Kept WatchFree help in Lake County, Florida
Emergency 911Crisis, call or text 988 (veterans press 1)Anything else 211
Crisis lines
- LifeStream Behavioral Center - Crisis and Access Line866-355-9394
- LifeStream Mobile Response Team352-408-6625
- Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties - Domestic Violence Helpline352-753-5800
Food
- Christian Care Center Benevolence Center352-787-5289
- The Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter Counties (Leesburg) feeding programs352-365-0079
- Lake Cares Food Pantry352-383-0100
Shelter and housing
- Mid Florida Homeless Coalition - Housing Assessment (Coordinated Entry)352-860-2308
- Christian Care Center (main office)352-314-8733
- New Beginnings of Central Florida352-638-5412
Bills and utilities
- Lake Community Action Agency - LIHEAP Home Energy Assistance352-315-1937
- Lake County Housing & Community Services - SHIP Rental Assistance352-742-6540
- The Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter Counties - Emergency Financial Assistance352-365-0079
Health care
- LifeStream Behavioral Center - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use352-315-7500
- Community Health Centers - Leesburg352-314-7400
- Florida Department of Health in Lake County - Leesburg Health Center352-771-5500
Veterans and survivors
- Lake County Veterans Service Office352-742-6580
- VA Benefits Hotline (survivor benefits: DIC and Survivors Pension)800-827-1000
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (VA)877-424-3838
Seniors
- Florida Elder Helpline800-963-5337
- Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging / Aging and Disability Resource Center)800-262-2243
- You Thrive Florida, Lake County Senior Services352-326-3540
Rides
- LakeXpress (Lake County fixed-route bus)352-742-1940
- Lake County Connection (door-to-door paratransit)352-742-2612
- DAV van to Gainesville VA (North Florida/South Georgia VA)352-379-4148
Pets
- Lake County Animal Services (Animal Shelter)352-343-9688
- Misfit Clinic352-742-0690
- The Animal League Wellness Center352-530-2688
Legal help and ID
- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (Tavares office)800-405-1417
- Lake County Tax Collector, Leesburg office (Florida driver license / state ID)352-343-9602
- Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Vital Statistics (Leesburg)352-771-5500
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