This agency provides direct services. The help is for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. There are a variety of programs and services available. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24 Hour Hotline: 1.850.681.2111
Toll-Free (Domestic Violence): 1.800.500.1119
Toll-Free (Sexual Assault): 1.888.956.7273

Programs & Services:

This group helps people in need that live in the Big Bend area. The group provides a variety of programs and services. There is no charge for services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs & Services Include:

This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they are looking for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are provided a bed, shelter, and meals. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Family Support Services:

• Emergency Services
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program
• Hardest Hit Fund
• Weatherization Program

Head Start Services:

• Child Mental Health
• Child Nutrition
• Family Partnerships

Please call for more info.

This group helps those living with HIV/AIDS. They offer a variety of assistance to meet the needs of clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Case Management
• Dental
• Food
• Housing
• Prescription
• Mental Health
• Nutrition Therapy
• Transportation

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assist low income households to pay energy needs.

Services:
Payment help
Crisis relief

Please contact Capital Area Community Action Agency (CACAA)for more information.

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.