Other Financial ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This group offers financial assistance. They offer a variety of programs for the clients served. These clients can include children, families, and others. The help is to offset the significant expense of HIV care. It brings financial relief and stability. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Hillsborough County: 813.237.3066
211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.
Services include:
A FREE store for eligible teachers to shop for supplies to be given to children in need in their classrooms.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides tax assistance to seniors in need. They are available year-round to answer your tax questions. Please call or visit website for more information.
The Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP) is a government. The program helps low-income households stay connected with broadband service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Phone: 877.384.2575
HANDS offers housing/home ownership information to low-income people. They can help you find an apartment. They can guide you towards owning your own home. They offer one-on-one counseling sessions. Most HANDS counseling is free.
Counseling services include:
This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.
The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.
Services Include:
Please contact for more information.
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance of up to $900. For more information, visit www.alachuacounty.us/depts/css/socialservices/pages/services.aspx or call the number below.
