Financial ServicesHUD can help you avoid foreclosure. They have several programs. They can assist with finding help, avoiding scams, and knowing the law. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342 (Federal Housing Administration Resource Center)
Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: 888.995.4673
Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 352.313.6500 or go to the website to learn more.
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This government group offers victim advocates and helps them apply for the Crime Victim Compensation. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435
The Program may Help you get Compensation for:
The office advocates for victims and victims’ rights. It may help with the financial impact of a crime. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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This is an emergency assistance program. It helps those in danger of being homeless. You have to live in Gainesville or the surrounding counties to qualify. It is for those struggling with finances or those who need help with getting food. They have a food pantry you can go to once a month. They also help people having a hard time paying bills. These could be for rent, mortgages, or utilities. They can also help pay for medicine. Please call 352.372.0294 or visit the website to learn more.
Money Management International helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.750.2227
In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only
GreenPath offers free credit and debt counseling over the phone. Their debt management program will help you with all of your debts. They will explain your options and develop a customized budget. The session takes about 60-90 minutes. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.550.1961
This is a group that offers guardianship services for adults who cannot make legal choices for themselves. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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MBH strives to make treatment as affordable as possible. Treatment costs vary depending on the services that are needed. They accept insurance and set fees based on a sliding scale. Also, certain MBH locations now have self-service ACCESS FLORIDA computer kiosks in the waiting rooms. You may use one of these computers to apply for Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps) and other State benefits. Please call for more information.
This MBH location has an ACCESS Florida computer for clients' use. You may use this computer to apply for State benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid. Please call for more information.
Financial Assistance Programs Include:
