VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.

Programs:

• Adapted Housing Grants
• Cash Out Refinance Loans
• Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
• Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
• Purchase Loans

See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.

Please call for more information.

Provides permanent housing within the community for individuals who have previous been homeless and have a mental illness. Supported housing and other recovery services are provided. These services are based on each participant’s individual needs. Contact for more information.

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.

The Haven offers services to victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day. By making a phone call, clients can get safe shelter and counseling at Safe House. Counselors can also help you create a safety or escape plan. There are also outreach services for those who do not want to come to the shelter. Please call for more information.

24-Hour Hotline 727.442.4128
Florida State Hotline: 1.800.500.1119
TTY: 727.446.2448

Services Include:

• 911 Cell Phone Distribution
• Court Advocacy
• Information and Referral
• Outreach Services
• Safe Shelter
• Safety Planning
• Service Management
• Support Groups
• Transitional Living Program
• Youth Program

Shelter
Provides refuge, crisis intervention, and advocacy for up to 45 days when home is not a safe place. The shelter is always open, and the location is confidential. Shelter residents receive emergency clothing, food, and personal care items. Ongoing individual and group empowerment support.

Gateway Transitional Housing
Can be referred to CASA Gateway as space becomes available. Residents pay reduced rent and utilities.

Group and Individual Support

• Life Skills/Employment
• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Referrals to Legal & Social Services
• Safety Planning
• Substance Abuse

Children’s Programs

• Kid’s Club
• Support Groups
• Safety Planning
• Tutoring
• Fun & Games

This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org

Programs Available:

This agency helps older adults find a place to live. They have several apartment communities for people who are 62 or older. Each community has someone called a Service Coordinator who can help you get services like food stamps. There are also fun activities planned for people who live there.

To learn more, please call 727.893.1313 ext. 1151 or visit the website.