Sanctuary Mission, Inc
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) - Link  
621-0599
800-428-6696
Hotline
Alzheimer's Association
West Central Florida Chapter
 
795-9500
800-841-6669
Assists families and individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia.
American Cancer Society  
637-5577
Aids persons and families afflicted with cancer, counseling, transportation, loan of medical equipment, support groups, financial assistance for medications.
American Red Cross- Link  
564-8455
799-3237
Aids victims of fire, natural disasters, health and safety education.
Annie W. Johnson Senior Center  
489-8021
Utilities and rent or mortgage assistance, food boxes, congregate dining and meals delivered to homebound area residents, prescription assistance,
Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m.
Donations accepted.
1991 W. Test Cour, PO Box 1951, Dunnellon FL 34430

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions - Link
 
1-800-624-5156
 
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance

Baptist Church of Crystal River, 1st  
795-3367
Electric, $25 when funds are available. Food, clothing, linens, kitchenware, baby items, toys: Agape Store, Tuesday - Wednesday 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
700 Citrus Ave, Crystal River FL 34429
Baptist of Beverly Hills, 1st  
746-2970
Rent-Evictions only. Electric-Shut off only. Gas voucher; Food. If funds are available. Tues., Wed., Thurs., in the morning.
Baptist Church of Inverness, 1st  
726-1252
Food, clothes, rent, electric.
123 S. Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34453
Blind Americans  
637-1739
Promotes the general well-being of sight impaired persons, education and training programs.
Boy Scouts of America  
726-1745
Scouting program for boys from age 7 to 20, character development, community service, physical fitness.
Boys & Girls Club of Citrus County  
563-2395
341-2507
Program for youth from age six through high school graduation: specializes in providing guidance for those at risk. Youth, recreational and education activities.
Brentwood Lifeline Foundation  
563-2282
Provides low cost equipment that notifies emergency personal of emergency situation: for both elderly and persons recovering from surgery.
Bus System - County  
527-7630
Must call 24 hours in advance to book.
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance

Center for Independent Living - Link  
527-8399
Peer support group. Independent living skills, computer skills, employment specialist, sign language, advocacy.
3774 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.Lecanto Fla. 34461
The Centers  
628-5020
726-7155
Diagnosis, medication, counseling and possible beds in Marion County.
Childhood Development Services  
795-2667
Assists low income families who are at risk of abuse and neglect: Head start, Childcare links, education, job training.
Christian Center Church  
628-5076
Rent, Electric, Food. Gas voucher for transients.
Children's Home Society  
629-7597
Mission is to strengthen and preserve family life. Birth parent counseling, adoption, foster care, intensive crisis counseling, assists persons with mental and physical handicaps.
Citrus Abuse Shelter Assoc. - CASA
casa@mindspring.com
 
344-8111
Housing and assistance for victims of domestic and sexual assault, counseling, crisis intervention, education.
112 N. Pine Ave, Inverness, FL 34450
Citrus County Housing Services  
527-5377
Deposits for utilities, energy assistance, home repair. HUD rental assistance program.
Citrus County Health Dept.  
527-0068
Various health services to Citrus County. Free childhood immunizations.
Citrus Springs Church of God - Mission possible  
489-3886
Food Pantry
Citrus United Basket - C.U.B.  
344-2242
Emergency assistance with living expenses, furniture, clothing, linens and toy, food baskets. Monday - Friday 10am to 3pm - food , clothing , electric, propane, water.
Community Legal Services - Link  
726-8512
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in civil matters.
Crystal River Church of God  
795-3079
Rent, Electric, Water, Propane, Food, Prescriptions.
Crystal River United Methodist
office@crumc.com
 
795--3148
Offers - Food. Tues. and Thurs. 9am to 4pm, 4801 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, Fla. 34428
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance

Daystar Life Center- daystar5@mindspring.com  
795--8668
Assists with utilities, rental, food six times a year, clothing twice a year: household items from fire loss. Mortgage payment, prescriptions.
Open Monday - Friday 9am to 2pm
6751 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Crystal River, FL 34429
Faith Baptist of Homosassa Springs  
628-4793
Electric, Food. Turn off notice or bill required.
Family Resource Center - Link  
344-1001
Support groups for young mothers, parent education classes, lending library, clothing and toy exchange, tutoring.
First Lutheran Church  
726-1637
Food, one day emergency
Fort Cooper Baptist  
726-0707
Food. Application required.
Girl Scouts -jlinhart@hfgsc.org  
726-4404
1-877-215-4425
Scouting program for girls, kindergarten through high school. Inspire girls to the highest ideals of character, conduct patriotism and service.
Grace Community House of Power Church  
344-9454
Food, clothing. Call first in am.
Habitat for Humanity  
563-2744
Builds new houses for qualified people and community service hours.
Helping Hands  
726-1707
Food, Electric, Propane, water, Clothing, and $10 emergency gas. East of Lecanto only. No rental or eviction assistance. Closed Tuesday's. Open from 10am to 2pm.
Hernando United Methodist Church  
726-7245
Food only.
Hospice of Citrus County  
537-2020
Assists families & individuals facing a terminal illness, nursing services, chaplain assistance, bereavement services.
Housing Assistance Foundation  
726-8767
Assists in improving housing conditions of elderly disadvantaged persons.
Housing Energy Assistance  
527-5377
Assists with electric bills, various other programs.
Human Resources  
746-7777
Financial assistance to persons 60 years of age and older.
Hunger Hotline - Link  
1-800-329-3663
Florida Association for Community Action
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance
Interfaith Emergency Services, Ocala  
352-629-8868
Emergency shelter, food, clothing, emergency financial assistance and a shelter for unwed mothers and pregnant women.
Jesus Is Ministries  
352-647-2713
Shelter. 90 day program in Levy county.
Jericho Road Ministries  
352-799-2912
Shelter, financial, Counseling in Brooksville, Hernando County.
Key Training Center - Link  
795-5541
Assists mentally handicapped clients, daily living skills, education, housing.
Life Choice Care Center  
341-5176
Biblical based approach for women and families dealing with pregnancy.
Lions Club - Homosassa  
621-3442
628-2461
Assists with eye glasses and vision aids, congregate dining in Homosassa.
Meals on Wheels  
726-0350
795-6264
Delivers meals to homebound persons.
Narcotics Anonymous  
637-0202 - Hotline
Regular local number, 621-6737
New Beginnings Intro Recovery
rcoxbscap@hotmail.com
 
344-8600
Transitional Housing for men, Recovery for substance abuse and alcohol
New Life Christian Center  
795-1324
Electric-$25 per year. Food. Crystal River preferred.
One Stop Workforce Connection -CLM - Link  
736-2430 x249
794-0086
Provides public employment and job training services.
Overeaters Anonymous  
800-985-0360 - Hotline
Eating disorders
Path of Citrus County, The - Link  
527-6500
"To provide a Christian living environment for anyone in Citrus County, who find themselves without a home."
Pregnancy Crisis Center  
344-3030
Pregnancy tests, maternity clothing, layette counseling. 10am to 3pm.
Presbyterian of Crystal River, 1st  
795-2259
Soup kitchen on Saturday's at 11:30am.
$25 helps with Rent, Electric. Application required. Food.
Salvation Army  
621-5532
352-732-8326
Humanitarian service and financial assistance, disaster relief, spiritual help, coordinates community service hours. Appointment only 9am to 11pm and 1pm to 3 pm 621-5532 Electric, propane, rent (eviction only) upon available funds. 3975 Grover Cleveland Blvd, Lecanto, FL 34446
Sanctuary Mission, Inc.
Share - Link
 
621-3277
We are a Christian Homeless Shelter - Safe House providing a second chance to the less fortunate by offering a positive peer oriented environment designed to promote spiritual and personal growth. We advance a Therapeutic Community model utilizing cognitive re-structuring nurtured by Christian principals and precepts. The schedule includes 12 step recovery, employment, hygiene, education and communication skills and Christian Bible studies, etc. We provide service referrals to outside agencies as required.
Seven Rivers Presbyterian  
746-6200
Food. 3rd Sat. of the month. 6-month program.
Share - Link  
800-536-3379
For 2 hours of volunteer time in their community, persons can purchase a package of food for $15 and receive up to $35 worth of quality, nutritious food.
Agency / Organization   Phone Description of Assistance

State of Florida  
860-5000
TANF Payments-Food Stamps-Medically Needy

860-5000/860-5001

Support Services  
527-5410
60+ unable to drive emergency care and respite care. 527-7640 Transportation -746-7630 Multi-Purpose Senior Center -746-1842
Commodity foods, 60+ 527-5410
United Methodist of Homosassa, 1st- Link  
628-4083
Food, electric, propane, Homosassa residents only!
8831 W Bradshaw St, Homosassa, FL
United Methodist of Inverness, 1st  
726-2522
Soup kitchen- Mondays only
United Way of Citrus County - Link  
795-8844
Helps distribute accountable funding to service agencies in the county. Administers One Call and local information.
Veterans Relief  
795-5012
Assists veterans with various needs.
Veterans Services- Link  
527-5411
Assists veterans with various needs.
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Inverness - Link  
726-1480
Food Pantry: 10am to 2pm, Wed. and Thur. Soup kitchen at noon on Thursday. Medical equipment loaning. Call for details.
WIC Office  
795-2261
527-8490
726-5222
Women, children & Infants- help pregnant women, children under 5, nursing mothers by providing, milk, cheese, cereal and juice.