Community Reentry Support Resources

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 You are not alone. Every day, hundreds of people across Central Florida turn to 211 for information, referral and support — whether for financial assistance, health programs, and more.

The 211 Information & Referral Line is a FREE and confidential resource, and it’s available 24/7/365.

We’re always here to help. You can call us, text us, or chat with us on our website. You can also view our online database of resources yourself. You can search for up-to-date local, state, and national resources for food and housing assistance, mental health, family support services, health and wellness, and more.

https://www.hfuw.org/get-help/211-help/

From Career Source: 

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a better job, or a whole new career, CareerSource Florida is here to help you take the next step with confidence. Our statewide network of career centers offers personalized support to help you reach your goals. With us, you’re never alone in the journey. 

https://careersourceclm.com/

 From Care Guide Services:  

Care Guide Services works as a personal health navigator supporting returning citizens with an integrated link from health coverage to health care.

https://careguideservices.com/

 From Interfaith Emergency Services: 

Interfaith Emergency Services provides a full range of services and assistance for residents of Marion County. Individuals and families look to us for food, clothing, shelter, housing, medication and other basic human needs. Interfaith was created by the local faith-based community to ensure that our community is caring for those in distress.  

https://www.iesmarion.org/

 In Florida, any person convicted of a felony must register with the county sheriff within 48 hours of entering the county or establishing residency. Registration requires visiting a local sheriff’s office to be fingerprinted, photographed, and to provide details on the conviction, address, and employment. Failure to register is a second-degree misdemeanor. 

https://www.marionso.com/

 Housing - Our men's program offers a refuge of safety and stability for individuals facing homelessness in our community. We provide more than just a roof over one's head; we offer a supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives with dignity and respect. Our program focuses on not just providing housing, but on empowering individuals to regain independence and thrive.

Support -  At our program, we understand that every journey towards recovery and stability is unique. That's why we offer personalized support plans tailored to each individual's needs. Whether it's overcoming addiction, improving mental wellness, achieving financial independence, or fostering accountability, our dedicated team works closely with residents to create comprehensive plans for success. 

https://openarmsvillageocala.org/

Project Hope of Marion County is a non-profit organization, established in 2007 by a faith-based community group, to provide solutions for homelessness among women and their children. Project Hope’s founders witnessed a growing trend of women and children forced to live out of their cars or in other unsheltered places for significant periods of time. Our mission is to shepherd homeless families to self-sufficiency, and we do this through a proven and sustainable model. We are the only faith based, transitional, and supportive housing program in Marion County to exclusively serve women with children. 

https://projecthopeocala.org/

 At the Dignity House, we’re on a mission to transform lives and restore hope through the power of housing. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home—a space where they feel safe, valued, and supported. The Dignity House is a place to breathe, rebuild, and begin again.   

The Dignity House program offers more than safe, temporary shelter. Guests gain access to:

• Mental health coaching
• Addiction recovery counseling
• Workforce readiness and job training
• Support in developing healthy habits and essential life practices
• Community connection and mentorship
• Essential resources like ID recovery, budgeting, and healthcare support

https://weargloves.org/dignity-house

 Our greatest accomplishment is to help people navigate through life's storms by rescuing, empowering, and renewing their lives. Lighting the way to become self-sufficient productive people in society. Creating a safe atmosphere of faith, family, and friends.  Our core values are Passion, Believing, Encouraging and Community. We are dedicated to helping people in need.

Shepherd's LightHouse is a place where you and your children can call home while learning the skills to become a productive family unit in society. The staff and volunteers at Shepherd's LightHouse are committed to helping you face challenges with confidence. We want you to set life goals and complete the course to independence. 

https://www.theshepherdslighthouse.org/

 Located in the rolling hills of Marion County, Phoenix House Florida’s adult residential program provides gender-specific substance use treatment for men and women, including treatment for co-occurring behavioral health issues. Our services include individual treatment planning, specialized group therapy, life-skills training, health education, family re-integration assistance, and services to help ensure a sustained recovery.

Designed to support a well-rounded treatment experience, our residential facility features a swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, and workout equipment. Withdrawal management services are available for both men and women, and treatment length is tailored to meet each patient’s individual needs. The Murray Center for Women, named in honor of Nancy C. and Raymond E. Murray, long-time benefactors of Phoenix House Florida, is a separate residential program designed exclusively for women providing trauma-informed, gender-specific treatment services.

At Phoenix House Florida, each individual is guaranteed the highest quality of care, delivered with professionalism and respect. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding and accessible substance use disorder treatment. Phoenix House Florida is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF, a nationally recognized standard of excellence.

https://phoenixfl.org/treatment/ocala-adult-residential-center/