Daily Needs ServicesParents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy, stay safe, and succeed in school. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.
How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877.678.9355 or text “Connect” at 352.415.0091
This group offers a new life program. It has multiple phases. Each phase is designed to transform the whole person. The program builds skills that are needed to overcome addiction. It will also help someone develop a productive work ethic. While at the same time transforming their lives. There is no time limit to a person’s length of stay; however, they must continue to be making progress. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
The Red Cross helps members of the military and veterans, as well as their families. Their aid starts the day you enlist. Red Cross services are available at every base in the US and many bases around the world. They also assist at VA hospitals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.877.272.7337
Services Include:
This program is called SHINE for short. It is a free service. The program has counselors that can help clients navigate Medicare. This will let clients make informed decisions about coverage. The help is for seniors. It is also for their families and caregivers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: shine@agingresources.org
This group gives shelter to people who need a safe place to stay. They help men, women, single parents with children, and families. They also have long term programs. These programs teach life skills, support recovery, and help with spiritual growth. Walk-ins are not accepted. Please call or visit the website for more information.
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
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Provides financial and other forms of assistance as needed.
As funds are available, it may include:
Utility payments
Rent
Emergency short-term motel stays
Employment assistance
Help for the homeless: clothing vouchers, Florida ID vouchers, tents and bicycles
Lunch Meals are served 365 days a year, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact the Soup Kitchen at 352-245-1359.
