Emergency Housing
St. Francis House
Provides emergency shelter in a limited capacity.
- Guests receive three meals a day
- Are assigned an individualized case plan to follow
- Have access to laundry room
- Can use the client phone, etc.
Additional services:
- Day guests (Free meals, case management services, and and basic needs to anyone in need) between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm daily.
All clients must have police clearance (a blue card issued by Gainesville Police Department or Alachua County Sheriff Office) before receiving any services from the facility.
Phone: 352-378-9079
Email: info@stfrancishousegnv.comphysical Address: 413 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Grace Marketplace
Emergency shelter and support hub. Limited bed space, OK to use facilities during the day.
Phone: 352-792-0800
Address: 3055 NE 28th Dr. Gainesville
Alachua County Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Division of Social Services provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility arrears or current amount due with a maximum combined assistance limit of $1,750.
NOTE: rental, mortgage, and/or utility assistance cannot be combined with move-in assistance services. If approved for assistance, payment will be made directly to the landlord or utility company.
Phone: 352-264-6750
Address: 218 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL 32641
Peaceful Paths
Domestic abuse support and shelter
Phone: 352-377-8255
Address: 2100 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville
Meridian Transitions
Meridian Transitions
15-bed group home for people with emotional disabilities, offering transitional housing for those whose disability results in conduct or behavior that may put their tendency at risk in housing arrangements with a lesser degree of clinical support. Applicants will complete a HUD assessment and eligibility.
Access Center 7:30am- 6 pm (Monday-Friday)
New Clients (352) 374-5600 option # 2
House of Hope
Meridian Transitions
If the participant identifies as Christian, willing to work full-time, and has access to funding ($125.00 per week), they could contact House of Hope.
Phone: 352-642-4061
Email: director@houseofhopegainesville.org
P.O. Box 357236 Gainesville, FL 32635-7236
Long-Term Housing
Interactive Housing Map:
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Gainesville Housing Authority
Wait list are only open at certain times of the year. You have to re-certify once a year. Must have social security card, birth certificate, ID, proof of income, and snap benefits. If on SSI you must have a disability letter that has been updated in the last 60 days. They will most likely check for eviction history, so be honest. They look at criminal charges on an individual basis although felony charges with distribution many disqualify. GHA accepts online applications only gainesvilleha.housingmanager.com; however, if you need assistance applying because you have a disability, please call
Phone: 352-872-5500
Address: 1900 SE 4th Street Gainesville, Florida 32641
Alachua County Housing Authority
Alachua County Housing Authority
Phone: 352-372-2549
Address: 703 NE 1st Street Gainesville, FL 32601
Substance-Use Free Housing
Metamorphosis
Long-term, community-based, residential program for adult chronic substance dependent clients; many clients also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Length of treatment can range from 6 to 12 months in the residential component, pending on their progression of treatment.
This program is ideal for those who are committed to change, and are in a place to confirm to strict house rules and group process.
Phone: 352-381-0151
Address: 4201 South West 21st Place Gainesville, FL 32607
Changes Healing Center
Small Recovery-based housing. Weekly or monthly fee. Contact for more information.
Phone: (352) 420-9448
Oxford Houses
Oxford Houses
There are three Male Oxford houses in Gainesville, Two for Women and Children, and one for just women.
Online directory: http://www.oxfordhouse.org/pdf/fl_directory_listing.pdf