List of Volusia-Flagler area hotlines and volunteers

Sunday
Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM

HOT LINES:

The featured lists this week are hotlines and volunteer opportunities in Volusia and Flagler counties.

1. Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Information and assistance, 888-756-2930; 386-756-2930 or aadaytona.org for Volusia County and 386-445-4357 for Flagler County.

2. Alzheimer’s Association: 800-272-3900.

3. American Red Cross: Volusia/Flagler counties, 386-226-1400.

4. Beach House: A place of safety for runaway and homeless youth. 800-539-4228.

5. Council on Aging Hotline: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. 386-253-4700.

6. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida: Callers can give local law enforcement agencies tips about illegal activity, anonymously if they prefer, and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. 888-277-8477.

7. Department of Children and Families, Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873.

8. Domestic Abuse Council Inc.: 24-hour help for victims of abuse. 386-255-2102; 386- 872-4976; 800-500-1119.

9. Family Life Center: Services for domestic violence victims in Flagler County. 800-500-1119; 386-437-3505.

10. First Call For Help: 24-hour information line for complete access for community services in Volusia and Flagler counties, operated by the United Way. 386-253-0563.

11. Flagler County Crisis Hotline: 800-539-4228.

12. Florida AIDS Hotline: 800-352-2437.

13. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: East Volusia 386-527-1380, West Volusia 386-424-4651 or visit foodaddicts.org.

14. Gamblers Anonymous: Twelve-step program for people addicted to gambling. 800-397-9843.

15. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Support group meetings the last Wednesday of every month. 386-672-4470.

16. The House Next Door: Counseling and Parent Education. 386-734-7571 or 386-734-2236.

17. Narcotics Anonymous: 800-206-0731; daytonana.org.

18. Nar-Anon: For families and friends of drug addicts; 407-325-6483; nar-anon.org.

19. National Runaway Hotline: Confidential hot-line for runaways. 800-621-4000.

20. Overeaters Anonymous: 386-426-5478 or 386-439-2694; oa.org.

21. The Parent Helpline: Offers immediate assistance to parents and other caregivers. 800-352-5683.

22. Pregnancy Crisis Center: 24-hour help line. 386-257-2229.

23. Secular Organizations for Sobriety: 386-671-1921 or e-mail DaytonaSOS@aol.com.

24. Services for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims: 386-437-3505 or flcsafehouse.org.

25. Sexaholics Anonymous: For information and location, call 386-308-0946.

26. Sexual Assault Response Team: 800-940-7273.

27. S-Anon: Self-help for family and friends of sexaholics. 386-788-9155.

28. Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare: Behavioral and mental healthcare services in Volusia and Flagler counties. 800-539-4228 or smabehavioal.org.

29. Suicide Prevention Hotline: Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 800-539-4228.

VOLUNTEERS:

The United Way Volunteer Center matches volunteers with nonprofit community agencies. The following listings are for volunteers 18 years and older with flexible hours available unless otherwise noted. A background check is required and training provided for most listings. For these and other volunteer opportunities call 211, the Volunteer Center at 386-275-1948, or go to the Web site unitedwayvfc.org.

1. The Volusia Interfaith/Agencies Networking In Disaster (VIND): Looking for a volunteer who will oversee and coordinate other volunteers assisting in disaster rebuilding, recovery and response efforts in terms of construction or in disaster mitigation. For more information, contact Pastor David Troxler at (386) 846-2679.

2. The American Cancer Society: Looking for volunteers to serve in the planning committee for the Daytona Beach, Holly Hill and Southeast Volusia Relay for Life event taking place in the spring. For more information, contact Cheryl Sullivan at 386-274-3274 ext. 5857.

3. Children’s Home Society and Panera Bread: Are collecting donations from their annual “Operation Lemonade for Kids” event on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5. For a donation, customers will receive a cup of lemonade. All donations will go towards helping over 300 vulnerable youth in foster care in Volusia, Flagler and Putnam counties. For more information, contact Abeer EITemtamy at 386-304-7600 ext. 275.

4. Family Renew Committee: Looking for donations for normal household supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, cleaning materials, feminine products, tooth brushes, toothpaste, hair brushes and more. There are also looking for Volunteers for clerical functions to assist the program managers with daily duties like answering calls, greeting guests, and basic office functions. For more information, call Serena at 386-239-0861.

5. Church of the Holy Child: Has a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. These will be held the last Wednesday of the month and is free to attend. There will be food prepared and transportation is available. Please RSVP to the Church of the Holy Child by calling 386-672-4470.

6. Hush Puppy Haven: Looking for Foster Pet Parents who are available at a moment’s notice to foster animals received through domestic abuse shelters, police departments or victim’s advocates. For more information, call 800-500-1119.

7. ElderSource: Looking for senior citizen advocates to help seniors sign up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP! Be an Advocate! For more information, call 904-391-6688.

8. Guardian Ad Litem: Be the voice of a child in foster care. The guardian observes and notes what is in the best interest of the child. All volunteers receive support from program staff and attorneys and work as a team to provide advocacy for the child. For more information, call Kim Taylor at 386-589-6825.

9. United Way Volusia-Flagler Counties: Looking for Volunteers to serve as reading mentors to Pre-K and VPK students in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Volunteers must commit to one or more 30 minute sessions at least twice a week for a full school year in order to provide the student with a total of 25 contact hours. Structured curriculum is provided. Background screening and training is required (no cost to volunteer). For more information contact Francine at 386-275-1948.

10. Museum of Arts and Sciences: Seeking an admission desk and gift shop volunteer. For more information, contact Stephanie Mason-Teague at 386-255-0285.

TO SUBMIT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Call the United Way of Volusia/Flagler Volunteer Center at 386-275-1948.

ALSO CHECK OUT: news-journalonline.com.

NEXT WEEKS LIST: Support Groups.

 

Sunday
Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM

HOT LINES:

The featured lists this week are hotlines and volunteer opportunities in Volusia and Flagler counties.

1. Alcoholics Anonymous Services: Information and assistance, 888-756-2930; 386-756-2930 or aadaytona.org for Volusia County and 386-445-4357 for Flagler County.

2. Alzheimer’s Association: 800-272-3900.

3. American Red Cross: Volusia/Flagler counties, 386-226-1400.

4. Beach House: A place of safety for runaway and homeless youth. 800-539-4228.

5. Council on Aging Hotline: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. 386-253-4700.

6. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida: Callers can give local law enforcement agencies tips about illegal activity, anonymously if they prefer, and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. 888-277-8477.

7. Department of Children and Families, Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873.

8. Domestic Abuse Council Inc.: 24-hour help for victims of abuse. 386-255-2102; 386- 872-4976; 800-500-1119.

9. Family Life Center: Services for domestic violence victims in Flagler County. 800-500-1119; 386-437-3505.

10. First Call For Help: 24-hour information line for complete access for community services in Volusia and Flagler counties, operated by the United Way. 386-253-0563.

11. Flagler County Crisis Hotline: 800-539-4228.

12. Florida AIDS Hotline: 800-352-2437.

13. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: East Volusia 386-527-1380, West Volusia 386-424-4651 or visit foodaddicts.org.

14. Gamblers Anonymous: Twelve-step program for people addicted to gambling. 800-397-9843.

15. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Support group meetings the last Wednesday of every month. 386-672-4470.

16. The House Next Door: Counseling and Parent Education. 386-734-7571 or 386-734-2236.

17. Narcotics Anonymous: 800-206-0731; daytonana.org.

18. Nar-Anon: For families and friends of drug addicts; 407-325-6483; nar-anon.org.

19. National Runaway Hotline: Confidential hot-line for runaways. 800-621-4000.

20. Overeaters Anonymous: 386-426-5478 or 386-439-2694; oa.org.

21. The Parent Helpline: Offers immediate assistance to parents and other caregivers. 800-352-5683.

22. Pregnancy Crisis Center: 24-hour help line. 386-257-2229.

23. Secular Organizations for Sobriety: 386-671-1921 or e-mail DaytonaSOS@aol.com.

24. Services for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims: 386-437-3505 or flcsafehouse.org.

25. Sexaholics Anonymous: For information and location, call 386-308-0946.

26. Sexual Assault Response Team: 800-940-7273.

27. S-Anon: Self-help for family and friends of sexaholics. 386-788-9155.

28. Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare: Behavioral and mental healthcare services in Volusia and Flagler counties. 800-539-4228 or smabehavioal.org.

29. Suicide Prevention Hotline: Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 800-539-4228.

VOLUNTEERS:

The United Way Volunteer Center matches volunteers with nonprofit community agencies. The following listings are for volunteers 18 years and older with flexible hours available unless otherwise noted. A background check is required and training provided for most listings. For these and other volunteer opportunities call 211, the Volunteer Center at 386-275-1948, or go to the Web site unitedwayvfc.org.

1. The Volusia Interfaith/Agencies Networking In Disaster (VIND): Looking for a volunteer who will oversee and coordinate other volunteers assisting in disaster rebuilding, recovery and response efforts in terms of construction or in disaster mitigation. For more information, contact Pastor David Troxler at (386) 846-2679.

2. The American Cancer Society: Looking for volunteers to serve in the planning committee for the Daytona Beach, Holly Hill and Southeast Volusia Relay for Life event taking place in the spring. For more information, contact Cheryl Sullivan at 386-274-3274 ext. 5857.

3. Children’s Home Society and Panera Bread: Are collecting donations from their annual “Operation Lemonade for Kids” event on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5. For a donation, customers will receive a cup of lemonade. All donations will go towards helping over 300 vulnerable youth in foster care in Volusia, Flagler and Putnam counties. For more information, contact Abeer EITemtamy at 386-304-7600 ext. 275.

4. Family Renew Committee: Looking for donations for normal household supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, cleaning materials, feminine products, tooth brushes, toothpaste, hair brushes and more. There are also looking for Volunteers for clerical functions to assist the program managers with daily duties like answering calls, greeting guests, and basic office functions. For more information, call Serena at 386-239-0861.

5. Church of the Holy Child: Has a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. These will be held the last Wednesday of the month and is free to attend. There will be food prepared and transportation is available. Please RSVP to the Church of the Holy Child by calling 386-672-4470.

6. Hush Puppy Haven: Looking for Foster Pet Parents who are available at a moment’s notice to foster animals received through domestic abuse shelters, police departments or victim’s advocates. For more information, call 800-500-1119.

7. ElderSource: Looking for senior citizen advocates to help seniors sign up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP! Be an Advocate! For more information, call 904-391-6688.

8. Guardian Ad Litem: Be the voice of a child in foster care. The guardian observes and notes what is in the best interest of the child. All volunteers receive support from program staff and attorneys and work as a team to provide advocacy for the child. For more information, call Kim Taylor at 386-589-6825.

9. United Way Volusia-Flagler Counties: Looking for Volunteers to serve as reading mentors to Pre-K and VPK students in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Volunteers must commit to one or more 30 minute sessions at least twice a week for a full school year in order to provide the student with a total of 25 contact hours. Structured curriculum is provided. Background screening and training is required (no cost to volunteer). For more information contact Francine at 386-275-1948.

10. Museum of Arts and Sciences: Seeking an admission desk and gift shop volunteer. For more information, contact Stephanie Mason-Teague at 386-255-0285.

TO SUBMIT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: Call the United Way of Volusia/Flagler Volunteer Center at 386-275-1948.

ALSO CHECK OUT: news-journalonline.com.

NEXT WEEKS LIST: Support Groups.

 

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