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Community Services

Community Services

Find local, state, and national services at the library. Find the community service you’re looking for, whether you need help with health, housing, voting, or other assistance.

Selected Services in Citrus County


Animal Services Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Animal shelter for Citrus County. You can adopt an animal, get your county pet license, become an animal foster, and more.

Citizens’ Academy Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – The Citizen’s Academy is a free program for County Residents. Learn how all the government departments in Citrus County work with this once a week, 13-week long course.

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Get information on all the different departments and government in Citrus County.

Citrus County Clerk of Courts Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – The Clerk of Courts has information on public records, county finance reports, and court services.

Citrus County School District Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Get information about the schools in Citrus County including registration, calendars, sports and more.

Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – The law enforcement agency overseeing all of Citrus County.

Citrus County Tax Collector Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Pay taxes online, get birth certificate copy information, get a hunting or fishing license, or get your driver’s license.

Citrus County Historical Society Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – A nonprofit organization managed by volunteers who preserve and interpret local and state history. They are based at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum and oversee 5 heritage councils in the county.

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Renew your license or find general information on driver licenses in Florida.

Transit Services Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – County wide transit and door-to-door transit services provided by the County.

Voter Registration Links to External Site, opens in new tab. – Update your Voter Registration or register to vote online. You can also register or update your information in person at all of our branches.

Additional Community Services


Citrus County School District Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Get information about the schools in Citrus County including registration, calendars, sports and more.

ACCESS - Florida Department of Children & Families Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - ACCESS Florida is a program that helps Florida families and individuals by determining eligibility for food assistance (SNAP), temporary cash assistance and medicaid.

Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - CASA provides shelter, outreach, and counseling programs to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - WIC is a program that provides financial assistance for food, nutritional counseling, immunization referrals, and breastfeeding support. The WIC program is for women, infants, and children under 5 years old.

Florida KidCare Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Affordable and low-cost health and dental insurance for uninsured children in Florida.

Parks & Recreation Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Sign up for activities and passes through Citrus County Parks & Recreation website. Activities include swimming lessons for all ages and sports.

4H Programs Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Get information on the different 4H clubs in Citrus County, or learn how to create your own club.

Extension services offers education in agriculture, gardening, 4H, horticulture, and more. The extension system was created to connect the public with the University of Florida and IFAS's knowledge and services in these subjects.

Provided by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) from the University of Florida.

Citrus County Extension Services Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Extension services covers 4H, agriculture, commercial horticulture, family and consumer sciences, green living, landscape and gardening. They provide learning opportunities to the public, schools, community organizations, and other businesses.

UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Extension services page for Citrus County through the University of Florida. Find articles and upcoming class schedules.

Citrus County School District Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Get information about the schools in Citrus County including registration, calendars, sports and more.

Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - WTC is an accredited adult post-secondary school located in Inverness that offers long and short term technical education programs. Programs include nursing, cosmetology, welding, heating & air, and more technical programs.

College of Central Florida (CF) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - CF is an accredited college that offers Associate's and Bachelor's degrees, and certificates. They have branches in several counties including Citrus.

CareerSource - Citrus, Levy & Marion Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - CareerSource is a statewide resource that connects employers to qualified individuals searching for employment. Attend a career fair, workshop, or get career counseling and resume assistance.

Employ Florida Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Employ Florida is a job board that allows you to discover great jobs listed in the State of Florida. Search by occupation, industry, area, and more.

Citrus County Government Jobs Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Find Citrus County Board of County Commissioner government job postings in areas including animal services, library services, utilities, recreation, and more.

Citrus County Blessings Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Organization in Citrus County that distributes food through the feed the kids summer programs, food recovery programs, and programs to end weekend hunger for children.

ACCESS - Florida Department of Children & Families Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - ACCESS Florida is a program that helps Florida families and individuals by determining eligibility for food assistance (SNAP), temporary cash assistance and medicaid.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - WIC is a program that provides financial assistance for food, nutritional counseling, immunization referrals, and breastfeeding support. The WIC program is for women, infants, and children under 5 years old.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Assistance program that provides nutritional support to low-come people and families. You'll find eligilbity requirements and how to apply online.

Meals on Wheels, Citrus County Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Meal delivery service to homebound individuals in Citrus County.

Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - CASA provides shelter, outreach, and counseling programs to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Housing Services, Citrus County Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Housing services administers programs that are state and federally funded to increase quantity and quality of afforable housing in the County. Programs include home repairs, rental assistance, grant awards for affordable housing and rental developers, emergency energy assistance, and more.

Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Heating and cooling cost help for low-income families.

Citrus County Department of Health Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Health services including immunizations, testing, community health, prenatal care, records and more.

Florida KidCare Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Affordable and low-cost health and dental insurance for uninsured children in Florida.

The Path Rescue Mission Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Shelter for men, women, families, and single parents. They have long-term programs for life-skill learning, recovery help, and employment help.

LifeStream Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Services include behavorial health and social services for children, teens, and adults. Services include rehabilitation, mental health, and clinical services.

Coping with Dementia LLC. Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Their mission is to make life better for individuals and families living with dementia. They host free workshops, conferences, and caregiver support meeetings. They offer trainings and counseling services to businesses.

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Get answers to your Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance questions with one-on-one counseling by trained volunteers. Provided by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Meals on Wheels, Citrus County Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Meal delivery service to homebound individuals in Citrus County.

Citrus County Senior Centers Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - The centers offer social activities and other programs like crafts, arts, games, dancing, and health screenings. They also have a Senior Dining Program for individuals aged 60 and older.

AARP Smart Driver™ Course Links to External Site, opens in new tab. - Take the AARP Smart Driver™ Course to refresh your driving skills. AARP Membership not required, courses are held throughout the county including some libraries.

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