Putnam County Resource Guide
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EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
St. Johns River Community College
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4200
www.sjrcc.cc.fl.us
Services: Adult Educational Classes, GED, Continuing Education,
Vocational and Technical Certificates
University of Florida
150 Norman Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-9191
www.ufl.edu
Services: 4-year degree programs, higher education
Americorps Putnam Reads
(386) 328-8875
Services: Provide tutoring to children K-6 at Putnam County Schools
Communities in Schools
700 Reid Street
Suite 700
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-8875
www.cisputnam.org
Services: Mentoring, tutoring, after school care, vision care,
summer camps and workshops
Even Start Family Literacy
251 South County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-3966
Services: Provides parenting skills classes and adult education & GED classes
Head Start
Palatka Head Start
1200 Old Jacksonville Highway
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-2240
Pomona Park Head Start
220 West Main Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 649-6790
Job Junction
108 North 19th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-9394
St. Augustine Office: (904) 829-2889
www.goodwilljax.org/jobj.html
Services: Resources for finding employment, internet access for job searching. Help with resume preparations, one-on-one career consultations
Learn to Read
917 Children's Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 399-8894
www.learntoreadinc.org
Services: Tutoring for ages 14 or older
Migrant Education Center
1020 Huntington Road
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-4710
www.fldoe.org/workforce
Services: Adult Education, job programs, career planning for migrants
Putnam County Public Libraries
Palatka
601 College Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0126
Bostwick
125 Tillman Street
Bostwick, FL 32007
(386) 326-2750
Crescent City
610 North Summit Street
Crecent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-2600
Interlachen
133 North State Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-1600
Melrose
312 Wynwood Avenue
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-1237
Services: Public lending library and computer access
Putnam County Extension Services
111 Yelvington Road
Suite 1
Palatka, FL 32131
(386) 329-0318
putnam.ifas.ufl.edu
Services: Adult education classes and workshops in parenting, child development, resource management, nutrition and health.
Provides 4-H for youths and youth camping programs ages 8-18
Putnam County Literacy Services
601 College Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(904) 329-0126
Services: Tutoring services for reading and literacy;
children's reading programs
RCMA Redlands Christian Migrant Association
120 Main Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(904) 312-2200
Services: Provides education and support to children and families
Redlands Christian Migrant
402 Main Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
(386) 312-2200
Services: Subsidized child care, Head Start, Pre-K
Westaff of Palatka
5111 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-8816
Services: Offers assistance to those who are looking for employment
on a part-time or full-time basis
Work Source
400 North Highway 19
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3724
www.worksourcefl.com
Services: Offers assistance to help people find employment, job search assistance, resume writing, training workshops, educational opportunities
and family assistance programs
FOOD & NUTRITION
American Red Cross
2730 US 1 South
Suite L
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-3851
www.redcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing, shelter, first aid, CPR, and
water safety classes
Bread of Life
320 North 5th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-0213
Services: Daily meals, 7 days a week
Catholic Charities
100 Husson Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2333
www.ccbjax.org
Services: Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities, clothing
and limited financial assistance
Council on Aging - St. Johns County
180 Marine Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 823-4810
www.stjohnscoa.com
Services: Meals, transportation, personal care & respite care
Florida Community Food and Nutrition
Hunger Hotline
(800) 329-3663
www.faca.org
Services: Provides food assistance
Food Stamps
Florida Department of Children and Families
600 College Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3511
Food Stamp Hot Line and Prescreening
(800) 224-3470
(800) 342-9274
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Service: Provides Food Stamps to low income families
Interchurch Council of Interlachen
202 Neilsen Avenue
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-6929
Services: Food Vouchers
Meals on Wheels
312 South Highway 19
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-8963
Services: Delivers meals for home-bound senior citizens;
canned goods for non home-bound citizens who need
some assistance in buying food: must be over 60 to qualify
N.E. Florida Community Action Agency
79 Bridge Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-0978
www.nfcaa.net
Services: Assistance with food
Palatka Christian Services Center
3218 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-0984
capp.peds.ufl.edu/captf/pdf/PutnamResources.pdf
Services: Vouchers for clothing, food, rent and utilities
Putnam County Health Department
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-3200
Services: Immunizations, WIC, Health Start Program, home visitation, and substance abuse classes from 5th grade to middle school
Putnam County Extension Services
111 Yelvington Road
Suite 1
Palatka, FL 32131
(386) 329-0318
putnam.ifas.ufl.edu
Services: Adult education classes and workshops in parenting,
child development, resource management, nutrition and health;
provides 4-H for youths and youth camping programs ages 8-18
Salvation Army
130 Orie Griffin Boulevard
Palatka, FL 32077
(386) 329-0814
www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_florida.nsf
Services: Social services, counseling, food, shelter and financial assistance
South Putnam Christian Service Center
219 North Summit Street
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1944
Services: Assists with clothing, food, rent, and utilities
(when funds are available)
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Food Pantry
111 N. Francis Street
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2797
Services: Serves residents of western Putnam County;
food pantry, helps pay rent and utilities (when funds are available)
RENT, UTILITIES & HOUSING
American Red Cross
2730 US 1 South
Suite L
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-3851
www.redcross.org
Services: Emergency food, shelter and clothing for disaster victims
Catholic Charities
1000 Husson Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2333
www.ccbstaug.org
Services: Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities and clothing
Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 2433
Palatka, FL 32178
(386) 325-5862
Services: Builds houses with applicant and volunteers to make affordable
home ownership to low income families
HRS in Palatka
(386) 329-3586
Service: EAP housing assistance, one time per year rent assistance
Interchurch Council of Interlachen
202 Neilsen Avenue
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-6929
Lee Conlee Shelter
P.O. Box 2558
Palatka, FL 32177
(800) 26-0919
(386) 325-3141
Services: Provides shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children, support groups, counseling, children's outreach
and court advocacy;thrift store
Mother Eddie Mae Graham House Refuge
110 Beechnut Lane
P.O. Box 338
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-2852
Services: Temporary housing for women and children
New Creation Christian Center
301 North 11th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1829
Services: Homeless shelter; support services & counseling for
individuals coming out of jail or prison
Palatka Christian Service Center
3218 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-0984
Services: Vouchers for clothing, food, rent and utilities
Palatka Housing Authority
400 North 15th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0132
www.palatkaha.org/flash/pha.swf
Services: Low income rent and housing
South Putnam Christian Service Center
219 North Summit Street
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1944
Services: Assists with clothing, food, rent, and utilities
(when funds are available)
St. Francis House-Gainesville
413 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
(386) 378-9079
Services: Emergency food, shelter, and support services for men,
women and families
St. Johns Community Action Partnership, Inc.
400 Highway 19 N
Palatka, FL 32177
(352) 326-2860
Services: Helps pay utility bills, including propane bills
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Food Pantry
111 North Francis Street
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2797
Services: Clothing, furniture and household items;
assistance in paying rent and utilities
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
AIDS-Hotline
(800) 325-2437
www.ashastd.org/nah
Services: Information on aids prevention, testing & treatments
Al-Anon/Alateen
(800) 508-2512
www.northfloridaal-anon.org
Services: Support and information for families and teens of alcoholics
Alcholics Anonymous
Call (904) 399-8535 for locations or visit website
www.neflaa.org
Services: Support and group meetings for alcoholics
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873
Services: Confidential child abuse reporting
Cocaine Anonymous
1-800-347-8998
www.ca.org
Services: Support group & meetings
Corner Drug Store
2919 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-2220
www.cornerdrugstore.org
Services: Youth counseling & sheltering for troubled youths and runaways; drug prevention programs,.counseling for individuals
with substance abuse issues
Family Medical & Dental Centers
1302 River Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-0108
Services: Cost-effective primary health care, dental and mental health services; provides low cost care for low income individuals and migran workers
Florida Mentoring Program
7731 West Newberry
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-8600
Services: Provides in-home family counseling, parenting skills training, mentoring services and mental health counseling
Florida Kid Care
(888) 540-5437
www.floridakidcare.org
Services: Low cost health insurance for children
Healthy Families
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-2773
Services: Provides education and support for expectant monthers,
pre and post-natal support and bonding tips
Lee Conlee House
P.O. Box 2558
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-3141
(800) 326-0919
Services: Emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups,
full-service victim/court advocacy, community education,
teen violence prevention program and thrift store
Merck Prescription Drug Program
(800) 727-5400
Services: Free or discounted prescriptions
Narcotics Hotline
(800) 576-4357
(904) 723-5683
www.firstcoastna.org
Services: Information & group meetings for substance abuse
New Creation Christian Center
301 North 11th Street
P.O. Box 1691
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1829
Services: Homeless shelter; support services & counseling
for individuals coming out of jail or prison
Putnam Behavioral Healthcare
330 Kay Larkin Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3780
Services: Provides substance abuse counseling, parenting classes,
intervention services, & mental health services for youth and adults
Putnam County Health Department
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-3200
Services: Immunizations, WIC, Healthy Start Program, home visitation, and substance abuse classes from 5th grade to middle school
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 811
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-9394
Services: Provides crisis intervention for pregnant mothers
RECREATION & MENTORING
Communities in Schools
700 Reid Street
Suite 700
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-8875
www.cisputnam.org
Services: Mentoring, tutoring, after school care, vision care,
summer camps and workshops
Florida Mentoring Program
7731 West Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-8600
Services: Provides in-home counseling, parenting skills training,
mentoring services and mental health counseling
Putnam County Extension Services
111 Yelvington Road
Suite 1
Palatka, FL 32131
(386) 329-0318
putnam.ifas.ufl.edu
Services: Adult education classes and workshops in parenting,
child development, resource management, nutrition, and health;
provides 4-H for youths and youth camping programs ages 8-18
YMCA Putnam County
284 Union Avenue
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-2342
Services: Before and after school care, summer camp
CLOTHING
American Red Cross
2730 US 1 S
Suite L
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-3851
www.redcross.org
Services: Emergency food, clothing & shelter; first aid, CPR &
water safety classes
Catholic Charities
1000 Husson Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2333
www.ccbstaug.org
Service: Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities,
clothing and budget counseling
Lee Conlee House
P.O. Box 2558
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-3141
(800) 326-0919
Services: Emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups,
full-service victim/court advocacy, community education,
teen violence prevention program and thrift store
Palatka Christian Services Center
3218 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-0984
capp.peds.ufl.edu/captf/pdf/PutnamResources.pdf
Services: Vouchers for clothing, food, rent and utilities
St. Vincent DePaul Society
11 Sanchez Ave.
St. Augustine, Fl. 32084
(904) 824-3333
Services: Assistance with electric & water bills, clothing & food
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
Alzheimer's National Hotline
1-800-272-3900
www.alzorlando.org
Services: Resources, family education, newsletters
Alzheimer's Association
2131 Mango Place
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-5193
Services: Resources, family education, newsletters,
respite care information, & support group
ARC
1209 Westover Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-2249
www.arcflorida.org
Services: Group homes & day programs for mentally & physically
handicapped
individuals; counseling and support services
ARC Transit
310 South 10th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
Services: Transportation for handicapped citizens
Aslan House/Aslan's Kids Castle of Hope
225 East Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32201
(904) 353-4357
Services: Serves Children and families coping with cancer,
group sessions, counseling and in-home visits
Autistic Society
3843 Grand Central Place E
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 615-0282
www.autismfl.com
Services: Information, support and educational materials
CCAR Services Inc.
3030 Enterprise Way
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-9859
Services: Provides educational & therapeutic learning for physically & medically
challenged preschoolers & adults; job placement & inclusion services
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,
and
educational services
Cerebral Palsy of NE Fla
3311 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville,Fl. 32207
(904) 396-1462
Services: Therapy and education for children birth to 5 years
Child Find
3841 Reid Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3811
www.nefec.org/fdlrs
Services: Screening for special needs children;
information about programs for special needs children
Clarke Auditory/Oral Center
9857 St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 880-9007
Services: Classroom setting for deaf and hard of hearing children,
ages 3-6; speech and language sessions.
Teaches parenting skills; small classes and hands-on activities
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
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreting Service
112 Shamrock Rd.
St. Augustine, Fl. 32086
(904) 797-2020
TDD/TDY (904) 797-2020
Services: Interpreting service between deaf & hearing
Department of Developmental Disabilities
3631 Hodges Blvd.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32224
(904) 992-2401
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
P.O. Box 69
St. Augustine, Fl. 32085
(904) 827-2892
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 from
birth to 3 years-old with developmental delays; out-patient
therapy 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
(800) 227-6036
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.fl.us
Services: Residental school for Deaf & Blind ages 3-21;
occupational & physical therapy,
athletic program & home
intervention program for birth-3 years
Henderson Haven, Inc.
2554 Moody Road
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
Hospice of the Lakes
6400 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-7100
Kiva of Palatka
201 Ziegler Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0699
Services: Assisted living facility
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
7077 Benneval Road
Suite 610
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 332-6414
www.lls.org
Services: Family support groups for patients and families coping with cancer
Lions Club of Palatka
Palatka Christian Center
Crill and Palm Street
Palatka, fL 32177
(386) 386-1006
Services: Provides eye exams and eyeglasses for low income individuals
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
N.E. Florida Community Hospice
1123 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-6644
www.communityhospice.com
Services: Grief counseling for the terminally ill and their families
Orange Park Lions Club
423 McIntosh Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-5866
Services: Eye care programs for low income individuals and hearing aid bank
SEDNET
(Severly Emotionally Disturbed Network)
2306 Kingsley Avenue
Room 3A
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 272-8100 ext. 123
Services: Support services for EH/SED students & their families
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
Sunshine Medical
311 West Towles Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-2152
Services: Offers wheel chairs, oxygen tanks and
hospital beds for the handicapped
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities
1000 Husson Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2333
www.ccbstaug.org
Service: Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities,
clothing and budget counseling
Child Support
Palatka Mall
400 Highway 19 N
Suite 40
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3862
(800) 622-5437
www.myfloridacounty.com
Services: Obtain orders for establishing paternity and child support
Federal Student Aid
P.O. Box 84
Washington, D.C. 20044
(800) 433-3243
Services: Free grant money & student loans
Florida Corporate 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
(800) 772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Services: Social Security benefits, SSI (Social Security Income)
for disabled children and adults
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Child Support Enforcement
400 Highway 19 N
Suite 40
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0377
(800) 622-5437
Services: Assistance with locating non-custodial parents,
paternity,
obtaining orders for child suport & enforcement
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
216 South 6th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-8361
Services: Provides legal assistance in civil cases to low income individuals
Florida Rural Legal Services for Farm Workers
(800) 476-1837
Services: Provides free civil legal assistance to indigents, migrants,
and low income elderly persons
Guardian Ad Litem
419 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Fox 758
Palatka, FL 32178
(386) 329-0884
Services: Advocates for abused and neglected children in dependency court
Legal Aid of Putnam County
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-8361
Services: Provides legal services for low income individuals
Lee Conlee House
P.O. Box 2558
Palatka, fL 32177
(386) 325-3141
(800) 326-0919
Services: Emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups,
full-service victim/court advocacy, community education,
teen violence prevention program and thrift store
State Attorney's Office
410 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 1346
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0259
(800) 270-0259
Services: Provides transportation and emotional support for victims involved in criminal prosecution of their offenders; provides referrals for other services
RELATIVE CAREGIVER
AARP
601 East Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org/family
Services: Provides information, referral and outreach for grandparents raising grandchildren, support groups, tips on raising grandchildren
Child Support
400 Highway 19 N
Suite 40
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3862
(800) 622-5437
www.myfloridacounty.com
Services: Assistance with obtaining order for establishing child support
Child Support Enforcement
(800) 962-2873
Services: Assistance with locating non-custodial parents, paternity,
obtaining orders for child support & enforcement
Department of Children and Families
600 College Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3511
www.myflorida.com/cf_web
Services: Food stamps, temporary cash assistance and medicaid
Florida Kinship Center
(800) 640-6444
www.flkin.usf.edu
Services: Listening line for grandparents and other relatives raising children
Grandparents Rights
www.grandparentsrights.org
Services: Grandparents support, information & advocacy
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children
www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/grandparent/grand.html
Services: Grandparents support, information & advocacy
CHILD CARE
Communities in Schools
700 Reid Street
Suite 700
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-8875
www.cisputnam.org
Services: Mentoring, tutoring, after school care, vision care,
summer camps and workshops
Episcopal Children's Service
525 SR 16
St. Augustine, Fl. 32084
(904) 819-8192
1-800-745-4836
www.ecs4kids.org
Services: Child care referrals, child care financial assistance
Redlands Christian Migrant
402 West Main Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
(386) 312-2200
Services: Subsidized child care, Head Start, Pre-K
YMCA Putnam County
284 Union Avenue
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-2342
Services: Before and after school care and summer camp
TRANSPORTATION
ARC Transit
310 South 10th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
Services: Transportation for handicapped citizens
Interchurch Council of Interlachen
(386) 684-6929
Services: Provides transportation to and from medical appointments
Ride Solutions
310 South 19th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-9999
Services: $1 per ride on the express buss (regular route stops),
$1 per ride on specific pick-up if on Medicaid
MISCELLANEOUS
Birth Certificates
County Health Department
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-3274
Services: Medical care, prenatal care & birth certificates
Drivers License
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle
152 US Highway 17 S
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-3735
www.co.putnam.fl.us
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Putnam County Animal Services
North Highway 17 (at the landfill)
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0396
Services: Pet adoption, shelter for homeless animals;
investigates animal abuse
Sheriff's Office
130 Orie Griffin Boulevard
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0800
www.pcso.us
Tax Collector's Offices
Crescent City
14 North Summit Street
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-4282
Interlachen
1114 Highway 20 W
Suite 1
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-4649
Palatka
312 Oak Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0276
United Way First Call for Help
Dial 211
(800) 318-0211
(904) 632-0600
www.nefl211.org
Services: 24-hour information & crisis hotline
POLITICAL CONTACTS
County Commissioners
District 5
Brad Purcell
514 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0205
brad@putnam-fl.com
District 4
Ed Taylor
514 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32177
ed.taylor@putnam-fl.com
District 1
Nancy S. Harris
514 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32177
harris@putnam-fl.com
District 3
Hermon Somer, Jr.
514 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32177
bocchis@putnam-fl.com
District 2
Chip Laibi
514 St. Johns Avenue
P.O. Box 758
Palatka, FL 32177
chip.laibi@putnam-fl.com
State Representatives
Joe H. Pickens
3841 Reid Street
Suite 5
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-2272
(850) 488-0665 (Tallahassee office)