Resources
Here is a list of places that offer help of all kinds in our area.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National)
Dial 988
National AIDS Hotline
1-800-342-2437 | 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish)
1-800-243-7889 (TDD)
Child Abuse Hotline
Crack Hotline
1-904-630-2725 (CRAK)
Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Drug Free
1-855-378-4373 or text 55753
FL HIV/AIDS Hotline
National Council on Alcoholism / Drug Dependence (NCAAD)
National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255 or 904-387-5641
PEPlin
1-888-448-4911 (Occupational PEP 11AM-8PM EST - Non-occupational PEP 9AM-8PM Mon-Fri; 11AM-8PM EST weekends & holidays)
Perinatal HIV Hotline
1-888-448-8765 (24HRS, 7 days a week)
PrEPline
1-855-448-7737 (9AM-8PM EST Mon-Fri)
PRIDE Institute
1-800-547-7433 (24/7)
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
1-800-656-4673 | 1-800-810-7440 (TTY)
Rape Crisis
904-721-7273 (24HRS)
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
The LGBT National Hotline
The LGBT National Youth Talkline
The National Runaway Safeline
The True Colors United
Trans Lifeline
Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+)
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
US National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
United Way 2-1-1
904-632-0600 (Duval) | 1-866-318-0211 (Baker, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns Counties)
Victim Services Center
403 W 10th St 32206 | 904-255-3388 | FAX 904-255-3387
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Jax)
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment
APEL Health Services Center Inc
HIV Testing | 904-265-1910
Baptist Primary Care
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment
CAN Community Health
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment | PEP | Hepatitis C | Espanol | 904-508-0710
Center for Women and Children
Children’s Crisis Center
Church Fellowship Worship
Community Rehabilitation Center
Edward Waters College
First Coast Community Development
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | PEP | Condoms | Espanol
FL Department of Health - Duval County (DWTN)
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment | Condoms | 904-253-1040
FL Department of Health - Duval County (University)
HIV Testing | STI Testing & Treatment | Condoms | Espanol | 904-253-2555
FL Department of Health - Baker County
HIV Testing | STI Testing | Condoms | 904-259-6291
FL Department of Health - Clay County
HIV Testing | STI Testing & Treatment | PrEP | ADAP | Espanol
FL Department of Health - Nassau County
HIV Testing | STI Testing & Treatment | Condoms
904-875-6100 option 6
FL Department of Health - St John's County
HIV Rapid Testing | STI Testing & Treatment
HOPE Across the Globe
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | Hepatitis C | Condoms
Jacksonville Community Health
JASMYN - Ages 13-29
HIV Testing | Rapid HIV/STI Self-Tests | Mail-in HIV Self Tests | STI Testing & Treatment | Condoms | Espanol | 904-389-3857
Magnolia Women’s Health
Minority AIDS Coalition
New Life Community Methodist
Northeast Florida Infectious Disease Consultants
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment | Hepatitis C | Espanol | 904-646-1987
OraSure or Blood Draw
Free STD/Rapid HIV Testing | 904-745-3050
Palms Medical Group
HIV Testing | STI Testing & Treatment | 904-688-3000
Planned Parenthood of Southeast & North Florida Inc
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | PEP | STI Testing & Treatment | Condoms | 904-399-2800
River Region Human Services Inc
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment | Espanol | Condoms | 904-899-6300
UF Health
HIV Testing | HIV PrEP | STI Testing & Treatment | Espanol
UR Luv Ministries
The Bridge Adolescent Health Center
Sexual Assault Response Center
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Wellness Center & Pharmacy
904-381-9651
UF CARES Rainbow Center
904-244-2120
Boulevard Comprehensive Care Center (BCCC)
904-253-1040
Duval County Health Department
904-253-1040
I.M. Sulzbacher Center
Health Center: 904-394-8069
Behavioral Health
904-394-1656
Dental Center
904-394-8060
I.M. Sulzbacher Beaches Community Healthcare Clinic
904-224-3550
UF Health Jacksonville (formerly Shands) Medical Center
904-244-0411
Financial Evaluation & Assistance
904-244-4015
We Care Clinics
904-674-6450
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic & Pharmacy
904-399-2766
Mental Health Resource Center
Centro De Recursos para la Salud Mental
North: 904-695-9145
South: 904-642-9100
Homeless Outreach
904-358-2411
Springfield Drop-In Center
904-359-2511
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
904-253-1040
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Pharmacy
904-389-9744
Commcare Pharmacy
1-888-708-3030
CCN Pharmacy
1-877-301-2517
Panama Pharmacy
904-765-3531
Carter’s Ortega Pharmacy
904-389-5558
Boulevard Comprehensive Care Center (BCCC) Pharmacy
904-253-1040
Owens Pharmacy
904-353-7468
CIL Jacksonville empowers all people with any disability to live independently. CIL Jacksonville provides community-based programs and self-directed services to help people find and remain independent.
Core Services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, Peer Mentoring, and Transition.
Click the link below for more resourceful information.
The Sanctuary
120 E 8th St
Clothing and emergency food pantry
Photo ID required
904-356-3588
Angel Attic Thrift Store
8595 Beach Blvd
New and/or secondhand clothing, furniture, appliances, toys, etc. at lower than retail prices
904-398-4882
Clara White Mission
Clothing and toiletry items
904-354-4162
Dignity U Wear
136 N Myrtle Ave
New clothing for children and adults provided through agencies and the school system
904-636-9455
Dress for Success
216 E Duval St
Free professional clothing for low-income women seeking employment. Appointments only
904-854-9613
Goodwill Industries of America
11240 Beach Blvd
New and second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, etc. at lower than retail prices
904-996-0131
Avondale United Methodist Church
Address: 1651 Talbot Ave., Jax FL 32205
Phone: 904-389-1175 Website: aumcjax.org
Provides meal kits to residents in need and maintains a small outdoor pantry accessible to the public.
BEAM - Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry
Address: 850 6th Ave S, Jax Beach, FL 32250
Phone: 904-241-2326 Website: Food Pantry - BEAM
Assistance is available for residents within our service area (32233, 32266, 32250, 32082, 32224, 32227).
All active-duty military members are eligible to receive food assistance, regardless of zip code.
Call for appointments seven days in advance. Clients must bring proof of residency (lease, mortgage statement, utility bill phone bill, bank statement) in BEAM's service area and picture ID.
Blessing Others All the Time Ministries
Address: P.O. Box 38133, Jax FL 32236
Phone: 904-524-6906 Website: boatt.online
Coordinates neighborhood food distributions / weekend meal deliveries for low-income families throughout Jacksonville.
Bridge the Gap Inc.
Address: 561 W. 25th St., Jax FL 32206
Phone: 904-314-1035 Website: bridgethegapjax.org
Provides mobile food pantry services, community meals, and health outreach programs across Duval County.
Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church
Address: 8447 Manresa Ave., Jax FL 32244
Phone: 904-276-3739 Website: bbuuc.org
Coordinates volunteers and donation drives supporting food assistance efforts throughout the community.
Catholic Charities Bureau – Jacksonville
Address: 1430 Bernita St., Jax FL 32211
Phone: 904-354-4845 Website: ccbjax.org
Food pantry operates Wednesdays and Fridays beginning 8:30 a.m. (first-come, first-served; 60 tickets/day).
Christ Episcopal Church
Address: 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra Bch, FL 32082
Phone: 904-671-5288 Website: ccpvb.org
Supports regional food drives and outreach initiatives serving residents in the Beaches area.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Address: 4087 Hendricks Ave., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-422-6747 Website: churchofjesuschrist.org
Conducts neighborhood food drives and volunteer initiatives supporting partner distribution sites.
City of Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department
Address: 117 W. Duval St., Suite 175, Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-5550 Website: jacksonville.gov/MAVD
Hosts twice-monthly Food Farmacy events in collaboration with the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation for active-duty families and maintains a limited food closet for veterans/military spouses.
City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division
Address: 117 W. Duval St., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-5400 Website: jacksonville.gov/seniorservices
Operates 16 senior centers providing breakfast/lunch daily through the congregate meal program, serving older adults citywide.
City Rescue Mission (CRM)
Address: 234 W. State St., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-522-2117 Website: crmjax.org
Provides a daily community meal at 4:30 p.m. and offers emergency shelter and substance-use recovery services.
Clara White Mission
Address: 613 W. Ashley St., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-354-4162 Website: clarawhitemission.org
Provides daily community meals, job training, and food assistance programs for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Lunch Grab and Go: Monday and Tuesday 10-11:30AM | Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday through Thursday: 9-10:30AM
Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC)
Address: 623 Beechwood St., Jax FL 32206
Phone: 904-358-1211 Website: communityrehabcenter.org
Provides weekday meals for psychosocial rehabilitation clients and coordinates community food drives with local partners.
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC)
Address: 215 N. Ocean St., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-767-1985 Website: descjax.org
Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; serves households every 30 days (proof of cooking/storage required).
ElderSource Northeast Florida
Address: 10688 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jax FL 32257
Phone: 904-391-6699 Website: myeldersource.org
Coordinates nutrition and meal services with City Senior Services and Aging True to support older adults across Northeast Florida
Family Promise of Jacksonville
Address: 431 University Blvd. N., Jax FL 32211
Phone: 904-354-1818 Website: familypromisejax.org
Provides case management and limited emergency supplies (diapers, socks, cleaning products) for families experiencing homelessness or crisis.
Feeding Northeast Florida
Address: 5245 Old Kings Rd., Jax FL 32254
Phone: 904-513-1333 Website: feedingnefl.org
Operates mobile food pantries and community distributions, supplying partner agencies and food-insecure households across Duval County.
First Coast Leadership Foundation
Address: 421 W. Church St., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-356-0088 Website: jfclf.org
Supports community development and collaborates with food-distribution partners to expand local outreach.
First Coast YMCA
Address: 40 E. Adams St., Suite 210, Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-296-3220 Website: fcymca.org
Supports nutrition and wellness initiatives and hosts community food drives through branch locations.
Hopewell Church
Address: 3990 Loretto Rd., Jax FL 32223
Phone: 904-309-0276 Website: joinhopewell.com
Serves families in the Mandarin area through food pantry programs and volunteer meal distributions.
Jacksonville Buddhist Center
Address: 4168 Herschel St., Jax FL 32210
Phone: 904-357-0663 Website: ktcjax.org
Participates in community meal outreach and volunteer partnerships in Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods.
Jacksonville Campus Ministry
Address: 3976 Hendricks Ave., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-896-2125 Website: jaxcm.org
Provides weekly meals and emergency assistance for college students in need, including food support and financial aid referrals.
Jacksonville Jewish Center
Address: 3662 Crown Point Rd., Jax FL 32257
Phone: 904-292-1000 Website: jaxjewishcenter.shulcloud.com
Partners with the Jewish Federation and community volunteers to support interfaith food security initiatives and advocacy programs.
JaxCareConnect / WeCareJax
Phone: 904-674-6454 Website: jaxcareconnect.org | wecarejacksonville.org
Offers Nutrition Program and Produce Delivery for complex care and cancer patients, as well as food resource navigation for food-insecure JaxCareConnect clients.
Jewish Family & Community Services
Address: 8540 Baycenter Rd., Jax FL 32256
Phone: 904-448-1922 Website: jfcsjax.org
Operates a community food pantry, senior meal delivery program, and school satellite pantries throughout Jacksonville.
Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida
Address: 4615 Philips Hwy., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-448-5995 Website: lssjax.org
Operates a client-choice food pantry Monday–Saturday with monthly visits and companion pet-food assistance.
Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church
Address: 1319 Myrtle Ave., Jax FL 32209
Phone: 904-910-4567 Website: mtolivepb.org
Hosts recurring food-distribution events and collaborates with partner agencies to support families in need.
Northside Community Involvement Inc.
Address: 4736 Avenue B, Jax FL 32209
Phone: 904-504-0152 Website: ncijax.net
Operates a neighborhood food pantry and collaborates with agencies to address household food insecurity in the Northside area.
Northeast Florida Women Veterans Inc. (Women Veterans Ignited)
Address: 103 Century 21 Dr., Suite 201, Jax FL 32216
Phone: 904-862-6039 Website: forwomenvets.org
Provides food pantry services three days per week, supporting women veterans and their families through the Women Veterans Ignited program.
OneJax
Address: 100 Festival Park Ave., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-799-5370 Website: onejax.org
Mobilizes interfaith volunteers and civic partners to support inclusive community food-security and anti-hunger initiatives.
Opportunity Development Inc. (CIL Jacksonville)
Address: 2709 Art Museum Dr., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-399-8484 Website: ciljacksonville.org
Also known as the Center for Independent Living Jacksonville, provides accessibility, wellness, and nutritional support for persons with disabilities.
Palms Presbyterian Church
Address: 3410 Third St. S., Jax Bch FL 32082
Phone: 904-246-6427 Website: palmschurch.org
Provides meal programs for unhoused residents through hospitality nights and cold-weather shelter operations.
Philip R. Cousin AME Church of Mandarin
Address: 2625 Orange Picker Rd., Jax FL 32223
Phone: 904-262-3083 Website: prcame.com
Supports UCOM food bank operations and hosts regular meal distribution events in the Mandarin area.
Riverside Avondale Preservation / Riverside Arts Market
Address: 715 Riverside Ave., Jax FL 32204
Phone: 904-389-2449 Website: riversideavondale.org | riversideartsmarket.org
Provides community event space and partnership support for local food vendors and nonprofits serving the urban core area.
Riverside Church at Park and King
Address: 2650 Park St., Jax FL 32204
Phone: 904-388-7692 Website: riversidetogether.org
Provides organizations space to facilitate meal distribution and packing; its large parking lot supports drive-in food events.
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Address: 849 Park St., Jax FL 32204
Phone: 904-355-4585 Website: rpcjax.org
Partners with local nonprofits to provide meals and volunteer support for food programs across the city.
Second Harvest North Florida
Address: 1502 Jessie St., Jax FL 32206
Phone: 904-353-3663 Website:
Service hours may vary—it's best to call ahead or check their website or social channels before visiting.
South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church
Address: 2137 Hendricks Ave., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-396-0567 Website: sjaxpc.org
Offers volunteers and logistical support for food distribution events and collaborative faith-based initiatives.
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Address: 3976 Hendricks Ave., Jax FL 32207
Phone: 904-396-9608 Website: stmarksjax.org
Provides space for food storage and distribution efforts in coordination with regional partners.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Outreach Mission
Address: 1924 N. Laura St., Jax FL 32206
Phone: 904-354-5075 Website: stmarysjax.org
Operates a market-style food pantry emphasizing dignity, nutrition, and community connection.
St. Paul United Methodist Church – Arlington
Address: 8264 Lone Star Rd., Jax FL 32211
Phone: 904-734-0022 Website: stpauljax.org
Hosts and supports food pantry and hot-meal programs serving Arlington residents in need.
Sulzbacher's Downtown Campus
Address: 611 E. Adams Street, Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-359-0457 Website: sulzbacherjax.org/get-help/
Sulzbacher’s Downtown Campus serves nutritious meals to anyone in the community who is hungry 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Clients in Sulzbacher’s Short-term Emergency Housing are served three meals a day, and meals are open to the community two times a day.
Daily Mealtimes: Lunch 12PM | Dinner 6PM
Tamika’s School of Epicure
Address: 6316 San Juan Ave., Jax FL 32210
Phone: 904-562-9120 Website: tamikasschoolofepicure.com
Conducts a Community Food Distribution Program and monthly Hot Meal Program featuring Junior Chefs.
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Address: 245 Riverside Ave., Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-356-4483 Website: jaxcf.org
Provides philanthropic coordination and funding to strengthen community food-security initiatives and coalition partnerships.
The Salvation Army - Duval Country
Address: 328 N Ocean St, Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-301-4800 Website: salvationarmyusa.org
Contact location for hours
Trinity Rescue Mission
Address: 622 West Union Street, Jax FL 32202
Phone: 904-355-1205 Website: trinityrescue.org
Men and women three nights free with breakfast, dinner and chapel
UF Health Jacksonville
Address: 655 W. 8th St., Jax FL 32209
Phone: 904-244-0411 Website: ufhealthjax.org
Operates an on-site food pantry for patients and coordinates referrals through community wellness programs.
United Way of Northeast Florida
Address: 40 E. Adams St., Suite 310, Jax FL 32202
Phone: Dial 211 Website: unitedwaynefl.org
Connects residents to food assistance and community support programs through the 211 helpline and partner network.
Wayman Ministries
Address: 1176 LaBelle St., Jax FL 32205
Phone: 904-693-1503 Website: wayman.org
Supports neighborhood outreach, meal programs, and emergency food distribution across Jacksonville’s Westside.
Able Body Labor
904-355-1556
AmeriForce Inc.
904-241-0928
AmeriForce
904-353-1773
Labor Finders
904-358-7128
Job Junction
904-354-9180
Work Source
904-798-9222
I.M. Sulzbacher & Goodwill Job Options Program
904-359-0457
Edward Water College
904-470-8142
Family Self Sufficiency Program
904-632-1469 or 904-632-1477
Liberty Center
909 N Liberty St
Adult males
904-353-0446
Liberty Center
600 N Washington St
Adult females
904-353-1698
Davis Center/Community Connection
325 E Duval St
Women and children
904-354-6681
904-353-0099
Hubbard House
Temporary shelter for battered women and their families
904-353-3114
1-800-500-1119
Downtown Ambassadors
904-465-7980
Youth Crisis Center
3015 Parental Home Rd
Ages 10 - 17
Residential treatment for runaway children, AIDS education for residents, outpatient counseling and intervention for families and troubled teens. Must not have criminal charges pending. Always open
904-720-0002
1-877-720-0007
Clara White Mission
904-354-4162
I.M. Sulzbacher Center
904-359-0457
Street Outreach HOPE Team (I.M. Sulzbacher)
Dormitories for men, women, and families (250 beds). Three HOPE teams: Beaches, Downtown, and Veterans. Vision screening and dental checkups. Register before 9 p.m. unless escorted by police, have a pass or have never stayed in a shelter
904-568-8343
Community Connections
325 E Duval St
Affordable housing and essential support services for low-income women, children, families
904-354-6681
Arlington Community Services
1450 Rogero Rd
Arlington residents only
Must have referral from church in Arlington
Appointment only
904-743-7402
City Rescue Mission
Beds for men and women
Can stay up to 7 days per month
904-353-5565
The Salvation Army
Shelter for men, women, families. Single adults can stay up to 5 days per month; Families can stay according to needs. Adults must be actively seeking employment
Checker Cab
904-355-9911
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
904-630-3100
Travelers Aid Society of Jacksonville (Catholic Charities)
904-354-3416
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