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Help for life
Free national lines for the hardest moments, and places in Jacksonville, Florida, Miami, Florida, Tampa, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Louisville, Kentucky, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that help with food, pregnancy, shelter, recovery, crisis, abuse, grief and babies & families. Every number can be tapped to call or text.
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PLACES
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LOCAL LINES
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CHECKED
2026-10-08
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
National lines
Pick a kind of help on the left. Every line has its first call or text button ready on the closed row; open it for everything else.
Crisis — help right now 8 lines
You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
Hours: 24/7/365
Checked 2026-10-08 on veteranscrisisline.net
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on crisistextline.org
The site also has an automated chat; ask for a live advocate if you want a person.
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on thehotline.org
It is not a reporting line and is not connected to 911; to make a report, use your state's child-abuse reporting number.
Checked 2026-10-08 on childhelphotline.org
Its website is also in Spanish.
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on humantraffickinghotline.org
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on rainn.org
Hours: 24/7/365
Checked 2026-10-08 on samhsa.gov
Calls are confidential. In a few places the local 211 is not open around the clock; see the city pages.
Checked 2026-10-08 on 211.org
States: Natural Earth 1:50m (public domain). Scroll or pinch to zoom.
02 · LOCAL HELP
Jacksonville, Florida
44 places you can walk into and 14 phone lines, each checked on the organisation’s own page.
COUNTY
Duval County Florida · FIPS 12031 US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary file 2025 (GEOID 12031) · checked 2026-10-08
POPULATION
1,062,963 in Duval County, and 1,017,689 in the city of Jacksonville; estimate for July 1, 2025 US Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · checked 2026-10-08
AREA
762.7 sq mi of land, plus 155.8 sq mi of water US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary file 2025 (ALAND, AWATER) · checked 2026-10-08
LOCAL 211
211 United Way 211 of Northeast Florida · 24/7 · Free; also 904-632-0600, or text "Hello" to 211904 unitedwaynefl.org · checked 2026-10-08
CHECKED HERE
- Food 18
- Pregnancy 10
- Shelter 7
- Recovery 3
- Crisis 3
- Abuse 1
- Grief 1
- Babies & families 1
- Phone lines 14
Help in Jacksonville
44 places you can walk into · 14 phone lines below
5644 Colcord Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Hours: Hotline 24/7; office Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on thewcj.org
11215 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Hours: Mon 10am–4pm & 6–8pm; Tue 10am–1pm, 2–5pm & 6–8pm; Wed 10am–1pm (closed 1st Wed); Thu 10am–1pm, 2–5pm & 6–8pm; Fri 10am–1pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on fcws.org
3475 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Hours: Mon 10am–4pm & 6–8pm; Tue 10am–1pm, 2–5pm & 6–8pm; Wed 10am–1pm (closed 1st Wed); Thu 10am–4pm; Fri 10am–1pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on fcws.org
404 Owens Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hours: Mon 10am–1pm; Tue 10am–1pm & 2–6pm; Wed 10am–1pm & 2–5pm (closed 1st Wed); Thu 10am–1pm, 2–4pm & 5–8pm; Fri 10am–1pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on fcws.org
It does not perform or refer for abortion.
4209 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am–3:30pm; Wed 8:30am–3:30pm; Sat 8am–12pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on pregnancyjacksonville.com
It does not perform or refer for abortion.
4116 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30am–3pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on pregnancyjacksonville.com
It does not perform or refer for abortion.
6903 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–2pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on pregnancyjacksonville.com
Look for the "Pregnant?" sign.
3733 Southside Blvd, Suite 8, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am–1pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on lifelineresourcesjax.com
6 E. Bay St., Suite 500, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Office Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on ccbjax.org · FAITH-BASED
Groceries are given out only at local partner pantries, not at its warehouse; use its map to find one of nearly 500 partner agencies near you.
5245 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Hours: Office 8am–4pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on feedingnefl.org
613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Meals Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30am; pantry Tue–Thu 9–10:30am; also 3rd Wednesdays 3–6pm at 4850 Moncrief Rd
Checked 2026-10-08 on clarawhitemission.org
Financial assistance appointments go through 211.
215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Groceries and clothing Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–12pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on descjax.org
Tickets from 8am for up to 60 households; one ticket per household; food from 10:30am.
1430 Bernita St, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays (arrive about 8am)
Checked 2026-10-08 on ccbjax.org · FAITH-BASED
4615 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Checked 2026-10-08 on lssjax.org · FAITH-BASED
The map point is the food pantry; the main office is at 8540 Baycenter Rd (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm).
6261 Dupont Station Ct E, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Hours: Food pantry Tue & Thu 10am–12pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on jfcsjax.org · FAITH-BASED
Anyone in need may come for dinner.
234 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Dinner for guests not staying overnight 4:30–5:30pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on crmjax.org · FAITH-BASED
622 West Union Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Checked 2026-10-08 on trinityrescue.org · FAITH-BASED
Walk-in requirements: state ID and a free shelter clearance card from the Duval County Health Department (515 W. 6th St, 904-630-3300).
611 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Housing walk-in Mon–Fri 9:30am–3pm; community lunch daily 12–1pm, dinner 5–5:30pm; Urban Rest Stop 9:30am–5:30pm daily
Checked 2026-10-08 on sulzbacherjax.org
Bring birth certificates and Social Security cards for all family members.
5455 Springfield Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Hours: Walk-in Mon–Thu 8–11am
Checked 2026-10-08 on sulzbacherjax.org
Call for current hours and help available.
900 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Checked 2026-10-08 on salvationarmyusa.org · FAITH-BASED
Free to hospice families for 13 months; selected services free to the whole community.
4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Checked 2026-10-08 on communityhospice.com
Bring a photo ID and proof of address, and call to request an appointment up to seven days ahead.
850 6th Avenue S., Ste 400, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Hours: By appointment. Jacksonville Beach pantry: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:15 am-3:45 pm; Wed and Sat 9:15 am-12:45 pm (closed on the fifth Saturday of a month). A second pantry and mobile pantries are listed on the same page.
Checked 2026-10-20 on jaxbeam.org
Call 904-799-5406 to confirm the current schedule.
561 W 25th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am-12:00 pm (public/community distribution)
Checked 2026-10-20 on bridgethegapjax.org
It also runs medical and dental clinics for low- to no-income uninsured residents.
5126 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Hours: Saturdays 7:30-8:30 am (drive-thru and walk-up)
Checked 2026-10-20 on chojax.org · FAITH-BASED
Call to confirm before going, because the page gives no eligibility details.
7505 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Hours: Food pantry Sundays at 12 noon (Sunday service 10 am)
Checked 2026-10-20 on mycscmjax.com · FAITH-BASED
Bring a photo ID and proof of Nassau County residency; its separate mobile food distributions are open to everyone.
1303 Jasmine Street, Suite 101, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hours: Pantry Tuesday-Friday 10 am-12 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on barnabasnassau.org
Call 904-641-2122 to ask about admission.
10900 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Checked 2026-10-20 on southernusa.salvationarmy.org · FAITH-BASED
800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Hours: Sundays: large group 5:55 pm, small groups 6:55 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on tbc.org · FAITH-BASED
Call the Information and Assessment Center to start.
555 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Checked 2026-10-20 on gwjax.com
The page does not say who qualifies, so call first.
5126 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am
Checked 2026-10-20 on chojax.org · FAITH-BASED
No insurance is needed and appointments can be booked online.
105 Old Jennings Rd., Orange Park, FL 32065
Hours: Mon 10 am-4 pm and 6-8 pm; Tue 10 am-4 pm; Wed 10 am-1 pm (closed the first Wednesday of each month); Thu 10 am-4 pm and 6-8 pm; Fri 10 am-1 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on fcws.org
Call or text to book a visit.
541841 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-2 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on pregnancyjacksonville.com
Clients use the Client Services entrance outside the gate on 8th Street.
800 Shetter Ave, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Hours: Day facility: Mon-Fri 10 am-1 pm (lunch and showers) and 4-7 pm (dinner and showers); Sat-Sun 10 am-1 pm. Intake and case management Mon-Thu starting at 10 am and 4 pm; no case management on Fridays.
Checked 2026-10-20 on missionhousejax.org
Its residential programme gives short-term shelter to children and teens ages 10-17 who have run away, been locked out of home or are at risk of running away, and it offers free family counseling. Call to arrange; the page does not say whether walk-ins are taken.
3015 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Checked 2026-10-20 on youthcrisiscenter.org
The page does not say whether walk-ins are accepted, so call first.
11820 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Hours: Every day, 24 hours
Checked 2026-10-20 on mhrcflorida.com
The page does not say whether walk-ins are accepted, so call first.
3333 West 20th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Hours: Every day, 24 hours
Checked 2026-10-20 on mhrcflorida.com
9780 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Hours: Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm per the page text; its event listing shows 9:30 am-12:30 pm, so confirm by phone
Checked 2026-10-20 on deermeadows.org · FAITH-BASED
Its page gives no hours, so call before going.
1924 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Checked 2026-10-20 on stmarysjax.org · FAITH-BASED
Call for hours and how to apply.
1351 Sprinkle Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Checked 2026-10-20 on acsjax.org
8550 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on bethanyjax.com · FAITH-BASED
The page gives no pantry eligibility rules.
2251 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Hours: Sundays 1:30-3:30 pm and Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am
Checked 2026-10-20 on massclinic.org
The page does not say who is eligible.
7500 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Hours: Wednesdays 8:30-11:30 am
Checked 2026-10-20 on redeemerjax.org · FAITH-BASED
All programs need an appointment by phone or email, and the page lists the ZIP codes served (32207, 32205, 32216, 32217, 32256, 32257, 32246).
3349 St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Hours: Pantry hours 9:30 am-1:00 pm (days not stated on the page); food locker 3:30-7:00 pm
Checked 2026-10-20 on ucomjax.org
The page does not mention walk-ins, so call first.
6300 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Hours: Admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Checked 2026-10-20 on riverpointbehavioral.com
Phone lines NO WALK-IN ADDRESS
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on unitedwaynefl.org
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: 24/7/365
Checked 2026-10-08 on unitedwaynefl.org
No walk-in address listed (shelter location is confidential)
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on hubbardhouse.org
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
No walk-in address listed (statewide phone service)
Hours: 24/7
Checked 2026-10-08 on myflfamilies.com
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Checked 2026-10-08 on jaxsheriff.org
Catholic retreat; all faiths welcome.
No walk-in address listed (retreat location not published)
Checked 2026-10-08 on rachelsvineyard.org · FAITH-BASED
Services for veterans and their families.
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
Checked 2026-10-08 on changinghomelessness.org
The same agency's outreach and administrative center is at 3373-1 US Highway 17, Green Cove Springs (Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm), but its page does not say it is open to walk-ins, so phone first. If you are in danger, call 911.
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: Helpline 24 hours a day
Checked 2026-10-20 on quigleyhouse.org
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: Helpline 24/7
Checked 2026-10-20 on micahsplace.org
It serves families with children living with the parent who applies; single adults are pointed to 211. Only a mailing address is listed.
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Checked 2026-10-20 on familypromisejax.org
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: 24 hours
Checked 2026-10-20 on firstcoastna.org
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Checked 2026-10-20 on neflaa.org
Its outreach office is at 2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste 202, St. Augustine, open Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm (904-808-8544).
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Hours: Help line 24 hours a day
Checked 2026-10-20 on bettygriffincenter.org
Start by calling, using the online eligibility form, or asking a healthcare provider to refer you. Its office is at 751 Oak St., Suite 610, Jacksonville 32204, but the page does not say it takes walk-ins.
No walk-in address listed (phone service)
Checked 2026-10-20 on nefhealthystart.org
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