Daily Needs ServicesThe Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program in Lake City helps veterans and their families with temporary support. The main goal is to help people with low or no income stay in stable housing. There are some requirements to join. For more details, please call or visit the website.
Email: LakeCitySSVInfo@voa-fla.org
This program provides temporary and supportive services for Veterans and Veteran families with low or no income. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability through assistance and support services to homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness. There are qualifications that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program offers supportive services. The help is for homeless individuals and families. Those being helped have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. The program will help stabilize and prepare them for a life of independence. Program fees are based on income. There are requirements that must be met to participate in the program.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.
Types of services:
This library has activities for all ages. There are story times for kids. You can use the computers and printers. There is a copier and fax machine. There is WiFi in the library. You can check out books and movies. They also have audiobooks and ebooks. See website.
Visit the Steinhatchee Bookmobile on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month from 10:30am - 11:30am. The bookmobile will be at:
Steinhatchee Community Center
1013 Riverside Dr
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
This group offers a program for blind teens and young adults. It is a transition program. The help available is for individuals between the ages of 14 and 24. The program is focused on job readiness. As well as independent living skills. The goal of the program is to prepare students for life after high school. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Designed to provide pregnant or parenting teens, and their children, with educational and support services. This is a voluntary program. We help with such needs as:
The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program provides limited financial aid to low income families. The amount depends on the family size and income. Families can also get Medicaid benefits. They are referred for requested social services. Individuals must be U.S. Citizens or qualified non-citizens. They must live in the State of Florida.
There are also cash benefits for children who have been placed by the courts into a relative’s home.
Homeless families who come to Family Promise stay at a local congregation for one week. While there, they get three meals a day, case management and other services. They can use laundry facilities, a computer and get phone access at the Family Center. They will also meet with a social worker who will develop a plan of action to get the family on the path to self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.
The Barn provides food for anyone in need on Monday and Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The Barn is located behind the women's shelter. Please call us or visit our website for more information.
