This is free telephone help line. It connects seniors with information, services, and resources. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free:1.800.262.2243

Email: options@agingresources.org

This group has emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors. Shelter is for 6 weeks. It is gated and monitored 24 hours a day. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free Statewide Helpline: 800.500.1119

24 Hour Helpline: 352.377.5690
24 Hour Textline: 352.727.0948

In Shelter Services Include:

• Case Management
• Crisis Counseling
• Referrals
• Support Groups

Area churches join together to provide temporary shelter to homeless families. They stay for one to two weeks at a time and then move on to another place of worship. While doing this, they meet with social workers and other people who will help them along the path of self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.

This law firm provides legal help. The services are for only civil matters. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Service Areas:

Limited funds are available to help people pay their utilities. Call 352.372.8646 or visit the website.

VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.

Programs:

• Adapted Housing Grants
• Cash Out Refinance Loans
• Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
• Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
• Purchase Loans

See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.

Please call for more information.

VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.

National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838

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.