FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641

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:

The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.

This group helps people who have diseases of the eye that can cause blindness. They work specifically with issues that deal with the retina. The group connects people with resources that can help those who are living with vision loss. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Jacksonville Chapter Contact and Email:
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

Resources Include:

This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

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.

24 hour helpline: 866.698.6155

This group has senior housing. They have ways to support each senior's needs. They are affordable and high-quality.

Please call 954.691.1030 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. To find the community closest to you, click HERE.

Support includes:

• Medication Management
• Meal preparation
• Housekeeping
• Socialization
• Personal Assistance with Activities of Daily Living