For patients

Help across Marion County — crisis lines, family services, housing, food, health care and more. The Society keeps this list for the public; it does not run these services.

In an emergency, call 911

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 · Abuse hotline (children, disabled, elderly): 800-962-2873

Abuse, crisis & safety

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Hotline – Children, Disabled, Elderly800-962-2873 reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us

Arnette House(352) 622-4432 arnettehouse.org

Domestic Violence Center(352) 351-4009 ocaladvshelter.org

Elderly800-962-2873 reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us

Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection(352) 873-4739 kimberlyscenter.org

Parent Help Line800-532-5683

Rape Crisis Center(352) 622-8495

Hotline800-232-4636

Children & families

DOH Marion CountyTesting, drug assistance and outreach

Marion County Children’s Alliance(352) 438-5993 mcchildrensalliance.org

Children’s Medical Services(352) 369-2100 cms-kids.com

Dept. of Children Families Access Info Line866-762-2237 myflfamilies.com

Early Learning Coalition(352) 369-2315 elc-marion.org

Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care888-540-5437 floridakidcare.org

FDLRS/Child Find(352) 591-4300 reach.fdlrs.org

Food for Kids Backpack ProgramContact child’s school, ask about “Back Pack Program.”

Healthy StartExt. 2275(352) 629-0137 floridahealth.gov

North Central Early Steps800-334-1447 earlysteps.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu

Summer Break Spot Meal for Children(352) 671-4190 marionschools.net

WIC/Nutrition(352) 622-1161 marion.floridahealth.gov

Children’s Home Society/Healthy Families(352) 732-1355

Mental health

SMA Healthcare (The Centers)(352) 291-5500 smahealthcare.org

SMA Access Center(352) 629-9595 smahealthcare.org

Christian 12 Step(352) 732-0877 christian12step.org

Monarch Center for Hope & Healing(352) 873-7456 monarchcenter-marion.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)(352) 368-2405 nami.org

Supportive Connections(352) 301-7902

Suicide HotlineSee Also Substance Abuse Section | VER TAMBIEN SECCION DEABUSO DE SUSTANCIAS1-800-784-2433

Disability services

Advocacy Center for Persons with DisabilitiesDisability Rights of Florida:800-342-0823

Blind Services800-443-0908

Centers for Independent Living(352) 368-3788 cilncf.org

Early Learning Coalition(352) 369-2315 elc-marion.org

Epilepsy ServicesSpanish800-332-1000 866-273-2273 epilepsyfoundationfl.org

Florida Center for the Blind(352) 873-4700 flblind.org

FDLRS/Child Find(352) 591-4300 reach.fdlrs.org

Social Security Admin800-772-1213 ssa.gov

Vocational Rehabilitation(352) 732-1290 rehabworks.org

Agency For Persons With Disabilities866-273-2273 apd.myflorida.com

Shelter & emergency housing

Domestic Violence Center(352) 622-8495 ocaladvshelter.org

Hands of Mercy Teen Maternity(352) 347-4663 handsofmercyeverywhere.org

Helping Hands(352) 840-9576 helpinghandshomecareonline.com

Interfaith (Women and Children)(352) 629-8868 iesmarion.org

Marion County Homeless Council(352) 732-1369

Open Arms Village (Men)(352) 304-6229 openarmsvillageocala.org

Project Hope (Adults with Children)(352) 624-4673 projecthopeocala.org

Salvation Army(352) 732-8326 salvationarmyflorida.org

Shepherds Lighthouse(352) 347-6575 theshepherdslighthouse.org

Volunteers of America/Ocala Ritz Veterans Village(352) 562-7872 voa.org

Arnette House (Youth 13-17)(352) 622-8495 arnettehouse.org

Employment & training

Career SourceCitrus, Levy, Marion:(352) 732-1700 careersourceclm.com

North Florida Life Enrichment and Job Readiness, “Robin”, (Fee)(352) 854-5802

Silver Springs Shores Resource Center, $10 Registration fee, $45 per program(352) 687-0350 shoresresource.org

Vocational Rehabilitation(352) 732-1290 rehabworks.org

Marion County LibraryEnhance your skills and knowledge to further your existing career or to plan the path for a new one! Find more than 250 e-books in the library’s new Career Collection Download more informationmyhfhc.org

Center for Independent LivingAssists person with disability find employment, equipment closet, Para Transit applications and other services. Citra First United Methodist Church(352) 368-3788 cilncf.org

Food, utilities & financial help

(Citra Residents, Utilities)(352) 595- 3151

Community Action(352) 732-3008 cfcaa.org

Consumer Credit Counseling(352) 867-1865

Food Stamps866-762-2237 myflorida.com

InterfaithAssistance with applications for various programs(352) 629-8868 iesmarion.org

Lifeline Assistance (phone service)800-540-7039

Ocala First United MethodistAssists w/ obtaining ID’s, etc(352) 622-3244 ssa.gov

Social Security AdminLocal: , National: , https://www.ssa.gov877-626-9911 800-772-1213

Brother’s Keeper(352) 622-3846 bkocala.org

Annie Johnson Center(352) 489-8021 facebook.com

Interfaith(352) 629-8868 iesmarion.org

Marion Meal Program and Senior Services(352) 620-3501 marionseniorservices.org

Operation Compassion Wings of faith Fellowship(352) 687-4600 (352) 598-0720

Salvation Army(352) 732-8326 salvationarmyflorida.org

Soul Harvest(352) 680-1240

St. Theresa Catholic Church (social service)(352) 245-2458

Summer Break Spot Meal for Children(352) 671-4190

WIC/Nutrition(352) 622-1161 marion.floridahealth.gov

Brother’s Keeper(352) 732-7988 bkocala.org

United Way 211Dial 211uwmc.org

Health & medical

American Cancer Society(352) 629-4727

Elder Options(Community Care Program)800-963-5337

Helping Hands(352) 547-4212 helpinghandsocala.org

Hospice of Marion County/Transitions(352) 873-7400 hospiceofmarion.com

Lions ClubVision Eval/Hearing Aids. Applications available @ HFHC

Love INC. of the Heart of FloridaHome Repairs S.E. Marion County(352) 245-8774

MRMC Health Resource Line(352) 867-8181

Marion County Children’s Alliance(352) 438-5990 mcchildrensalliance.org

Marion Count Health Department(352) 629-0137 marion.floridahealth.gov

Marion County Sickle Cell Foundation Levy, Marion(352) 732-4412

Medicaid/Access Florida866-762-2237

Social Security AdminLocal:877-626-9911 ssa.gov

TransitionsProvides non-clinical support /practical asst. for those who have a life-limiting illness. Free program(352) 854-5200

Ocala Regional Medical Center(352) 401-1000 hcafloridahealthcare.com

Shands(352) 265-8000 ufhealth.org

TimberRidge(352) 854-8200 adventhealth.com

VA Hospital800-324-8387 va.gov

West Marion(352) 291-3000 hcafloridahealthcare.com

American Red CrossOcala: , Gainesville:800-733-2767 (352) 376-4669 redcross.org

Advent Health(352) 351-7200 adventhealth.com

Housing communities

Income-based and senior housing across Marion County.

Community Housing Partners of Florida

Ocala Housing Authority888-563-1110 (352) 369-2636 ocalahousing.org

Evangeline Booth (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.)(352) 671-2870

Habitat for Humanity(352) 351-4663 habitatocala.org

Heritage Oaks (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.)Heritage Oaks Website(352) 854-1515 goodwill-suncoast.org

Hickory Knoll (Income based)(352) 629-8744 hickoryknollapartments.net

Hilltop Manor (Income based)(352) 368-5059

Kings Landing (Income based)Public housing(352) 369-2636 ocalahousing.org

Magnolia Walk (Incomed based seniors, 62 yrs.)(352) 291-4926

Meadow Fields (Income based) Belleview(352) 245-0838

Oakbrook Villas (Income based) Belleview(352) 245-7977 flynnmanagement.com

Pavilion Oaks (Income based)Public housing(352) 369-2636 ocalahousing.org

Trinity Villas (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.)(352) 694-5507

Ocala Farm Ministry(352) 239-0420 ocalafarmministry.org

Rural Women’s Health ProjectProvides health, legal and social service referrals requiring assistance related to immigration status. This is a free service(352) 372-1095 rwhp.org