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:

• Caregiver Support
• Disability Compensation
• Educational Assistance
• Employment Services
• Geriatrics and Extended Care
• Home Loans
• Homeless Veterans
• Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
• Pharmacy
• Primary Care
• Research
• Social Work
• Spinal Cord Injury

The Angelus consists of 5 group homes. They house severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. There is room for 40 residents. All residents have have physical challenges.

This agency has services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include education and referrals. They also have dental services. Please see the website for more information.

The Women’s Care Center is a housing facility. It is for women who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction or other life issues. The program is designed to provide a safe place for women to recover. This is done through counseling and one-on-one mentoring. They also have Bible study and life skills instructions. Please call 352.787.8929 or go to the website to learn more.

Boys Town offers housing for youth who cannot remain in their own homes. Married couples care for the children in a traditional home setting. Many of these children have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect and need a safe place to stay. Youth form a family and learn social and independent living skills that will help them in the future. The ultimate goal is to reunite each child with his or her family, whenever possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Tallahassee Veterans Village has a housing program for men and women from all branches of service. Please call for more information for men and women from all branches of service.

Offers:

• Counseling
• Employment
• Health Services
• Housing
• Training

Call Volunteers of America Florida or Tallahassee Veterans Village for referral.

This group works to help veterans that were formerly homeless. They run an affordable housing site for veterans. The group is also able to help veterans and their families. This help is to find housing and support services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: veteran@familypromisebigbend.org

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families.

Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000

Programs:

• Going Places
• National Safe Place
• Someplace Else
• Tree House
• Youth Advisory Council