The ARC is a six-month residential substance abuse program for men. The Center houses up to 104 mostly indigent men at no cost to them. They receive meals and safe housing in a stable environment. They get group therapy, guidance and skilled spiritual counseling. They also learn trades such as furniture refinishing, appliance and computer repair. They refurbish donated items which are then sold at one of the SA thrift stores.

Children from low to moderate-income working families or with other identified risk factors may receive scholarships to attend an early education program. Eligibility is based on the parents’ income and must not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. Children ages birth to 13 years are eligible for scholarship. Exceptions may be made for older children with special needs. Participants in this program receive:

• Character education
• Developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Vision, hearing and developmental screen

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

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)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

This ministry reaches out to people in surrounding communities. Volunteers help with projects around the house, providing a ride to the doctor or picking up groceries. They can also help children with tutoring or sports training. Please call for more information.

Services Include:

• Big Brother/Big Sister program
• Caretaker relief
• Grocery shopping
• Home repairs
• House cleaning and chores
• House painting
• Repairing or replacement of appliances
• Transportation to doctor's appointments
• Yard work

CARD helps by sharing lists of resources. This list is personalized to the client’s area and insurance. Consultations can be done over the phone, over email, or video chat. As well as in the community or in your home. This group works with people of all ages. All services provided are short term. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.333.4530

Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center offers support, programs, and training to families and individuals caring for a loved one with some form of dementia. Please call or visit website for more information.

Family Resources offers many programs to help families:
Residential Programs

• SafePlace2B

Short term crisis shelter

• Transitional Living

Foster care children between 13 - 17
Longer term residential program

• Counseling

Appropriate counseling is given at each residence

Call for more information.

MADD Victim Advocates can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. Every state offers this type of benefit. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please see the website for more information.

Costs that may be compensated:

• Child care
• Counseling services
• Crime scene cleanup
• Funeral expenses
• Lost wages
• Medical, rehabilitation and prescription expenses

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Victim/Survivors notification service available. Victim/Survivors may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.884.2846