Financial ServicesHUD can help you avoid foreclosure. They have several programs available. They can assist with finding help, avoiding scams, and knowing the law. Please call 904.232.2627 or visit 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. Please call 877.678.9355 or 352.313.6500, or visit the website to learn more.
Connect Phone: 877.678.9355
Programs include:
This office serves as an advocate for crime victims and victims' rights. It has a compensation program for innocent victims of crime. They also notify victims of the status of any court decisions regarding their case. Injured crime victims may be eligible for financial help for medical care and mental health services. They may get help regarding lost income, funeral expenses and other costs related to the injury. They can also get referrals to resources in their area. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.226.6667
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. And then helps make a plan to address them. 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
Services Available:
This website gives information about scholarships for college. There are also aids and assessments you can take online to explore career interests. Your local school guidance counselor can help with the application process. Please see the website for more information.
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
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:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
