Continuum of Care (CoC)
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
- Clothing/Showers
- Food
- Healthcare
- Shelters
- Housing/prevention
- Support services
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Victim Assistance - MADD
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
Domestic Violence Advocacy - Florida Legal Services
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
Seniors Program - EyeCare America
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Consumer Resources - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB helps consumers make informed financial decisions. Please call or visit the website for more information.
- Money Topics Discussed Include:
- Auto Loans
- Bank Accounts & Services
- Credit Reports & Scores
- Debt Collection
- Fraud & Scams
- Reverse Mortgages
- Student Loans
TTY/TTD Number:
855.729.2372
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is known as CFPB for short. It is a U.S. government agency. It implements and enforces Federal consumer financial law. They are dedicated to making sure that people are treated fairly. By banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Homeless Information - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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
RareCare - National Organization of Rare Disorders
NORD offers RareCare. It is a collection of assistance programs for people living with rare diseases. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
Types of Assistance Available:
Hawthorne Patient Assistance Fund - National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.
The NFK offers the Hawthorne Patient Assistance Fund. It offers short-term financial help. Help is for qualified kidney transplant recipients. And is to help meet the cost of kidney transplant related medications. While the patient looks for other long-term solutions. The money is paid directly to the pharmacy of the patient’s choice. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.927.9659
Supportive Services for Veteran Families - 90Works
SSVF is a program for very low-income veterans and their families. They provide case management and supportive services. This is to help to prevent the loss of a veteran’s home. They will work with you to help to find the situation that best fits your needs. SSVF also offers rapid rehousing services for clients who do not have shelter. SSVF does not provide emergency assistance for rent or utilities. All clients receive Project90 services as well. Please call 855.909.6757 to learn more.
24/7 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1