This program may be able to provide rapid rehousing, prevention, and case management for Veterans.

Veterans call (850) 792-9440 or visit website for more information.

email: veteran@bigbendhc.org

This program may be able to provide financial assistance to pay past-due rent and/or utilities to prevent households from being evicted and becoming homeless.

Call or visit website for more information.

This group runs the HOPE shelter. It is an emergency shelter for families while they look for permanent housing. The shelter has three dorms. During a family’s stay they are given a bed, shelter, and meals. They also give shelter and help to veterans. Please call 850.576.5566 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

This group runs a specialized therapeutic group home. It is called STGH for short. This group home is for children and adolescent males. It is located at their Titusville campus. The home offers a wide range of programs and services. This helps prepare residents to be reintegrated into a family or independent living environment.

This group helps people meet their basic needs. It also helps them grow. They provide a wide variety of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

The 211 Helpline works to save and improve lives. It connects people to health, mental health, and wellness services. It also offers crisis intervention. All calls are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services include:

This group runs the Pathways of Hope program. It offers support, guidance, and assistance. The help is for families that want to find a path out of poverty. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Pro Bono Legal Representation

Volunteer attorneys take case like bankruptcy, family law (including divorce, child support, and custody), housing (including foreclosures and landlord-tenant issues), probate, and criminal records expunction for free. You must qualify for Pro Bono services.

Pro Bono website

On the first and third Friday of the month from 12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 501 First Avenue North, Room 519, St. Petersburg, volunteer attorneys provide legal assistance with landlord/tenant, foreclosure, and other housing issues. Appointments are required.

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: