The Supported Employment program by VR helps those with disabilities to find and maintain a job. VR offers continuing help from an employment specialist to work with your strengths, abilities, and interests. The program is for both youth and adults. VR will work with you to make sure you are earning the same rate of pay as your coworkers. There is also help for transportation and job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This agency is known as VR for short. They offer services to help people with all types of hearing loss. VR assists with hearing skills training for job searches and interviews. They also help employers with interpreters and how to best work with those that are deaf or have hearing loss. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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This agency runs the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. They will work with you to create a specified case plan to help your family. Through your case plan they will address barriers to self-sufficiency like employment and education. With their help you can earn your GED and learn ways to make more money. They can also help you apply for vocational training for jobs. The program also helps pay for transportation and child care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This program helps to make your house more energy efficient. This will lower your utility bills. The program is based on your income. It gives priority to seniors and those with disabilities, as well as households with children in them. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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The PSCS facility is home to the Putnam County Cold Weather Shelter. It operates on winter nights/evenings when the temperature is near or below freezing. It offers a warm, safe place for local homeless persons to get indoors from the cold. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The R.L. Simmons House is a safe haven that provides temporary shelter for women and children who are homeless or victims of domestic violence. The organization supports healing and growth, helping residents work towards stability. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Putnam County Re-entry Program is a faith-based organization that helps ex-offenders return to society. They provide the tools and support needed for individuals to become self-sufficient and successful. The program acts as a resource hub and works closely with clients to meet all their needs during this transition. A range of services is available to assist with this process. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This agency provides Transition Youth. This program helps people who have disabilities get or keep a job after exiting high school. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

CARD serves people with autism. They can help those with similar disabilities, too. It is all free of charge. Please call 352.265.2230 or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 1.800.928.8476

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