People often contact Volusia County Moms looking for helpful resources in the Daytona Beach area, or throughout Volusia County. At times there are people in need of financial assistance, while others may need medical assistance. There are still others who contact VCM looking for things like help purchasing a bus pass to have transportation to work for a month, or free clothing for a family in need. No matter what type of helpful resources you need in the Daytona Beach area, they are available. 

Here are some helpful housing resources in Volusia County:

• 211 United Way Directory - A great resource is to call is 2-1-1. They can help you find many different help and resourceful options in the community. 
• Halifax Urban Ministries - They provide a variety of services to the Daytona Beach area, including homeless prevention and intervention, hot meals, a family shelter, homeless direct services, and more.
• Star Family Shelter - They offer family shelter assistance in the Daytona Beach area.
• Domestic Abuse Council - They provide help and resources to those in domestic abuse situations.
• Family Renew - They do not offer emergency housing, they offer a transitional housing program for families.
• Palmetto House - Offers transitional housing assistance.
• Salvation Army - With locations in Daytona Beach, DeLand and Sanford, they offer emergency lodging for those who are homeless, with the first night being free, additional nights are $10 per night. They also offer veteran and drug treatment programs, and emergency financial assistance.
• Outreach Community Care Network - They provide HIV testing and counseling, as well as emergency help with mortgage, rent, and utilities.
• Mid-Florida Housing Partnership - They have several programs to help people with housing, including home buyer assistance, foreclosure counseling, credit score workshops, etc.
• Catholic Charities - They help with emergency rent/utilities help.
• The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia - They help with emergency housing, bill assistance, transitional housing, and more.
• Compassion in Action - They provide help with obtaining baby items, including formula, diapers, etc.

Here is a list of health resources in Volusia County and Beyond:

• Healthy Communities - A Halifax Health program, they help with preventative care, access to healthcare, and more.
• WIC - Women, Infants, and Children - They help provide food for women who are pregnant or have young children.
• Hispanic Health Initiatives - They provide free health services to West Volusia residents. Services include health free assessments and screenings, and provide referrals to free and low cost medical services.
• Family Health Source - They have several local offices and your fee is determined by your income.
• Volusia Volunteers in Medicine - They offer health care services.
• Good Samaritan Clinic - They offer free health care services to uninsured people in West Volusia.
• Volusia Volunteers in Medicine - They offer health care services to those in need in the Daytona Beach area.
• Volusia County Health Department - They offer a variety of services, including immunizations, family planning, physical exams, wellness programs, nutrition services, and more.
• Jesus Clinic - They are located in Daytona Beach, and provide free health care to those in need.
• Outreach Community Care Network - They provide HIV testing and counseling, as well as emergency help with mortgage, rent, and utilities.
• The Recovery Village - They offer substance abuse resources in Florida, including providing the best options for treatment, detox, rehab, and more.
• Adoption & Family Support Center - They help with adoption information.
• Family Health Source Medical Centers - Located in DeLand, they offer a sliding scale fee option for those in need.
• Healthy Kids - This is a state-wide program that offers health insurance assistance based on income.
• Pregnancy Crisis Center - Located in Daytona Beach, they help with free unexpected pregnancy services, including free pregnancy testing.
• Grace House Pregnancy Center - They have locations in DeLand and Edgewater, and help with unexpected pregnancy.
• DeLand Counseling Center and Deltona Counseling Center - They both offer low cost mental health assistance, including therapy for individuals, families, etc.
• The House Next Store - Located in DeLand, they offer counseling programs for kids, teens, and families.
• Review of using online doctor appointment
• Our Children First Support Group for victims of child abuse.

Substance Abuse and Rehab Programs in Florida and Beyond:

• Volusia Recovery Alliance - They have a monthly support group for mothers in recovery. It's held in Ormond Beach.
• Recovery Village - They offer substance abuse services across Florida, including having a variety of treatment programs to choose from.
• Granite Recovery Centers  - They offer substance abuse recovery centers.
• Green Mountain Treatment Center - They offer addiction treatment for minors. 
• Kinder in the Keys - They offer inpatient depression and mental health treatment for women in the Florida Keys.

Here are dental resources in Volusia County:

• Volusia County Health Department - They help with dental care services for qualifying children and adults in the community.
• Daytona State College - They have a dental clinic that provides low cost dental options for children and adults.
• Good Samaritan Clinic - They offer free dental care for those uninsured in the West Volusia area.

Food assistance programs in Volusia County:

• Salvation Army - They have locations in Daytona Beach and DeLand, and they offer nutrition assistance.
• Bridge of Hope - HUM offers a hot meal program.
• Gifts of Love Food Pantry - The Edgewater-based food pantry helps those who need food assistance.
• Catholic Charities - They have a food pantry on certain days each week.
• WIC - The health department offers a nutrition program.
• Daytona Rescue Mission - They provide meals for those who attend services.
• The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia - They have a food pantry and will help with emergency food assistance.
• Volusia County Basket Brigade - They help get holiday food baskets to families.
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Ormond Beach - They have a food pantry.

Legal resources in Volusia County:

• Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
• Florida Bar pro bono / legal aid

 Additional helpful community resources serving Volusia County and beyond:

• Foundation 37 - They are a local charity that helps with a variety of community needs. Submit your need request to the board and it will be reviewed.
• Heart of Warship - They hold a free community garage sale on the last Saturday of every month. Everything at the yard sale is free. This takes place at 403 West Street in New Smyrna Beach.
• Ball Parks 4 Him - This local charity provides sports scholarships for kids who need financial assistance with the fees.
• The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia - They help with emergency bill assistance (utility bills).
• Cloth diaper closet - They help provide people with cloth diapers.
• Daytona Outreach Ministries - They provide assistance with clothing, meals, bus tickets, etc.
• Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida - They provide free and low cost legal services.
• Sophie's Circle - They offer pet food assistance in the county.
• Lion's Club - They have an eyeglass program for those who may not be able to afford eyeglasses. Donate your used and unwanted ones or contact them about getting some if you are in need.
• Chiles Academy - They are a school for pregnant and parenting teens, where they can earn their high school diploma. Located in Daytona Beach.
• BetterHelp - This site provides mental health information, including information about therapy, and has a database to find good local therapists.

If you have additional resources that should be added, please send them in. This list is a work in progress and will be updated as more helpful resources in the Daytona Beach area are located.