Florida Department of Health
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
Columbia
Columbia
FPL Care to Share Program
Customers may receive help of up to $500 for electric service once a year. If you need help you can call customer service or the partner agency for the Care To Share program in your area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program - Suwannee River Economic Council
Emergency assistance for food and housing. Please call or see website for more information.
Suwannee River Economic Council - Columbia County
The Suwannee River Economic Council provides a number of programs for those in need, including:
Energy Assistance
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (S.H.I.P.)
Louis Williams Village - Volunteers of America
This group runs the Louis Williams Village. It provides housing and supportive services. The services are for individuals with mental illness. It helps stabilize and prepare them for an independent life. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.955.8771
Email: lakecityinfo@voa-fla.org
Services Include:
Lake City Cabins for Veterans - Volunteers of America
The Lake City Cabins for Veterans runs the Lake City GPD program. The program offers transitional housing. It also offers supportive services. The help is for veterans. It will stabilize and help prepare them for a life of independence. Rent is based on income. A veteran is able to stay in the program for up to two years. There are requirements to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Lake City Permanent Supportive Housing Program - Volunteers of America
This program provides housing. It also provides supportive services. The help is for chronically homeless individuals. They have a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder. The program will help stabilize participants. It will also prepare them for a life of independence. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: lakecityinfo@voa-fla.org
Program Offers:
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Lake City - Volunteers of America
This group runs the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Lake City. The program offers temporary and supportive services. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability. The help is for veterans and veteran families. They are low to no income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: LakeCitySSVInfo@voa-fla.org
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT has a program called Safe Mobility for Life. One thing they do is called Find a Ride Florida. It helps older adults find rides to medical appointments and other places they need to go. This makes it easier for them to stay independent in their neighborhoods. Find a Ride doesn't give rides itself. Instead, it helps people find local transportation services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.