National Runaway Safeline/CINS/FINS

*24-hour hotline counseling for runaway youth 12-21 or those considering running away, their families and friends; crisis intervention; information and referral; message delivery; conference calls *Referrals to Safe Place locations for local youth needing shelter or other youth service agency *Free bus rides home to qualified youth (12-21 who call the hotline) via Greyhound's Home Free program; conference call and follow-up services to help facilitate the transition *Shelters, law enforcement or social service agencies can contact the National Runaway Safe Line to secure services for a child *Bullying information and response *Qualified children and families provided: intake and assessment, crisis and general counseling targeted toward family stabilization, networking with other agencies to provide needed services, case management, and facilitation of temporary shelter when needed *Information and referral resource for the CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) for families with a child habitually truant from school, runs away, or persistently beyond the reasonable and lawful control of parents or guardians; interested callers should ask specifically for the CINS/FINS program *Chat, text and email options available through website

Services: Bullying Prevention, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling, Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines, Truancy Counseling, Youth Shelters

Northwest FL Regional Public Housing/Section 8

*Administers Public Housing and Section 8 Housing in Northwest Florida: Bradford, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Gadsden, Gulf, Franklin, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson Lafayette, Liberty, Madison, Suwanee, Taylor and Union *Section 8 housing program subsidizes rent for eligible very low income households in the private sector *Public Housing provides subsidized rentals in property developed, owned and operated by Northwest Regional Housing Authority *To locate public housing on web site, find preferred town and open to map and address

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Oakwood Reserve Apartments

*Affordable housing development with 192 one and two bedroom apartments with on-site service staff *Rents vary according to layout but very affordable *Rent based on income guidelines, not subsidized *Therapy/guide dogs allowed with physician's letter

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Palmetto Apartments

*Privately-owned, federally subsidized housing complex of one, two and three bedrooms *Low and very-low income applicants whose eligibility and rental amount determined by income, expenses and other factors *Criminal, credit and rental history checks

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Project VetRelief

*Emergency financial assistance for active duty military, veterans, and immediate family members *Veterans must have an honorable discharge or general under honorable conditions *Applicants must show income sustainability *Must be a Florida resident for at least 120 days *Eligibility does not guarantee funding *Membership in the American Legion is not required to receive assistance *Funding provided for shelter, food, utilities, some emergency transportation, and critical health expenses *For loss of life emergency financial assistance call the life emergency phone line

Services: Food Vouchers, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Transportation Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse, Inc

*Church-affiliated organization: transitional housing and 12-step rehabilitation center for both men and women dealing with substance abuse or addiction *18 beds for men; 7 beds for women; open 24-hours a day; dormitory housing when space available; length of stay varies depending upon individual needs *Program is NOT a temporary homeless shelter *Food pantry open to the community first W of month, 1PM-3PM *Provides meal assistance upon request when food supplies are available; appointments needed to receive food outside of food pantry hours *Donation-based handyman and lawn services provided *Thrift store with clothing and household goods located at 3299 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, 32327, open 9AM-4PM, M, Tu, Th, F, Sa

Services: Food Pantries, Household Goods, In Home Assistance, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Thrift Shops, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Refuge House

*Domestic violence and sexual assault hotline and shelter, available to all genders *Persons unable to call due to safety or other reasons may email the emergency hotline at helpdesk@refugehouse.

Services: Crime Victim Support, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Domestic Violence Shelters, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling

Riverside Apartments LLP

*Privately owned apartment complex of 50 two and three bedroom units *Rent based on income, Section 8 subsidies accepted; Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, for very low, low, and moderate income families, elderly persons and persons with disabilities *Utility deposit of $425 required by city *Some units modified for persons with disabilities *Heat and air included

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Rockbrook Garden Apartments

*Privately owned, federally subsidized complex of one and two bedroom apartments offering rent assistance based on income level *Applicants must pass a credit and background check and have verifiable income sufficient to pay rent *Water, sewer, garbage and pest control included

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Salvation Army, Basic Needs Assistance, Quincy Office

Update 3/38/2024: Limited funding available in Gadsden County for UTILITIES; No rent funds available; Call the Tallahassee office on Monday morning from 10AM-11AM for screening *Rent and Utilities financial assistance; must have a documented hardship within the past 60 days; *Gadsden County residents in need of utility or rental assistance may apply by calling the Main Number (Tallahassee Office) on Mondays from 10AM-11AM; Persons who then qualify for an in person appointment may have appointment set at the Quincy office, if they prefer *Documented hardship may include: medical bills not covered by insurance; death of close relative (relative had to be living in household and contributing to income: funeral costs: traveling to funeral); car repair; big housing expense (plumbing, appliance replacements, etc.

Services: Diapers, Food Pantries, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance