Turning Point is a shelter that helps people with substance abuse problems. It offers detox and support services for homeless individuals. The shelter takes in adults who are drunk and coming straight from the street. It provides a place to stay, including cold night shelter, for those who haven’t started recovery yet. Staff members give support and may refer people to other local programs. Many clients later move on to treatment at the Mustard Seed Inn. Please visit the website for more information.

Daystar Life Center offers help with utilities and rent. They will speak on your behalf with the companies, and work to stop disconnection or eviction. Once the need is determined, limited financial help is given. A check will be made payable to the company. Please call 727.825.0442 for more information.

This program provides limited financial help on a one-time basis. It helps those in need with utility costs. It also offers help in other emergency situations. At times services may not be available due to lack of funding. Those seeking help should call the office in their area to set up an appointment. Please see the WEBSITE for more information.

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.

This group works to help veterans that were formerly homeless. They run an affordable housing site for veterans. The group is also able to help veterans and their families. This help is to find housing and support services. Please call 850.597.5595 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Email: veteran@familypromisebigbend.org

This program is for veterans who need help with housing. The program is to prevent homelessness for veterans. There are services available for home loans and benefit assistance.

Please call 904.966.6385 or go to website.