Housing ServicesShelter House offers Emergency Shelter. This shelter is for women and children of domestic abuse. Shelter is available 24/7, 365 days a year. You can also bring your pet with you. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault Hotline: 850.226.2027
Caring and Sharing of South Walton helps those in need with past due rent, security deposits, utilities, or prescription costs. They work with the homeless to find basic needs and shelter. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Legal Services of North Florida offers free legal service to low income people with civil legal problems. This help may be based on income of all members of the household, as well as the legal problem. Please call 850.385.9007 or visit the website to learn more.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. It is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness. It is also for anyone who is close to being homeless. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342
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.
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 group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
The Project90 program offers case management. It provides a community of care for customers. They help people reach self-sufficiency in 90 days. It also teaches them lifelong skills. These skills will let them stay self-sufficient and eventually thrive. The program is for veterans. Please call 855.909.6757 or visit the website to learn more.