AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc

*Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (aka Advantage Aging Solutions) serves the public through the Elder Helpline *Note: Utility payment assistance may be sporadic due to variations in funding *Elder Helpline and website is a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public *SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance *Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies *Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month *Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season *Provides elder services during disasters *Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services *Area Resource Directory at https://www.

Services: Area Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

AARP, Tax-Aide Program

01/30/23: Information about tax preparation sites for 2023 is now available by phone or on the website.

Services: Tax Preparation Assistance

AHCA, Florida Rx Drug Price Finder

*Pricing information for the 300 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida updated monthly as reported; the price an uninsured consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay *Can call or use website to search by county, city, and medication

Services: Prescription Expense Assistance

Aid for AIDS International

*Collects unused HIV medications and antibiotics to distribute to persons with AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean only, none in United States *Mail donated medication to: AFA, 131 Varick St, Ste 1006, New York, New York 10013 *Education, prevention, training, and advocacy programs targeting those living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Prescription Expense Assistance

All About Love, Inc.

*Does not offer utility payment assistance or rent assistance, but may be able to assist with utility service extensions based on caller's ability to pay *Other services provided as funds are available, including prescription assistance, clothing, benefits application assistance (food stamps, SSI, SS, VA), life management skills/budgeting, and resume/employment assistance *May ask some persons who receive services to volunteer for them in exchange for providing assistance *Will only asks able-bodied people (not elderly, disabled, etc.

Services: Employment Preparation, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Benefits Assistance, General Clothing Provision, Job Finding Assistance, Life Skills Education, Personal Financial Counseling, Prescription Expense Assistance

American Red Cross, Armed Forces Emergency Services

*Emergency services during times of need for armed forces members (active duty or retired with pension) and their families, including emergency communication, financial assistance and information and referral *Services: 1) emergency communications, ie births, serious illness, or death of a family member; 2) verification of need for emergency leave and leave extensions; 3) financial assistance for emergency travel, urgent needs, ie food or shelter; 4) confidential counseling, information, and referrals to military and health and support services; 5) assistance in understanding military policies; 6) direct impact of deployment, anxiety and complexities caused by separation; 7) support and information on issues from benefits or budgeting to deferments, compassionate reassignment and dependence discharge, (granting of leave is strictly between service member and his/her commanding officer) *When calling, be prepared to provide the following information as is known: full legal name; rank/rating; branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard); Social Security number; date of birth; military unit address; information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only); ongoing Support for Our Military Families; deployment Services

Services: Advocacy, Disaster Management Organizations, Disaster Relief Services, Emergency Funds, Military Family Service/Support Centers, Specialized Information and Referral

Apalachicola Margaret Key Library

*Taxpayers should call or come by the library to schedule an appointment.

Services: Library Services, Public Internet Access Sites, Tax Preparation Assistance

Assistance Fund, The

*Three financial aid programs: Copay Assistance, Health Care Expenses, and Insurance Premium and Incidentals *Health Insurance Premium Assistance program offers financial assistance to help pay for out-of-pocket premiums for eligible health insurance plans, and incidental healthcare expenses *Critically and chronically ill individuals offered access to advanced therapies through a variety of services and programs, including education and financial aid *Covers many different diseases, go to https://tafcares.

Services: Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

Autism Care Today (ACT)

*Deleted 1/25/23-phone numbers do not work; no reply to emails requesting update information *Provide necessary resources (including referrals, funding and guidance) to individuals with autism and their families throughout the United States *Quarterly grant program for families of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders *Grant may help cover expenses for medications, applied behavioral analysis therapy (ABA therapy), occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home safety devices *Priority given to families with annual income of less than $100,000 *Typical grant amounts range from $100-$5000 per individual, per quarter *Families with multiple persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder encouraged to submit a separate application for each person *Grant applications available on website, or persons may call to receive application assistance, or request application by mail *SOS Program: for persons with immediate and imperative needs (such as immediate personal danger) who are unable to wait the typical 8-12 weeks for application to be processed *Safety Today program provides safety equipment such as helmets, GPS tracking devices.

Services: Autism Therapy, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Prescription Expense Assistance

Bethel AME Church, Community Development Corporation

*DO NOT REFER TO BETHEL AME FOR RENT, UTILITIES OR ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE *Helps build affordable houses for homeowners who physically participate in the building process *Supplemental funds are provided by the City of Tallahassee in partnership with Tallahassee Lenders Consortium toward down payment, closing costs, and subsidies *Targets primarily Bond Community

Services: Subsidized Home Acquisition