.hopetherapy.org
Services: Occupational therapy for children and adults with special health care needs, using horses.
Independent Living Resource Center of NE Florida
2709 Art Museum Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 399-8484
www.cilj.com
Services: Offers disabled adults Independent living skills training, sign language interpreting services, deaf consumer program, Medical equipment loans, career choice, work incentives, peer counseling, advocacy, victim advocate program, job placement program, computer courses.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
7077 Bonneval Rd., Ste. 610
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 332-6414 or
(800) 868-0072
www.lls.org
Services: Family support groups for patients and families coping with cancer.
March of Dimes
4040 Woodcock Dr., Ste. 147
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-8299
www.marchofdimes.com
Services: Provides information about birth defects, genetic conditions,
prenatal care, labor and delivery, and newborn screening tests.
N. E. Florida Community Hospice
728 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 268-5200
www.communityhospice.com
Services: Grief counseling for the terminally ill & their families.
Nemours Children's Clinic
2300 Park Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-8888
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-3600
www.nemours.org
Services: Children's clinic, outpatient services for Cardiology, Allergies, Dentistry, Vision, Endocrinology, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Neurology, and many other conditions.
Orange Park Lions Club
423 McIntosh Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-5866
www.orangeparkfl.lionwap.org
Services: Eye care programs for low income; hearing aid bank and seeing eye dogs.
SEDNET
(Severely Emotional Disturbed Network)
2306 Kingsley Ave. Room 3A
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-8100 ext 123
www.fldoe.org/ese/sedhome.asp
Services: Support services for EH/SED students & their families.
Spina Bifida Association
807 Children's Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 390-3562
1-800-722-6355
www.spinabifidaassociation.org
Services: Support group, medical supplies, medication,
medical travel, orthopedic supplies & educational supplies.
Recreation/Mentoring
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
3100 S. University Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 727-9797 or
(800)412-BIGS
www.bbbsjax.org
Services: Recreation & mentoring.
Boy Scouts of America
521 S. Edgewood Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904)388-0591
www.scouting.org
Services: Scouting program, recreation, & mentoring.
Clay County Home Extension Services
2463 SR 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6355
Services: 4H Club, programs for ages 5-18 that develop life and leadership skills. Summer camp, community clubs, hands on fun.
Clay County Police Athletic League
1027 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL. 32065
(904) 298-3184
(Call for locations)
Services: Recreational activities & mentoring.
Clay County Special Olympics
1543 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-5383
Services: Year round sports training, athletic competition for mentally challenged youths and adults.
Daniel Memorial
3725 Belfort Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
www.danielkids.org
Services: Mental health, mentoring, counseling, foster home placement, independent living services, behavior counseling, therapeutic group homes, family based treatments, residential treatment, adoptions.
First Coast Family Center - Mentoring Program
1409 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 9B
Orange Park, FL 32067
(904) 272-5040
www.firstcoastfamilycenter.org
Services: Mentoring program for ages 6 - 15 years old.
Girl Scouts of America
1000 Shearer St.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 388-4653
www.girlscouts.org
Services: Scouting, mentoring, & recreational activities.
Green Cove Sprigs Kiwanis Club
4495 Ott Ave.
Penney Farms, FL 32079
(904) 264-7372
Services: Programs to encourage students to stay in school; mentoring.
Salvation Army of Clay County
2795 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-6677
Services: Emergency financial assistance with rent, electric, food and prescriptions. Youth camps and senior programs.
YMCA
3322 Moody Rd.
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 272-4304
Services: Recreation, mentoring, sports, after school activities, child care.
Relative Caregiver
AARP
601 East Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org/families/grandparents
Services: Provides information & referrals for grandparents raising grandchildren; support groups and tips.
Child Support
825 N. Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-3691
www.myfloridacounty.com
Services: Obtain order for establishing child support.
Child Support Enforcement
(800) 622-5437
Services: Assistance with locating non-custodial parents, paternity,
and enforcement.
Department of Children & Families
1417-3 US 17 South
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-1065
Services: Food Stamps, TANF, & Medicaid.
Florida Kinship Center
(800) 640-6444
www.flkin.org
Services: Listening line for relatives raising children, support groups,
and warm line.
Grandparents Rights
www.grandparentsrights.org
Services: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy.
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Childrenwww.uwex.edu/ces/gprg/qandas.html
Services: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy.
Grands/RAPPJAX
(904) 630-7251 Lissette or
(904) 807-1225 Nikki
www.urbanjacksonville.org/rappjax.html
Services: Provides a source of educational training, support, resources and referrals to grandparents and other relatives raising children, activities for the children and adults to provide respite for their caregivers.
Monthly meetings, guest speakers, workshops.
TANF/Cash Assistance
Department of Children & Families
1417 Cove Plaza
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2300
Services: TANF, temporary cash assistance.
Three Rivers Legal Service
1726 Oakhurst Ave., Ste. C
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 394-7450
www.trls.org
Services: Free legal services for low income clients including consumer, housing, public benefits, and family law issues.
Child Care Referrals
Episcopal Children's Services
1845 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 150
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3939 or
(800) 238-3463
www.ecs4kids.org
Services: Child care referrals & child care assistance.
Transportation
Community Action Agency
1845 Town Center Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32003
(904) 213-3888
321 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043
(904) 529-2220
www.nfcaa.net
Services: Temporary food supply, utilities, rent, mortgage payments, transportation, prescriptions, dental and eye care, critical health care, physical check-ups. Employment skills training job placement, job search assistance, GED training, financial literacy training, home weatherization program.
Council on Aging
604 Walnut St.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-5977
Services: Community care for the elderly, emergency food program, transportation.
Miscellaneous
Animal Control
Clay County Animal Control
3984 SR 16 West
www.claycountygov.com
Services: Pet adoption, shelter for homeless animals;
investigates animal abuse.
Animal Shelter of Orange Park
2913 CR 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 276-7233
Services: Provides shelter, food, medical attention and love to unwanted dogs and cats. Promotes adoptions, sterilization and education.
Birth Certificates
Clay County Health Department
1305 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2800
www.doh.state.FLus/chdsitelist.htm
Chamber of Commerce
1734 Kingsley Ave.
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-2651
www.claychamber.org
Clay County Sheriff's Office
901 Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-7575 (non emergency)
www.claysheriff.com
County Information
www.claycountygov.com
Drivers License
4255 US 17 South
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 529-2320
1670 Wells Rd., Ste. 104
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 278-5600
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Political Contact
Senators
Evelyn J. Lynn District 7
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 238-3180
1-866-831-2665
www.flsenate.gov
Stephen R. Wise District 5
1460 Cassat Ave., Ste. B
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-6000
www.flsenate.gov
Representatives
Michael B. Weinstein
155 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 10
Orange Park, FL 32399
(904) 213-3005
(850) 488-1304 (Tallahassee)
www.myfloridahouse.gov
Charles E. Van Zant
3841 Reid St.
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 31-2272
(850) 488-0665 (Tallahassee)
www.myfloridahouse.gov
Jennifer Carroll
8970 103rd St., Ste. 10
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-4994
(850) 488-5102 (Tallahassee)
www.myfloridahouse.gov
United Way First Call for Help
Dial 211
(800) 318-0211 or
(904) 632-0600
www.nefl211.org
Services: 24-hour information & crisis hotline.
Voter Registration
Clay County Supervisor of Elections
1417-1 S. Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 269-6350
www.clayelections.com
