This group gives free legal services. They can also help seniors and veterans in Florida who do not live in the Tampa Bay area. They cannot help with criminal, traffic, or personal injury issues. Interpreters are available. Please call their Legal Aid Line at 800.625.2257. Please visit their website to learn more and for all locations.
Help is provided for:
Catholic Charities serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all. Please see the website for all services.
Services include:
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Centre offers mental health services. They work to strengthen those going through a difficult life transition. The help is for individuals or couples. It is also for parents and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers an affordable housing finder. It is online and free. All of Florida is covered. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Money Management International helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 866.550.8004
In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only
This agency offers counseling for kids and teens. They also have counseling for families. They provide temporary shelter for troubled kids and teens between the ages of 10 and 17. Please call 941.708.5850 to learn more.
Services available through this program:
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000
Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838