Alachua County Homeless Resources
Looking for Help? We’re Working to End Homelessness in Alachua County.
If you live in Alachua County and you are experiencing hunger or homelessness, we’re here to help. Please explore the following list of community resources and service providers to learn about services available to you.
You can also find information about homeless service providers in Alachua County through the free, confidential resource referral line offered through United Way of North Central Florida. Simply dial 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636 to connect with a 211 operator. Services are available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
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Guides to resources and services
Alachua Street Card
Offers important legal, housing, and meal information to homeless persons and provides a list of other services available.
Points of Entry
GRACE Marketplace
Call: (352) 792-0800, ext. 109
Address:
3055 NE 28th Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32609
St. Francis House
Call: (352) 378-9079
Address: 413 South Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Peaceful Paths
Call: (352) 377-8255
Neighborhood Housing & Development Corporation
Call: (352) 380-9119
Family Promise
Call: (352) 378-2030
Catholic Charities Gainesville
Call: (352) 372-0294
Meridian Healthcare
Call: (800) 330-5615, ext. 8360
1405 NW 13th Street, Suite E
Gainesville, FL, 32601
Sources for Food
Free meals for children 0 to 18: The Alachua County Food Services Program is providing free meals to any child between 0 to 18 years of age. Participating sites are providing free, nutritious breakfast and lunch. For a list of locations and to register, please visit acpsfood.com.
Hotlines
Abuse Hotline
Call: 1 (800) 962-2873
TDD: 1 (800) 453-5145
Report abuse of children and vulnerable adults
Alachua County Crisis Line
Call: (352) 264-6789
Free 24-hour telephone crisis intervention and counseling service; short-term crisis counseling
Rape Crisis Hotline
Call: (352) 264-6760
Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1 (800) 500-1119
Information and Referrals
Dial: 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636
Text: your zip code to 898211
Trained professionals available 24/7 to provide crisis counseling and referrals to health and human service programs that can meet a variety of needs including, but not limited to, food, housing, employment, health care, and more.