Seminole

Shepherd's Hope Health Center

Shepherd’s Hope provides health care for the uninsured. Doctors and nurses treat uninsured, low-income patients in need of non-emergency medical care. There are several locations in Central Florida. The visit is free. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Chronic diseases and conditions that need ongoing care will be referred to other clinics in the area.

Shepherd’s Hope partners with organizations to provide most diagnostic lab and x-ray services at no charge. Prescription assistance is also available.

Please see the website for details.

Seminole County Housing Authority

This agency provides housing for low income families in Seminole County. They use the Public Housing Program and the Section 8 Program to provide rental aid to needy families. The Housing Authority hopes to move more families into the Home Ownership portion of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Their aim is to get more funding that may become available through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.

Note: The waiting list for Section 8 Housing is currently closed. The agency is accepting applications for Academy Place Villas (Public Housing). This is a group of 30 rental units in Oviedo. There is about a three-year wait.

Please see the website for more information.

ACCESS LYNX

ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride program. It is a door-to-door transportation service. It helps people who can't use the normal fixed bus route. You can reserve a trip up to a week in advance. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

To Schedule a Trip: 407.423.8747