Below is our family of agencies that provide vital services to our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our citizens. Below is a descriptive list of local agencies including their phone number and a link to their Web site.
1.ACORN (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs, Inc.)
(352) 485-1133 • acornclinic.org
Provides primary, preventative, low-cost medical and dental services to rural, low-income families through the use of volunteer healthcare professionals.
2. Another Way
(386) 719-2700 • anotherwayinc.net
Providing support and assistance for those who have been sexually abused or in an abusive domestic relationship.
3. ARC of Alachua County
(352) 334-4060 • arcalachua.org
Providing service, support, advocacy and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities so they can be full, active participants in our community.
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida
(352) 375-2525 • bbbsmidflorida.org
Improves the lives of children ages 5-18 through professionally-supported mentoring relationships, contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities for all.
5. Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County, Inc.
(352) 372-5342 • myboysandgirlsclub.com
Provides children between the ages of 6 and 18 the opportunity to participate in recreation, education and prevention programs, with special concern for disadvantaged youth.
6. Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.
(352) 372-0294 • catholiccharitiesgainesville.org
Providing non-denominational human services for those in need, advocate for justice, dignity and quality of life; call on people of goodwill to join these efforts.
7. CAPP (Child Abuse Prevention Program)
(352) 334-1330 • capps.ped.ufl.edu
Serves the families of North Central Florida with family support and parenting programs to alleviate the conditions that cause child abuse and neglect.
8. Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
(352) 376-9161 • childadvocacycentergainesville.org
Provides a compassionate multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigation, intervention and treatment for the abused children and their non-offending caregivers.
9. Children's Home Society of Florida
(352) 334-0955 • chsfl.org
Provides child abuse and neglect prevention, intervention and adoption services.
10. CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (formerly Corner Drug Store, Inc.)
(352) 244-0628 • cdsfl.org
Strengthening families through short-term shelter and counseling for at-risk youth, substance abuse, mental health, and prevention services for youth and adults.
11. Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County, Inc.
(352) 375-4110 • elcalachua.org
Provides subsidized childcare for high-risk children and those of the working poor ages birth – nine years through the School Readiness Program, Home Visitation, and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
12. Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
(352) 563-9939 • elc-naturecoast.org
Collaborates with parents to facilitate school readiness programs, which include linkages to all areas of child development, on a full-day, year-round basis.
13. ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc.
(352) 265-9040 • eldercareac.org
Provides meals on wheels, case management, homemaking, personal care, respite, Alzheimer’s day care, and blind services to seniors in Alachua County.
14. Episcopal Children's Services
(352) 726-1500 • ecs4kids.org
Provides better beginnings for children through early childhood development and school readiness programs that focus on the fundamental elements of curiosity, reasoning, and problem solving.
15. Florida Institute for Workforce Innovation
(352) 215-8157 • fiwi.org
Provides successful and positive employment for all individuals seeking their service through workforce development, operations and management, assessment, training and placement services.
16. Friends of the Micanopy Library
(352) 466-3835
Sponsors Micanopy Collaborators for Educational Excellence (MCEE) - an afterschool tutoring program for children who have not performed adequately in school.
17. Gilchrist County School Board
(352) 463-3200 • gilchristschools.org
Through a pilot program, children receive home visitation services, parent engagement opportunities, and are eligible to receive childcare scholarships.
18. Girls Place, Inc. (formerly Girls Club of Alachua County)
(352) 373-4475 • girlsplaceinc.com
Provides an instructional, nurturing and stable environment where girls may bond with each other and staff; engage in sports, after-school and summer programs
19. Healthy Families Alachua
(352) 392-4491 • healthyfamiliesfla.org/alachua
Provides voluntary, home visitation services that strengthen families, promote positive parent-child relationships and optimize the health and development of children.
20. HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
(352) 371-8300 • gainesvillehippy.org
A parent involvement, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their children for success in school by providing developed curriculum books and materials.
21. Kids Count
(352) 372-0038 • kidscountalachuacounty.org
Supports, creates, and grows educational programs in our community, such as elementary after school programs, to help disadvantaged children achieve their full potential.
22. North Central Florida YMCA, Inc.
(352) 374-9622 • ncfymca.org
To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
23. Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc.
(352) 377-5690 • peacefulpaths.org
Provides services to victims of domestic violence through emergency and long-term shelter, advocacy, case management, information and referrals, counseling and training
24. Reichert House
(352) 334-2320 • reicherthouse.org
Empowers young men to set and achieve goals by providing them with educational opportunities, life skills, vocational training, and structured support services.
25. St. Francis House, Inc.
(352) 378-9079 • stfrancishousegnv.com
Provides emergency good, temporary shelter, transitional housing and supportive services in a safe environment for people in Alachua County who find themselves homeless and hungry.
26. Suwannee River AHEC
(386) 462-1551 • srahec.org
Provides health care services to rural and underserved communities via partnerships that foster a culture of innovation, enthusiasm and caring.
27. Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
(352) 372-0519 • trls.org
Provides free, quality legal assistance to economically disadvantaged persons through court representation, community education, community economic development, self-help projects and advice and counsel.
28. United Way of North Central Florida
(352) 331-2800 • unitedwayncfl.org
Working to advance the common good by focusing on what makes life good—education, income and health. Our goals: improving graduation rates and school readiness.
29. VETSPACE, Inc.
(352) 872-5500 • vetspace.org
Provides homeless veterans with transitional and permanent supportive housing and/or resources, services, and referrals necessary to facilitate and maintain independent residential and employment/financial stability.