ALACHUA COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: GAINESVILLE/OCALA MARINE INSTITUTE (COED)
CONTACT PERSON: ANGELA HASTINGS, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STREET ADDRESS: ROUTE 2, BOX 185
CITY, STATE: MICANOPY, FLORIDA 32667
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 466-0543
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 2 JUVENILES AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: VARIES
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THE JUVENILES IN THIS PROGRAM ARE COURT ORDERED FOR 4 TO 6 MONTHS. THE MAIN COMPONENTS ARE EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THIS FACILITY IS FLEXIBLE AS FAR AS WHAT THE INTERN WOULD BE DOING. THE INTERN COULD WORK IN ANY AREA OF HIS/HER CHOICE.
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DIVISION 3)
CONTACT PERSON: JIM PEARCE, MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 1000 NE 16TH AVENUE, BLDG. G
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32909
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 955-5601/SUNCOM 625-5059
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ANY CHILD CHARGED WITH A DELINQUENT ACT
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 24 AT EACH RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY OFFERS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WHICH PROVIDE WORK PROGRAMS (SHORT STAYS) OR TREATMENT PROGRAMS (LONG STAY). THERE IS ALSO A NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS WHICH INVOLVES HOME/SCHOOL VISITS, AND SUPERVISION OF THOSE DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE INVOLVED IN CASE WORK. S/HE CAN SPEND A MONTH IN EACH AREA, OR CAN FOLLOW A FEW CASES THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS.
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
CONTACT PERSON: GILBERT HILL, SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 3440 NE 39TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32609
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 955-2105
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILES WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR DELINQUENCY
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 60 IN THE DETENTION CENTER, 70 IN HOME DETENTION
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS FACILITY HAS 2 COMPONENTS; A DETENTION CENTER, AND HOME DETENTION. THE YOUTHS IN HOME DETENTION REQUIRE DAILY SUPERVISION. MOST OF THE YOUTHS IN THE DETENTION CENTER ARE AWAITING COURT DATES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD MAINLY WORK WITH A HOME DETENTION SUPERVISOR. S/HE WOULD REGULARLY VISIT THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND WORKPLACE OF EACH JUVENILE IN THE CASELOAD.
AGENCY NAME: PREVENTION PROJECT CORNER DRUG STORE
CONTACT PERSON: GAYLE WELKER, SPECIAL PROJECTS LIAISON
STREET ADDRESS: 1300 NW 6TH STREET
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904)334-3800
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES AGES 10-17 WITH BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 790 IN THE SHELTER, 1000 IN THE PREVENTION PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND ATTEMPTS TO RAISE SELF-ESTEEM OF THE YOUTHS. THERE IS ALSO A YOUTH SHELTER (21 DAY MAX. STAY) AND AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR +HIV MOTHERS AND DRUG ABUSERS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE INTRODUCED TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE AGENCY AND DECIDE WHETHER HE/SHE WOULD MOST BE INTERESTING WORKING.
AGENCY NAME: UNITED WAY INFORMATION & REFERRAL
CONTACT PERSON: JANE WRIGHT, ACTING DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 5200 WEST NEWBERRY ROAD, BLDG. A
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32607
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 375-4636
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ADULTS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: PUBLIC RELATIONS, ALSO SOCIAL WORK INTERN TO ASSIST CLIENT SPECIAL PROJECT SUCH AS UP DATES.
AGENCY NAME: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: CURETTA FLEMMING, SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 4300 SW 13TH STREET
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 374-5640
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: SERVE KIDS THAT ARE 3 THROUGH 18. 70% ARE COURT ORDERED FOR TREATMENT. 50% ARE TREATED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE ABOUT 30% ARE TREATED FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 5
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: DEPENDS ON WHERE THEY COME FROM SUCH AS MASTER LEVEL PROGRAM, HAVE THEM PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE SUCH AS COUNSELING. IF THEY ARE FROM BACHELOR LEVEL PROGRAM MIGHT HAVE THEM SET IN ON GROUPS OR DO MORE ACTIVITY.
AGENCY NAME: CORNER DAY STORE, INC
CONTACT PERSON: MARY TOWNSEND, SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 1300 N.W. 6TH STREET
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 334-3800/SC 625-3800
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN 10-17 YEARS OF AGE, THE PREVENTION PROGRAM RIGHT OF PASSAGES, AND ALSO OUTPATIENT SERVICE.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 1200 YEARLY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: WORK IN OUTPATIENT SERVICES, SOME WORK THROUGH INTERFACE PROGRAM, ALSO SOME WORK WITH PREVENTION AND A LOT OF THEIR INTERNS COME FORM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.
AGENCY NAME: GIRLS CLUB OF ALACHUA COUNTY
CONTACT PERSON: JENNIFER MELVIN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2101 N.W. 39TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32605
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 373-4475
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: GIRLS BETWEEN AGES 5-8
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 200 DAILY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: USE IN PROGRAM AS RECREATIONAL AIDE OR VOLUNTEER COACHES WITH ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (D-3)
CONTACT PERSON: JIM PEARCE, MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 1000 NE 16TH AVENUE, BLDG. G
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32609
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 955-5061/SC 625-5059
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ANY CHILD CHARGE WITH DELINQUENT ACT OR CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 8500 A YEAR
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: USE THEM IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, ALSO IN COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OFFICE HELP WITH WORKLOAD.
AGENCY NAME: CREST SERVICES, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: DR. ROBERT LEE, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 1717 NE 9TH STREET, SUITE 104
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32609
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 373-0062
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: COMMUNITY CONTROL, SOME WORK WITH FIRST TIME OFFENDERS AND MOSTLY COMMUNITY CONTROL CASES.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY:
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: PROFESSIONALLY COUNSELING
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
CONTACT PERSON: PAUL QUANDT, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 3440 NE 39TH AVENUE
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32609
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 955-2105
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILE THAT HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH DELINQUENT ACTS, WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINE TO MEET DETENTION CRITERIA
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: AROUND 60 A DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: USE TO ASSIST STAFF, MONITOR YOUTH AND HOWEVER THEIR MAY BE NEEDED.
AGENCY NAME: ALACHUA CO. RAPE & CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE PRO.
CONTACT PERSON: LORETTA GOLDEN, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 730 NORTH WALDO ROAD
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32641
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 377-7273
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL VICTIM CRIME
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 6 A DAY
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: LOOKING FOR THE SPECIAL AVAILABILITY ON-CALL AND SOMEONE WHO HAVE TO BE SENSITIVE WITH KIDS.
AGENCY NAME: PREVENTION PROJECT CORNER DRUG STORE
CONTACT PERSON: MIKE INTERNS
STREET ADDRESS: 1300 NW 6TH STREET
CITY, STATE: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
COUNTY: ALACHUA
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 334-3800
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES BETWEEN 10-17 YEARS OF AGE, BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT UNGOVERNABLE.
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 80 TO 100 KIDS
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: GRADUATE LEVEL COUNSELING, PRACTICUM'S, FAMILY ACTION COUNSELING, OUTPATIENT SERVICES COUNSELING, AND YOUNG FELONS.