Housing ServicesRefuge House helps those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The group can help with emergency shelter. They also offer counseling and transitional housing. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline Services
Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla
850.681.2111
Madison, Taylor
850.584.8808
Toll-Free (Domestic Violence)
800-500-1119
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four or their offices. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
Family Promise of the Big Bend, provides affordable housing to veterans. They have a 54-unit affordable housing site. They also provide furniture and rental payment assistance.
Please call or visit website for more information.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs include:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. This is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness, as well as those that are close to it. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
VA offers homeless veterans services to its members. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
National VA Homeless Hotline: 1.877.424.3838
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance.
This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
Programs Available:
Extended Foster Care & Independent Living Services helps youth transitioning out of foster care. They offer options to receive support and assistance from age 18 to 23.
Services include:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are: