The Path of Citrus County Resource Guide

1 The Path of Citrus County Resource Guide As of: May 2013 Visit our website at for more foll o w i n g agen c i e s and orga n i z a t i o n s serv e the ci t i z e n s of Cit r u s Coun t y in a varie t y of wa y s. Inc l u s i o n in the guid e does no t ne c e s s a r i l y imp l y endo r s e m e n t by The Pat h. Most services are provided when funds available. Call first !We need your help to ke ep thi s guid e cur r e n t . If the r e are agen c i e s to be adde dor re m o v e d , info r m a t i o n upda t e s or cha n g e s , plea s e con t a c t us at: The Path of Citr u s Coun t y , PO Bo x 3024, Inve r n e s s , FL, 3445 1.

2 Or cal l (352) 527- 6500 / OrganizationPhoneDescription of AssistanceAlcohol & Substance Abuse RecoveryAlcoholics Anonymous ( ) Coast Intergroup Hotline. Intergroup is an AA service thatinvolves partnership among AA groups in the & Substance Abuse RecoveryJesus Is Ministries352-447-2731 Shelter, 90- day program in Levy County . Christian programAlcohol & Substance Abuse RecoveryNarcotics & Classes & Substance Abuse RecoveryThe Phoenix ProgramCitrus Co. Health Dept527-0068 Outpatient drug & alcohol treatment; sliding scale feesCounseling ServicesChildren s Home is to strengthen and preserve family life: Birth parent counseling, adoption, foster care Intensive crisis counseling Assists persons with mental and physical handicapsCounseling ServicesGood Spirit Foundation726-7531 Provides self-referral & court-ordered counseling for individuals, couples,adolescents, substance abuse, anger management.

3 By ServicesSt. Anne s Counseling Center795-3440 Provides self-referral & court-ordered counseling for individuals, couples,adolescents, substance abuse, anger management. Long-term counselingoptions. By appt. Sliding scale fees ServicesThe Centers628-5020 (Lecanto)726-7155(Emergency after hours)(352)291-5555(Marion County )Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Family Services: Diagnosis, medication, counseling and possible beds in Marion CountyEating DisordersOvereaters disordersElderlyAlzheimer s AssociationWest Central Florida Chapter352-688-45371-800-272-3900 Assists families and individuals afflicted with Alzheimer s disease andother related dementiaRevision Date: 6/3/2013 ElderlyLions Club(Homosassa)628-2461 Bobby MitchellCell: 601-2214 Assists with.

4 Eyeglasses and vision aids Congregate dining in Stop Workforce Connection(CLM) public employment and job training servicesFire &Other DisastersAmerican Red Cross-Mid Florida ( Citrus Co)799-3237 (Hernando Co) Aids victims of fire, natural disasters Health and safety Baptist of Beverly Hills746-2970 Helping Hands Ministry Food Pantry. Hours: 3rd Saturday Areas served: Beverly Hills, Citrus Springs, Hernando and Lecanto. Need proof of Presbyterian of Crystal River795-2259 Food Pantry- 2nd & 4th Tues 10am-2pmFood1st United Methodist of Inverness726-2522 Soup kitchen- Mondays only. 11:30amFoodApostolic Christian Tabernacle628-5076 Food pantry on Fridays from 12 pm 2 pmFoodCalvary pantry.

5 Hours: Thursday only from 10 am-2pm. Can pick up 1x per Springs Church of God Mission Possible Ministries489-3886 Food pantry, 1st & 3rd Tues each month. 8am-11amFoodCrystal River Church of God795-3079El Shaddai: Food given out on Tuesdays from 10am 1pm. Each family can pick up one time per River United Methodist Food Pantry open on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9 am 1 pm at 4801 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428 Food- persons must be from zips 34423, 34428, 34429, 34433(must have valid driver s license)FoodHouse of Power Church344-9454 Food distributed at SOS (Serving Our Savior) Hwy 486, Thursday mornings9A-noon. Call first in Calvary Food Pantry: 1pm- 2pm on Thursdays Soup kitchen: Free meal on Tuesdays 11:30am-1:00pm and Thursdays 12:00 noon-1 pmFoodMeals On Wheels of Citrus vary.

6 Call for personal assessment of meal needs. Age 60 and offices(Crystal River) 795-2261(Lecanto) 527-8490(Inverness) 726-5222 Women, children & infants: Help pregnant women, children under 5,andnursing mothers by providing, milk, cheese, cereal and juice. Nutrition Date: 6/3/2013 Food, ClothingSt. Anne s Episcopal795-2176 Soup Kitchen: Saturdays-11:30am-12:30pm. May come weekly. Food Pantry and Clothes Closet: Mon-Fri 9:30am-11:30am. May come once a , Clothing, Furniture, OtherNature Coast Ministries563-1860 Tues & Thur 10AM-2PM Food, clothing, furniture, , Clothing,Utilities1st Baptist Church of Crystal River-Agape Store795-3367 (Church)795-7064 (Agape) Electric: $25 when funds are available- must have a shut off notice Agape Store- clothing, linens, kitchenware, baby items, toys Food Pantry- Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am 1 pmAgape Store hours: Wednesday, 9am-1pm and the 1st Thursday of the month from 5 pm 7pm.

7 Located at 700 Citrus Ave, Crystal River FL 34429 Food, Clothing,Rent, Utilities, OtherAnnie W JohnsonSenior Center(all ages, not just elderly)489-8021 Utilities and rent assistance Food Pantry- Monday through Friday from 830 am 3 pm Prescription assistance Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm at 1991 W. Test Court, Dunnellon or mail to PO Box 1951, Dunnellon FL 34430 Food, Utilities,OtherCitrus United Basket ( )344-2242 Emergency assistance with: Living expenses, furniture, linens and toys Food & food baskets Food Pantry Monday through Friday from 9 am 2:30pm Utilities- electric, water Thrift Store: Monday Friday, 9am- 3pm 103 N. Mill Ave. Inverness, FLFood, Clothing,Rent, Utilities, OtherDaystar Life Monday Friday, 9am- 2pm (be there no later than 1:15)6751 W.

8 Gulf to Lake Hwy. Crystal River, FL 34429. Assists with: Utilities, rent- once per year Food- six times per year . Food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9 am 115 pm. Available to Citrus County residents only. Clothing- twice per year Household items from fire loss Mortgage payment PrescriptionsFood, Clothing,UtilitiesHelping Hands of Our Lady Fatima604 US Hwy 41S - Inverness726-1707No rental or eviction Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm. Food Pharmacy Electric, Water Clothing, household itemsAreas served: Inverness, Hernando, Floral City , Electric1st United Methodist of residents only. 8831 W Bradshaw St, Homosassa, FL Food pantry: M-F, 9am-4pm, closed 12-1pm, 1 bag once per month Electric: $25 for shut off notice only, once per lifetime.

9 Bring notice and IDRevision Date: 6/3/2013 GeneralDept. of Children and Families-State of TANF payments Food Stamps Medically needyGeneralSalvation Army732-8326 (Marion)513-4960 ( Citrus )Electric, appointment only. All other needs Mon-Fri, 9am-11:30am, & 1-3:30pm. (Marion) 8-12noon and 1-4:30pm ( Citrus )Humanitarian Service: Food, clothing, personal hygiene, : Citrus - Cold weather shelter only. Marion Emergency ShelterHealthAmerican Cancer persons and families afflicted with cancer: Counseling, transportation, loan of medical equipment, support groups, financial assistance for med s. Program to quit smoking : 1-877-822-6669- FREE- four 20min. sessions, after 2nd session may send meds, etc.

10 Free of chargeHealthCitrus County Health (Crystal River) 795-6233(Inverness) 726-1731(Lecanto) 527-0068 Various health services for children and adults: Sliding fee schedule Free childhood immunizations and screening for certain communicable diseasesLecanto pre-scheduled, established patients walk-in urgent careHealthGeorge A. DameCommunity Health ext. 2492804 W. Marc Knighton Court, LecantoVarious dental services for children: M-F, 7am- 5:30pmHospiceHelping People's Hearts Hospice(HPH)527-4600 Assists families & individuals facing a terminal illness: Nursing services, chaplain assistance, bereavement services Social workers providedHospiceHospice of Citrus County527-2020 Assists families & individuals facing a terminal illness: Nursing services, chaplain assistance, bereavement services Social workers providedHousingFlorida Low Income Housing low cost housing for eligible low income residents.