Resources

CRISIS HOTLINES

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat online at https://www.988lifeline.org
Free, confidential support available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-799-7233 | Text BEGIN to 88788 | Chat at https://www.thehotline.org
Provides confidential support, crisis intervention, and resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence.

Department of Children and Families Crisis Hotline
800-273-8255
https://www.myflfamilies.com/suicideprevention/crisis-support-information
Connects individuals in crisis with mental health support and local resources.

Another Way, Inc.
386-719-2700 | 24-Hour Hotline: 866-875-7983
https://www.anotherwayinc.net
Provides counseling, emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Crisis Line
800-330-5615 (Option 1)
https://www.mbhci.org
24-hour mental health crisis support and behavioral health services.

Poison Control
800-222-1222
https://www.floridapoisoncontrol.org
Free, confidential poison emergency guidance available 24/7.

Florida Abuse Hotline
800-962-2873
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.

Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then press 1
Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families.

GENERAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

Hope Florida
833-438-4673
https://hopeflorida.com
Connects individuals with local nonprofits, faith organizations, and government programs to help meet needs such as housing, employment, food, and healthcare.

NorthStar Family Resource Center
386-758-3319
https://www.pfsf.org/resourcecenters/nsfrc
Offers free services including academic support, job search assistance, community activities, and resources for families and seniors.

United Way of Suwannee Valley
Dial 211 or call 386-752-5604
https://www.unitedwsv.org
Provides referrals and assistance with food, housing, employment, healthcare, and counseling services.

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
352-374-5600
https://www.mbhci.org
Provides mental health and substance use treatment, prevention services, and care coordination for individuals of all ages.

Oasis of Hope Therapy
386-697-8842
https://www.oohtherapy.com
Lake City based counseling practice offering therapy services for individuals, couples, and families.

Resolutions Health Alliance
386-754-9005
https://www.rhapa.com
Provides mental health counseling, parenting classes, life skills training, and family support services.

Children’s Home Society of Florida
800-300-9567
https://www.chsfl.org
Offers counseling services, family support programs, and adoption services.

Living Hope
386-302-6990
https://www.livinghope1.com
Faith-based support services focused on trauma, behavioral health, and community partnerships.

FOOD & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities of Lake City
386-754-9180
https://www.catholiccharitieslakecity.org
Provides assistance with food, rent, utilities, prescriptions, SNAP applications, and services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Christian Service Center
386-755-1770
https://www.cscofcc.org
Offers food pantry services, clothing assistance, utility support, prescription assistance, and household items.

Suwannee River Economic Council
386-362-4115
https://www.srecing.org
Provides assistance with utilities, housing, food, and case management services.

DCF Access Florida
866-762-2237
https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Apply for Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), and temporary cash assistance.

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