The 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

E-HEAP provides emergency financial aid to pay for utilities. It is for low income households that include a person age 60 or older.

Please call for more information.

This agency provides daily hot meals to elders through the Meals on Wheels program if they are home bound or unable to cook for themselves.

The Congregate Meals Nutrition Program serves daily meals to active seniors at specific location. This service is for elders who are interested and able to participate in activities outside the home.

Please call for more information.

This program helps with the activities of daily living. This includes bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, eating and other activities. It is for seniors 60 years or older or disabled.

Please call for more information.

This ministry provides help with food. Eligibility is determined by the USDA guidelines. You must bring photo ID, proof of income or food stamp card, or disability waiver.

Disability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.

Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.

American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.

Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.

Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.

Please call for more information.

The Emergency Shelter is a safe, secure, and confidential facility. The playground has a privacy fence so children cannot be seen. Most residents have their own bedroom with bath. The shelter is a highly secure facility. Residents can safely rest and plan for their future. There is a day care center as well as a school. Please call for more information.

24-Hour Hotline: 904.354.3114

Services Include:

• Assistance in obtaining housing
• Coordinated family outings and activities
• Court advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Food and clothing
• Individual and group counseling
• Life management skills
• Locating employment
• Safety planning
• Support groups