Big Bend Cares, HIV/AIDS Non-Health Services

*HIV Case Management including HOPWA, linkage to other needed services *HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and safer sex education, including supplies and condoms *Dental expense assistance for eligible individuals; up to $1,000 annually *Limited financial assistance for eligible individuals, including utilities, rent, and mortgage assistance *One bag of food per month for eligible individuals

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies, Case/Care Management, Dental Care Expense Assistance, Food Pantries, Housing Search Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Calhoun-Liberty Ministry Center

*Faith-based organization offering a food pantry, clothing closet, thrift store, and utility and rent assistance *Assistance restricted to residents of Calhoun and Liberty Counties

Services: Food Pantries, General Clothing Provision, Rent Payment Assistance, Thrift Shops, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Capital City Youth Services, Going Places Street Outreach

*Outreach services for homeless, runaway and at risk youth (11 to 24) on the streets: Provides shelter or tents and/or tarps and survival supplies for living outdoors *Help with finding housing, employment, financial aid, ID acquisition, food stamps, bus tickets home, calls home for safe and well notification *Assistance with Medicaid, health and dental care, prescriptions, pregnancy and STD testing, substance abuse and mental health counseling *Drop in center at 2407 Roberts Ave, Tallahassee, 32310, (Bus Loop 7), open M, W, F, from 10AM-4PM, offers all services plus showers, laundry, computers, meals, food pantry, clothes closet and a safe place to be *Services also available where Safe Place signs are placed, such as a table, banner or vehicle with Going Places logo

Services: Food Pantries, General Benefits Assistance, General Clothing Provision, General Counseling Services, Health Care Referrals, Homeless Drop In Centers, Laundry Facilities, Public Showers/Baths, Records/Licenses/Permits, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Transportation Expense Assistance

Catholic Charities, NWFLT, Emergency Assistance

1/11/2024: Funding for Rent and Utilities is available *APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE SECOND (2nd) and Fourth (4th) MONDAYS at 9AM *BE AWARE THAT ALL FUNDS FOR RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE COME FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES, AND EACH SOURCE HAS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS (INCOME IS JUST ONE OF MANY FACTORS); ADDITIONALLY, FUNDING SOURCES CAN CHANGE FREQENTLY *Program may be able to assist qualifying persons with past due rent and/or utilities (and in some cases rental and/or utilities deposits) *Walk-ins are not accepted; a phone screening is required *Funding is available for adults with or without children in the home *For families with at least one child in the home who is age 17 or under, the adult applying for assistance must be the parent or guardian of the minor child or children who live in the home *Food pantry hours are from 9AM-Noon from Monday-Thursday; Baby diaper/other baby items assistance is available from 2:30PM-3:30PM from Monday-Thursday; Walk-ins are accepted for food and baby items only; Clients must bring a photo ID for food and baby items, and clients are eligible once every two months

Services: Diapers, Food Pantries, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Connections Church

*Bible-based church focusing on helping homeless people transition to stability *Helps homeless persons on Thursdays obtain Florida ID AFTER they have first visited the Kearney Center or ECHO for initial information *Clothing and prescription assistance when funds are available *Pastoral counseling at Kearney Center on Thursdays *Three free meals weekly for anyone in need: lunch on Wednesday after Bible study and breakfast Sunday before church services and lunch after *Free transportation to church from the Kearney Center and other designated locations at designated times; call for nearest location

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Faith Based Counseling, General Clothing Provision, Prescription Expense Assistance

ECHO, Emergency Resources Program

*SEE SEPARATE LISTING FOR HOUSING RENT ASSISTANCE *Daily assistance on a first come, first serve basis, resources include perishable and non-perishable groceries, professional clothing, toiletries, baby and adult diapers, infant/baby formula, kitchen wares and cleaning supplies/chemicals, and seasonal items such as blankets, heaters and fans; Item availability may vary as inventory is determined by donations from the community *Financial assessments and budgeting counseling; has "Getting Ahead" classes (call main number, ext 206 for application) *Furniture Bank of Tallahassee: Due to high demand and limited Tallahassee resources, This program is ONLY for formerly homeless individuals, families or veterans who are moving out of homelessness into transitional or permanent housing.

Services: Case/Care Management, Diapers, Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Furniture, General Clothing Provision, Personal Financial Counseling, Personal/Grooming Supplies

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services, Respite Care

Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County

*Programs at Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr Fred Pumphries St, Apalachicola, 32320 *Free lunch for seniors five days per week, open 10am-2pm *Activities, classes and events planned *Volunteers offer assistance in the following Neighbor Helping Neighbors programs: *Friendly Visitor: a consistent presence and emotional support to a senior one hour per week *Respite Care: assuming duties for caregivers who need a break *Handyperson: assist seniors with odd jobs and basic home repairs

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, In Home Assistance, Respite Care

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

Elder Care Services, Nutrition Services

*Offers food pantry and prepared meal programs; all except food pantry require pre-registration *Food pantry for older adults age 60+, 8AM-5PM, M-F, bring ID, or younger family member may bring ID of older adult, available to each individual once a month *Meals on Wheels offers age 60+ a free home delivered meal M-F.

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Food Pantries, Home Delivered Meals