Lake County Community Resource Guide - FL

1 lake County Community Resource Guide A comprehensive Guide to lake County social service providers and government agencies. 88TH EDITION, FEBRUARY 2018 Also available and continuously updated at website: 2007 - 2018 by The Connection Helpline and Be Free lake . 88th Edition, February 1, 2018 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations or critical reviews. This publication is provided to the public free of charge. The authors make no warranty or guarantee concerning information or materials provided by organizations or found at Web sites listed in this publication. The funds to develop and publish the lake County Community Resource Guide were awarded to the Be Free lake .

2 By the Florida State University and the Department of Children and Families (SPF-SIG). lake County Community Resource Guide Page i For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABORTION ..1 ADULT DAY CARE ..6 ALZHEIMER'S ANIMAL SHELTERS ..26 ASSISTED CAREGIVERS ..47 CHILDREN'S DAY CHILDREN'S SERVICES ..88 Community NEEDS ..144 CRITICAL HEALTH DENTAL CARE ..230 DISASTER DIVORCE ..265 EATING ISSUES ..269 EMPLOYMENT ..348 FIRE DEPARTMENTS ..374 FOOD ..381 FREE GAMBLING ISSUES ..406 HEALTH ISSUES ..408 HEARING IMPAIRMENT ..436 HOME HEALTH HOME REPAIRS ..453 HOMELESSNESS ..455 HOSPICE ..467 HOUSING ..487 IMMEDIATE INSURANCE ..498 JUVENILE LAW LEGAL LICENSES ..549 MEDICAL TREATMENT & SUPPLIES ..554 MEDICARE/MEDICAID ..571 MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ..583 MENTORING ..617 MISCELLANEOUS ..623 PARENTING ..633 POISON CONTROL ..660 lake County Community Resource Guide Page ii For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 PREGNANCY PRISON RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT.

3 670 RECREATIONAL THERAPY ..673 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ..678 RUNAWAYS ..692 SENIORS ..694 SERVICE SEXUAL ISSUES ..730 SMOKING ISSUES ..739 SOCIAL SECURITY ..745 STDS ..746 SUBSTANCE SUPPORT GROUP ..785 TEEN THRIFT TRANSPORTATION ..868 VETERANS SERVICES ..874 VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE ..888 VISION ..892 VOCATIONAL ..899 WEIGHT WOMEN'S The following is a list of categories that The Connection Helpline handles at the request of Service Providers due to sensitivity and confidentiality issues: ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS CHURCHES DOCTORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FAITH-BASED SERVICES FINANCIAL GRIEF SUICIDE UTILITIES ASSISTANCE For information about any of these categories, or for other information, please call The Connection Helpline at 352-483-2800, 407-333-9028, or 1-800-884-0585. lake County Community Resource Guide Page 1 For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 ABORTION ABORTION ABORTION LIFE'S CHOICES OF lake County EUSTIS Pregnancy Issues PHONE: 352-357-2202 27 E.

4 Pinehurst. Boulevard EUSTIS, FL 32726 WEB: : Practical and emotional assistance with unconditional love to women, men and children experiencing unplanned pregnancy by compassionately presenting godly choices. Free pregnancy tests. AGE GROUPS: All CONTACT: MARCIA McNANEY, Executive Director EMAIL: NEEDS: Volunteers HOURS: Thurs. 9 , Fri. 9 FEES: None LANGUAGES: English SOUTHLAKE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER CLERMONT Pregnancy Resource Center PHONE: 352-242-0257 12200 Hancock Road CLERMONT, FL 34711 WEB: : Provides pregnancy tests, counsel & support, information on pregnancy options (parenting, abortion or adoption) Community -assistance referrals, post-abortion counseling, earn while you learn childbirth, parenting & life skills classes, emergency baby clothing, diaper assistance and formula, as well as hundreds of referrals. BABY SUPPLIES & FURNITURE AGE GROUPS: All EMAIL: 352-243-7507 AGENCY NEEDS: Volunteers HOURS: Tues-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

5 Sat 9am-3 FEES: NONE LANGUAGES: English lake County Community Resource Guide Page 2 For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 ADOPTION ADOPTION ADOPTION ADOPTION Adoption Assistance PHONE: 1-800-236-7811 WEB: : Committed to helping as many children as possible find loving, permanent homes. Provides critical information at the decision-making moment to women facing crisis pregnancies. Assists adoptees and birth parents to find birth families, and helps hopeful adoptive parents make adoption dreams come true. Especially committed to helping special needs children in the and around the world, who otherwise wouldn't be able to find families.

6 AGE GROUPS: All EMAIL: Website is available 24/7 FEES: None LANGUAGES: English ADOPTIONS WITH LOVE, INC. Adoption Assistance PHONE: 1-877-722-7731 WEB: : A private non-profit, licensed domestic adoption agency that has been helping build families through adoption for nearly 25 years. Provides prospective adoptive parents and birth parents with professional, sensitive and confidential services to facilitate successful placements that meet the individual needs of all members of the adoption With Love is a private, licensed domestic adoption agency. For 28 years we have been assisting expectant/birthparents make loving and thoughtful adoption plans for their children. We would be honored to work with you. Adoptions With Love provides a wide array of services from counseling and financial assistance to selecting an adoptive family to parent your child. These include: Free Housing, Medical and Legal Assistance YOU Select the Right Family For Your Baby YOU Design Your Adoption Plan 24/7 Support and Ongoing Contact from Our Agency Confidential Counseling Services AGE GROUPS: All CONTACT: Amy , LicSW, HOURS: 24/7 FEES: None LANGUAGES: English ADOPTUSKIDS LINTHICUM Advocacy PHONE: 1-888-200-4005 605 Global Way, Suite 100 LINTHICUM, MD 21090 WEB: : Offers an array of services to both families and child welfare professionals.

7 From tips and resources to an extensive database of children in foster care available for adoption and families who are home studied and approved to adopt them. Helps to make the journey through foster care and adoption successful. AGE GROUPS: All EMAIL: Website is available 24/7 LANGUAGES: English, Spanish lake County Community Resource Guide Page 3 For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NORTH MIAMI BEACH ADOPTION ADOPTION ADOPTION Adoption Assistance PHONE: 1-800-348-0467 16831 Northeast Sixth Avenue NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 WEB: : A licensed non-profit Florida adoption agency that helps pregnant moms find adoptive parents for their babies and also finds prospective parents who are wanting to adopt. AGE GROUPS: All EMAIL: 305-653-2746 HOURS: Website is available 24/7 FEES: Varies LANGUAGES: English CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA TAVARES Healthy Families PHONE: 352-732-1355 /321-397-3000 1300 South Duncan Drive TAVARES, FL 32778 WEB: : A voluntary in-home program that helps increase positive parent/child interactions, improve parenting skills, ensure proper attention to health services, promote school readiness and develop self-sufficiency in parents.

8 Healthy Families provides information and guidance as well as emotional and practical support. To break the generational cycle of child abuse in more families. To protect children from harm. To heal children who've been hurt. To create strong, stable families. To help children grow up safe, healthy and prepared for life. AGE GROUPS: Varied CONTACT: Michael J. Shaver EMAIL: 352-742-6008 HOURS: 8 FEES: None LANGUAGES: English EXPLORE ADOPTION Adoption Assistance PHONE: 1-800-962-3678 FL WEB: : Urges families to consider creating or expanding their families by adopting a child who is older, has special needs, or is a part of a sibling group. Invites Floridians to learn more about the children immediately available for adoption in their home state and Community . HOURS: Website is available 24/7 LANGUAGES: English lake County Community Resource Guide Page 4 For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 FLORIDA 'S ADOPTION INFORMATION CENTER JACKSONVILLE ADOPTION ADOPTION ADOPTION Adoption Assistance PHONE: 1-800-96-ADOPT 4203 Southpoint Boulevard JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 WEB: : Provides adoption information and referral services to adoptive parents, adult adoptees, birth relatives, pregnant women and professionals.

9 AGE GROUPS: All EMAIL: 1-904-353-3472 HOURS: Website is available 24/7 FEES: None LANGUAGES: English FLORIDA'S ADOPTION REUNION REGISTRY JACKSONVILLE Adoption Reunification PHONE: 1-800-96-ADOPT 1317 Winewood Boulevard JACKSONVILLE, FL 32399-0700 WEB: : Helps connect two or more members of the same family who have been affected by adoption, when they are listed in the registry. AGE GROUPS: Adults HOURS: Website is available 24/7 FEES: $35-one time fee, {waived if there is proof of a financial hardship) LANGUAGES: English HEART OF ADOPTIONS, INC ORLANDO, FL A Licensed Child Placing Agency PHONE: 407-898-8280 1604 South Bumby Avenue Orlando, Fl , FL 32806 WEB: : We work with birth parents from all over the United States and the adoption situations vary. We provide services to adoptive families, including but not limited to, home studies, post-placement supervision, adoption subsidies, counseling, adoption training and education, Interstate Compact (ICPC), and foster care.}

10 Additionally, our experienced adoption team, along with the highly reputable legal staff with whom we work, ensure our adoptive families receive these services with care, concern and a personal touch every step of the way. CONTACT: Cara Kravetz, Casework Assistant HOURS: 9-5 m-f LANGUAGES: English lake County Community Resource Guide Page 5 For more information, call THE CONNECTION HELPLINE at 352-483-2800 or 1-800-884-0585 INTERNATIONAL SOUNDEX REUNION LAS VEGAS ADOPTION ADOPTION ADOPTION Reunification PHONE: 1-888-886-4777 Box 371179 LAS VEGAS, NV 87137 WEB: : The International Soundex Reunion Registry is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable organization founded in 1975 by Emma May Vilardi. ISRR is a mutual consent reunion registry for persons desiring a reunion with next-of-kin. This agency serves the needs of family members who have been separated from each other by adoption, divorce, foster care, institutional care, abandonment, crisis, etc.