The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.

Monroe County In-Home Services is a program that serves elderly persons and/or disabled adults. The program goal is to offer an alternative to nursing home placement. They also help individuals in their own homes or the homes of family or friends. Call for more information.

Programs:

• Age and Disabled Adult Medicaid Waiver Program
• Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Program (ADI)
• Community Care for Disabled Adults
• Grievance Procedures
• Home Care for the Elderly Program (HCE)
• Older Americans Act : Title III-B and III-E

Health Start is a free program for all pregnant women and women with babies under the age of 3.

Educational outreach areas include:

• Breastfeeding
• Childbirth
• Parenting
• Smoking cessation
• Staying healthy between pregnancies

Call for more information.

This group provides a variety of help to veterans. As well as their families. The help is free. The help is provided by professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 877.426.2838

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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:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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The Salvation Army provides the following social services:

• Back-to-School Assistance
• Clothing Assistance
• Emergency Food Assistance
• Furniture/Household Goods
• Medical Needs Assistance
• Referrals to other community assistance resources
• Rent/Mortgage Assistance
• Utility Assistance

Call for more information.

Thrift Store
1924-1928 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040

Trinity Presbyterian Church provides the Bread of Life Program. It is an Outreach Ministry. This service provides meals and a safe environment to those in need. Call for more information.

Monroe County Health Department provides the WIC program. WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. See website for more information.

WIC’s Fee Services:

• Breast pump loan program for qualified mothers
• Breastfeeding support
• Florida Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons
• Healthy Foods
• Nutrition education
• Referrals for health care