Center for Independent Living of the Keys, Keys Advocacy Center

Advocacy services:
• Assisting with Social Security issues: appeals, reconsiderations, reports, overpayments, reinstatements.
• Apply for SSA disability income: Orientation in how to apply for SSA disability, initial application, appeals and reconsiderations.
• Help understanding Medicare and Medicaid and Other Health insurance: benefits explanation, plan comparison/enrollment, appeals, billing/claims, Partnership with AFA/SHINE program.
• Help applying for SNAP, and other state benefits. Partnership with DCF.
• Hurricane Preparedness: during hurricane season.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program - Northeast Florida Community Action Agency

This agency runs the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. They will work with you to create a specified case plan to help your family. Through your case plan they will address barriers to self-sufficiency like employment and education. With their help you can earn your GED and learn ways to make more money. They can also help you apply for vocational training for jobs. The program also helps pay for transportation and child care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

R.L. Simmons House

The R.L. Simmons House is a safe haven that provides temporary shelter for women and children who are homeless or victims of domestic violence. The organization supports healing and growth, helping residents work towards stability. Please call or visit the website for more information.