Daily Needs ServicesThe 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
The Red Cross provides disaster relief and recovery. They can help with finding open shelters and loved ones after a disaster. They can help with getting back to a normal life. They can help with being prepared for emergencies. They also have many other services. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
To find the office nearest you, go HERE.
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
This group offers emergency shelter for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Their house is open to eligible kids 24/7. They give kids daily programs to support positive behavior. They also offer counseling and teach kids life skills. They help kids avoid substance abuse. They offer case management and help kids reunite with their families. They are also connected to medical care. Kids get to do arts, crafts, and music. They also have access to outdoor recreation.
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:
First Baptist Church of Brooksville provides a Clothes Closet. On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9 AM to 12 noon, they open their clothes closet for any who are in need. There is no charge.
First United Methodist Church of Brooskville offers its food pantry to the community every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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.
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
“Compassion Food” is a community outreach program provided by Grace World Outreach Church. Every third Saturday of each month they will give out 500 meals to families in need. There is a qualification process that takes 5 minutes. You will be given a card that is good for one year. If you need help and have not applied, still come out on that Saturday. You will not be turned away.
