Housing ServicesSt. Simon's Episcopal Church is a designated Cold Night Shelter. They offer shelter when the temperature drops to 40 degrees. A hot meal is also provided to those in need. Please call 850.244.8621 or visit website for more information.
National Kidney Foundation is a not-for-profit agency. They offer the Direct Aid program to help those with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Please call 800.927.9659 or visit website for more information.
Grant Assistance includes:
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.
Shelter House provides Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse services. Services are provided for free, and are confidential. Please call 850.243.1201 or visit website for more information.
Domestic Violence: 850.863.4777
Sexual Assault: 850.226.2027
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
Children in Crisis offers an emergency shelter to children. The shelter is available 24/7. It offers a safe environment for children in need. Children stay an average of 30 days, or longer, if needed. Please call 850.864.4242 or visit website for more information.
Shelter House offers Emergency Shelter. This shelter is for women and children of domestic abuse. Shelter is available 24/7, 365 days a year. You can also bring your pet with you. Please call 850.243.1201 or visit website for more information.
Opportunity Place is an emergency temporary shelter. This offer shelter for families and single women. Please call 850.659.3190 or visit website for more information.
Legal Services of North Florida offers free legal service to low income people with civil legal problems. This help may be based on income of all members of the household, as well as the legal problem. Please call 850.385.9007 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.