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St. Johns County Resource Guide
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Table of Contents
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT……………………………………………………..3
FOOD AND NUTRITION…………………………………………………………………6
HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY………………………………………………...8
RENT, UTILITIES, HOUSING………………………………………………………….13
CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS…………………………………………….15
SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY SERVICES..…………………………………..16
RECREATION AND MENTORING……………………………………………………21
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE……………………………………………………………..22
RELATIVE CAREGIVER……………………………………………………………….23
LEGAL ASSISTANCE………………………………………………………………….24
TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………………………24
MISCELLANEOUS……………………………………………………………………...25
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EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
CAREERSOURCE
904-819-0231
www.careersourcenortheastflorida.com
Services Offered: Job Search, Education, Training
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
904-824-0746
www.cisstjohns.org
Services Offered: Stay in School and Literacy Tutoring Program
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
904-398-7472
www.nfcaa.org
Services Offered: Utilities assistance, home weatherization program, employment skills training, job placement, job
search
FIRST COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
904-547-3282
www.fctc.edu
Services Offered: Occupational Training, Employment Skills, Vocational Training, GED
FLAGLER COLLEGE
904-829-6481
www.flagler.edu
Services Offered: Education
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
904-633-8100
www.fscj.edu
Services Offered: Education
GAINES ALTERNATIVE & TRANSITION SCHOOL
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904-547-8560
www.www-gats.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Services Offered: Educational programs, behavioral intervention and support, ESE enrollments
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
GOODWILL JOB JUNCTION
904-829-2889
www.goodwilljax.org/employment/jobjunctions.aspx
Services Offered: Job search, resume building, communication tools
HEAD START PROGRAM
904-547-8965 (new number)
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/headstart
Services Offered: Pre-K classes for 3 & 4 year old children. Free Medical and Dental Care for eligible children.
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
904-256-8000
www.ju.edu
Services Offered: Education
LEARN TO READ
904-826-0011
Services Offered: Free Math & English tutoring & GED Preparation
ST. GERARD CAMPUS
904-829-5516
www.stgerardcampus.org
Services Offered: Help for teen mothers, housing, education, clothing closet, pregnancy testing, pre-natal counseling,
child care assistance
ST. JOHNS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
904-827-6940
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www.sjcpls.org
Services Offered: Public Lending Library, Computer Access
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
904-547-7500
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Services Offered: K-12 Education, Head Start, Pre-K, Community Education
ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE
904-808-7400
www.sjrstate.edu
Services Offered: Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
904-620-1000
www.unf.edu
Services Offered: Education
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
904-797-6250
www.rehabworks.org
Services Offered: Vocational and academic training, employment assistance for disabled adults, medical treatment,
transportation services
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FOOD AND NUTRITION
AMERICAN RED CROSS
904-797-3851
www.redcross.org
Services Offered: Emergency food, clothing & shelter. First Aid, CPR & Water Safety Classes
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
904-829-6300
www.ccbstaug.org
Services Offered: Emergency Assistance with food, rent & Utilities
COOPERATIVE EXT SERVICE OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY
904-209-0430
http://stjohns.ifas.ufl.edu/
Services Offered: Information in areas of nutrition, health & child development
EMERGENCY SERVICES & HOMELESS COALITION
904-819-0059
www.homelesscoalitionstjohns.com
Services Offered: Emergency shelter, food, housing & clothing
SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK
904-824-6956
www.salvationarmynefl.org
Services Offered: Food Bank/Pantry
SALVATION ARMY
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904-824-6880
www.salvationarmynefl.org
Services Offered: Social services, counseling, food, shelter & financial assistance
FOOD AND NUTRITION
SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE
904-829-8937
http://stfrancisshelter.org/
Services Offered: Emergency food and shelter for the homeless
TRINITY CHAPEL FOOD PANTRY
904-825-0762
Services Offered: Food & Clothing
SAINT JOHNS ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES
904-824-2070
www.stjohnsfoodpantry.org
Services Offered: Food Pantry
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL
904-824-3333
www.svdpusa.org
Services Offered: Food, clothing & utility assistance
WELFARE FEDERATION OF SAINT JOHNS COUNTY
904-829-6514 or 904-808-9918
Services Offered: Food, rent, utilities, and transportation, medical and dental assistance
WIC PROGRAM
904-209-3250
http://stjohns.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html
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Services Offered: Supplemental food for women, infants & children & Health Screenings
WILLIE VARNES OUTREACH CENTER
904-692-1710
Services Offered: Food Assistance
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
NATIONAL AIDS/HIV HOTLINE
800-232-4636
Services Offered: Information on AIDS/HIV prevention, testing and treatment
AL-ANON
800-508-2512
Services Offered: Support and information for families of alcoholics
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
800-508-2512
www.neflaa.org
Services Offered: Support and group meetings for alcoholics
ALPHA-OMEGA MIRACLE HOME
904-823-8588
www.aomh.org
Services Offered: Assistance for pregnant girls with goals, high school completion, housing & help with obtaining medical
care
AZS BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES
215-284-3485
Services Offered: In home and community based behavior health services for children with ADD/ADHD, depression,
behavior problems, anger, Autism, and impulse control issues
BETTY GRIFFIN HOUSE
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904-808-8544
www.bettygriffinhouse.org
Services Offered: Shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. 24 hour hotline, support groups, legal
assistance, sexual assault, domestic violence counseling. Transitional housing & thrift store
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
CHILD GUIDANCE CTR. (ALL COUNTIES)
904-448-4700
www.childguidancecenter.org
Services Offered: Specializes in helping children, adolescents, and their families cope with the stresses of life. Services
include: Behavioral health services, community family services, individual counseling, and group therapy
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES
800-226-6964
www.cms-kids.com
Services Offered: Provides children with special health care needs with medical support services
COCAINE ANONYMOUS
800-347-8998
www.ca.org
Services Offered: Support groups and meetings
DANIEL KIDS
904-296-1055
www.danielkids.org
Services Offered: Mental health, mentoring, counseling, foster home placement, independent living services, behavior
counseling, and adoptions
EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
904-829-2273
www.epiccommunityservice.org
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Services Offered: Counseling for substance abuse, anger management & mentoring services for children
FLAGLER HOSPITAL
904-829-5155
www.flaglerhospital.org
Services Offered: Full Service Hospital & Emergency Room
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
FLORIDA KID CARE
888-540-5437
Services Offered: Low Cost Health Insurance for Children
GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES
904-387-4661
www.gatewaycommunity.com
Services Offered: Counseling, outpatient and inpatient services for substance abuse
GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTHY CENTERS, INC
904-829-1962
www.goodsamastaug.org
Services Offered: Free dental & medical care for people who are unins
HASTINGS HEALTH PARK
904-692-4285
Services Offered: Healthcare provider for children accepts Medicaid & Sliding Fee
HEALTHY FAMILIES
904-819-3744
Services Offered: Home visits to provide education & support to parents on child development & health, provides
screenings from birth to 5 years
HOPE HAVEN CHILDREN’S CLINIC
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904-346-5100
www.hope-haven.org
Services Offered: Mental health, academic support, tutoring, speech and language, learning disabilities & counseling
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
MERCK PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
800-727-5400
www.merckhelps.org
Services Offered: Free or discounted prescriptions
MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
800-330-5615
www.mbhci.org
Services Offered: Mental health services, addiction counseling, and trauma informed care
NARCOTICS HOTLINE
800-576-4357
www.firstcoastna.org
Services Offered: Free or discounted prescriptions
NEMOURS CHILDREN’S CLINIC
904-390-3600
www.nemours.org
Services Offered: Children’s clinic & outpatient services
PARENTS ANONYMOUS
800-352-5683
Services Offered: 24 hour parent help line and support group for parents. Provides parenting and anger management
tips
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POISON CONTROL HOTLINE
800-222-1222
Services Offered: Poison information
HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
PROJECT BUCKLE UP
904-209-2250
www.sjctax.us/projectbuckleup.aspx
Services Offered: Provides free inspection and installation of car seats. Provides car seat education and safety tips.
Provides low cost car and booster seats for qualified families
RAPE CRISIS CENTER HOTLINE
800-940-7273
800-258-7273
Services Offered: 24 hour rape crisis hotline, counseling & medical exams
ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH SERVICES
904-829-1770
Services Offered: Counseling, training, behavior modification, medication management & group home for ages 6-18
ST. JOHNS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
904-825-5055
http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/HHS/index.aspx
Services Offered: Medical care, prenatal care, children’s dental services & birth certificates
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
904-209-6140
www.co.st-johns.fl.us/socialservices/index.aspx
Services Offered: Free or discounted prescription Assistance with medical bills, medication, rent, utilities & transportation
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THE AUGUSTINE RECOVERY CENTER
904-217-0480
www.augustinerecovery.com
Services Offered: Recovery from addiction programs for men
THE GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC
904-829-1962 www.samaritanhc.org
Services Offered: Medical and dental assistance for low income adults
RENT, UTILITIES & HOUSING
ALPHA-OMEGA MIRACLE HOME
904-823-8588
www.aomh.org
Services Offered: Assistance for pregnant girls with setting goals, high school completion, housing & help with obtaining
medical care
BETTY GRIFFIN HOUSE
904-808-8544
www.bettygriffinhouse.org
Services Offered: Shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. 24 hour hotline, support groups, legal
assistance, sexual assault, domestic violence counseling. Transitional housing & thrift store
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
904-829-6300
www.ccbstaug.org
Services Offered: Emergency Assistance with food, rent & Utilities
EMERGENCY SERVICES & HOMELESS COALITION
904-819-0059
www.homelesscoalitionstjohns.com
Services Offered: Emergency shelter, food, housing & clothing
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
904-826-3252
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www.habitatstjohns.org
Services Offered: Builds homes for low income families
SALVATION ARMY
904-824-6880
www.salvationarmynefl.org
Services Offered: Social services, counseling, food, shelter & financial assistance
RENT, UTILITIES & HOUSING
SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE
904-829-8937
http://stfrancisshelter.org/
Services Offered: Emergency food and shelter for the homeless
ST. GERARD CAMPUS
904-829-5516
www.stgerardcampus.org
Services Offered: Help for teen mothers, housing, education, clothing closet, pregnancy testing, pre-natal counseling,
child care assistance
ST. JOHNS COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
904-827-6890
www.co.st-johns.fl.us/Housing/Index.aspx
Services Offered: Home ownership program, foreclosure intervention program, emergency services, HOME, HAP & SHIP
programs
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
904-209-6140
www.co.st-johns.fl.us/socialservices/index.aspx
Services Offered: Free or discounted prescription Assistance with medical bills, medication, rent, utilities & transportation
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL
904-824-3333
www.svdpusa.org
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Services Offered: Food, clothing & utility assistance
WELFARE FEDERATION OF SAINT JOHNS COUNTY
904-829-6514 or 904-808-9918
Services Offered: Food, rent, utilities, and transportation, medical and dental assistance
RENT, UTILITIES, HOUSING/CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
904-797-3851
www.redcross.org
Services Offered: Emergency food, clothing & shelter. First Aid, CPR & Water Safety Classes
FOSTER CLOSET & THE PATHWAY
904-382-5959
www.fostercloset.org
Services Offered: Provides clothing and household items for foster families, relative caregivers, and non-relative
caregivers
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES THRIFT STORE
904-829-3066
Services Offered: Used clothing and household goods at discount
SALVATION ARMY
904-824-6880
www.salvationarmynefl.org
Services Offered: Social services, counseling, food, shelter & financial assistance
TRINITY CHAPEL FOOD PANTRY
904-825-0762
Services Offered: Food & Clothing
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SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES
ADHD SUPPORT GROUP C.H.A.D.D.
800-233-4050
www.chadd.org
Services Offered: Family support groups, community resource information & outreach programs
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
904-992-2440
www.apd.myflorida.com
Services Offered: Behavior management, consultation, residential services, support coordinators serving individuals with
disabilities
ALL SAINTS EARLY LEARNING & COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
904-737-7800
www.allsaintscarecenter.org
Services Offered: Helps children, senior citizens and individuals with special needs meet their potential. Provides day care
for elderly and individuals with special needs
ALZHEIMER’S NATIONAL HOTLINE
800-272-3900
www.alz.org/cnfl/
Services Offered: Resources, family education, newsletters
ARC
904-824-7249
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www.arcsj.org
Services Offered: Group homes & day programs for mentally and physically handicapped individuals. Counseling and
support services
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES
AUTISM SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
904-615-0282
www.arcsj.org
Services Offered: Information, support & educational materials
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
800-992-3442
www.biaf.org
Services Offered: Support groups, education & information about brain injuries
BUREAU OF BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY
800-226-6075
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Services Offered: Lending library of books in braille, digital recording of books & magazines
CHALLENGE ENTERPRISES
904-284-9859
www.challengeenterprises.org
Services Offered: Provides educational & therapeutic learning for physically & medically challenged preschoolers &
adults. Job placement & inclusion services
CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISORDERS “CARD”
904-633-0760
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www.centerforautism.com
Services Offered: Home consultation, parent training, behavior support plans, workshops, training events, family support,
and support groups
CEREBRAL PALSY OF NE FL
904-396-1462
Services Offered: Therapy and education children birth to 5 years old
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES
CHILD CANCER FUND
904-396-4223
www.childcancerfund.org
Services Offered: Healthcare provider for children accepts Medicaid & Sliding Fee
CHILD FIND
904-346-4611
www.fdlrscrown.org/childfind
Services Offered: Screening for special needs children, information about programs for special needs children
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES
800-226-6964
www.cms-kids.com
Services Offered: Provides children with special health care needs with medical support services
CLEFT PALATE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
800-242-5338
www.cleftline.org/
Services Offered: Information, feeding instructions, support group, specialized equipment & financial assistance
FLAGLER HOSPITAL HOSPICE (BFCC)
904-268-5200
Services Offered: Grief counseling for the terminally ill & their families
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AGAPE INTERPRETING SERVICE
904-588-5583
http://www.agapeinterpreting.com/
Services Offered: Deaf and Hard of Hearing interpreting services.
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
904-348-2756
800-226-6356
www.dbs.myflorida.com
Services Offered: Independent living counseling
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
904-353-6300
www.dsaj.org
Services Offered: Counseling, Information, Inclusion & educational programs
DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
800-222-3123
www.idafla.org
Services Offered: Support Groups, seminars, resources for families
EASTER SEALS
904-398-4499
www.easterseals.com
Services Offered: Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NE FLORIDA
904-731-3752
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http://www.efof.org
Services Offered: Support group, information, summer camp
FDLRS/NEFEC
904-588-5583
www.FDLRS.org
www.nefec.org/fdlrs
Services Offered: Community programs, consultation, screenings, & information on programs for children with special
needs
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES
FLORIDA RESPITE COALITION
866-357-3543
www.floridarespite.org
Services Offered: Information on respite care
FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND
904 -827-2200
http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us
Services Offered: Residential school for Deaf & Blind ages 3-21. Occupational, physical therapy, athletic programs &
home intervention programs
FLORIDA SPINAL CORD INJURY RESOURCE CENTER
813- 844-1674 (Tampa Number)
Services Offered: Information about spinal cord injuries, support groups, mentors, center for independent living, video
library
HOPE HAVEN CHILDREN’S CLINIC
904-346-5100
www.hope-haven.org
Services Offered: Mental health, academic support, tutoring, speech and language, learning disabilities & counseling
NEMOURS CHILDREN’S CLINIC
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904-390-3600
www.nemours.org
Services Offered: Children’s clinic & outpatient services
FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOC REHABILITATION
904 797-6250
www.rehabworks.org
Services Offered: Vocational counseling for disabled adults
RECREATION & MENTORING
4H CLUB
904-209-0430
www.4-h.org
Services Offered: Leadership, citizenship & life skills
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
904-829-9986
www.bbbsstjohns.org
Services Offered: Recreation & Mentoring
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
904-825-1975
www.bgcnf.org
Services Offered: Mentoring, summer camps & sports
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
904-824-0746
www.cisstjohns.org
Services Offered: Stay in School and Literacy Tutoring Program
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
904-448-8002
www.pacecenter.org
Services Offered: School-based programs for At-Risk girls
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ST. JOHNS RECREATION DEPARTMENT
904-209-0333
www.co.st-johns.fl.us
Services Offered: Parks, recreation centers, youth leagues & Jr. Lifeguard program
RECREATION & MENTORING
YMCA
904-471-9622
www.firstcoastymca.org
Services Offered: Child care, recreation, camping, & character building programs
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
904-829-6300
www.ccbstaug.org
Services Offered: Emergency Assistance with food, rent & Utilities
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
800-622-5437 (Florida)
http://www.myfloridacounty.com/ (Florida)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/css (other states)
Services Offered: Assistance with obtaining order for establishing child support, paternity and status of child support
payments
EPISCOPAL CHILDREN’S SERVICES
904-770-2565
www.ecs4kids.org
Services Offered: Child care referrals, child care financial assistance
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
800-433-3243
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www.studentaid.ed.gov
Services Offered: Grant money and student loans
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
877-405-5867
www.ssa.gov
Services Offered: Social Security benefits, SSI for disabled children & adults
DCF-TANF/TCA-ACCESS
904-209-6140
http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access-florida-food-medical-assistance-cash/temporary-cash-
assistance-tca
Services Offered: Temporary cash assistance and cash assistance (needy, relative caregivers)
RELATIVE CAREGIVER
AARP
888-687-2277
http://www.aarp.org/families/grandparents/
Services Offered: Provides information & referrals for grandparents raising grandchildren, support groups and tips
FOSTER CLOSET & THE PATHWAY
904-382-5959
www.fostercloset.org
Services Offered: Provides clothing and household items for foster families, relative caregivers, and non-relative
caregivers
GRANDPARENT RIGHTS
http://www.grandparentsrights.org/
Services Offered: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy
GRANDPARENTS/RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/gprg/qandas.html
Services Offered: Grandparents support, information, & advocacy
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NCAC
http://www.nacac.org
Services Offered: Support services for parents/grandparents who are adopting children. Information on adoption
subsidy, tax credit and resources. Post adoption support & parent support groups
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICE
904-394-7450
Services Offered: Free legal services for low income clients. Including consumer, housing, public benefits, family law issues
GUARDIAN AD LITEM AT STJ COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER
386- 453-1362
Services Offered: Provides court appointed representative for abused & neglected children in court proceedings.
SAINT JOHNS COUNTY LEGAL AID
904-827-9921
www.jaxlegalaid.org/home.html
Services Offered: Provides legal services for low income individuals
VICTIMS ADVOCATE
904-824-8304
www.ecs4kids.org
Services Offered: Assistance through the legal process for crime victims
TRANSPORTATION
COUNCIL ON AGING ST. JOHNS
904-209-3700
www.coasjc.com
Services Offered: Meals, transportation, personal care & respite care
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SUNSHINE BUS COMPANY
904-209-3716
www.sunshinebus.net
Services Offered: Public Bus and Transportation
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
904-209-6140
www.co.st-johns.fl.us/socialservices/index.aspx
Services Offered: Free or discounted prescription Assistance with medical bills, medication, rent, utilities & transportation
MISCELLANEOUS
ANIMAL CONTROL
904-209-0746
904-209-6190 (shelter)
www.sjcfl.us/animalcontrol
Services Offered: Picks up stray animals, investigates animal abuse
OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS
904-209-3250 x1001
http://stjohns.floridahealth.gov/certificates
Services Offered: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Divorce Certificates & Marriage Certificates
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
904-209-2250
www.dmvflorida.org/st-johns.shtml
Services Offered: Driver’s Licenses. Tags and Identification Cards
UNITED WAY OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY/FIRST CALL FOR HELP
904-829-9721
Or Dial 211
www.unitedway.org/211
www.nefl211.org
Services Offered: Referral Services, 24 hour information, crisis hotline
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EASTER SEALS
904-398-4499
www.easterseals.com
Services Offered: Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF NE FLORIDA
904-731-3752
http://www.efof.org
Services Offered: Support group, information, summer camp
FIND YOUR LEGISLATORS https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/
Services Offered: Find your local legislator