Helpful Resource Links
At the Florida Divorce Resource Center, we want to provide every resource possible to help you navigate the complexities of divorce, no matter what the situation may be. Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, but it doesn’t have to be navigated alone.
Within this page, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of resources aimed at addressing the various aspects of divorce that are not covered by one of our resource experts. Divorce may mark the end of one chapter in your life, but it also signifies the beginning of a new journey.
Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc.
(904) 396-4846
40 East Adams Street, Suite 120, Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.familyfoundationsjax.org
This organization provides budget counseling, debt management, credit report counseling, pre/post bankruptcy counseling, mortgage delinquency counseling and pre/post purchasing housing counseling: family, couple and individual counseling; domestic violence and alcohol assessments.
211
A service that connects people with resources within their network. These resources include Crisis & Emergency, Housing, Food & Health.
https://www.211.org/
findhelp.org
Findhelp.org is a site that is regularly updated with information on agencies that provide assistance with food, housing, healthcare, transportation and more which is all searchable by zip code.
https://www.findhelp.org/
Her Empowered Divorce LLC
https://herempowereddivorce.com
Please see below for their most recent newsletter.
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Homeless Housing Resources
Alpha & Omega Miracle House
(904) 823-8588
2860 Collins Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32084
www.aomh.org
Goal is to help single mothers and their children to have permanent housing supported by continuing education, stable employment, free counseling services, encouragement from the faith-based community
Liberty Center Housing for Men
(904) 353-0446
909-945 N. Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
www.libertycenter.org
Provides attainable housing that is safe & decent for single, homeless males; addresses their immediate needs; link them to the available resources, and assists and supports their efforts for self-sufficiency.
Henri Landwirth Veterans Villas
(904) 354-4162
605 Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.theclarawhitemission.org
Provide sixteen (16) fully furnished units, VA will provide accessible on-site support services and comprehensive case management, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, job training/job placement, budget and financial counseling, meals, life skills training, random drug screenings and 24 hr. security.
Liberty Center for Women
(904) 353-1698
600 N Washington St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.libertycenter.org
Provides attainable housing that is safe & decent for single, homeless women; addresses their immediate needs; links them to the available resources; and assists and supports their efforts for self-sufficiency.
Furniture and Accessories Resources
Community Health Outreach – Baby Luv Pregnancy Center
(904) 573-1333
5126 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
www.chojax.net
“Services qualifying mothers and families: free Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, Gently Worn Maternity Clothing, Baby Clothing (newborn – 2T), cribs, strollers, blankets etc.
Diapers and Baby Wipes Infant Formula and Baby Food”
Jax Matress.com
(904) 477-4641
6285 Powers Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32217
www.jaxmattress.com
Affordable mattress, beds, furniture
LifeLine Resources Incs.
(904) 642-9000
3733 Southside Blvd., Suite 8, Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.scaredandpregnant.org
All services are FREE; pregnancy test, limited ultrasound, confidential counseling, infant clothing, supplies and car seat etc.,
St. Vincent DePaul Society / Church of the Assumption
(904) 246-5240
www.svdpbeaches.org
Provides free furniture to anyone with a true need, limited help with rent/utilities, Beach residents only
Food Resources
Arlington Community Services
(904) 298-3448
4401 Georgetown Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Food pantry, Arlington residents only, financial assistance with past due rent/lights crisis only, ID, proof of residence
Evangel Temple-Main Campus
(904) 781-9393 or (970) 693-4430
5475 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
Operates a food pantry and clothes closet (no infant clothing) for the needy. If seeking food for children, birth cert. are required; may accept a ss card
Clara White Missions
(904) 354-4162
613 W Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.clarawhitemission.org
Breakfast is served 5 days a week, Food Pantry and clothing are distribute during breakfast only
Hilcrest Baptist Church
(904) 779-9033
7673 Collins Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32244
https://www.hillcrestjax.com/first-saturday-ministries/
Clothing/Food pantry to help serve those in need in our local community – completely free of charge
Domestic Violence Resources
Betty Griffin Center
To offer protection and quality services for victims of Domestic Violence and their minor children and/or victims of Sexual Assault and their families
Hubbard House
Temporary shelter, safety for victims and their children, empowering victims, and social change through education and advocacy
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Lee Conlee House
Serve the citizens of Putnam County with emergency services for victims of domestic abuse with a Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Resources
Child Guidance Center
(904) 448-4700
www.childguidancecenter.org
Mental health and social services for children fee-based payment for services, private insurance accepted
First Coast Behavior Solutions
(904) 200-7979
2317 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
http://www.fcbsjax.org/
Providing behavior and mental health support to adults, children, and families both office based and in-home services. Fee based
City of Jacksonville Victim Service Center
(904) 255-3388
403 West 10th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
https://www.coj.net/departments/special-services/behavioral-and-human-services/victim-services.aspx
Provides free, confidential 24 hours services to crime victims and survivors, assists with emotional, physiological, and limited financial assistance resulting from the crime, free medical exam provided for victims of sexual assault
Northwest Behavioral Health Services
(904) 781-7797 or (904) 7810-0600
2392 North Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32254
www.nwbh.org
Improve the quality of life for children, adults and families who are experiencing mental health problems, social maladjustment and other at-risk behaviors.
Substance Abuse Resource
Family Promise of Jacksonville
(904) 354-1818
225 E Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.familypromisejax.org
Interfaith hospitality network providing temporary shelter, meals, hospitality, and case management for families experiencing homelessness.
Jacksonville Men’s Center
(904) 398-0013 or (855) 934-4673
3333 Phillip Hwy., Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.jacksonvillemensrehab.com
Affordable addiction and alcohol recovery program year-long residential provides peer-to-peer, group and individual counseling, parenting classes, spiritual inspiration, relapse prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol education, recreational opportunities and vocational rehabilitation.
New Season (Jacksonville Metro Treatment Center)
(877) 284-7074
4427 Emerson Street BLVD 4, Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.fsrcenter.com
Provides opioid addiction treatment that includes: medication-assisted treatment (mat) – Methadone, Buprenorphine or Suboxone for withdrawal symptoms and cravings counseling, medically supervised withdrawal, medical exams to ensure safety and referrals
Stepping Stones Center for Recovery
(866) 589-1408
1815 Corporate Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.steppingstonecenter.com
Treatment programs for men and women suffering from drug and alcohol addictions are designed to be individualized and patients are attended to by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, clinicians, and therapists
Parenting Support Resources
Saint Vincent’s
(904) 308-6359 or (904) 296-5212
4201 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL
Pre-Post Natal, CPR Classes, Safe Sitter Classes, Infant Safety, Breastfeeding Classes, Siblings, Childbirth Classes, and Tour of Women Center, etc.,
Jacksonville Children’s Commission
(904) 463-1905
https://www.jax4kids.com/resources/view/jacksonville-childrens-commission
Connecting parents with other parent who have become sober and are successfully reunified with their children
Florida Parenting Classes Online
(800) 732-4135
https://www.floridaparentingclass.com/
Course consists of 9 topics: Divorce as loss, parental role, development stages, communicating with your children, abuse, legal concepts, visitation, additional help
PFLAG of Jacksonville
(904) 737-3329
https://www.pflagjax.org/
Support, education, advocacy, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons
Promotes the health and well-being of gay, with support, education, advocacy and to secure equal civil rights
Medical Resources
Children’s Dental Center Jacksonville
(904) 253-1000
3225 University Blvd S., Jacksonville, FL 32218
http://duval.floridahealth.gov/index.html
Program offers full dental services to children ages 3 to 22
We Care Jacksonville
(904) 764-6450
4080 Woodcock Dr., Bldg. 2400, Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32211
www.wecarejacksonville.org
Income at or below 200% of poverty level, patient carries no applicable insurance, resident of Duval County
Community Health Outreach Healing Hands Medical & Dental Clinic
(904) 777-4228 ext.2
5126 Timuquana Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210
A free clinic that offers primary care medical services as well as emergency dental services for the uninsured in Duval County
Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network
(904) 389-3857
929 Peninsular Place, Jacksonville, FL 32204
www.jasmyn.org
Provide support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth by creating safe space, youth development services, bringing people and resources together.
Mentoring Programs Resources
Inspire to Rise (Strengthening Families Through Services)
(904) 701-2638
5927 Old Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
www.weinspiretorise.org
Inspiring through Community Behavioral Health Services, Education, Community Services, the Arts, and Mentorship
Kids Hope Alliance Mentoring Program and Services
(904) 255-4400
1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210
www.kidshopealliance.org
Support families and their effort to maximize their children’s potential to be healthy, safe, educated and contributing members of the community
Child and After School Care Resources
COJ – Kids Hope Alliance – School Based After School Program
TEAM UP is a comprehensive, school based afterschool program that provides educational and enrichment opportunities for youth. All TEAM UP programs are located in Duval County Public School sites and staffed by both certified teachers and youth development staff from the provider agency
Girls Inc.,
(904) 731-9933
100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.girlsincjax.org
GIRLS ONLY! Increase the literacy skills, self-esteem and success of kindergarten, first, second, and third grade girls whose academic performance has room for improvement
Communities in Schools Jacksonville
(904) 344-3900
6261 Dupont Station Court, Jacksonville, FL 32217
www.cisjax.org
After school care with TEAM-UP, academy Student Enrichment Program 3 year behind, Achiever for life is drop out presentation (JFCS), AmeriCorps is Literacy reading program
Parks’ Place Daycare and Learning Center
(904) 908-0140
5500 Shindler Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222
https://parksplacelearningcenter.com/
Provide the highest quality child care and pre-school educational services in the most safe and healthy environment while meeting the needs of our children, families, staff, and communities
Wishing you strength, resilience, and a brighter tomorrow!