Assurance Wireless offers free lifeline wireless phone services. You may qualify if you receive Medicaid or Food Stamps. You can also qualify based on your household income. Please call or go to the website for more information.

Emergency financial assistance is offered on a limited basis. Call Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 407.423.8581, Ext. 26491.

The Energy Neighbor Fund aids those who need help paying their power bill. This service helps Duke Energy customers. United Way/211 has more information on this service.

Family Promise of Greater Orlando provides the following supportive services for up to 90 days:

• Assistance with Housing Searches
• Budget Management
• Clothing
• Credit Counseling
• Day Care Assistance
• Employment Searches
• Furniture & Household Items
• Gas Assistance
• Job Training
• Meals
• Medical & Dental Care
• Parenting & Nutrition Classes
• Phone & Internet Access
• Shelter
• Toiletry Items & Diapers
• Transportation

And adult member of the family can call and speak with a case manager. This will be their initial phone screening. Depending on availability, the family will be contacted for a face-to-face interview. If the family meets program criteria, the family comes into the program. This process can take 24 to 72 hours. Call for more information.

211 is a free information and referral phone number. 211 links people in need with more than 2,000 local programs. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day. 211 will find help for:

• 24-hour Crisis and Suicide Counseling
• Elder Services
• Physical and Mental Health Services
• Utilities, Housing and Food
• Youth and Child Care Issues

And much, much more!

If you or someone you know needs help, simply dial 211.