In danger: 911Crisis, call or text: 988 (veterans press 1)Any other help: 211

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Kept WatchFree help in Lake County, Florida
Emergency 911Crisis, call or text 988 (veterans press 1)Anything else 211

Crisis lines

  • LifeStream Behavioral Center - Crisis and Access Line866-355-9394
  • LifeStream Mobile Response Team352-408-6625
  • Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties - Domestic Violence Helpline352-753-5800

Food

  • Christian Care Center Benevolence Center352-787-5289
  • The Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter Counties (Leesburg) feeding programs352-365-0079
  • Lake Cares Food Pantry352-383-0100

Shelter and housing

  • Mid Florida Homeless Coalition - Housing Assessment (Coordinated Entry)352-860-2308
  • Christian Care Center (main office)352-314-8733
  • New Beginnings of Central Florida352-638-5412

Bills and utilities

  • Lake Community Action Agency - LIHEAP Home Energy Assistance352-315-1937
  • Lake County Housing & Community Services - SHIP Rental Assistance352-742-6540
  • The Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter Counties - Emergency Financial Assistance352-365-0079

Health care

  • LifeStream Behavioral Center - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use352-315-7500
  • Community Health Centers - Leesburg352-314-7400
  • Florida Department of Health in Lake County - Leesburg Health Center352-771-5500

Veterans and survivors

  • Lake County Veterans Service Office352-742-6580
  • VA Benefits Hotline (survivor benefits: DIC and Survivors Pension)800-827-1000
  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (VA)877-424-3838

Seniors

  • Florida Elder Helpline800-963-5337
  • Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging / Aging and Disability Resource Center)800-262-2243
  • You Thrive Florida, Lake County Senior Services352-326-3540

Rides

  • LakeXpress (Lake County fixed-route bus)352-742-1940
  • Lake County Connection (door-to-door paratransit)352-742-2612
  • DAV van to Gainesville VA (North Florida/South Georgia VA)352-379-4148

Pets

  • Lake County Animal Services (Animal Shelter)352-343-9688
  • Misfit Clinic352-742-0690
  • The Animal League Wellness Center352-530-2688

Legal help and ID

  • Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (Tavares office)800-405-1417
  • Lake County Tax Collector, Leesburg office (Florida driver license / state ID)352-343-9602
  • Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Vital Statistics (Leesburg)352-771-5500
Full list of 127 services: keptwatch.org/help · Checked 2026-10-03 · Numbers change; report a wrong one to [email protected]