Family Assistance ServicesHUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. They have a 24 hour help line: 866.698.6155.
Please call 800.569.4287 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
TTY: 7-1-1
This group offers several residential care campuses. They are made up of cottages and villages across the state. Here, children in need can find daily structure through "Work, Study, Play and Pray." Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.765.3797
The program helps low-income families get early education and childcare. It aims to help young children succeed in school. Please call 352.563.9939 or go to the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*lobby closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays
SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network" It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
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This group is for low to no income veterans who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Please call 352.240.1340 or go to the website to learn more.
Email: GainesvilleSSVFinfo@voa-fla.org
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This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
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This group has many services for seniors. This includes meal sites, health support, home delivered meals, homemaker services, and nutrition classes. They have telephone reassurance and transportation services. Caregivers can apply for respite care. Seniors must be 60 years of age or older. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
This agency has the Transition Youth program. It helps those with disabilities. They help them get or keep a job after high school. Please call 352.560.6029 or go to the website to learn more.
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