Community Resources

Community Resources

First, call United Way for help: 904-632-0600 or 2-1-1

·         COJ Emergency Financial Assistance

o   904-255-3333

o   https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/social-services/emergency-financial-assistance-program

§  Notes: Individuals access service by telephoning an appointment line at (904) 255-2469.  The appointment line opens at 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).  Appointments are given on a “first caller, first-service” basis for the next business day.

·         Catholic Charities Jacksonville

o   https://www.ccbjax.org/emergency-financial-assistance

§  Notes: The low income, seniors, immigrants, migrant farm workers, and others can get emergency grants to pay rent or utilities, help with moving costs or lease application fees, utility connection help, free legal assistance and more.

·         DESC

o   904-358-7955

o   https://descjax.org/assistance-services/

§  Notes: Food and clothing available MWF 9am-12pm. Emergency financial assistance is only available through 2-1-1.

·         BEAM

o   904-241-2326

o   https://jaxbeam.org/financial-emergency-assistance-programs/

§  Notes: Beaches area residents only.

Resources for People who are Unhoused:

  • Changing Homelessness, Inc.
    • 904-354-1100
    • https://www.changinghomelessness.org/
      • Notes: A Coordinated Entry System (CES) is designed to coordinate entry, assessment, and provision of referrals for permanent housing services. Onsite for housing assessments at Sulzbacher Downtown on MWF from 9am-12pm.
  • Sulzbacher Social Services Bus
    • 904-846-7896
    • Notes: Mobile social service unit that travels around Jax helping ONLY those who are at-risk for or, are currently experiencing, homelessness.

Subsidized Housing/Section 8 Vouchers

Shelters for Women and Families

Shelters for Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Feeding Northeast Florida
  • FoodFinder
    • https://foodfinder.us/
      • Notes: FoodFinder is a map of food pantries nationwide. Enable your current location or search around your Zip Code to learn about free food assistance programs near you.
  • Lutheran Social Services
    • https://lssjax.org/food
      • Notes: The Jan Jirousek Food Pantry at LSS distributes food to those in need Monday through Friday from 10am-2pm. People are eligible to visit the pantry once a month. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Free

  • St. Vincent’s Mobile Dental
    • 904-308-3368
  • FL Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Unit

Sliding Scale

Affordable

  • Mental Health Resource Center
    • North Location: 904-695-9145
    • South Location: 904-642-9100
    • https://www.mhrcflorida.com/outpatient-services-for-adults–adolescents-and-children.html
      • Notes: Offers a variety of outpatient services for adults, including mental health screening, assessment, and therapy; substance abuse screening, assessment, and therapy; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; care coordination; and assistance in obtaining benefits, such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps and housing.
  • Inspire to Rise

General

For Those Who Are Medicare Eligible

  • SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
    • 800-963-5337
    • https://floridashine.org/
      • Notes: The SHINE Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.

2024 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS

Size of
Household
150%
monthly
150%
yearly
200%
monthly
200%
yearly
250%
monthly
250%
yearly
1 $1,883 $22,596 $2,510 $30,120 $3,138 $37,656
2 $2,555 $30,660 $3,407 $40,880 $4,259 $51,108
3 $3,228 $38,736 $4,303 $51,640 $5,379 $64,548
4 $3,900 $46,800 $5,200 $62,400 $6,500 $78,000
5 $4,573 $54,876 $6,097 $73,160 $7,621 $91,452
6 $5,245 $62,940 $6,993 $83,920 $8,741 $104,892
7 $5,918 $71,016 $7,890 $94,680 $9,863 $118,356
8 $6,590 $79,080 $8,787 $105,440 $10,984 $131,808