Community Resources

Health, Emergency, Employment, Social Security, and Veterans Services

General Resources

ACCESS Florida

Apply online for food stamps (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), and Medicaid benefits through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

myflorida.com/accessflorida →

Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF)

Florida’s Temporary Cash Assistance program for families in need. Deaf / Hard of Hearing TTY line available.

TTY: 1-866-980-7367

Alachua County Health Department

Public health services for Alachua County residents including immunizations, STD testing, WIC, and more.

(352) 334-7900

EmployFlorida.com

Florida’s official source for job opportunities, career training, and employment services statewide.

employflorida.com →

Social Security U.S.

Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits online.

ssa.gov →

VA Benefits

Veterans can apply for healthcare, disability compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits online through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

va.gov/apply-for-benefits →

Drug Rehab Florida

Substance abuse treatment information, resources, and referrals to licensed treatment programs throughout Florida.

drugrehab.com/florida →

Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Florida Abuse Hotline

1-800-962-2873

Report child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Alachua County Crisis Line

(352) 264-6789

Mental health crisis support for Alachua County residents

FL Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-500-1119

24/7 confidential support for domestic violence victims

Information & Referral

2-1-1

Statewide health and human services information line

Rape Crisis Hotline

1-888-956-7273

Confidential support and advocacy for survivors

Another Way Hotline

1-866-875-7983

LGBTQ+ support and resource line

Local Agencies & Services

Organizations serving the Gainesville and Alachua County community.

ACORN Clinic

Medical: (352) 485-1133 • Dental: (352) 485-2772

Free medical and dental care for low-income individuals and families.

Equal Access Clinic

(352) 273-8614

Student-run free clinic providing primary care to uninsured patients.

Alachua County Health Department

(352) 334-7900

Public health services, immunizations, STD testing, WIC, and more.

Eastside Community Practice

(352) 265-7015

Primary care services for the Eastside Gainesville community.

We Care Physicians

(352) 334-7923

Volunteer physician network providing specialty care referrals to uninsured patients.

Alachua County Social Services

(352) 264-6730

Emergency assistance, housing support, and case management services.

Gainesville Community Ministry

(352) 372-8162

Emergency food, clothing, financial assistance, and community support.

Salvation Army

(352) 376-1743

Emergency shelter, meals, disaster relief, and social services in Gainesville.

St. Francis House

(352) 378-9079

Day shelter, meals, showers, clothing, and case management for homeless adults.

Peaceful Paths

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119

Comprehensive domestic violence services including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education.