Referral Resources

Heart of Florida Health Center is fortunate to partner with several service agencies and organizations in Marion County. Because of this we are happy to provide referral resources to our patients to assist them in all aspects of their healthcare needs.

The following organizations are utilized by Heart of Florida Health Center as a referral resource.

Please note: This list is not fully comprehensive. Referrals are not limited to the following listings and are based on individual patient needs. Our Case Management Team is available for further support.

ABUSE • ABUSO

Hotline – Children, Disabled, Elderly: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Arnette House: (352) 622-4432, https://arnettehouse.org/what-we-do
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 351-4009, https://ocaladvshelter.org
Elderly: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection: (352) 873-4739, https://kimberlyscenter.org/contact-kimberlys-center-for-child-protection
Parent Help Line: 800-532-5683
Rape Crisis Center: (352) 622-8495

AIDS / HIV AWARENESS • SIDA / HIV CONCIENCIA

Hotline: 800-232-4636
Department of Health Marion County: Testing, Drug Assistance, Outreach: (352) 629-0137, https://marion.floridahealth.gov

CHILDRENS SERVICES • SERVICIOS PARA NINOS

Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5993, https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Children’s Home Society/Healthy Families: (352) 732-1355
Children’s Medical Services: (352) 369-2100, https://cms-kids.com/home/contact/Ocala.html
Dept. of Children Families Access Info Line: 866-762-2237, https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315, https://www.elc-marion.org
Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care: 888-540-5437, https://www.floridakidcare.org
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300, https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Food for Kids Backpack Program: Contact child’s school, ask about “Back Pack Program.”
Healthy Start: (352) 629-0137 Ext. 2275, https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/healthy-start/index.html
North Central Early Steps: 800-334-1447, https://earlysteps.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu/referrals
Summer Break Spot Meal for Children: (352) 671-4190, https://www.marionschools.net
WIC/Nutrition: (352) 622-1161, https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html

COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH • ASESORAMIENTO SALUD MENTAL

SMA Healthcare (The Centers): (352) 291-5500, https://smahealthcare.org
SMA Access Center: (352) 629-9595, https://smahealthcare.org
Christian 12 Step: (352) 732-0877, https://www.christian12step.org/about-us
Monarch Center for Hope & Healing: (352) 873-7456, https://monarchcenter-marion.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): (352) 368-2405, www.nami.org
Supportive Connections: (352) 301-7902
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

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DISABILITIES • DISCAPACIDAD

Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Rights of Florida: 800-342-0823
Agency For Persons With Disabilities: 866-273-2273, https://apd.myflorida.com
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Centers for Independent Living: (352) 368-3788, http://www.cilncf.org
Early Learning Coalition: (352) 369-2315, https://www.elc-marion.org
Epilepsy Services: 800-332-1000, Spanish 866-273-2273, https://epilepsyfoundationfl.org/24-7-help-line/
Florida Center for the Blind: (352) 873-4700, https://www.flblind.org/contact-us
FDLRS/Child Find: (352) 591-4300, https://reach.fdlrs.org/child-find
Social Security Admin: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290, https://rehabworks.org

EMERGENCY SHELTER / TRANSITIONAL HOUSING • VIVIENDA DE EMERGENCIA / TRANSICION

Arnette House (Youth 13-17): (352) 622-8495, https://arnettehouse.org
Domestic Violence Center: (352) 622-8495, https://ocaladvshelter.org
Hands of Mercy Teen Maternity: (352) 347-4663, https://www.handsofmercyeverywhere.org
Helping Hands: (352) 840-9576, https://helpinghandshomecareonline.com
Interfaith (Women and Children): (352) 629-8868, https://iesmarion.org
Marion County Homeless Council: (352) 732-1369
Open Arms Village (Men): (352) 304-6229, https://openarmsvillageocala.org
Project Hope (Adults with Children): (352) 624-4673, http://www.projecthopeocala.org
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326, https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
Shepherds Lighthouse: (352) 347-6575, https://www.theshepherdslighthouse.org
Volunteers of America/Ocala Ritz Veterans Village: (352) 562-7872, https://www.voa.org/housing_properties/ocala-ritz

EMPLOYMENT • EMPIEO

Career Source: Citrus, Levy, Marion: (352) 732-1700, https://careersourceclm.com
Center for Independent Living: (352) 368-3788 Assists person with disability find employment, equipment closet, Para Transit applications and other services., http://www.cilncf.org
North Florida Life Enrichment and Job Readiness, “Robin”, (Fee): (352) 854-5802
Silver Springs Shores Resource Center, $10 Registration fee, $45 per program: (352) 687-0350, http://www.shoresresource.org
Vocational Rehabilitation: (352) 732-1290, https://rehabworks.org
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / SUPPORT • ASISTENCIA FINANCIERA/APOYO

Brother’s Keeper: (352) 622-3846, https://bkocala.org
Citra First United Methodist Church (Citra Residents, Utilities): (352) 595- 3151
Community Action: (352) 732-3008, https://www.cfcaa.org
Consumer Credit Counseling: (352) 867-1865
Food Stamps: 866-762-2237, https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ebt.html
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868 Assistance with applications for various programs, https://iesmarion.org
Lifeline Assistance (phone service): 800-540-7039
Ocala First United Methodist: (352) 622-3244 Assists w/ obtaining ID’s, etc.
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov

FOOD / CLOTHING • ALIMENTOS / ROPA

Annie Johnson Center: (352) 489-8021, https://www.facebook.com/anniewjohnsonservicecenter
Brother’s Keeper: (352) 732-7988, https://bkocala.org
Interfaith: (352) 629-8868, https://iesmarion.org
Marion Meal Program and Senior Services: (352) 620-3501, http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Operation Compassion Wings of faith Fellowship: (352) 687-4600, (352) 598-0720
Salvation Army: (352) 732-8326, https://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala
Soul Harvest: (352) 680-1240
St. Theresa Catholic Church (social service): (352) 245-2458
Summer Break Spot Meal for Children: (352) 671-4190
WIC/Nutrition: (352) 622-1161, https://marion.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/wic/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION / REFERRAL • INFORMACION GENERAL

United Way 211: Dial 211, https://www.uwmc.org

HEALTH RESOURCES & OTHER SERVICES • RECURSOS DE SALUD Y OTROS SERVICIOS

American Cancer Society: (352) 629-4727
American Red Cross: Ocala: 800-733-2767, Gainesville: (352) 376-4669, https://www.redcross.org
Elder Options: 800-963-5337 (Community Care Program)
Helping Hands: (352) 547-4212, https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Hospice of Marion County/Transitions: (352) 873-7400, https://www.hospiceofmarion.com
Lions Club: Vision Eval/Hearing Aids. Applications available @ HFHC
Love INC. of the Heart of Florida: (352) 245-8774 Home Repairs S.E. Marion County
MRMC Health Resource Line: (352) 867-8181
Marion County Children’s Alliance: (352) 438-5990, https://mcchildrensalliance.org
Marion Count Health Department: (352) 629-0137, https://marion.floridahealth.gov
Marion County Sickle Cell Foundation Levy, Marion: (352) 732-4412
Medicaid/Access Florida: 866-762-2237
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Transitions: (352) 854-5200 Provides non-clinical support /practical asst. for those who have a life-limiting illness. Free program.

HOSPITALS • HOSPITALES

Advent Health: (352) 351-7200, https://www.adventhealth.com
Ocala Regional Medical Center: (352) 401-1000, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ocala-hospital
Shands: (352) 265-8000, https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-shands-presurgical-center
Summerfield ER: (352) 245-4440, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
TimberRidge: (352) 854-8200, https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital-and-emergency-room/adventhealth-timberridge-er
VA Hospital: 800-324-8387, https://www.va.gov/contact-us
West Marion: (352) 291-3000, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com

HOUSING • ALOJAMIENTO

Community Housing Partners of Florida: 888-563-1110
Ocala Housing Authority: (352) 369-2636, https://www.ocalahousing.org
Evangeline Booth (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 671-2870
Habitat for Humanity: (352) 351-4663, https://www.habitatocala.org
Heritage Oaks (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 854-1515, Heritage Oaks Website
Hickory Knoll (Income based): (352) 629-8744, https://www.hickoryknollapartments.net
Hilltop Manor (Income based): (352) 368-5059
Kings Landing (Income based): (352) 369-2636 Public housing, https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
Magnolia Walk (Incomed based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 291-4926
Meadow Fields (Income based) Belleview: (352) 245-0838
Oakbrook Villas (Income based) Belleview: (352) 245-7977, https://www.flynnmanagement.com/oakbroo
Pavilion Oaks (Income based): (352) 369-2636 Public housing, https://www.ocalahousing.org/index.php/online-services/public-housing-applicants
Trinity Villas (Income based seniors, 62 yrs.): (352) 694-5507

IMMIGRANT SERVICES • SERVICIOS IMMIGRANTES

Catholic Charities: Orlando 888-658-2828, https://cflcc.org
Ocala Farm Ministry: (352) 239-0420, https://www.ocalafarmministry.org
Rural Women’s Health Project: (352) 372-1095 Provides health, legal and social service referrals requiring assistance related to immigration status. This is a free service., https://rwhp.org/contact.html

LEGAL SERVICES • SERVICES JURIDICOS

Community Legal Services of Mid Florida: (352) 629-0105, https://www.clsmf.org/contact-information

SENIOR SERVICES • SERVICIOS PARA ANCIANOS

Adult Protective Services: 800-962-2873, https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Alzheimer’s Support: (352) 615-3202
Blind Services: 800-443-0908
Elder Options: 800-963-5337, https://www.helpinghandsocala.org/contact-us
Marion Senior Services: (352) 620-3501, http://www.marionseniorservices.org
Medicare: National: 877-267-2323
Public Guardian Office: (352) 401-6753, http://www.publicguardianprogram.org
Senior Wellness Community Center: (352) 401-1338, https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
Seniors at Risk Asst. Program: Operations Center: (352) 732-8181
Senior Services: (352) 629-8661
SHINE: 800-963-5337, https://www.floridashine.org
Social Security Admin: Local: 877-626-9911, National: 800-772-1213, https://www.ssa.gov
Senior Housing Information: www.SeniorHousingNet.com