Marriage counseling that Heals in Gainesville, FL. Restore Your Relationship.

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Gainesville has several points of interest that are great for the whole family, including the Devil’s Millhopper, the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, and the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo.  The Devil’s Millhopper is a state park that has a 120 foot deep, 500 foot across sinkhole with a boardwalk that has been built around it, and an observation deck to view the sinkhole.¹ The Florida Museum of Natural History has its main building on the campus of the University of Florida. The exhibits include flora, fauna, fossils, and historic people of the state of Florida. There are also several private schools located in Gainesville, such as Countryside Christian School, Trilogy School, Brentwood School, and Oak Hall School, to name a few. There is something for everyone in the family!

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The City of Gainesville Foundations After School Program is a fantastic resource for families.² The program focuses on teaching and reinforcing six pillars of character, which are caring, trustworthiness, citizenship, responsibility, fairness, and respect. Upon this foundation, a well-rounded curriculum of academic, physical, and social well-being has been built in an educational and entertaining format. The program consists of organized activities, sports, recreation, arts, and crafts, as well as tutoring and homework assistance. Foundations After School is offered at several different locations throughout Gainesville. For more information about the program, call (352) 334-5000.

The Senior Center in Gainesville is a sprawling 17,000 square foot facility that offers an educational, recreational, and social outlet for the city’s seniors.³ It is well utilized as over ten percent of the county is over the age of 65.⁴ Cooking classes, exercise classes, arts and crafts workshops, and a computer lab are only some of the opportunities available. Ongoing programs include sewing circles, quilting bees, musical shows, chess clubs, yoga, and much more.

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Family Promise of Gainesville is a non-profit organization that provides parenting classes, case management to prevent family homelessness, and supports families through financial, emotional, and mental health crises.⁵ Their day center staff assist in applying for social services and conducting job searches. In addition to these support services, Family Promise of Gainesville can also help provide transportation to and from the center, work, or school for families in need. To find out more about the various social service programs offered, call (352) 378-2030.

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References

1. Florida State Parks. (2017). Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park. Retrieved from http://www.floridastateparks.org/devilsmillhopper/
2. The City of Gainesville. (2017). After School Programs. Retrieved from http://www.cityofgainesville.org/ParksRecreationCulturalAffairs/YouthProgramsCamps/AfterSchoolPrograms.aspx
3. The Gainesville Sun. (2017). New Senior Center Offers Activities in Abundance. Retrieved from http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110922/ARTICLES/110929824?p=2&tc=pg 
4. State and County Quick Facts. (2016). Alachua County, Florida. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/12001.html 
5. Family Promise of Gainesville. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://www.ihngvl.org/#!services

Gainesville is located in Alachua County, Florida. It has a land area of 62.32 square miles and a water area of 1.16 square miles.  The population of Gainesville is 130,128 people with 47,968 households and a median annual income of $31,818. .

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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Gainesville. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Gainesville. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Gainesville public health department.