Community Resources

This is a growing list of community resources. You can click on each resource link for more information. Our goal is to keep this list up-to-date, however, please be aware that there is always a possibility that the resources listed below have changed.

  • Mobile Outreach Clinic 
    • Free bus clinic that runs during the day Monday-Friday delivering health care to the medically under-served in low income neighborhoods and rural areas in and around Alachua County.
    • Monthly calendar in English and Spanish 
    • COVID-19 Update:
      • Please call MOC office and speak with the nurse at (352) 273-5329 before coming to clinic
      • Grace Marketplace will only be open to patients who live there

 

 

  • Family and Children Opportunities and Services (Last updated 2/1/2021): 
    • Partnership for Strong Families Website
    • SWAG Family Resource Center February 2021 Calendar
      • Please call (352) 334-0160 to speak to a person during normal business hours to sign-up or for future information on future food distributions.
    • Department of Children and Families (DCF) Access Services: Every Wednesday, 11:00am – 4:00pm, to assist with SNAP, Medicaid and Cash Assistance applications, recertifications, and questions.
    • image003.jpgHeadStart Access and Info: Will be available every Monday, 9:00am – 12:00pm, to assist with enrollments, applications, and questions.
    • CareerSource Services: Available at the Library Partnership every Tuesday 9:00am – 12:00pm
    • Notary Service:  Free notary service will be available at the Library Partnership, Mondays 9:00am – 4:30pm and Wednesdays 1:00pm – 5:00pm.  Patrons must have an ID.
    • Paper Unemployment Applications are available on a grab-and-go basis. For individuals experiencing difficulty or are unable to complete online unemployment applications, we have paper ones that already have the postage paid on them.
    • HealthStreet Access and Services: Will be available the first Thursday of each month, 11:00am – 1:00pm
    • Meridian Access and Information: Will be available every other Thursday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, to assist you with accessing counseling, substance abuse, stress management and other services.
    • Family Court Paperwork/Packets Available  –Family Court Packets are available for pick-up during normal business hours. Packets for Temporary Custody, Paternity, and Dissolution of Marriage are available. Additional help with packets can be accessed through contacting the Sydney Self Help Center.

 

  • Library Partnership Resource Center Opportunities (located at 912 NE 16th Ave): 
  • Strong Kids Afterschool Homework Help and Enrichment –Registration Packets are currently available for income eligible children. Afterschool includes homework help, Girl Scouts, and Capoeira, Monday – Thursday. COVID-19 precautions will be in place. Please visit the Library Partnership for a registration packet.
    • Meridian Access and Information: Will be available every other Tuesday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, to assist you with accessing counseling, substance abuse, stress management and other services.
    • HealthStreet Access and Services: Will be available every other Thursday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
    • Paper Unemployment Applications are available on a grab-and-go basis. For individuals experiencing difficulty or are unable to complete online unemployment applications, we have paper ones that already have the postage paid on them.
    • Notary Service:  Free notary service will be available at the Library Partnership, Mondays 9:00am – 4:30pm and Wednesdays 1:00pm – 5:00pm.  Patrons must have an ID.
    • Family Court Paperwork/Packets Available  –Family Court Packets are available for pick-up during normal business hours. Packets for Temporary Custody, Paternity, and Dissolution of Marriage are available. Additional help with packets can be accessed through contacting the Sydney Self Help Center.
    • Toys for Tots Verifications available at the Library Partnership for individuals who need to verify, after they have been pre-registered. Families can pre-register using this link, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to apply.
  • STD Screening Frequently Asked Questions Guide
    • Please note Equal Access Clinic can provide STD screening at no cost
  • Jobs Openings in North Central Florida  (Last Updated October 7th, 2020)
  • St. Francis Pet Care
    • Free primary non-emergency veterinary care and services to clients in the program at the weekly clinic in downtown Gainesville and monthly outreach clinics at Grace Marketplace/Dignity Village and at the SWAG Family Resource Center in southwest Gainesville.