Daily Needs ServicesSafelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.
Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.
Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.
Please call for more information.
Elder Day Stay is an adult day care center for seniors who need daytime supervision.
Call or visit the website for more information.
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four or their offices. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
The Outreach Ministry offers emergency assistance to those in the community.
They provide an annual community giveaway also, offering:
Please contact for more information.
The Salvation Army of Tallahassee provides Emergency Assistance.
Referrals to other resources are included where The Salvation Army cannot help. Call for more information.
ECHO provides counsel with the Emergency Resources Program. Staff works with each individual to build a case plan. Direct services include:
Please contact for more information.
This agency helps those who have been wounded while in the military.
Services:
Rent, utilities, groceries and vehicle assistance.
Help with travel expenses to and from medical facilities.
OFR is always in need of donations and volunteers.
Please see the website for more information.
Family Promise of the Big Bend, provides affordable housing to veterans. They have a 54-unit affordable housing site. They also provide furniture and rental payment assistance.
Please call or visit website for more information.
ECHO provides short-term housing through their Family Services Program. Homeless families with minor children receive services to help them move toward employment and permanent housing. Case management support services are mandatory for all our residents. Residents must attend a multitude of educational seminars and classes. After school programs, tutoring, summer camps and monthly birthday parties provide special support to the children. Please contact for more information.
Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
