Other Daily Needs ServicesDisability Compensation is paid to veterans who were injured or contracted a disease while on active duty. They also help veterans can get free claims counseling if needed. Claims Examiners are at several sites. They are also at each VA Medical Center and many VA Outpatient Clinics.
Please see the website for all Claim Examiner Sites.
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.
Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.
Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.
Please call for more information.
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
This agency helps families and their small children get the education they need. They provide a variety of programs. These programs are for children up to the age of five. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Programs Include:
Child's Path provides affordable early learning and childcare for children six weeks to five years of age. A sliding fee scale scholarship assistance is offered to low-income families attending the programs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group has an emergency/transitional housing program. It offers counseling and guidance. There is a no tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Residents meet weekly with a case manager. They also attend meetings every day. These meetings are to work on reaching self-sufficiency. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Inc. provides Emergency Shelter to women and children in need. They offer basic need items, advocacy, and counseling, all free of charge. Pets are also welcomed. Please call or visit website for more information.
This program is overseen by Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. The program is open to expectant parents. And to parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. Parents are empowered through education and community support. So that they can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. Services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency helps those who have been wounded while in the military.
Services:
Rent, utilities, groceries and vehicle assistance.
Help with travel expenses to and from medical facilities.
OFR is always in need of donations and volunteers.
Please see the website for more information.
