Other Financial ServicesCatholic Charities of Lake City Regional Office give people a hand up and not a hand-out. They do this through a variety of programs across five counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Department of Children and Families provides Refugee Services. They help refugees who are new to Florida. Clients can get help getting a job, learning English, legal services, and more. Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
A drunk driving crash can financially ruin a family. MADD Victim Advocates can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. This is a program that may help crime victims and/or survivors. Every state offers this type of benefit. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please see the website for more information.
Costs that may be compensated:
Meridian is committed to making treatment as affordable as possible. They accept many types of insurance as well as Medicaid. They offer a sliding scale fee. Those who have no insurance or are unable to pay can still be seen under a state contract if they qualify financially. A Financial Counselor can help with a payment plan. Please call the office for more information.
North Florida Office of Public Guardian helps disabled adults without family. They offer case management.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Operation Homefront helps military families with Critical Financial Assistance. Please call 1.877.264.3968, e-mail, or visit website for more information.
The SHIP program is funded by the state of Florida. It is also funded by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. It offers some help with homeownership. Things like emergency repairs and rehabilitation. The program also helps with down payments and closing costs.
211 is a free information and referral line. 211 links people in need with more than 2,000 local programs. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day.
211 will find help for:
In Florida, the TANF (or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) work program is called the Welfare Transition Program. It is run by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The program helps welfare recipients move from welfare to work. The goal of the program places importance on work and self-sufficiency. And on personal responsibility. To meet these goals a variety of support services and programs were created. The funding came from both federal and state. There are requirements that must be met to participate in this program.
The HIV Cares Programs, run by WellCare Florida Council, offers the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. It is also known as ADAP. This program helps HIV-positive people stay healthy. Helps them by assisting with the purchase of HIV prescription medication. They also provide drug treatments for people who do not qualify or are awaiting eligibility for Medicaid. Those who cannot afford to purchase the medications are also eligible for this program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
