Elder Helpline - Elder Options
This is free telephone help line. It connects seniors with information, services, and resources. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll-Free:1.800.262.2243
Email: options@agingresources.org
This is free telephone help line. It connects seniors with information, services, and resources. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll-Free:1.800.262.2243
Email: options@agingresources.org
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 can do arts, crafts, and music. They also have access to outdoor recreation. Please call 352.622.6135 or or visit the website for more information.
The Family Stability Program helps those in need. It is for people who are homeless or who are about to be homeless. They must meet certain requirements to qualify. This can vary depending on who needs help and what is available.
Please call 407.658.1818 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services:
Goodwill-Suncoast operates five apartment communities. They provide affordable living options throughout their service area. Each gives rent subsidies from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development on a scale. It is based on expenses and income. There are applications for apartments at each facility. One of them is Heritage Oaks of Ocala. Call for more information.
Helps build homes for families and individuals in Marion County. Partner families are required to invest 350 hours of “sweat equity” – time spent on the build site, Homeowner Education and our ReStores.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
This group helps people who are thinking about buying a home. They give financial counseling. They also teach you about owning a home. They guide you through each step in the processing of buying a home.
Please call 407.886.2451 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services:
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. It is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness. It is also for anyone who is close to being homeless. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342
VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.