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Since our founding in 1977, The Spring has provided sanctuary and services to more than 60,000 abused adults and their children. The Spring is the Department of Children and Families (DCF) certified Domestic Violence Center for Hillsborough County. We are one of the largest of Florida’s 42 certified domestic violence centers and the first domestic violence agency in the United States to have an accredited on-site school for resident children. The Spring’s programs and services help victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives and raise awareness to prevent domestic violence from occurring. Mission: To prevent domestic violence, protect victims and promote change in lives, families, and communities. Our program philosophy is to provide a safe haven for families utilizing an empowerment-based approach. We give victims safe refuge, time to heal, and encouragement to move toward a self-determined life. Participants have time to consider options and make independent choices to move forward in a peaceful life. All services are free of charge.

Unity House provides transitional and permanent housing, respite care, and rehabilitative and employment services for individuals with mental illnesses, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and/or chemical dependencies from which they are recovering. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977, Unity House partners with these individuals to develop their personal skills and potential, enabling them to live more full and independent lives. The agency is committed to providing consumer-centered and consumer-driven services, programs, and supports, serving more than 700 consumers a day in six central New York counties (Cayuga, Tompkins, Wayne, Onondaga, Seneca, and Ontario). Unity House also seeks to free our communities of misconceptions associated with disabilities through innovation, education, and advocacy. Unity House’s headquarters are located in Auburn, New York. The agency employs more than 300 people and is licensed by the New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the New York State Department of Health (DOH), and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Our Mission: Unity House’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering supports and services in an inclusive, person-centered environment. Our Vision: All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community. Our Core Values: Honesty - Integrity - Respect To Join the Unity House Team - http://www.unityhouse.com/joinourteam.html

Bridges of Hope is a recovery program ... not a treatment center in the traditional sense. Medical, psychiatric and professional counseling services are not automatically available to residents. Insurance companies will not pay for our services. Bridges of Hope is not a state-funded facility. We operate and cover expenses solely on charitable contributions and donations from companies and foundations which are tax-deductible. Bridges of Hope cannot accept anyone in need of detoxification (but we may be able to refer such a person to a qualified medical facility). Bridges of Hope does not accept individuals with so-called dual-diagnosis, or those with a history of violence. Bridges of Hope does not currently offer services for adolescents. We accept men (and adult women at the Alamo facility) from late teens on up, however, we have limited capacity for teenage males. Bridges of Hope is not a 'half-way' house... residents are required to commit to full-time residency. Bridges of Hope is a working facility, meaning residents physical condition should be fair to good in order to contribute through at least moderate on-site work activities on a daily basis. Although the Bridges of Hope subscribes to the spiritual program and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, we are not affiliated with any specific religious organization. The program is open to those of any religious orientation.