Access Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that 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

The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000

Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838

American Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.

Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684

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

This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Assistance May Include:

• Clothing
• Groceries
• Rent
• Travel Expenses to and From Major Medical Facilities
• Utilities
• Vehicle Payments

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services:
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Reuse & Reutilization
• Financial Loans
• Information & Assistance
• Public Awareness & Training
• Short-term Device Loans

This agency can help clients get services such as Food Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance.

Programs Include:

• ACCESS Florida (Food Stamps, Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance)
• Abuse Hotline
• Adoption information
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Welfare
• Domestic Violence resources
• Foster Care
• Homelessness resources
• Human Trafficking information
• Mental Health services
• Refugee Services
• Substance Abuse information

Please see the website for all services.

FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641