Other Family Assistance ServicesThe NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This group offers several programs. These programs are about nutrition for children. The food is distributed by partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services. These services are for children and families in need. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the referred child’s doctor to determine eligibility. Please call or visit the website to learn more about referring a child.
Toll- Free: 888.874.9474
Northeast Region Office
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 300, Ste 120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.580.5906
The Apalachee Center helps people recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. Call or visit the website to see how they can help.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
Services include:
Other Locations
Apalachee Center – Franklin County
159 12th St
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
850.653.9744
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all.
Please see the website for more information.
Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.
Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.
Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.
Please call for more information.
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
Refuge House helps those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The group can help with emergency shelter. They also offer counseling and transitional housing. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline Services
Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla
850.681.2111
Madison, Taylor
850.584.8808
Toll-Free (Domestic Violence)
800-500-1119
