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.