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 operates a faith-based home and family system. The Seamark Ranch is a long-term care facility. It is for children from families in crisis. They are between the ages of 10 and 16. The residents will learn the tools they need for a brighter future. Children are accepted based on need regardless of income. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program Includes:

• Childcare
• Counseling
• Equine
• Farm
• School (Elementary to High School)

VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.

Programs:

• Adapted Housing Grants
• Cash Out Refinance Loans
• Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
• Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
• Purchase Loans

See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.

Please call for more information.

NILA offers independent living services for youth. They serve teens who are homeless. They also help teens who are aging out of foster care. The goal is to help each client be self sufficient. Please call for more information.

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

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This group offers transitional and permanent housing. They provide a clean and welcoming place to live. While the residents work to restore their lives. The goal of the group is to move participants to permanent housing and independent living. Priority is given to veterans. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org

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