1515 E Silver Springs Blvd # 149
Ocala, FL 34470
Hotline – Children, Disabled, Elderly: 800-962-2873
https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Arnette House: (352) 622-4432
https://arnettehouse.org/what-we-do
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 351-4009
https://ocaladvshelter.org
Elderly: 800-962-2873
https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection:
(352) 873-4739
https://kimberlyscenter.org/contact-kimberlys-center-for-child-protection
Parent Help Line: 800-532-5683
Rape Crisis Center: (352) 622-8495
Hotline: 800-232-4636
Department of Health Marion County:
Testing, Drug Assistance, Outreach: (352) 629-0137
https://marion.floridahealth.gov
Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5993
https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Children’s Medical Services: (352) 369-2100
https://cms-kids.com/home/contact/Ocala.html
Dept. of Children Families Access Info Line:
866-762-2237
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315
https://www.elc-marion.org
Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care: 888-540-5437
https://www.floridakidcare.org
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300
https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Food for Kids Backpack Program: Contact child’s school, ask about “Back Pack Program.”
Healthy Start: (352) 629-0137 Ext. 2275
https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/healthy-start/index.html
North Central Early Steps: 800-334-1447
https://earlysteps.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu/referrals
Summer Break Spot Meal for Children:
(352) 671-4190
https://www.marionschools.net
WIC/Nutrition: (352) 622-1161
https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html
Children’s Home Society/Healthy Families:
(352) 732-1355
SMA Healthcare (The Centers): (352) 291-5500
https://smahealthcare.org
SMA Access Center: (352) 629-9595
https://smahealthcare.org
Christian 12 Step: (352) 732-0877
https://www.christian12step.org/about-us
Monarch Center for Hope & Healing: (352) 873-7456
https://monarchcenter-marion.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
(352) 368-2405
www.nami.org
Supportive Connections: (352) 301-7902
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
See Also Substance Abuse Section | VER TAMBIEN SECCION DEABUSO DE SUSTANCIAS
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Rights of Florida: 800-342-0823
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Centers for Independent Living: (352) 368-3788
http://www.cilncf.org
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315
https://www.elc-marion.org
Epilepsy Services: 800-332-1000
Spanish 866-273-2273
https://epilepsyfoundationfl.org/24-7-help-line/
Florida Center for the Blind: (352) 873-4700
https://www.flblind.org/contact-us
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300
https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Social Security Admin: 800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290
https://rehabworks.org
Agency For Persons With Disabilities: 866-273-2273
https://apd.myflorida.com
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 622-8495
https://ocaladvshelter.org
Hands of Mercy Teen Maternity: (352) 347-4663
https://www.handsofmercyeverywhere.org
Helping Hands: (352) 840-9576
https://helpinghandshomecareonline.com
Interfaith (Women and Children): (352) 629-8868
https://iesmarion.org
Marion County Homeless Council: (352) 732-1369
Open Arms Village (Men): (352) 304-6229
https://openarmsvillageocala.org
Project Hope (Adults with Children): (352) 624-4673
http://www.projecthopeocala.org
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326
https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
Shepherds Lighthouse: (352) 347-6575
https://www.theshepherdslighthouse.org
Volunteers of America/Ocala Ritz Veterans Village: (352) 562-7872
https://www.voa.org/housing_properties/ocala-ritz
Arnette House (Youth 13-17): (352) 622-8495
https://arnettehouse.org
Career Source: Citrus, Levy, Marion: (352) 732-1700
https://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
http://www.shoresresource.org
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290
https://rehabworks.org
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Center for Independent Living:
(352) 368-3788 Assists person with disability find employment, equipment closet, Para Transit applications and other services.
http://www.cilncf.org
Citra First United Methodist Church
(Citra Residents, Utilities): (352) 595- 3151
Community Action: (352) 732-3008
https://www.cfcaa.org
Consumer Credit Counseling: (352) 867-1865
Food Stamps: 866-762-2237
https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ebt.html
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868 Assistance with applications for various programs
https://iesmarion.org
Lifeline Assistance (phone service): 800-540-7039
Ocala First United Methodist: (352) 622-3244
Assists w/ obtaining ID’s, etc.
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Brother’s Keeper: (352) 622-3846
https://bkocala.org
Annie Johnson Center: (352) 489-8021
https://www.facebook.com/anniewjohnsonservicecenter
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868
https://iesmarion.org
Marion Meal Program and Senior Services:
(352) 620-3501
http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Operation Compassion Wings of faith Fellowship: (352) 687-4600, (352) 598-0720
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326
https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
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
https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html
American Cancer Society: (352) 629-4727
Elder Options: 800-963-5337
(Community Care Program)
Helping Hands: (352) 547-4212
https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Hospice of Marion County/Transitions:
(352) 873-7400
https://www.hospiceofmarion.com
Lions Club: Vision Eval/Hearing Aids. Applications available @ HFHC
Love INC. of the Heart of Florida: (352) 245-8774 Home Repairs S.E. Marion County
MRMC Health Resource Line: (352) 867-8181
Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5990
https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Marion Count Health Department: (352) 629-0137
https://marion.floridahealth.gov
Marion County Sickle Cell Foundation Levy, Marion: (352) 732-4412
Medicaid/Access Florida: 866-762-2237
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911
National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Transitions: (352) 854-5200 Provides non-clinical support /practical asst. for those who have a life-limiting illness. Free program.
Ocala Regional Medical Center: (352) 401-1000
https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ocala-hospital
Shands: (352) 265-8000
https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-shands-presurgical-center
TimberRidge: (352) 854-8200
https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital-and-emergency-room/adventhealth-timberridge-er
VA Hospital: 800-324-8387
https://www.va.gov/contact-us
West Marion: (352) 291-3000
https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
American Red Cross: Ocala: 800-733-2767, Gainesville: (352) 376-4669
https://www.redcross.org
Advent Health: (352) 351-7200
https://www.adventhealth.com
Ocala Housing Authority: (352) 369-2636
https://www.ocalahousing.org
Evangeline Booth (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 671-2870
Habitat for Humanity: (352) 351-4663
https://www.habitatocala.org
Heritage Oaks (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.):
(352) 854-1515
Heritage Oaks Website
Hickory Knoll (Income based): (352) 629-8744
https://www.hickoryknollapartments.net
Hilltop Manor (Income based): (352) 368-5059
Kings Landing (Income based): (352) 369-2636
Public housing
https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
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
https://www.flynnmanagement.com/oakbroo
Pavilion Oaks (Income based): (352) 369-2636
Public housing
https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
Trinity Villas (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.):
(352) 694-5507
Ocala Farm Ministry: (352) 239-0420
https://www.ocalafarmministry.org
Rural Women’s Health Project: (352) 372-1095
Provides health, legal and social service referrals requiring assistance related to immigration status.
This is a free service.
https://rwhp.org/contact.html
Community Legal Services of Mid Florida:
(352) 629-0105
https://www.clsmf.org/contact-information
Adult Protective Services: 800-962-2873
https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Alzheimer’s Support: (352) 615-3202
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Elder Options: 800-963-5337
https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Marion Senior Services: (352) 620-3501
http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Medicare: National: 877-267-2323Public Guardian Office: (352) 401-6753
http://www.publicguardianprogram.org
Senior Wellness Community Center: (352) 401-1338
https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
Seniors at Risk Asst. Program: Operations Center: (352) 732-8181
Senior Services: (352) 629-8661SHINE: 800-963-5337
https://www.floridashine.org
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov
Senior Housing Information: www.SeniorHousingNet.com
Alcoholics Anonymous: Local: (352) 867-0660
https://www.aaocalamarion.org
National Drug Hotline: 800-662-4357
https://nationaltoolkit.csw.fsu.edu/resource/national-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-hotline-1-800-662-help-4357
Refuge Transitions: (352) 624-0366
Phoenix House: (813) 881-1000
https://www.phoenixfl.org/treatment/ocala-adult-residential-center
SMA (Centers): (352) 291-5500
https://smahealthcare.org
The Vines: (352) 671-3130
https://thevineshospital.com
Christian 12 Step Ministries:
(352) 732-0877
https://www.christian12step.org/contact-us
Marion Transit: (352) 620-3071
https://www.mariontransit.org
SunTran Bus Service: (352) 401-6999
https://www.ocalafl.org/government/city-departments-i-z/suntran
Marion County Veterans Services: (352) 671-8422
https://www.marionfl.org/government/departments-facilities-offices/veterans-services
Vets Helping Vets: (352) 433-2320
https://vhvusa.org
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Call or Fax Us:
Office: (352) 732-8883
Fax: (352) 732-0906
Sherry Budnick
Executive Director
mcmsocala1@gmail.com
Address:
1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Suite 149 | Ocala, FL 34470
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3655 | Ocala, FL 34478
