Veteran Services

East Silver Springs Boulevard Location - Unit 100

2730 East Silver Springs Blvd, Unit 100, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 671-8422

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm (Closed Sat and Sun).  

Website

 http://www.marioncountyfl.org

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals.

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals.

Housing Services

E Silver Springs Blvd Location

2710 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 671-8770

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://www.marionfl.org/government/departments-facilities-offices/community-services

Description: Provides homebuyer purchase assistance, homeowner rehabilitation assistance, and homeowner mobility ramp programs.

Description: Provides homebuyer purchase assistance, homeowner rehabilitation assistance, and homeowner mobility ramp programs.

Adult Literacy

120 Southwest 5th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Website

 http://www.marionliteracy.org

Description: Provides volunteer tutors who work one-on-one or in small groups to help adults learn to read, prepare for the GED examination, and teach English to speakers of other languages. Assist with computer literacy, financial, and citizenship.

Description: Provides volunteer tutors who work one-on-one or in small groups to help adults learn to read, prepare for the GED examination, and teach English to speakers of other languages. Assist with computer literacy, financial, and citizenship.

Mental Health Services

Northeast 28th Avenue Location

1009 Northeast 28th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 402-9001

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.namiocala.org

Description: Provides mental health-related services, including educational classes, support groups, family support meetings, public seminars, and local resources referrals.

Description: Provides mental health-related services, including educational classes, support groups, family support meetings, public seminars, and local resources referrals.

NAMI Homefront

Northeast 28th Avenue Location

1009 Northeast 28th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 402-9001

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.nami.org/support-education/mental-health-education/NAMI-Homefront

Description: Helps families comprehend what the Military Service Member or Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions.

Description: Helps families comprehend what the Military Service Member or Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions.

Hot Meal

1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 622-3244

Contact Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-6pm

Website

 http://www.fumcocala.org

Description: Provides a hot meal open to the community.

Description: Provides a hot meal open to the community.

Public Housing

Southwest 17th Road Location

2300 Southwest 17th Road, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ocalahousing.org

Description: Provides a waiting list for low-income housing and various housing assistance programs.

Description: Provides a waiting list for low-income housing and various housing assistance programs.

Public Housing

Northeast 14th Street Location

2703 Northeast 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 732-1700

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ocalahousing.org

Description: Provides a waiting list for low-income housing and various housing assistance programs.

Description: Provides a waiting list for low-income housing and various housing assistance programs.

Recreation and Enrichment

8Th Avenue Adult Activity Center

830 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 629-8545

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Recreation and Enrichment

Discovery Center

701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 401-3900

Contact Hours: Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 10am-3pm

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Recreation and Enrichment

828 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 368-5540

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Description: Provides a variety of recreational activities.

Senior Centers

8Th Avenue Adult Activity Center

830 NE 8th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 629-8545

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks

Description: Provides fitness classes, games, trips, health screenings, movies, social services, etc.

Description: Provides fitness classes, games, trips, health screenings, movies, social services, etc.

Swimming and Water Safety Services

Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center

2390 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 624-2410

Contact Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm, Sun, 12 noon-5pm

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/recreation/aquatic-fun-centers

Description: Provides swimming facilities and classes.

Description: Provides swimming facilities and classes.

Housing Services

Northeast 8th Road Location

1839 Northeast 8th Road, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 304-6229

Website

 https://openarmsvillageocala.org/what-we-do

Description: Provides transitional housing, meals, assistance with employment, and case management.

Description: Provides transitional housing, meals, assistance with employment, and case management.

Education

328 NE 1st Ave, Ste 500, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 369-0571

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Website

 http://www.pacecenter.org/locations/marion

Description: Provides schooling that offers individualized and small group instruction while providing supportive services like case management and counseling.

Description: Provides schooling that offers individualized and small group instruction while providing supportive services like case management and counseling.

Counseling Services

Counseling Services

1111 NE 25th Ave, Ste 402, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 861-4481

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Description: Provides faith-base counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, and anger management.

Description: Provides faith-base counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, and anger management.

Holiday Assistance

Northeast 14th Street Location

2901 Northeast 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 629-2004

Website

 http://www.saangeltree.org

Description: Assists with holiday gifts, toys, holiday meal baskets, or boxes.

Description: Assists with holiday gifts, toys, holiday meal baskets, or boxes.

Independent Living Communities

Northeast 14th Street Location

2921 Northeast 14th Street, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 671-2870

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (other times available by request)

Website

 http://salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala/

Description: Provides affordable apartments available to rent.

Description: Provides affordable apartments available to rent.

Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park Location

2601 SE Fort King St, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 671-8422

Contact Hours: Mon-Sun, 7am-7pm

Website

 https://www.marionfl.org/government/departments-facilities-offices/veterans-services/ocala-marion-county-veterans-memorial-park

Description: Provides a memorial park for military service members and veterans of all wars and opportunities to educate citizens about the armed forces.

Description: Provides a memorial park for military service members and veterans of all wars and opportunities to educate citizens about the armed forces.

Tansportation Services

Northeast 30th Avenue Location

1805 Northeast 30th Avenue, Building 900, Ocala, FL, 34470

3 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 401-6999

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/suntran

Description: Provides transit services to the citizens and visitors of Ocala/Marion County. Operates a scheduled fixed-route system six days per week on seven routes in Marion County.

Description: Provides transit services to the citizens and visitors of Ocala/Marion County. Operates a scheduled fixed-route system six days per week on seven routes in Marion County.