FL specific resources

Little Black Book of Senior Resources for individuals 50+

https://book.designrr.co/?id=20403&token=3973580968&type=FP 

Search engine to locate resources in any zip code: www.findhelp.org

AA and Al-Anon meetings

https://cflintergroup.org/meetings/

CRISIS

• 800-273-TALK (8255)  or chat here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ 

• Dial 911 for emergency medical assistance

• Dial 211 in central or south FL for the United Way's helpline to speak with a trained counselor

• Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

• https://www.crisistextline.org/  or Text to 741741

• Interpersonal Violence: Stand Up Survivor (Orlando area)- text/call 321-430-5307 or on Facebook Standupsurvivor.com 

AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL

• 1-888-628-9454 o aqui: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ 

• Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

HELP FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

• Online chat – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ 

• Video relay Service – Dial 800-273-8255

• TTY – Dial 800-799-4889

• Voice/Caption Phone – Dial 800-273-8255

VETERANS CRISIS LINE 

• Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 

• Text with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – Send a text message to 838255

• Online chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat

LGBTQ CRISIS LINE & Health and Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services 

• The Trevor Project- call, text, or chat 24/7: 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678; www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ 

• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/  OR 1-800-273-8255

• Health services, including HIV testing and Prep: https://www.26health.org/ 

• Zebra Coalition for youth: https://www.zebrayouth.org/  or 407-228-1446

• 26Health (formerly Two Spirit health services): https://26health.org/; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; (321) 800-2922; mental health clinic: 407-963-5664; medical clinic 407-487-9868

• https://www.crisistextline.org/  or Text to 741741

NATIVE AMERICAN/ INDIAN/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CRISIS RESOURCES

• https://www.wernative.org/articles/wanting-to-end-your-life 

• TWITTER: @Center4Native

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN CENTRAL FL? 

• • Check with the task force member agencies here: https://dcci-cfl.org/ 

    • or here: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/ 

Primary care outpatient homevisiting and private duty personal care services 

• Doctors at Home: https://primaryathome.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ewET4-GDScpY1GElCeGoFHVpNCRi3MhgsVmCcLxlxicreQJcyNjDFIsg (exp working with individuals with dementias; homevisiting; they accept most insurances)

Private duty services with experience helping individuals with dementia:

• Right at Home - 407-757-0981

• First Light - 407-412-7070

Guardianship concerns

• Contact the Office of Professional and Public Guardians at FDOE, or contact Wynter Solomon Cuthburt at the 9th Judicial Circuit: ctadws1@ocnjcc.org

• Filing a complaint with FL Dept of Elder Affairs related to public and professional guardians is here: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/oppg_complaint.html 

Toni Gitles and Heartlight Enterprises 

really good resource page, with info for central Florida: https://www.heartlightenterprises.com/dementia-resources 

Meals

• Connecting older adults and disabled adults with meal delivery from local restaurants in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard Counties; If you are an adult with a disability or are older than 60 years old and would like to get meals delivered to your home during the coronavirus, learn more here: https://mealsoflove.org/ 

• Dementia Friendly Dining initiative: https://www.facebook.com/CFLDFD  https://www.centralfloridadementia-friendlydining.com/ or email for info at: cfldfd01@gmail.com

Shopping

These stores are offering special hours for older adults and those who are medically compromised: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/03/18/coronavirus-these-stores-are-offering-senior-only-shopping-hours/ 

Staff Resources

For nursing home staff: https://clas.uiowa.edu/socialwork/nursing-home/national-nursing-home-social-work-network [Tip sheets, templates for dialogue, and resources will continue to be added as they are vetted.]

Alzheimer's Association Person Centered Care training and certification

https://www.alz.org/professionals/professional-providers/dementia-care-training-certification/person-centered-dementia-care-training-program 

Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) initiatives

The Community Resources for Elders document can be found at www.ocfl.net/seniors.  Midway down the page. Right under this resource document is the "quick glance" document. 

DOEA has launched two new initiatives to assist in combatting social isolation for individuals who are living at home right now with dementia

For questions about requests for mp3 players or robotic pets, email: LivableFL@elderaffairs.org 

• • The first initiative is to deliver 1,000 pre-loaded MP3 players to socially isolated seniors and adults living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD). The gift of music is made possible through a donation from the Florida Alzheimer’s Association. Each unit will be mailed to the caregivers and families of those living with ADRD.

    • To read the MP3 Player Press Release, click here

  • The second initiative is to distribute therapeutic robotic pets to socially isolated seniors and adults living with ADRD. The interactive pets help combat social isolation and depression among older individuals and people living with ADRD by improving overall mood and quality of life. Family caregivers may experience a reduction in stress, and caregivers benefit when companion pets allow increased engagement with the older adult and their environment.

    • To read the Robotic Pet Press Release, click here

If you know of someone who could benefit from one of the aforementioned items, there is a form they can fill out on DOEA’s website. Please visit http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/livable_communities.php and you can find the form on the top left-hand side of the page

AARP resource page

• AARP has a page of great resources: https://states.aarp.org/florida/health-food-help-coronavirus-covid-19-florida

• or here: https://www.aarp.org/health/?cmp=CON-HEALTH-COVID19-031220  

• en Español: https://sites.google.com/view/covid19-help-center/fl-specific-resources 

• Friendly visitor line: Friendly Voices is on AARP’s Community Connections: www.aarpcommunityconnections.org (English & Spanish). A friendly call can also be requested by calling: for English call 888-281-0145 or for Spanish call 888-497-4108.

  • • or go here to request: https://aarpmutualaid.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 

Alzheimer’s Association 

• https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care


• https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/

• Here is a link to Virtual Brain Bus and Virtual Caregiver College https://www.alz.org/cnfl

• Another interactive Virtual Town Hall is coming up on Wednesday, May 29th at 11am with special guest Congressman Greg Steube. DOEA Secretary Richard Prudom will also discuss what the state is doing to protect our most vulnerable populations and the new initiative Project VITAL. The Alzheimer’s Association will share helpful tips and resources for dementia caregivers, whether their loves ones are at home or in assisted living, followed by a Q&A.

  • Registration is required, and you can register here

• To view the recording of the Virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Donna Shalala, please click here

Alzheimer’s Advocate and DCCI Task Force member, Brian LeBlanc about what may help individuals who are in a Care Community or planning to go into one

• Please click here to read more and to peruse his blog for more helpful information and tips from someone living with Alzheimer’s disease

• Click here to watch Brian’s YouTube videos

Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) groups, programs, and workshops

• • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) is live with Zoom based Support Groups, Michael’s Moments program, and workshops: https://adrccares.org/ 

    • You do not have to be an existing client to access these services; call their office number: 407.436.7750 and leave a message. That message rolls into a voicemail notification and one of the staff will return the call and get the caller set up! 

    • ADRC offers caregiver coaching sessions, and referrals for therapy.

Humana Virtual Wellness Classes

• Humana is encouraging our people to stay active during this stay-at-home order, and is offering virtual classes

  • Registration is required, and you can click here to view and register for classes in May

Transportation

FindARideFlorida.org - put in your address and where you want to go, and options will pop up on the screen.

Teepa Snow Training

• Senior Helpers wants to invite you to join our free virtual Teepa Snow training. Register here: Free Teepa Snow Webinar

  • To subscribe to Teepa Snow's Online Dementia Journal https://teepasnow.com/newsletter-subscribe/

LOOKING FOR OTHER FLORIDA SPECIFIC RESOURCES?

• • For updated info in the central Florida area, Representative Anna Eskamani of House District 47 is keeping an updated guide. This guide contains info about latest state and federal updates, legal issues, executive orders, status for education and business, housing related issues, and workplace related issues:

    • • This can be accessed in English here: annaforflorida.com/2020/03/29/florida-coronavirus-update-3-12-2020/ 

      • en Español aqui: annaforflorida.com/2020/03/21/cflaldiacovid 

• • For questions about local resources to central Florida- Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and also if you are in the Tampa Bay area, dial 211 to reach United Way. Operators available in Spanish and English.

  • FDOH has a Covid19 call center available 24/7: 866-779-6121 or Covid-19@flhealth.gov

  • The Hispanic Office for Local Assistance (HOLA) will be offering services virtually and residents can call 407.246.4310 or email hola@cityoforlando.net. (https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19) 

  • Seminole County Office of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health-Seminole personnel are available daily from 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. by phone to answer non-emergency questions related to COVID-19 at 407-665-0000. Spanish-speaking operators are on standby to assist.

  • For St. Johns or Flagler county resources, see sections below, or check here: https://www.stjohnscareconnect.com/ 

• For therapy resources for front line and healthcare workers, and also for Free or Low-Cost therapy resources, please see the General Resource page.

• For low cost drug options- check here: https://costplusdrugs.com

For face shields or clear masks for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, Lions are providing:

https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/2735/file/Request%20for%20Face%20Masks-Face%20Shields(1).pdf 

Volunteer seamstresses and sewers needed to create the Clear Face Masks email: centralfloridalionshearing@gmail.com

Outreach Services for at-risk youth (8-18yo) and young adults 18-24yo

• In Orange, Seminole, or Osceola call 407-748-1479 for outreach services, including food, housing, or resources

• Covenant House- services for trafficked or homeless youth: https://www.covenanthouse.org/  or for housing: https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-shelters 

• Crisis center: 5931 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-482-0404 

• Youth Safe Line: https://www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens/ 1-800-786-2929 

  • • you can go right to Live Chat here: https://m2.icarol.com/ConsumerRegistration.aspx?org=64382&pid=254 

Preschool Diagnostic Intervention Services and Screening

PDIS in Orange County provides young children (up to 5 years old) with developmental evaluations, training, and resources to help the families regardless of their immigration status. You do not need a referral to take your child there for an evaluation. They also mentioned helping many undocumented families proving and linking them with other resources they may need. https://www.ocps.net/departments/exceptional_student_education/e_s_e_support/early_intervention 

This is the email of one of their social workers who speak Spanish: Jorge.DelaTorreMarin@ocps.net; Address: 3130 Edgewater Dr. Orlando, FL; 407-317-3503

DENTAL

• Valencia Community College: 407-299-5000 or for dental hygiene ($20 for exam, xrays and cleaning) 407-582-1305

• Daytona Beach Community College Dental Hygiene School ($20 for exam, xrays and cleaning)  386-785-2060

• UF Oral Surgery and root canals: 352-273-6701 or 5440

• Dental Society referral line: 407-894-9798

• Orange Blossom Health: 407-428-5751

• Grace Medical Home: only for current patients (see medical list for referral info)

• Community Health Care Dental Clinics: 407-905-8827

• Lake County DoH Dental Clinic: 352-989-9001

• Marion County DoH Dental Clinic: 352-622-2664

• Orange County DoH Dental Clinic: 407-858-1400

• Pine Dental (Pine Hills): 407-290-9568

• Seminole County DoH Dental Clinic: 407-665-3346

• Volusia County DoH Dental Clinic: 386-736-5194

• Winter Garden Community Health Center: 407-905-8827

• Affordable Dentures: 407-877-3828

• Economy Dentures: Seminole- 407-333-3508

• Economy Dentures: Kissimmee- 407-343-1319

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

• financial, credit, home-ownership or business entrepreneurship: Operation Hope, run by SunTrust bank: www.operationhope.org/hiorlando 

• Goodwill Industries: resume writing, vocational ed, job connections program and direct placement assistance, computer skills and ESOL classes: 407-235-1500 or 407-872-0770; www.goodwillcfl.org 

• Second Harvest training programs: Distribution center training program and culinary training program; for info: Idalia Nunez- Inunez@feedhopenow.org; 407-514-1037

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR ASSISTANCE WITH BILLS

• • Assistance for restaurant workers and other gig workers: ofwemergencyfund.org (website also available in Spanish)

  • Orange County's Crisis Assistance Program provides county residents with a one-time benefit to help with rent and utilities. Residents must call 407.836.6500 to make an appointment for a phone call with a case manager. Due to the number of people in need, please understand that the call center line will be busy and to keep trying.. (https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19) 

  • Residents whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19 can apply for reemployment assistance benefits (formerly known as unemployment compensation) through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. (https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19) 

  • Experiencing hardship due to decreased hours or unpaid leave? Complete this survey to get help: https://www.hfuw.org/alicefund/ (https://www.hfuw.org/alicefund/) 

  • Mobil Access Assistance of FL: (benefits, phone, immigration, taxes, notary): 407-930-0983; www.maafi.org 

  • Idignity/ identification: 407-792-1379; www.idignity.org 

  • financial, credit, home-ownership or business entrepreneurship: Operation Hope, run by SunTrust bank: www.operationhope.org/hiorlando 

FOOD

• • For meals or food for school aged people: 

    • • Check summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com 

      • OR Dial 2-1-1 

      • OR Text FLKIDSMEALS to 211211

      • Orange County Public Schools Free Grab and Go Meals: https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=1404484 

  • Second Harvest Food Bank www.feedhopenow.org/need_food 

  • St. Vincent de Paul /St. John Vianney, Monday-Wednesday, Friday, 9am-11am 6115 Lake Ellenor Dr, 407-826-4898 Please come prepared with ID, social security card and proof of residency.

  • Heart of Florida United Way Those in need of assistance can use united way’s 2-1-1 feature to find help in the area by either calling 2-1-1- or texting their zip code to 898-211

  • One Heart for Women and Children 2040 N Rio Grande Avenue, Orlando 32804 321-299-4594 One bag of food provided per car Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm

  • UP Orlando-The Member Share Grocery Program 150 W Michigan St, Orlando, 32806, 407-650-0774 Food and household items at reduced cost, one page application required Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

INTERNET ACCESS

• • • Spectrum internet, Charter, and AT&T are offering free internet during the coronavirus crisis to school and college aged households.

    • Spectrum COVID-19 Remote Education Credit/educational internet offer: https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/coronavirus-covid-19-educational-internet-offer 

    • In Manatee county, there are multiple free internet spots. Check here for up to date info: www.manateeschools.net

INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT

• • For victims and survivors sexual assault or abuse:

    • • Victims Service Center: 407-500-4325 – 24/7 Crisis Hotline is available for people who experience sexual assault during this time and need a forensic exam evidence collection kit done. Can also be used for brief crisis prevention (15 minutes or less). VSC also has legal navigation services, legal advocacy, counseling services.

        • Línea de ayuda de 24 horas / 24 hour helpline

407-500-4325 (HEAL)

www.HealHere.org

https://es.victimservicecenter.org/

• Orange county- 407-254-9415

www.HealHere.org

2111 E. Michigan St., Suite 210, Orlando FL 32806

• • • • • Osceola county- 407-483-7386

www.HealHere.org

100 W. Neptune Rd, Kissimmee FL 34741

• • • • • Seminole county-321-972-4465

www.HealHere.org

600 N. Hwy 17-92, Suite 168, Longwood FL 32750

• VSC continues to offer virtual support groups to survivors of sexual violence and other victimization. Individual's must have a screening intake before joining a group. Call VSC at (407) 254-9415. Current clients should speak with your advocate/therapist if interested in any of the below groups. Please email the specified contact to review eligibility and meeting days/times.

  • Women's Support Group, (daytime, evening option) offered each month contact: Alexa.Andino@victimservicecenter.org

  • Rainbow Resilience, LGBTQ+ Support Group contact Kevin.Fox@VictimServiceCenter.org, First Monday of each month 

  • Interpersonal Violence Support Group for Black/African American Women, contact Natalee.Summers@VictimServiceCenter.org, 2nd Wednesday of each month

  • Spanish Support Group (Cafe y te), a support group facilitated in Spanish, please contact raquel.ralat@victimservicecenter.org 

  • Quarterly Men's Support Group, meets Thursday from 12:00pm - 1:30pm, contact Vladimir.Escobar@victimservicecenter.org

• • • For victims and survivors of emotional or physical assault or abuse:

      • Harbor House of Central Florida: 407-886-2856 -24/7 hotline staffed by Advocates to help people get through this time when they may be in close quarters with someone who is abusive or  https://www.harborhousefl.com/

      • National Latin@ Network for IPV - 800-799-7233 hotline number

      • Linea Nacional sobre la violencia domestica  800-799-7233

      • Help Now of Osceola (IPV) - 407-847-8562 (24/7)

      • Stand Up Survivor (IPV)- Text or call 321-430-5307; Facebook https://www.facebook.com/standupsurvivor or www.standupsurvivor.com 

**Podcasts! For survivors of domestic/interpersonal violence: 

https://www.standupsurvivor.com/podcast 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

• • For LEGAL AID IN ORANGE COUNTY: www.legalaidocba.org 

  • Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service - Provides names of attorneys specializing in the area of law pertinent to your case. 800.342.8011  https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/ 

  • LEGAL ASSISTANCE (Seminole County)

    • • Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc. is offering assistance to Seminole County residents with the following services: • Living Wills • Health Care Surrogates • Durable Power of Attorney • Unemployment/Reemployment Applications • Family Law • Tenant Law For assistance, please visit scbalas.com or call (407) 834-1660. 

  • Florida Legal Services Haitian Farmworker Medical Legal Partnership (Patenarya Medikal e Legal)

    • Florida Legal Services Haitian Farmworker Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) bay sevis legal gratis pou traveyè agrikòl ayisyen nan yon klinik sante kominotè nan Central Florida. Le MLP travay avèk founisè swen sante pou adrese pwoblèm legal, sosyal, ak anviwònman ki gen enpak sou sante pasyan yo. Kontakte: Anne Piervil pou plis enfòmasyon nan: 407-801-7052 or anne.piervil@floridalegal.org

    • The Florida Legal Services Haitian Farmworker Medical Legal Partnership pro ides free legal services to Haitian Farmworkers of a community health clinic in Central Florida. The partnership works with healthcare providers to address legal, social, and environmental issues that impacts patients' health.  Contact Anne Piervil for more information: 407-801-7052 or anne.piervil@floridalegal.org

MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH (See also SELF CARE section below)

• • Clincloud has open label monoclonal antibody trial - free- for anyone who has COVID positive. Don't care about immigration status and can speak Spanish. Ericka Mackey 407-457-7450 is the contact person.

  • For therapy resources for front line and healthcare workers, and also for Free or Low-Cost therapy resources, please see the General Resource page.

  • Orange County Department of Health COVID hotline: 1-866-779-6121 or 407-723-5004

  • For emergency supplies of Insulin, contact Lilly Diabetes Solution Center at (833) 808-1234; For other Lilly medicines, call 800-LillyRX (800-545-5979).

  • For mental health support, NAMI is offering zoom groups every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:30pm (eastern time). Go to zoom.us and enter meeting ID: 202-455-533

  • Grief resources- check here: https://sites.google.com/view/covid19-help-center/general-resource-info

  • Spanish language prayer line: 800-669-7729  unityenlinea.org

  • Aspire Health Partners is offering a dedicated telephone line to assist residents with mental health concerns related to COVID-19. Residents can call the helpline to be connected with a caring mental health professional. 407-875-3700 X2 | Aspire Health Partners (http://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-ResidentResources.aspx#.XnoDEohKjIU) 

    • • Aspire also has comprehensive and cost effective behavioral health services: 407-875-3700

  • Counseling center at Northport church in Sanford area: The counseling center is the 3rd Sunday of every month and yes they can see a Spanish counselor. The person to call is Belinda , 407-327-1190 she will schedule them for an appointment. 

  • In Apopka, please send clinic referrals over to the Fed Qualified Health Care Center:

    • • appointment line: (407) 905-8827 or (352) 314-7400  or https://www.chcfl.org/ (after hours- 407-905-8827); fax 407-660-1667

      • Now providing telemedicine appointments or in-person at several locations

      • lab, xray, psychiatry, dental, family medicine, obstetrics/prenatal, gynecology, optometry/glasses, pharmacy

      • also doing drive up COVID testing and vaccine clinics

      • There is a fee to be seen, but it is a sliding scale and there is a waiver option if they are unable to pay.

      • should get a charity letter prior to their first appointment

  • To make a referral to Grace Medical Home (for ongoing medical home, including dental and MH):

Patient MUST reside in Orange County, have no insurance, and income of 200% or less of poverty line.

Have the patient go here: https://www.gracemedicalhome.org/become-a-patient; Download the Adult Patient (or Child Patient) Intake form in English or Spanish.

Complete the form before calling Grace Medical. On the 27th of each month, have the patient call Registration/Intake for new patients. (Patient must be the one to call. They take first come, first served.)

To speak with the Intake/Registration team: 407.936.2785 ext. 2064

For existing patients call: Phone: 407.936.2785 

To send application: Fax: 407-936-2792

Address: 1417 E. Concord Street, Orlando, FL 32803

• • For medical care that is for a specialist or for care that is not necessarily longer term, send to Shepherd’s Hope: www.shepherdshope.org/patients/services

They are taking patients by appointment due to COVID; spanish speakers answering phones, and creole receptionist available PRN.

Services: *Pap smears available** cardio, chiropractic, derm, endocrinology, ENT, gastro/colon/rectal, geriatrics, OBGYN/gyno, internal med, nephrology, neuro, oncology, optho, opto, ortho, peds, pulm, podiatry, radiation oncology, radiology, psychiatry/BH, urology, wound care 

**free flu shots, Hep A, B at Longwood and West Orange on Monday mornings by appt

• 26Health (formerly Two Spirit health services), specializing in LGBTQ+ care: https://26health.org/; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; 801 N. Magnolia Ave. Suite 402, Orlando, Florida 32803; (321) 800-2922; mental health clinic: 407-963-5664; medical clinic 407-487-9868

• Muslim Social Services: free health clinic for uninsured, in partnership w Islamic Society of Central FL and FDOH; hours and dates vary by volunteer availability; 407-273-3995; social services@iscf.org

• Islamic Society of Central FL: 1460 N. Goldenrod Road, Suite 105, Orlando FL 32807; 407-250-5822; socialservices@iscf.org This org evaluates need and refers to providers who donate services.

• Advent Heath community medicine clinic for the uninsured: hospital/ER f/u, chronic coumadin mgmt, chronic disease mgmt for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, minor office procedures, pediatric and adolescent care, gynecology. Call for an appointment (evening and weekend hours are possible)- 407-303-7298; fax 407-303-2886

• Orange Blossom Family Health/ HOPE mobile clinic: primary care, oral/dental, substance abuse, on-site pharmacy, vision services, residential TB shelter: 232 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 32805; 407-428-5751; www.hcch.org/main.htm 

• Pathways drop-in center (adult mental illness resources/support): 407-843-5530

• Veterans Administration has in-patient mental health beds in Orlando; walk-in mental health counselor 2 days/week at Lake Baldwin site.

• Samaritan Resource Center: mobile health van appts can be made through the office; mammograms, dental, eye glasses; 9833 E Colonial Drive, Orlando 32817; 407-482-0600; www.samaritanresourcecenter.org 

• Christian Help (prescription assistance): 450 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry FL 32707; 407-834-4022

• Hope and Help Center (HIV/AIDS services, Rx assistance): 1935 Woodcrest Drive, Winter Park FL 32792; 407-645-2577; www.hopeandhelp.org/index.php  

• American Lung Association (smoking cessation): 407-425-5864; www.lung.org 

• Health referral and advocacy for HIspanic, Caribbean (Haitian), & African American individuals: Center for Multiculturaal Wellness and Prevention: 407-237-3061; www.cmwp.org/our-services; 3 locations (600 N Thacker Ave, St 57 & 59, Kissimmee; 641 N Rio Grande Ave, Orlando; also in Mt Dora)

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS

• furniture and housing supplies: Mustard Seed; 407-875-2040; www.mustardseedfla.org; 12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, FL 32810 

• notary, free phones, legal services referral, resume assistance, haircuts, camping supplies: Samaritan Resource Center: 407-650-0774; www.samaritanresourcecenter.org 

• utilities assistance, food, medical: Catholic Charities; 888-658-2828 

• Immigration and citizenship assistance: 

  • • Islamic Society of Central FL: 1460 N. Goldenrod Road, Suite 105, Orlando FL 32807; 407-250-5822; socialservices@iscf.org This org evaluates need and refers to providers who donate services.

    • Hope CommUnity Center: https://www.hcc-offm.org/

    • www.Immigrationlawhelp.org 

    • Immigrant Legal Resource Center: www.ilrc.org 

PETS / ANIMALS

• • For pet food assistance: www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet#Florida 

TESTING (COVID19)

• • For UCF students, staff or faculty who want virus testing- call student health for a telehealth evaluation and referral for testing: 407-823-2701

  • [Across the state- click the tab for Get Tested at the bottom of the page] https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7572b118dc3c48d885d1c643c195314e/

  • TRUE HEALTH CURBSIDE TESTING 

    • • TrueHealth, a community family health center for under and uninsured patients, offers curbside COVID-19 test swabbing. Symptomatic patients must call in advance and make an appointment, (407) 322-8645. TrueHealth is also offering telehealth services for qualifying individuals. There are additional testing site options available at our website www.PrepareSeminole.org. 

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, HOUSING

• • Public transportation updates: https://www.golynx.com/

  • Here is the link for the FL Dept of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Service Center: floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services 

  • SALT of Orlando: This org provides showers, lockers, clothing, food: https://www.serviceandlovetogether.org/ to see their calendar of services and locations.

  • Lynx LiHeap transportation assistance: 407-841-5969

  • For homeless/housing assistance:

    • • www.centralfloridahomeless.org

      • salvationarmyflorida.org/orlando/#programs

      • www.hsncfl.org 

      • Coalition for the Homeless: 407-425-1250

HOUSING NEEDS AND REPAIRS

• USDA has a home repair grant, up to $10,000, for seniors over 62 with very low income.  https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants. This link will have the acceptable income limits for the different counties.

• Orange County has a housing rehabilitation program. https://www.orangecountyfl.net/NeighborsHousing/HousingRehabilitation.aspx

• Seminole County has a similar program but it closes when it reaches max capacity until they are able to open it again, so keep checking back.  https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/community-services/community-development/community-development-programs.stml

• City of Orlando has a housing rehab program. https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Housing-and-Development-Grants-Incentives-and-Assistance/Housing-Assistance-Programs/Apply-to-the-Housing-Rehabilitation-Program

• Habitat for Humanity https://habitatorlando.org/home-repairs-greater-orlando-osceola-county/ 

VETERANS

• Military One Source: 24/7 hotline and resources for vets and families- 800-342-9647; www.militaryonesource.com 

• VFW Veterans Service Office: www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab; 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1500, Orlando FL 32801; www.vetcenter.va.gov 

• VetCenter in Orlando: 407-857-2800; Elizabeth.Jackson3@va.gov 

• Gomez Law firm pro bono for vets related to probate, estates, family & other legal services

RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO CENTRAL FL / RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL and RESOURCES IN CREOLE/KREYOL

• • COVID-19 Recursos para Comunidades Indocumentadas: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR0pl0iAHNnBB1YC7wMPrYg7KX3JW6ToI5yVwh3al0fRXvueE4XCt55gRnk#gid=0 

  • Resource lists in Haitian Creole: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1krrfuUgJiD8P0C4H4ToB1swyFMf0fgdXXVqoWtWb1Ao/edit#  

  • Healthcare for immigrants: https://unitedwedream.org/2020/03/healthcare-access-for-undocumented-folks-in-the-time-of-covid19/?fbclid=IwAR1eFUqQoK5in8stnP414uUjbU9PXRxbuY9uEP7wRk6hpZuifSZ0tlV3BZ 

  • Information de Covid19 en Español: https://espanol.cdc.gov/enes/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Findex-sp.html 

  • Florida Immigrant Coalition has created multi-lingual graphics on how to stay safe — with resources in Urdu, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, English Mandarin and Creole. They are also working on Farsi and Korean next. You can find infographics linked here, and more resources from the Department of Health linked here. You can also share their  post on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Resources for undocumented immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxLuuH0-hwHXftUXuEi52Q1qWUDegN8_I1L4ulIFwzk/preview?fbclid=IwAR2h-qobVLjxQ6Fb-k3D0INV7lbDyPH1k4M7JBu2pAz9vs9JirohoCwaICs 

  • Hope CommUnity Center (resources and support around immigration, legal issues, language lessons, citizenship classes, education, parenting, organizing, community needs, and youth services): https://www.hcc-offm.org/  or 407-880-4673

  • Florida Farmworker Association: https://floridafarmworkers.org/ In Apopka- 407-886-5151

  • Immigration and citizenship assistance: 

    1. • Muslim Social Services/ Islamic Society of Central FL: 1460 N. Goldenrod Road, Suite 105, Orlando FL 32807; 407-250-5822; socialservices@iscf.org 

       • Hope CommUnity Center: https://www.hcc-offm.org/

       • www.Immigrationlawhelp.org 

       • Immigrant Legal Resource Center: www.ilrc.org 

SELF-CARE

• Need a break? Try one of these: https://www.engagementactivities.com/ 

• Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak https://adaa.org/sites/default/filesNational%20Center%20for%20PTSD%20COVID19%20Managing%20Stress%2003062020.pdf 

Tampa Area resources

St. Johns County and Flagler County resources