Our Partner Agencies

American Red Cross of North Central Florida: (386) 752-0650 or (352) 376-4669 - www.redcrossncfc.org Maintains emergency and disaster preparedness; provides CPR, first aid, water safety and HIV/AIDS education; and provides emergency communication service to members of the armed forces and families.

Annie Mattox Recreation Center, Inc.: (386) 755-5076 http://www.anniemattoxpark.com Provides safe, supervised after-school programs for local youth between the ages of four and 16.

Another Way, Inc. : (386) 719-2700 or crisis line (800) 500-1119 http://anotherwayinc.net Provides emergency shelter, hotline, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy and support to survivors of rape and domestic violence and their children. Offers prevention and professional education.

Boys Club of Columbia County: (386) 752-4184 Offers social, cultural and recreational programs to the youth of our community.

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida, Suwannee County Branch: (386) 330-4628 www.bgcncfl.org After school an summer programs for youth ages six to 15 years old providing providing academic enrichment activities, recreation, fitness and leadership development.

Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council: (386) 344-4973 or (800) 232-0845 - www.nfcscouting.org Youth development program for young men ages seven to 18 years focusing on character development, citizenship and fitness. Co-ed program for ages 14 to 20.

CARC - Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities: - (386) 752-1880 www.lakecity-carc.com Provides adult day training, in-home supports, employment services, residential services and employment opportunities to local citizens with disabilities.

CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc: (386) 487-0190 - www.cdsfl.org Strengthens families through counseling, education prevention activities and community partnership efforts. Provides temporary shelter, time out and counseling for troubled youth ages ten to 17.

Catholic Charities Bureau, Lake City Regional Office: (386) 754-9180 http://www.catholiccharitieslakecity.org Emergency assistance with utility, rent/mortgage, food, gas vouchers for medical or employment purposes and services to the homeless. Food Bank of Suwannee Valley (386) 755-5683.

Children's Home Society: (386) 758-0591 - www.chsfl.org Community based social services designed to protect children at risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment; to strengthen and stabilize families; and to find forever homes for children.

Columbia County Senior Services: (386) 755-0235 www.ccseniors.com Provides services which help senior adults maintain their independence: housekeeping, bathing assistance, respite care, emergency alert and home delivered meals for homebound senior adults.

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. : (904) 388-4653 www.girlscouts-gateway.org Girl Scouting is an accepting and nurturing environment where, in partnership with committed adults, girls develop leadership, decision-making skills and social conscience.

Happy House, Inc.: (386)-752-4736 Provides high-quality early childhood programs for children birth to 12 years of age. Scholarships may be available to families who are working or attending school/college.

Love INC of Suwannee County (386) 364-4673 A resource network meeting needs of people in Suwannee County.  Love INC provides food, clothing, gas vouchers, prescriptions and assists finding help with utilities.

Suwannee County Police Athletic League: (386)208-1494 Provides safe, adult supervised after-school programs for local youth ages seven to 17. Programs include sports, summer camp, arts, crafts, swimming and tutoring in math, writing and reading.

Suwannee River Economic Council: (386) 362-4115 or (386) 792-1136 Provides and array of services that enables residents to maintain and improve quality of life in their community.

Suwannee Valley 4Cs Head Start / Early Head Start: (386) 754-2222 - http://www.sv4cs.org Free early childhood services including education, health and parent involvement for low income families with children birth to five, pregnant women and children with a diagnosed disability.

The Arc North Florida - (Formerly Comprehensive Community Services): (386) 362-7143 www.arcnfl.com Provides advocacy and services for adults 21 and older with developmental disabilities . Vocational and employment skills training, residential option, transportation, recreation and support services.

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.: (386) 752-5960 or (800) 495-0039 www.trls.org Provides quality legal services to the poor, disabled, elderly and abused.

Vivid Visions, Inc. : (386) 364-2100 or (800) 500-1119 Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence that includes shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy, support groups, information, referrals and other services as needed.

Voices for Children / Guardian ad Litem: (386) 758-1170 or (386) 364-7720 http://www.gal.fl.gov Staff and volunteers advocating for the best interests of children who have been abused and involved in court to ensure safe, caring and permanent environments.

WellFlorida Council, Inc.: (352) 313-6500 www.wellflorida.org Creates critically needed programs targeting chrionic disease, rural and infant/maternal health; provides data, research, analysis and education on health care needs and issues.