5 Housing & Shelter Resources in Alachua, Florida — Free Help & Counseling
5 verified housing & shelter resources in Alachua, Florida. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Family Promise of Gainesville — Housing & Shelter in Gainesville, Florida — (352) 378-2030 — Family Promise of Gainesville provides shelter, meals and social services for families with children. Adults must be enrolled in school or have work within ten
- GRACE Marketplace — Housing & Shelter in Gainesville, Florida — (352) 792-0800 — GRACE is a 113 bed emergency shelter that offers a wide variety of supportive services including: Intake & referral Substance abuse & mental health counseling C
- Interfaith Hospitality Network — Housing & Shelter in Gainesville, Florida — (352) 378-2030 — Shelter for homeless families with children. There is currently a waiting list. In order to be accepted must go through an extensive interview process. Family P
- St Francis House Emergency Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Gainesville, Florida — (352) 378-9079 — We require a police clearance to utilize our facilities, which are open to the community, from 7am-4pm, after that time, only those staying in the shelter are p
- St. Francis House Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Gainesville, Florida — (352) 378-9079 — Emergency Shelter for 8 homeless women and families with children.
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Alachua, Florida?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Alachua, Florida. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.