Brevard County Community ResourcesBrevard county emergency disaster services and counseling resources to assist Central Florida communities and individuals in the aftermath of a disaster. |
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Last updated May 14, 2010. For additions, changes or if you would like your name removed from the list, please contact us at dataph@gmail.com |
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Resources Compiled after Hurricane Katrina |
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Visit:http://www.adventistcommunityservices.org/ |
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food bank, Please visit: http://www.secondharvest.org |
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Visit the Red Cross on the web at: http://www.redcross.org/ |
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Visit:http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ to find a local agency. |
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Refers families to local resource and referal agenices for help finding child care in their area and information on financial assistance to pay for child care. http://www.childcareaware.org/ |
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CCA is an international network of licensed and experienced contractors and volunteers. CCA provides free emergency construction services in the event of natural disasters or crises to the widowed, elderly, and severely disabled. These services are completely free. http://www.ccaministry.org/home.html |
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Visit:http://www.cdresponse.org/ |
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Visit:http://www.churchworldservice.org/ |
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Matches rental property owners with those who need housing after the hurricanes. http://www.dhronline.org/ |
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Placement assistance in Florida, long- term care facilities for frail elders. |
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www.FEMA.gov |
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Evacuees who have lost their jobs and had to flee thier homes due to Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation where they currently reside (includes self-employed persons). |
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ww.fldfs.com |
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Apply for Food Stamps, report status changes, or get help with a replacement EBT card. |
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A free easy to use website to find government benefit and assistance programs you may be eligible to receive (e.g. disaster relief, housing, insurance,counseling, and more). Prescreens your eligibility for hundreds of federal and state benefit programs by answering a confidential, online questionaire. http://www.GovBenefits.gov/ |
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Toll free number for Hurricane Katrina victims. Will help with all housing concerns. Hours of operation: 7 days a week; 7 am - 8 pm |
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Links: What government is doing, Finding Friends and Information, How to Get Help- FEMA, Health and Safety, etc http://www.commerce.gov/Katrina/ |
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Info related to: Financial assistance, Missing persons, Jobs, Housing, Schools, Veterans assistance, Transportation, etc. http://eogtmp.sto.fl.gov/katrina_recovery |
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Help provide information such as how to: access unemployment compenstation, find employment locally, access food stamps and other assistance, and enroll children in schools. www.brevardjoblink.org |
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Up to 18 months of rental assistance available for displaced families. Eligible families include displaced public housing residents; Section 8 Voucher holders; other HUD assisted households; and, pre-disaster homeless individuals who were directly affected by the hurricane. Evacuees must be registered through FEMA. www.hud.gov, www.fema.gov |
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Information on housing for individuals displaced by hurricane Katrina- Put in zip code- "I agree" and search a list of available housing in the zip code area you request will be provided. http://www.katrinahousing.org |
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emotional crisis counseling |
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call anytime day or night |
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A list of Medicaid area offices: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Areas/index.shtml |
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Disaster recovery information and donations to shelters. |
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Website provides information regarding how to assist children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Vist: www.nctsnet.org |
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Department of Defense and the National Association of Child Care Rescource and Referral Agencies. All MILITARY families displaced by hurricane Katrina are eligible to receive a financial subsidy in licensed child care during this time. http://www.naccrra.org/MilitaryPrograms |
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Visit: http://www.pcusa.org/katrina/; volunteer workers rebuilding homes in Gulf Coast area |
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Provides Crisis counseling and referrals to agencies helping individuals after a disaster |
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24 hrs a day, 7 days/wk |
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accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
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Provide counseling and support to individuals affected by the recent hurricanes. |
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http://www.redshield.org/crisis/ |
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Apply for a loan to rebuild your home or business. |
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Disaster relief |
Child Affairs and Families |
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Provides mentor for children between the ages of 6-14, living in a single family home |
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Provides services to families including case management, intervention for children and families referred through DCF & early prevention services for pregnant women through Healthy Start. Mentoring services are available to children who have a parent incarcerated & residential servcies are available for children who have suffered from abuse, neglect or abandonment. Co-located with CHS is the Healthy Families program which provides in-home counseling & support for families with infants who are at high-risk due to varying stressors. |
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Early Intervention Program. Provides evaluation, service coordination and other services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. CATCH/CMS assigns a doctor for Medicaid clients/birth certificate and shot records needed; Early Steps program for children under 3 years old with developmental delays 634-3688 |
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Family counseling, foster care, permanent placement of children and emergency family assistance |
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At risk day care-Assist parents in finding and paying for daycare services. Ref. for childcare assistance. Teen parent program. Applications for Head Start & other programs |
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At risk day care-Assist parents in finding and paying for daycare services,provides food for children if found eligible |
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Educational assessment for children 3-5years for developmental issues |
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child abuse and neglect, provide foster care |
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Juvenile issues, crisis counseling |
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food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, medicaid |
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Food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, medicaid |
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Assistance with food stamps and Medicaid. Temporary assistance for needy families |
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Provides in-home physical and occupational therapy for children without outside resources, 17 and under |
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Affordable comprehensive health insurance program for children, birth through 18, who are uninsured. For many families premiums are $20 a month or free. A family of four earning up to $36,200/yr may qualify. Covers doctor's visits, check-ups & shots, prescription, emergencies, vision, hearing & mental health-Applications available at Health Dept, schools and many childcare providers |
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Deal with children after school. Oversee homework & a meal is served. Assistance with clothing & books. Van provided by TSA |
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Program is a one-to-one community- based mentoring program for children who have a parent incarcerted in a federal or state prison. Matching a youth (4-15yrs old) with a mentor who can provide guidance and support to help each child develop to their fullest potential. |
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voluntary pre-kindergarten |
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Local representative for families for the Part C Early Inervention Program |
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Preschool for children with & without development delays, for 18mo to 5 years old |
Child Affairs and Families: Pregnancy/Domestic Violence/Child Abuse |
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Free pregnancy testing; crisis pregnancy & post-abortion counseling, educational programs for girls, boys & teens; educational materials for pre-natal, infant, sexually transmitted diseases, other health related topics; free infant layette items & maternity clothing |
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Free pregnancy tests, baby/maternity clothes, diapers. Three Genesis Houses available for single pregnant women. Special help for pregnant teenagers who have no place to go |
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To report abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of children, adults, or elderly |
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Child Birth Classes |
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Shelter for pregnant women. 3 houses-1) 18 & under & full-time student 2) over 18 can be student-mothers, full-time students with children 3) mothers with children- must be students. in house counselor; Healthy Start program; for residents only Administrative Assistant: 723-9926 |
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Care Coordination Services |
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Improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects & infant mortality, prenatal care |
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Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds available. Free sonograms to determine if pregnant. 95% of women will not abort if truth can reach them, but abortion has been done, there is a post abortion healing support group. Some housing for few having no place to go & are willing to listen to information on Christianity. 6 women in a 3 bdm house Financial assistance for normal medical treatment during pregnancy, labor & birth. Information on adoption available |
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Free pregnancy tests, Care and Share Program to earn baby items & "baby bucks", counceling, pregnancy education, post abortion support, abortion & adoption education, ultrasounds |
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Parenting class, domestic violence group for women, supervision of some visits, child care provided, transitional family shelter-must put in application |
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Domestic Violence shelter for women & kids. Capacity 16 people. Limited # of transitional housing apartments, counseling & case management |
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Domestic violence help, inexpensive & free classes on other subjects, support group |
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Dedicated to improving family life and preventing child abuse and neglect through education, social service and community awareness. Services provided - Parent Education, In Home Parent Aide Program, Anger anf Family Violence Prevention, Youth and Teen Mentoring, Adult and Youth Anger Management, La Sombrillita, Fair Play in Divorce, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, Car Seat Safety Program, Fee-based Workshops and Seminars and Community Suppport Referrals and Donations. |
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See above |
Children - Medical Assistance |
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Grants wishes to children with catastrophic diseases |
Children with Disabilities |
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State funded program that provides medical care for children with special needs, birth to 20 yrs; qualify based on income |
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Provides orthopedic medical care & other services for children at not cost to families |
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Provides family-centered, developmentally appropriate assess- ment, intervention, education & support services to children with special needs and their families, for 18 mo to 5 years |
Children-Abuse Issues |
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Residental home for children who suffered from abuse, abandonment, neglect |
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Child abuse & neglect-investigation |
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Provides a loving home environment for abused, abandoned & neglected children |
Clothing |
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Have a mission thrift store |
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Clothing. |
Elder Services |
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Free companion/sitter service for people 60+ in middle or low income families who cannot be left alone. Trained volunteers stay with the senior for scheduled periods of 3-4 hour per visit |
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Cares for elders needing supervision during the day |
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Assists elderly 60+ with meals on wheels, minor repairs, homemaking and personal care, wheelchair ramps, respite care. Accesses a qualified information & referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within local community. Assists with paperwork-Medicaid & insurance |
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Assists elderly & families w/children re: FPL, rent burial or cremation. Assist w/electric bill, deposit on rent-often ref. 211. 1st time home buyer program-not taking applications until 2006 |
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Emergency evacuation services to elders CERT training-immediate response |
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"CARES" Counsels persons considering a nursing home about the availability of alternatives. Screens person for Medicaid nursing home eligibility |
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Non-medical home care, caregivers, sitters; $13/hr, 4 hr min. |
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To report abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of children, adults, or elderly |
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Intake and referral services for Orange, Brevard, and Osceola Counties |
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Lunch for seniors in Brevard County, 60 and older |
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Trained volunteers help senior with questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Supplement insurance, organize medical bills, file appeals long-term care options, HMO evaluations; South 321-752-1511; Central 321-690-6661; Titusville 321-268-6563 |
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Lawyer volunteers service available for those whose income is less than $17,700/year |
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Blood pressure checks, finger-stick cholesterol & finger- stick blood sugar. Wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available on loans. Podiatrist available on Wed. Daily check-up call |
FEMA |
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Financial/Legal Services |
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Association for children for enforcement of support |
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Association for children for enforcement of support |
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Help with financial counseling - Free |
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Certified copies-Birth Certificates $10-Florida Only Death Certificates $7-Brevard Co Only |
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Legal/Rehab/Advocacy for disabled persons |
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Assistance with budgeting, debt management/repayment financial crisis management, credit reports |
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A list of lawyers who charge $25 only for first half hour www.flabar.org |
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Legal advice for disaster related issues only |
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Provides basic legal advice |
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Statewide agency-legal advice for low income persons; Visit on the web at: http://www.floridalegal.org/ |
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adovate for abused children |
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Clinic for advice on Thursdays. Free services for low- income persons. Family, law, divorce, domestic violence some custody, guardianship. No Visitation or child support. By appointment Only-Call Mary Wright re: any outreach items possibly offer. |
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Provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income persons in Civil matters. No assistance in criminal or traffic. Landlord, tenant, SSI legal assistance, housing, special ed, public benefits |
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Neighborhood Watch, information & referrals |
Food |
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food from 9-12 daily |
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once a week food closet, Tuesday 10am-2pm-client's name & address & ID card, form to fill out |
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food pantry, call within hours |
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Meal on Wheels, Minor home repair community care, homemaking, person care, All for elderly 60+ Client pays. Senior Health Care 631-2747, Community Care-Elderly 631-2746, some programs charge a fee |
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provides a hot lunch to anyone in need from 11am-2pm, breakfast 7:30am-9am, phone use, laundry, showers & a mailing address |
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bag of groceries M-Tu-Th-F 10am-1pm, SS# required |
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food pantry-every 60 days for families w/children-picture ID for head of house; 8am-3pm emergency food pantry by appointment |
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Statewide home delivered meals ($5.50-6.00 per meal, 10 meal min.) for anyone homebound |
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pantry depleted, small supply limited to locals |
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Save up to 90% on assorted dry/canned goods, meats, breads, hygiene, baby products and more! There is a household income eligibility scale. photo ID, income eligibility scale, www.greaterorlandofoodbank.com |
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hot meal |
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Assistance for Jewish folks only |
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provides meals to homebound seniors 60-over and some minor tasks offered & minor repairs-owner pays for parts only. Retired seniors over 55 "MOW" can find community kitchen for meals. |
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food pantry provided through Love Inc. |
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Food Rental & financial assistance is limited |
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Men and women shelter, Food, Rental & financial is limited, transient 10 and SS# needed |
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Purchase a minimum of $18 of food and volunteer two hours per month - 1)Sign-up by finding host site near you on website and sign up for SHARE at that location, paying for the food you select. 2) Give two hours of you time to a friend, neighbor, or community organization 3) Pick up you SHARE food at your host site on distribution day. |
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Provides emergency food, Helps with utility up to $50 one time per year, presciption medication up to $50 one time per year, vouchers for clothing for Sharing Center located on Orange Blossom Trail (see "Clothing") |
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Provides emergency food, vouchers for clothing from thrift store, helps with one utility up to $50 on time per year, helps with prescription medication if no insurance, FPL utility, rent assistance at final notice only |
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Serves food only Wednesday and Thursday |
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Food pantry distributed by Love Inc thrift shop |
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Food pantry available for clients who provide ID, picture ID preferred but not necessary |
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Food pantry |
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Nutrition assistance for pregnant, breast feeding, and post partum women |
General Information: Animal Issues |
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Department of FEMA |
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General Information: FEMA |
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Primary residence MUST be Florida |
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difficulties registering on-line call 24 hrs/day |
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Persons with special needs (ramps, oxgen etc.) living in FEMA provided trailers needing assistance |
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407-858-2000 administration switchboard |
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General Information: MISC. |
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Complaints against contractors |
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24 hour hotline. Referrals to other agencies and volunteers services. NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 8/25/06 |
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Problems & Rights advocate with Florida agencies |
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Discrimination Compliants |
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Hurricane relief effort updates www.floridadisaster.org | |
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www.socialsecurity.gov |
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www.brevardpropertyappraiser.com |
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Information on tax breaks due to hurricane damage |
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Various services |
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General Information: Price Gouging |
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General Information: Business |
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Small business loan up to $5000, fee for application, must be current on taxes and license, be in operation 1yr post-loan |
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www.dbpr.state.fl.us |
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Assists people who have been injured in the restaurant business. access application online at http://www.joerealino.com/ email: info@joerealino.com |
General Information: Volunteers |
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Call to volunteer to help with small debris, tree removal, general clean-up |
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Looking for volunteer drivers |
Health-Eyes |
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Free eye exam for person with Glaucoma, diabetes, or seniors, and with possiblity of eye disease |
Health: Dental |
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Dental extractions only -Appointment required; clinic on site for other health needs |
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Helps with prescriptions, health care assistance, dental (extractions only), utilities, and rent |
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Health: Glasses/Hearing Aid |
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Provides eye glasses for clients of low income-exam provided if does not have prescription. |
Health: Medical |
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Provides HIV/AIDS educations & Free services to persons with HIV/AIDS-Walk-ins welcome |
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Answers questions regarding Medicaid services |
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adult care, respite, education support groups; 4hrs free respite/week; day care |
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Operates Adult Day Care facilities, support services to families, counseling, in-home respite |
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Offers primary care, personal health and related services |
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same as above |
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APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED STD/AIDS Clinic, pediatric and adult medical and dental clinic, Family Planning, Rx, medical supplies |
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Medical assistance for persons without personal ins./Medicaid/Medicare who meet financial eligibility requirements-Proof of residency & household income By Appointment |
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provies medical services to: medicare, medicaid, underinsured, no insurance |
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same as above 8:30-12,1-5 Intake By Appointment |
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support for cancer survivors |
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assistance for families of children with cancer |
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memory screening & issues-Free; support groups/caregiver education classes |
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Mammograms and cervical cancer screening |
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To improve the quality of life for those with epilepsy |
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Helps with presciptions, health care, dental (extractions only), utilities, rent, and has a self sufficiency program to help clients become self sufficient |
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Alzheimer's and memory caregivers support, www.leezasplace.org |
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Support, education, awareness for patients and families |
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County health clinic |
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Information source on patient assistance programs for prescription meds. Go to website for information on programs and you use this information to obtain medications. |
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Phone assistance for medical issues |
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24 hour emergency |
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Toxicologist is on hand for immediate evaluation and emergency consultation |
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State health clinic |
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Serves ANYONE in the State currently on Medicaid or who ever is eligible for Medicaid, can receive info & health services Free. Many services are geared to Christmas/ Easter but must be requested 14 days in advance. |
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County health clinic |
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Free mammograms for women without insurance, assistance for indigent cancer patients without insurance, services for cancer patients including wigs, prostheses and comfot itesm. |
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Services for cancer patients including wigs, prostheses & comfort items. Offers free mammograms for those women without insurance |
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Terminal care, home nursing/patient social worker dealing with family. Home Health Kids, grief support for children, teenagers & adults. Sometimes Rx & equipment needs |
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Web: www.yestomammograms.org Email: yestomammograms@cfl.rr.com |
Housing - Seniors |
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Housing for seniors (62 and older) efficiencies (6-8 month wait), 1BR - wait list (12-24 months wait) |
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Wait list 2-3 years -One-bedroom apartments for low income elderly 62/older. Rent rate is based on 30% of income |
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Affordable new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 55&over of low income. Rent is determined by the clients income. NO PETS. Wait List 3 months-4 years. |
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Seniors (62+) assisted living |
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Low income housing for seniors 62/over or handicapped (under 62) walker, wheelchair, cane etc. Client must have a official Doctors certificate. Rates based on income. Efficiencies are first given and client put on waiting list for one-bedroom apartment call for appointment. |
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Assisted/Independent living. Wait-list. |
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Affordable living for Seniors (62 and older). East and West Tower- wait list but priority for hurricane survivors. For assistance regarding low income etc. call the social worker, Dianne Lavoie 676-4011 |
Housing-Assistance |
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Temporary housing & other services for farm workers and their families, www.alpi.org |
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diaster support, training |
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provides listing of apartments |
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Assistance with utilities, rent, prescriptions, dental burial, deposit |
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Home repair and rehabiliitation: First Time Homebuyer Program, Help with closing costs & down payments. Repairs-leaky roofs, a/c, electrical insulation, hot water heater, repair/replace furnace. Weatherization Program that includes Mobile homes |
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Subsidized housing assistance |
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Monies available for assistance for persons with legitimate issues (mortage, rent) through Joyce. Large financial assistance issues must be approved first. Also, see Utilities listing |
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Assistance with repairs and replacement |
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Provides housing for low income, 18/over based on 40% of income. Allowance for utilities, based on income |
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1st time homebuyer assistance up to $35K in rehabilitation of owner-occupied dwelling units |
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Matches rental property owners with those who need housing after the hurricanes. http://www.dhronline.org/ |
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Resolve discrimination in housing |
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provides loans to rebuild for eligible applicants (Businesses ONLY, no individuals) |
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not charitable but can help find new mobile homes |
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Builds homes in partnership with low income families |
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Housing discrimination english and spanish |
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Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents Section 8 and public housing programs. |
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Waiting list, low income housing assistance |
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Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents Section 8 and public housing programs. |
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Tues 8-11 taking applications-will schedule special time if needed |
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Provides information on HUD programs-Major Mortgage, Grant Assistance and Regulatory Programs |
Housing: Emergency |
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Rent cannot exceed 30 percent of income. Assists with Deposits on rentals. Food utilities medication and some medical care. Must Provide Picture ID SS card proof of income last 60days receipts for bills last 60days, back rent must be paid but will pay current month require final notice utilities doctors note for medical care |
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2-yr drug/alcohol program |
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Shelter for homeless men , food & clothes AM look for work or work at mission. Out from 8-4. Drug/Alcohol Free environment Intake/interview at 4. Dorm opens at 4pm/out at 8am |
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same as above Titusville office closed due damage as 1/18 |
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Provides Financial Rental Assistance on an emergency basis for all of Florida |
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Housing for 65 people-single men & women & women with children, drug and alcohol related |
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Cold Night Shelter. Open only on nights weather is below 50 |
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Christian men's half way house for drug and alcohol recovery |
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Family Shelter |
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Transitional housing program for very low income homeless families or few singles, information & referral regarding housing for homeless persons |
Hurricane Shelters |
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Immigrant Assistance |
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aid to migrant farm workers-food, clothing, furniture, toiletries to low income-assistance to learn English as of Aug 06 daycare and Pre-K (7-5) |
Insurance Issues |
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(1-800-227-8676) www.fldfs.com |
Job/Education |
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Jobs for Seniors 55/over-training and placement, low income 20hr/wk |
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www.brevardjoblink.org, Employment counseling, testing, vocational training, on-line training, job placement-emergency finances and food stamps |
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career plannning, divorce and self-esteem workshops, women of all ages, fees vary |
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Teleclaims |
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Assist in finding employment; resume service and job skills; computers, FAX & telephone available |
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Labor Finders is a temporary service that helps people find employment in the industrial, commercial and construction fields. Labor Finders provides daily pay for daily work. Must have photo ID and SS card. www.laborfinders.com |
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Daily work for daily pay. Must have two forms of ID one with picture ID |
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Daily work/daily pay. |
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For Disaster Assistance due to 2 hurricanes, Do not need to apply to FEMA, call to start new claim or register for existing one |
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www.fldfs.com/wc/ |
Mental Health/Counseling |
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Support group for family and friends of alcoholics |
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Call for meeting location/times. www.aaspacecoast.org |
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Evaluations and drug/alcohol counseling on sliding scale; adolescent & adult residential programs; groups for families Residential for women w/children. Support groups, individual counseling, education information & referral for drug/alcohol, programs for families |
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Provides emotional and financial assistance to families of children w/cancer |
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Provide programs family counseling foster care, emergency family assistance |
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same as above |
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Mental health & substance abuse detox & treatment 24hour emergency # Intensive Outpatient Program (634-6270 Therapy intake) Residential Program Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit Intake Therapy 634-6270 |
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Alocohol/drug abuse -3 day detox |
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All types of counseling provided by Florida Tech doctoral candidates, programs for sex offenders & victims; sliding scale fee |
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(was Alco Hall Level 3-3/4 House-Substance abuse treatment program/6 month-1 year program/parenting skills and counseling for those in treatment |
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24 hour - crisis intervention, information & referral. 24 hour - countywide information & referral. Business 784-8920 (Assist on phone only). |
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Shelter open 24 hours: Counseling, shelter, crisis line for children ages 10-18 |
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Network Hospital & Counseling Centers. Impatient and outpatient services for children with emotional problems |
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same as above |
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FREE special program for Hurricane related issues call main number & be referred to office near you. Counseling on sliding scale based on income lowest $60/session, Domestic violence group $50-$25/week for 26 weeks, anger management $60 intake and $30 ea session for 10 weeks |
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Recovery mission for drug/alcohol-meetings Tues & Fri Food bank from Melbourne, clients sign in & receive food once a month. Clothing available. |
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Christian counseling for families w/teens- depression, emotional or sexual problems call for appointment |
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spiritual care, sign language interpreter (runs class periodically) rental assistance; referral to Love Inc |
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call office for appointment. most classes offered in PM: Drug/alcohol treatment/anger management & parenting classes/Family Ties, interactive program 2hours/week w/children/parents;Program resist- anger management for youth 14-18yrs. Drug/alcohol treatment/anger management & parenting classes/Family Ties, interactive program 2hours/week w/children/parents; Program resist- anger management for youth 14-18yrs. |
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emotional distress or suicide counseling: Crisis counseling, support groups, finding needed assistance in a variety of areas-food, shelter, etc 24 Hour Crisis Line |
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Life recovery ministry & shelter for singles or families for those who are recovering for drug abuse. |
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Women with children-alcohol/drug halfway house-see Prevent of Brevard, Inc |
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Multi-agency network for severly emotionally disturbed students |
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Divorce Recovery Group Wed 6:30 FREE Children of Divorce Recovery Wed 6:30 FREE |
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Divorce Recovery Program Tues. 7-9pm, AA & Al-Anon Programs Mon 7pm, Men only Fri 8pm |
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Crisis center providing counseling, education & support groups. Information & referrals. Victim advocacy for domestic violence. Transitional housing program. New funds available for eligible persons at risk of homelessness, call for more info. |
Repairs |
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Tree removal no larger than pie pan, removal of drywall & carpet, scrub mold, will take debris to curb Will not enter crawl spaces or work 2nd story, replace drywall- Must have Right of Entry signed by owner www.americorp.org |
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Helps with small repairs such as, toilets, faucets, for the elderly |
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Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens |
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Low income home owners may receive help with repairs or home rehabilitation. Only if you are a resident Outside of the cities of Palm Bay, Melbourne, Cocoa, and Titusville |
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List of churches willing to help with debris and repairs | |
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Propane Tank for trailers, no FEMA trailers. |
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Repair program for home owners. Also wish to be home owner, program on obtaining a home. 1-year waitunless storm damage related |
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Monte Zelany-Plans Examiner |
Special Needs |
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Work skills training, group homes, specialized programs, community discovery, behavioral programs & home respite care, shelter work shops |
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Vacation planning for individuals with special needs and/or disabilities |
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Playground designed to allow children in wheelchairs & walkers to play side by side with typically developing children. Available for the public Sat and Sun 10-4. |
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Rehabilitation for disable adults, vocational, jobs, educational and social skills training |
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Legal/Advocacy/Protection/Rehab programs for disabled persons |
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assist in teaching visually impaired to manuver in their surroundings |
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Special need loan closet |
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For the disabled adult |
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Purchases orthopedic equipment for children and adults without outside resources |
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Vocational rehab, job placement, counseling, independent living training for blind |
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Serving those who have a physical, mental or emotional disability to prepare clients for return to work. Orientation every Tues at 10 for vocational rehabilitation. Counselors assist in determinations. |
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Assisting to improve the quality of life for the deaf/hard of hearing by increasing independence |
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Provides horse-related activities to disabled person of all ages |
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replacement assistance of wheelchairs, special needs, recharge batteries free of charge |
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Sign Language interpreter and has class periodically |
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Free companion/sitter service for elderly and frail |
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SSI benefits, a monthly cash payment for those with a disability and meet the income & resource requirements. If qualify for SSI automatically qualifies for FL Medicaid |
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Provides services & programs to promote independence, create change & empower people with disabilities to achieve equality & inclusion within their home, work & community |
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Temporary Housing for Special Needs persons |
Support Groups |
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Join group for support & inspiration - working through stress, anger, anxiety/fear and more - Friday evenings starting at 6:00 - food, groups, music/speakers and more |
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assist in distant treatment, care or compelling humanitarian aid. patient must be medically stable, ambulatory, Transportation by private aircraft to patients requiring medical treatments with low income or unable to travel on public transportation |
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24 hours-ambulance transportation for those with insurance-will bill insurance. Patient with oxygen, heart monitor or IV can be accommodated. Bus transportation for stretcher/ambulatory clients. |
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Transportation for persons in delicate condition. |
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Provides curb to curb service for disadvantaged and disabled citizens. Register at emergency operations center (639-6670). |
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Door-to-door transportation for senior at no cost. Pickup through Space Coast Area Transit. Must be amblatory (cane, walkers etc). First-time user requires 7-days notice, thereafter 3-5 days notice. |
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Transportation for individuals with Medicaid with 3 working days notice at no charge. Be prepared with SS# and Medicaid #. Brevard County potentially backlogged. |
Utilities |
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FPL, water, gas, rent, medication transportation, food pantry, clothing & furniture-Only Melbourne North of Eau Gallie Causeway |
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Assists with utility bills, food |
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Utility bills (final or disconnect notice), food, repairs. Limited assistance with rent or mortgage. (county financial assistance persons require appointments.) Counseling, foster care, adoptions. Food from 9-12 daily. Helps ALL of Brevard County if already in home-2 week waiting list as of 11/16 |
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Assists with utility bills, food |
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FPL, water or rent, food. Indialantic residents Only. Baby Corner provides diapers/formula for Genesis House & other like organization (Beachside) |
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Helps with utilities, rent, prescriptions, health care assistance, dental (extractions only)and a self sufficiency program to help clients become self sufficient |
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FPL, water, rent, food-SE & SW Palm Bay Only |
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ASK of Social Services-Final notices of FPL, water gas bill or Eviction notices on rent, food, medication Appointments required for financial assistance only |
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Utilities Only as of 11/16 FPL &/or water-limited final notice, gas, food clothes Tenant Assistance Program-assist with Deposits on rent (no funds available for deposit or rent as of 8/22/06) |
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Melbourne city limits only |
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Food and Clothing |
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Assists with utility bills, food |
Veterans |
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Normal working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends. |
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Psychiatric help for those who served in the military for 2 consecutive years or did not have enough time in military. Homeless, mental health, medical needs & assists in connecting to other resources. Helps women who were raped or otherwise mistreated during their temp service. Contact Bill (psychologist) at numbers given |
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Medical assistance for those who have served in the military |
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Transitional housing for those who have served in the military. (limited beds) call for appointment |