Homeless
FLORIDA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS:
The coalition is committed to putting an end to homelessness
and improving the conditions of persons living without shelter. The
website includes information on groups that provide services. To view
their website, click www.fchonline.org.
HOMELESS SHELTER DIRECTORY:
This website lists homeless shelters in Florida and across the
U.S. To view the website, click www.HomelessShelterDirectory.org.
If you do not find a shelter in your community, try calling the phone
number 211. The 211 phone number is a free community referral service
available in many Florida communities.
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS COUNCIL:
This website provides a list of groups that provide services,
including housing, medical, legal, and family services. To view their
website, click www.nhchc.org/Publications/are_you_homeless.html.
NATIONAL HOUSING DATABASE FOR THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME:
This website lists emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day
shelters, transitional housing, residential drug and alcohol
rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing. To view the
website click www.ShelterListings.org.
OFFICE OF HOMELESSNESS:
The Florida Department of Health provides contact information
for Local Homeless Coalitions and for Lead Agencies of Continuum of
Care Plans. These groups provide direct help and/or referral to groups
that provide services. Find the contact lists by clicking www.dcf.state.fl.us/homelessness/localhelp.shtml.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Be sure to look at the other topics listed in the Medical Help
Section by clicking Referral
Links.