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Help in Lakeland
67 service locations · 29 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
700 Galvin Dr, Lakeland · 863-499-2966
Head Start early childhood program — 45 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
815 Plateau Ave, Lakeland · 863-499-2880
Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Kathleen Elementary
Child care and early childhood education
3515 Sherertz Rd, Lakeland · 863-853-6030
Head Start early childhood program — 50 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Medulla Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
850 Schoolhouse Rd, Lakeland · 863-648-3515
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland · 863-815-6632
Head Start early childhood program — 52 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Socrum Elementary School
Child care and early childhood education
9400 Old Dade City Rd, Lakeland · 863-853-6050
Head Start early childhood program — 48 funded slots; operated by School Board of Polk County.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
Camp Fire Sunshine
Meal program
2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland · (863) 688-5491
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Polk County.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Carl G Schowe Unit
Meal program
920 Lowry Ave, Lakeland · (863) 686-1719
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Polk County.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Crystal Lake Middle School
Meal program
2410 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland · (863) 499-2970
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Crystal'S World Of Dance
Meal program
801 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland · (863) 409-9952
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Dixieland Elementary School
Meal program
416 Ariana St, Lakeland · (863) 499-2930
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Doris Sanders Learning Center
Meal program
1201 Enchanted Dr, Lakeland · (863) 499-2980
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ewing Memorial Sda Church
Meal program
1201 North Webster Ave, Lakeland · (813) 417-1816
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
First United Methodist Church
Meal program
72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland · (863) 686-0855
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Fontaine Gills Family Ymca
Meal program
2125 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland · (863) 267-9622
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Girls Inc-Lakeland Jenkins Building
Meal program
1220 W Highland St, Lakeland · (863) 414-3196
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Meal program
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland · (863) 647-4802
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Idea Lakeland
Meal program
1775 Interstate Dr, Lakeland · (813) 240-4579
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by IDEA Public Schools.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Inspire Academy
Meal program
1020 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland · (863) 688-0952
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
James J Musso Unit
Meal program
950 Pinewood Ave, Lakeland · (863) 686-1719
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Polk County.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
James W. Sikes Elementary School
Meal program
2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland · (863) 648-3526
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Meal program
815 Plateau Ave, Lakeland · (863) 499-2880
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
John L. Sanders Unit 1
Meal program
1525 Martin Luther King Jr.Ave, Lakeland · (863) 686-1719
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Polk County.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Kathleen Sr. High School
Meal program
1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland · (863) 499-2655
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Keeping It Real Fbch
Meal program
1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland · (863) 944-4906
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Central WIC Clinic
Food assistanceFamily support services
1291 Ariana St., Lakeland · 863-519-7542
WIC clinic — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: healthy food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum parents and children under 5. Operated by Polk County WIC Program.
directions · via Florida Department of Health, verified 2026-07-20
Lakeland North WIC Clinic
Food assistanceFamily support services
3241 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland · 863-519-7542
WIC clinic — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: healthy food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum parents and children under 5. Operated by Polk County WIC Program.
directions · via Florida Department of Health, verified 2026-07-20
Medulla Resource Center
Meal program
1049 Parker Rd, Lakeland · (863) 647-4035
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
New Beginnings High School - Lakeland
Meal program
320 W Main St, Lakeland · (863) 298-5666
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Nmz Church
Meal program
1321 N Webster Ave, Lakeland · (863) 686-6793
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Polk Christian Preparatory School Iep
Meal program
3151 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · (863) 845-3822
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Individual Education Plan Academy.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Meal program
8201 Park Byrd Rd, Lakeland · (863) 853-6011
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rochelle School Of The Arts
Meal program
1501 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland · (863) 499-2810
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rose Dynasty Center Little Free Pantry
Food pantry
directions · via Little Free Pantry, verified 2026-07-19
Solid Foundation Ministries
Meal program
5460 8Th St Se, Lakeland · (863) 812-9665
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of Polk County.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Southwest Middle School
Meal program
2815 Eden Pkwy, Lakeland · (863) 413-0895
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tampa Bay Academy Of Hope
Meal program
711 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland · (813) 620-4029
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tenoroc High School
Meal program
4905 Saddle Creek Rd, Lakeland · (863) 614-9183
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Wonderboxed Steam Camp
Meal program
2700 S Florida Ave, Lakeland · (863) 272-9026
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ymca - Lakeland Family
Meal program
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland · (863) 267-9622
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Polk County School Board.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
CFHC Lakeland Hills Dental
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Suite 101, Lakeland · 863-225-9923
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
CFHC Lakeland Pediatrics and Dental
Community health centersliding-scale fees
601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland · 863-688-0841
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
CFHC Lakeland Primary Care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1129 N Missouri Ave, Lakeland · 863-413-8600
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
CFHC School Based Crystal Lake Elementary.
Community health centersliding-scale fees
903 Lowry Ave, #1, Lakeland · 863-519-8900
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1729 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland · 863-686-0082
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
Lakeland Community of Hope
Emergency shelter
2455 Jim Galloway Rd, Lakeland · 863-940-9696
Salvation Army program service
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Legal aid
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Legal aid services
1321 E. Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland
LSC-funded legal aid main office of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Lakeland Office
Legal aid services
1321 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Older adult services
Lakeland Corps
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
2425 William Booth Way, Lakeland · 863-853-2214
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Substance use and recovery
Families First of Florida
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1615 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland · 813-290-8560
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Groups Recover Together
Substance use treatment facility
1959 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland · 863-866-8058
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Ibis Healthcare Outpatient and Medication Assisted Trt
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
348 West Highland Drive, Lakeland · 813-384-4000
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Centres
Substance use treatment facility
3506 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland · 863-687-9900
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center
Substance use treatment facility
1510 Commercial Park Drive, Lakeland · 863-345-8090
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Harrell Family Center/Inpatient Servs
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland · 863-687-1275
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Harrell Family Center/Outpatient Servs
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland · 863-687-1222
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Learning to Achieve Wellness
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1046 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland · 813-999-1516
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Meadowbrook Psychiatric and Counseling
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2340 Commerce Point Drive, Lakeland · 863-709-8543
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Peace River Center Gilmore Office
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1835 Gilmore Avenue, Lakeland · 863-519-0575
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Peace River Center Substance Abuse Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1825 Gilmore Avenue, Lakeland · 863-519-0575
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Tri County Human Services Inc Lakeland Outpatient Unit
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2330 Commerce Point Drive, Lakeland · 863-701-7373
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Tri County Human Services Inc New Beginning Men
Substance use treatment facility
1200 Southern Avenue, Lakeland · 863-225-7955
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; men only.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab Lakeland
Substance use treatment facility
5135 U.S. Highway 98 North, Lakeland · 954-281-3801
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Veteran services
Lakeland VA Clinic
VA facilityHealth care
2080 Meadowland Park Boulevard, Lakeland · 863-701-2470
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 06:30–16:30
Multi-Specialty CBOC
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Lakeland Vet Center
Vet Center
1370 Ariana Street, Lakeland · 863-284-0841
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
directions · via US Department of Veterans Affairs, verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
Tuesday Aca
Tue 19:30 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church Meeting Room - Meeting located in the Parlor
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
The Origins Meeting
Fri 18:30 · in-person · This meeting has moved to Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland. 3140 Troy Avenue Lakeland, FL 33803
3140 Troy Avenue, Lakeland · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
Survivors Group
Sun 19:30 · in-person · Unitarian Universalist Congregation
3140 Troy Ave, Lakeland · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
GA meetings
Lakeland G.A. - Tuesday
Tue 19:00 · in-person · Webster Memorial Baptist Church
1135 North Chestnut Road, Lakeland · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous
NA meetings
Clean Break At Noon
Mon 12:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessibleLiterature study
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Never Alone
Mon 18:30 · in-person · St. Stephens Episcopal ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessibleLiterature study
1820 E County Road 540a, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The Dopeless Hope Spot
Mon 20:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
3140 Troy Ave, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break At Noon
Tue 12:00 · in-personClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break at Night (Serenity Seekers)
Tue 18:30 · in-personClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Keep It Simple
Tue 20:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break At Noon
Wed 12:00 · in-personClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
First Things First
Wed 18:30 · in-person · WhiteSands Outpatient FacilityClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
5135 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Never Alone
Wed 18:30 · in-person · St. Stephens Episcopal ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
1820 E County Road 540a, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Top Of The Bottom
Wed 20:00 · in-person · First Presbyterian ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessibleLiterature study
175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break At Noon
Thu 12:00 · in-personClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessible
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Asking For Recovery
Thu 18:30 · in-person · College Heights United Methodist ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
942 South Blvd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Grow or Go
Thu 20:00 · in-person · Peak Worship ChurchOpenCandlelightDiscussionWheelchair accessibleLiterature study
315 Granada St., Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
We Do Recover
Thu 20:00 · in-person · Grace Lutheran ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
745 S Ingraham Ave, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break At Noon
Fri 12:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionFormat variesWheelchair accessible
2929 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
She DO Recover
Fri 18:30 · in-personOpenDiscussionWomenWheelchair accessible
220 W Beacon Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Friday Night Candlelight
Fri 20:00 · in-person · Beacon Hill FellowshipOpenCandlelightDiscussionWheelchair accessible
220 W Beacon Rd., Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The War Is Over
Fri 20:00 · in-person · St. Stephens Episcopal ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
1820 E County Road 540a, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
This Too Shall Pass
Fri 20:00 · in-person · WhiteSands Outpatient FacilityClosedDiscussionWheelchair accessibleLiterature study
5135 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Solutions
Sat 09:00 · in-personOpen
1820 County Rd 540A, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Clean Break Saturday
Sat 14:00 · in-personOpenDiscussionFormat variesWheelchair accessible
220 W Beacon Rd, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Saturday Nite Live
Sat 20:00 · in-person · Beacon Hill FellowshipOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
220 W Beacon Rd., Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Living Free
Sun 17:30 · in-personOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
2001 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Weekend Wind Down - Hybird
Sun 20:00 · hybrid · WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug RehabOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
NAR-ANON meetings
Lakeland NFG
Tue 18:30 · in-person · First Presbyterian Church
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland · directions · via Nar-Anon Family Groups WSO
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