This program may be able to help low income residents with low rent public housing. This program is income based.

Call or visit website for more information

This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness specifically the retina. They connect people with different resources that can help living with vision loss. There are chapters all over the United States. Please call or visit the website for chapter locations and more information.

Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

LIHEAP helps those in need with their power bills. It is a one-time payment that is made directly to the power company. Households interested in applying should contact the Mid Florida Community Services office in their county for an appointment.

There are also funds for Crisis Energy Assistance. It helps households that have received a final notice or disconnection of services.

Please see the website for all services. Click on Our Programs/Energy Assistance.

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic is called LITC for short. It helps low-income individuals in disputes with the IRS. These disputes are for amounts up to $50,000. It can also help taxpayers respond to IRS notices. As well as correct account problems. Attorneys provide a wide range of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

LSF Youth Shelters offers temporary shelter, counseling, and case management services to the residents. Ages 10 to 17. Call for more information.

This agency provides group, family and individual counseling. They treat such issues as trauma, assault and domestic violence. The aim is to help clients recover from the emotional issues that have brought them to counseling. Courtney, a golden retriever, provides pet assisted therapy when needed.

Please see the website for all services.

Marion Senior Services provides In-Home Support Services, such as:

• Adult Day Care
• Case Management
• Consumable Medical Supplies
• Emergency Alerts
• Energy Assistance
• Homemaker Services
• Legal Assistance
• Meals on Wheels
• Nutritional Supplements
• Personal Care
• Respite Care

There is a waiting list for most programs. Clients are ranked based on level of need. Fees for service are determined at the time of the in-home assessment. It will vary based on the client’s ability to pay. Fees range from no charge for Medicaid clients, to a small monthly co-pay for CCE clients, to full pay for private clients. Most programs are for persons at least 60 years of age. Medicaid also requires meeting income and asset criteria. The Home Care and Alzheimer’s programs require a caregiver in the home. Eligibility may also be based on need. Call for more information.

Martha’s House, Inc. is a non-profit agency serving victims of domestic and sexual violence, and other violent crimes.

They provide:

• Child Victim Advocacy
• Community Education and Prevention
• Community Outreach
• Counseling
• Emergency Shelter
• Legal Advocacy
• Survivor Support Groups
• Victim Advocacy

Call for more information.