Housing ServicesThis is a program that serves Northwest Florida. They help survivors of domestic violence. They offer many free and confidential services. There is an emergency safe house in Bay county for those in need. Please call 850.763.0706 or visit the website to learn more.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233
Help Includes:
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
NWF Health Network provides Extended Foster Care & Independent Living Services. These services are to help those between ages 18 to 23. This group helps them with transitioning from foster care to independence. Please call 850.747.5755 or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
This program is designed to give people the resources they need. This is so they can become self-sufficient in the community. Please call 850.769.0783 (main campus and men's shelter) or 850.914.0533 (women's and children's shelter), or visit the website to learn more.
Access is provided to:
Hannah’s Maternity Transitional Housing is apartment-based living for homeless teens between 16-22 years old. These teens are pregnant or have given birth to their baby within the last six months. It provides a safe place to live while staff help them develop adequate life skills. This leads to independence and successful parenting. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.
Hidle House is a crisis shelter for children 10-17 years old. The focus is on providing safe shelter while working with youth to work out immediate family problems. Depending on the situation, stays in the shelter can last from 21 to 30 days. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. It is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness. It is also for anyone who is close to being homeless. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342
VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838