The Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771

Disability 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.

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.

Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:

• AT List
• New Horizon Loan Program
• Regional Demonstration Centers
• Regional ReUse Centers
• Statewide Device Loan Program
• STEP Up AT Project
• FAAST Core Services
• FAAST Funding Guide

Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency can help clients get services such as Food Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance.

Programs Include:

• ACCESS Florida (Food Stamps, Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance)
• Abuse Hotline
• Adoption information
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Welfare
• Domestic Violence resources
• Foster Care
• Homelessness resources
• Human Trafficking information
• Mental Health services
• Refugee Services
• Substance Abuse information

Please see the website for all services.

Florida Telecommunications Relay Service provides phones for those who qualify.

Phones are for those who are:

• Deaf
• Deaf/Blind
• Hard of Hearing
• Speech Challenged

Please call or visit website for more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641

Haven Hospice provides Attic Resale Stores. They are thrift stores staffed by volunteers. They serve the community by offering an affordable place to shop. 100% of the proceeds support unfunded hospice care. Please call or visit website for more information.

Locations:

Chiefland
112 Rodgers Blvd
352.493.2573

Gainesville
300 NW 8th Avenue
352.378.7484

Lake City
1077 US Highway 90 West, Suite 120
386.752.0230

Orange Park
821 Blanding Boulevard
904.215.7130

St. Augustine
2497 U.S. Highway 1 South
904.417.1337