The American Cancer Society offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.

Services include:

• Advocacy
• Assistance (Clothing,Financial, Food)
• Health Care Services and Screenings
• Health Education
• Housing (Hope Lodge)
• Information and Referral Services
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Prostheses or Related Accessories
• Support Groups and Support Services
• Smoking Cessation
• Transportation

Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.227.2345

The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. There are services for children and adults. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs & Services Available:

• Blind Babies Program
• Children's Program
• Transition Services
• Independent Living Program
• Vocational Rehabilitation Program
• Employer Services
• Business Enterprise Program
• Rehabilitative Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Braille and Talking Books Library

FloridaHousingSearch.org provides a way to find affordable housing online. It is free and easy to use. You can search for affordable housing around the state of Florida. Please visit website for more information.

The housing locator service allows people to locate available housing that best fits their needs.

Online:
http://www.floridahousingsearch.org/

Toll-free, Bilingual Call Center:
1.877.428.8844
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Call for more info.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

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.

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. provides New Horizon Properties Apartments to those in need. They are one-bedroom units. Please call or visit website for more information.

Operation Homefront helps military families and veterans with housing.

Housing options include:

• Transitional Housing (Apartments)
• Permanent Homes for Veterans
• Transitional Homes for Veterans
• Transitional Housing (Villages)

Please call 1.877.264.3968, e-mail, or visit website for more information.