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Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The Orlando VA Medical Center has medical services for U.S. veterans, both male and female. They can get exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. They can get services in-person or through Telecare.
Please call 407.631.1000 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. Click HERE to see more locations.
Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center
VA Orlando Healthcare System serves veterans in the VA Sunshine Health Care Network. It provides outstanding health care. They are dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
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
Stronger Families Training Program - Central Florida Urban League
The Central Florida Urban League has a program designed to support parental involvement and strengthen the family unit. They help provide access to jobs and training opportunities, job placement, life skills, parenting skills, and financial literacy workshops. They provide tools that are essential for parents to meet their children’s financial needs and emotional well-being.
Utility Bill Assistance - Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Rental Relief - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Central Florida Employment Connections
This group works to match employers with job candidates. It is a resource dedicated to helping both employers and job seekers. The group provides a variety of services for jobs seekers.
Please call 407.834.4022 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Resources Available Include:
- Employment Counseling
- Interview Help
- Resume Help
- Job Fairs
- Job Boards