Juvenile Resources
The Juvenile office of the Family Court deals with delinquency issues and cases. We receive many requests for information about programs and services. Based on our most frequent requests, we are providing this list of resources.
In addition, if you would like to view a video entitled, "Tales from Delinquency Court", please visit the Florida State Courts website.
Public Defender's Office (352)338-7370
State Attorney's Office (352)374-3670
Alachua County Halfway House
(352)955-2160
3430 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville FL 32609
Residential facility for female offenders ages 14 - 18
Alachua Regional Juvenile Assessment Center
(352)375-2125
3436 NE 39th Avenue, #2
Gainesville, FL 32609
Where juveniles are screened for detention following an arrest
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
(352)955-2105
3440 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville FL 32609
Where juveniles are kept in secure detention pending court proceedings
Bradford County Family Service Center
(904)966-6811
611 N Orange Street
Starke FL 32091
Corner Drug Store (ALACHUA COUNTY ONLY)
(352)334-3800
1300 NW 6th Street
Gainesville FL 32605
Children in Need of Services and Drug Free Communities programs (ALACHUA
county ONLY)
Interface (a residential shelter facility, ages 10 - 17) serves Alachua,
Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy & Union counties
(352)334-3833
Center for Couple and Family Development
(352)376-1346
1031 NW 6th Street, Suite C2
Gainesville FL 32601
Counseling services available for residents of all 8th Circuit counties
Crisis Center
(352)334-0888
Suicide prevention; counseling for families or individuals serves
Alachua County only
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
(386)418-5257
14107 US Highway 441
Alachua FL 32615
Regional probation office
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
(904)682-4030
Route 1, Box 550
Camp Blanding
Starke, FL 32091
Residential school for juveniles who have dropped out of high school but
wish to continue their education
(352)392-0412
A legal services program that represents indigent children regarding a variety of issues including dependency, emancipation, delinquency and school discipline. It is operated at the University of Florida College of Law.
Restorative Juvenile Justice Mediation
(352)384-3178
A mediation and restitution program located at the Alachua County Courthouse
Loften High School
(352)955-6839
3000 E. University Avenue
Gainesville FL 32641
Adult education including GED review
ACCEPT program - for pregnant or parenting teens
VIP program - for students at risk of dropping out of school
Omega Project - for students who have dropped out of school for one semester or longer
Vocational programs
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
(352)374-5600
4300 SW 13th Street
Gainesville FL 32608
Operates various programs; performs screenings to temporarily hold and evaluate those with alcohol and drug problems
For screenings, referrals, and appointments in Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties
1-800-330-5615
PACE Center for Girls
(352)374-8799
1010 SE 4th Avenue
Gainesville FL 32601
Middle school through high school
Pleasant Place
(352)373-6993
732 NW 4th Street
Gainesville FL 32601
Home for pregnant or parenting girls
Project Payback
(352)337-6174
A restitution program operated by the Office of the State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit
Alachua County -
(352)337-6174
120 W. University Avenue
P.O. Box 1437
Gainesville, FL 32602
Bradford, Baker and Union Counties
(386)496-2832
Levy and Gilchrist Counties
(352)486-5369
SIATech (School for Integrated Academics and Technologies) at Gainesville Job Corps Center
(352)371-4424
5301 N.E. 40th Terrace
Gainesville FL 32609
A public charter high school with campuses nationwide which re-engages disconnected students through an innovative curriculum that integrates technology with academics and provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
Teen Court
(352)367-4125
A diversion program for first-time offenders operated by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office
For more information, call the Juvenile office of the Family Court at (352)491-4563.