Lake County Resources

Abuse

Abuse Hotline-DCF

To report child, elderly, and disabled abuse
800-962-2873

Abusive Relationship Hotline

Counseling and assistance with domestic violence
800-351-8083

Disability Rights Florida

Assists with disability infringements
2728 Centerview Dr. Suite 102
Tallahassee, FL 32301
800-342-0823

Domestic Violence Helpline

Assists with domestic violence situations and emergency help
800-500-1119

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

Assists with acts of sexual violence
800-956-7273

Haven Outreach

Counseling and assistance with domestic violence
2600 South St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-5889

Childcare Assistance

Early Childhood Episcopal Children Service

Free childcare, childhood disability assistance
Eligibility Requirements: low income
2220 Main St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-435-7407

Early Learning Coalition of Lake County

VPK vouchers and reduced daycare costs
Eligibility Requirements: income limit requirements, a parent working 40 hours or going to school for 20 hours
1300 Citizens Blvd.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-435-0566

Boys and Girls Club

Provide before/after school and summer programs
610 S 9th St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-0053

Clothing Assistance

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Charities

Provides clothing and utilities assistance
Eligibility Requirements: assists once a year
415 Citrus Tower Blvd. Suite 102
Clermont, FL 34711
352-989-4426

Salvation Army of Lake County

Offers utility assistance (once every 2 years), food (once every 3 months), case by case for gas and/or motel
Eligibility Requirements: must call for an appointment
2605 South St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-365-0079

Christian Care Center Men’s Residence

Offers packaged goods, meals, and clothing
Eligibility Requirements: person cannot be intoxicated
1309 High St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-9904

Christian Care Center (Benevolence Center)

Provides food and clothing to Lake County. Each family will receive 8 items of clothing per household members and 5 days worth of food each month. Also offers counseling, housing, medical, and family support.
1308 W. Main St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-5289

Come as You Are Ministries

Provides showers, meals, a computer lab for job searches and apply by phone
Eligibility Requirements: must attend 2 classes per wee
1344 Griffin Rd.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-396-3570

Counseling

Alive and Well Corp. Therapy Services

Provides counseling for anxiety, depression, family grief, etc. Also offers evaluations for Lake County school.
Eligibility Requirements: Proof of income required. Must apply in person for services in Clermont/Minneola. Ages 5 to 65 years.
Fee Structure: Sliding scale; income below$35K; $35 per session
207 N US Hwy 27 Suite A
Minneola, FL 34715
352-432-3231

Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care

Provides grief counseling for children and adults
Eligibility Requirements: referral showing have suffered loss
Contact Person: Mike Barnett
2445 Lane Park Rd.
Tavares, FL 32778
352-742-6808

Lifestream

Offers psychiatric evaluations, substance abuse program
Fee Structure: varies
2020 Tally Rd.
Tavares, FL 32778
352-253-6630

Dental

Community Health Services Dental (Pediatric ONLY)

Provides dental cleaning, x-rays, extractions, fillings, partials, and dentures. Serves Apopka, Forest City, Winter Garden, and Tavares
Eligibility Requirements: income-based sliding scale if an individual has no insurance
212 E. Manin St.
Tavares, FL 32778
352-435-6699 option 1

The Community Medical Care Center

Provides dental, orthopedic, and other services
Eligibility Requirements: family income must be below 200%. Have no insurance. Must be a resident of North Lake County. Ages 3-17 and 18-64
1210 W. Main St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-8489

Disabilities

Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities

Offers assistance with disputes, family support, and referrals
Eligibility Requirements: must have a disability
2728 Centerview Dr. Suite 102
Tallahassee, FL 32301
800-342-0823

Children’s Medical Services

Offers a collection of programs that serve children with special health care needs
Eligibility Requirements: must have specialty needed care
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin A06
Tallahassee, FL
850-245-4201

Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida

Offers family support and referral organization for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families
Eligibility Requirements: family member diagnosed with Down Syndrom
204 N. Wymore Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-478-5621

Epilepsy Services

Offers 24/7 patient helpline assistance and physician search
Eligibility Requirements: must be an epilepsy patient
8301 Professional Place West Suite 230
Landover, MD
800-332-1000

FDLRS/SPRINGS

Provides diagnostic and learning resources
3881 NW 115th St.
Reddick, FL 32686
352-591-4300

Disaster Relief

American Red Cross Lake County Chapter

Provides disaster relief re-direction
Eligibility Requirements: must have experienced a disaster
2848 W. Main St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-622-3457

Disaster Assistance

Provides emergency preparedness kits, CPR/First Aid training, international services, military families, blood
Eligibility Requirements: must have suffered a major disaster (e.g. flood, fire)
www.disasterassistance.gov
800-621-3362

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Provides registration for FEMA disaster relief
Eligibility Requirements: must have suffered a major disaster
www.fema.org
800-621-3362

Education

Early Steps

Provides services for speech therapy, assistance for early childhood learning barriers
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 0-3
Contact Person: Gayla Clark
1300 Citizens Blvd.
Leesburg, FL 34748
386-258-7434

Lake Community Action

Offers paid training and school assistance
Eligibility Requirements: income-base
Contact Person: Tim Bridges
501 N. Bay St.
Eustis, FL 34748
352-357-5550

Step UP for Students

Offers scholarships for primary school
Eligibility Requirements: income-based, disability requirement
P.O. Box 54429
Jacksonville, FL 32245
877-735-7837

Take Stock in Children

Offer scholarships for high school students for college, mentorship program
Eligibility Requirements: must be in high school and graduating
Contact Person: Connie
2045 Pruitt St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-6576

Employment

CareerSource

Offers career counseling, paid training, and assistance with employment placement
Eligibility Requirements: income-based requirements, must be jobless
Contact Person: Gustavo Henriquez
1415 S 14th St. Suite 101
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-360-6280

Fast Track Staffing

Offers temp. to permanent job placement
Contact Person: Debbie Timler
311 N. Main St.
Wildwood, FL 34785
352-748-0045

Goodwill Job Connection Center

Offers assistance with resume writing, clothing vouchers, classes. Job Fairs offered 9am-5pm
Contact Person: Gina or Rohnda
10600 US Hwy 41
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-323-1847

Financial Assistance

United Way

Offers assistance with utility and rental payment
Contact Person: Michelle Pur
32644 Blossom Lane
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-460-4360

Salvation Army of Lake County

Offers utility payment, food, and case by case gas and/or motel. Can receive utility assistance 1x every 2 years. Food 1x every 3 months.
2605 South Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-365-0079

Lake Community Action

Offers low-income home energy assistance, paid medical training
1010 E North Blvd
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-357-5550

Food

First Baptist Of Leesburg (Benevolence Center)

Offers food, personal items, clothing everyday at 5pm a Hot meal is served, Appointments only
220 N. 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34787
352- 787-5289
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-11am Thurs 6pm-8pm
Emergency #352-350-7272

Leesburg Food Bank

Offers non-perishable food items M-Thursday 8:30-12pm
503 13th street
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-326-5463

Homeless Services

Mid Florida Homeless Coalition

Homeless registration of FL, hotel vouchers, bus passes, housing assistance
104 E. Dampier St.
Inverness, FL 34450
352-697-3671 or 1-352-860-2308

Florida Housing Search

Listing Services for Landlords/Property Managers, Housing Search Assistance, Section 8/Rental Assistance Program Rental Listings, Market Rate Rental Housing Listings, Low Cost Home Rental Listings, Government Subsidized Private Rental Housing Listings, Elderly/Disabled Home Rental Listings, Barrier Free Home Rental Listings
227 North Bronough Street Suite 5000
Tallahassee, FL
1-877-428-8844

Medical Assistance

Christian Care Center (Benevolence Center)

Free medical and dental clinic.
1308 W Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-5289

Community Primary Health Clinic Advent Health

Free primary care medical services for Eustis, Tavares
Contact Person: Kaleena
2300 Kurt Street
Eustis, FL
352-589-2501

Transitional Housing/Shelter

Samaritan Inn

Offers Temporary Transitional Housing Shelter.
220 N 13th Street
Leesburg FL 34748
352-314-8733

New Beginnings

Offers Transitional housing for women and men.
792 E Montrose
Clermont, FL 34711
352-404-6946

Substance Abuse

Redeemed Ministries

Offers substance abuse counseling, drug treatment facility.
407-600-9006

Spirit of Life Recovery Center

Offers Drug and Alcohol addiction rehabilitation counseling 12 step program
4816 N Orange Blossom Trail
Mt Dora, FL 32757
352-735-2001