Elder Care Services, Emergency/Short Term Care

*Emergency assistance for seniors *Emergency food pantry open 9AM-5PM and can be used once per month for three days worth of non-perishable foods; Farmers Market coupons for discounted purchases once per year in Spring *Adaptive equipment available for loan: wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, bedside commodes, canes and other items as available * Home health aides, Meals on Wheels, and transportation available to qualified individuals * Emergency eHeap (electric) assistance for seniors as funding allows; agency funds are renewed the first of each month and are available until they are depleted

Services: Food Pantries, Food Vouchers, Local Transportation, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Escambia County Housing Finance Authority

*Offers low interest loans to those who meet income eligibility levels and have not owned a home in the past 3 years (veterans and persons purchasing in a targeted area may qualify regardless of previous home ownership); serves 21 counties across Florida by offering homeownership programs to first-time homebuyers and former homeowners *Fosters home ownership, promotes the construction of affordable homes, and reduces the cost of loans for the purchase of homes by persons with moderate to low incomes

Services: Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing

Family Promise, Home Front Veterans Community

*Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless veterans; 50 one bedroom units, some wheelchair accessible *Eligibility: veteran must be 1) currently homeless (defined as living in a shelter, transitional housing, or place not meant for human habitation such as a vehicle or the woods), and 2) already be accepted by HUD VASH program *Apply through VA Outreach

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Veteran Homes

Family Promise, Homeless Prevention Program

1/8/2024: Funding has been restored with the new month.

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Family Promise, Home Place at Balkin

*Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities which are specifically set up so persons with various disabilities can be accommodated including wheelchair accessible affordable efficiency apartments and on-site supportive services staff *Sliding scale fee rent, though all residents must have some income *Access is gained through a coordinated entry process; social workers/case managers from agencies who work with homeless persons (such as the Kearney Center or Ability 1st) meet bi-monthly and rate each person according to need; The person(s) with highest rated need are given assistance in completing paperwork and documentation to become eligible when there is an opening

Services: Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Family Promise, Home Plate

3/9/2023: Callers will need to navigate an automated phone tree; they may encounter an outgoing auto-message about rental services available only for veterans; This message is old and FP is working on changing it; Rental services are available for veterans and non-veterans.

Services: Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Family Promise, Patrick Avenue Apartments

*Currently utilized only as Section 8 housing offering affordable 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment housing for families with minor children, rent is sliding scale based on income (applicants must have at least some income) *Prospective tenants should apply for the 3/2 apartments on the THA website: https://www.

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Family Promise, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

** Due to staffing SSVF may take more than 48 hours to make contact with callers.

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Rental Deposit Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance

FAMU, Health Department Pharmacy

*FAMU operates two locations offering low cost prescription medication: FL DOH, Leon, 872 W Orange Ave and Neighborhood Medical Center, 438 W Brevard St *Medication sold at cost plus a $5.

Services: Pharmacies, Prescription Expense Assistance

FAMU, Student Health Services

*Only for registered FAMU students who have paid their semester health fee: physical examinations, medications, birth control services, pregnancy testing, confidential HIV/STD screening and counseling, and pharmacy access providing discount prescription and over the counter medications *Students are charged a health fee along with tuition which covers services unless they provide proof of insurance; charges for services not covered by the student health fee (including; labs, X-rays, EKGs, medications, immunizations, procedures, medical supplies) are discounted and are lower than the cost of care from most community providers; charges for services will be placed on the student’s financial account and must be paid prior to registration for the following semester *Clinic visits for immunizations, illness and injury are available on a walk-in basis; appointments are required for other services *Staffed by Florida licensed physicians, advanced nurse practitioners along with other support staff *Other services: testing and counseling for diabetes, hypertension, and stress management *Does NOT provide dental care, major surgery, treatment of serious illnesses, prenatal care or hospitalization *Food Pantry available to students during regular clinic hours, open Thursdays for general public

Services: Birth Control, Confidential HIV Testing, Diabetes Screening, General Medical Care, Pharmacies, Pregnancy Testing, Prescription Expense Assistance, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Stress Management