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Services for Veterans - Disabled American Veterans

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This group provides a variety of help to veterans. As well as their families. The help is free. The help is provided by professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 877.426.2838

Find your local office Here

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Disabled American Veterans

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This group is called DAV for short. They helps veterans. They also help those transitioning out of the military and their families.

WellFlorida Council

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This group is a network of nonprofit agencies. They build healthier communities.

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Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

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This agency helps people with disabilities with a broad range of services. The goal is to enable them to live as independently as possible. Sign language interpreting services are available. Some Medicaid recipients may be eligible to transfer from a nursing home to their own home. Please call for more information.
TTY: 352.372.3443
Toll Free: 1.800.265.5724

Services include:

ADA Paratransit Screenings
Advocacy
Disability Travel Training
Employment Services
Equipment Loan Closet
High School High Tech Enrichment Program
Independent Living Skills
Information and Referral
Nursing Home Transition Services
Peer Support
Sign Language Interpreting
Travel Training

Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance - Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office

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This is an emergency assistance program for people in danger of becoming homeless. They help by aiding them with meeting basic needs like getting food and paying bills. Please call 352.372.0294 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Food Pantry: Monday - Thursday, 9:30am -12:30 PM (closed on holidays)

Planned Parenthood of Florida

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This group is a nonprofit. It belongs to a nationwide organization. It provides access to sexual health. It also offers access to reproductive health care. The services are available to all genders and ages. All services are confidential.

Medication-NeedyMeds

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NeedyMeds is free for people who cannot afford their medicines or costs of healthcare. NeedyMeds links healthcare consumers with programs offering free or low cost prescriptions. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Homeownership Assistance - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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This agency is known as HUD for short. HUD handles national housing issues. HUD also enforces fair housing laws. HUD decides who qualifies for help based on their income. Please call or visit the website to learn more.