Transitional housing and homeless shelters in the Central Florida area
Every year thousands of local families face eviction or lose a home to foreclosure. Transitional housing programs in central FL including counties such as Lake and Marion Florida can help those individuals. There are also emergency shelters for un-housed people, case management, and other social services are available, including for the currently homeless. Find a list of transitional housing and homeless shelter locations in the area below.
Some non-profit agencies or churches focus on veterans, women, or single parents. However almost anyone in the central Florida region, that meets application conditions, can receive assistance including short term housing from the agencies. Not only will people receive access to a low income or free temporary housing unit, they will also be supported through job training programs, life skills training, and financial literacy.
Resources are available throughout the region, including housing for people that have an addiction and are going through counseling. The counties supported include the following. Residents of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Osceola, Pasco, Seminole, Sumter, and Union Counties can look into one or more of these transitional housing type programs.
List of organizations that offer temporary housing
VFW Retirement Home, Inc.
Location is 13005 NE 135th Street, Fort Mc Coy, Florida 32134. Call (352) 236-0823
This is the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Retirement Home. Individuals need to pay rent for the transitional housing, however the units are affordable and also note veterans can get rent assistance for their housing. However they will receive a room, meals, transportation to doctor appointments, telephone service, and other benefits with their income-based room.
Honor Center For Veterans
1604 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32641. Main number is (352) 548-1800
The Alachua County non-profit is a rehabilitation treatment program that also gives transitional housing. It can assist with veterans mental health and medical needs. Assistance is for the displaced, homeless, or those at risk of eviction and homelessness.
Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network) Of Greater Gainesville
229 SW 5th St, Gainesville, FL 32601. Main phone: (352) 378-2030
Housing for families with children. Single moms and dads as well can get income-based temporary housing.
Salvation Army of Central Florida
They have multiple locations, with the 2 main ones that operate temporary housing below. However other centers also work to address housing needs as well and locate more details on Salvation Army housing assistance programs in Florida.
- Salvation Army - Alachua County is based at 639 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602. Call (352) 376-1743. Transitional housing, social services, emergency financial help and permanent supported housing is offered to residents. A focus is on veterans and the HUD-VASH program.
- Salvation Army - Marion County is at 320 NW First Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470. Call (352) 732-8326. A leading non-profit social service agency in the region. Provides shelter for homeless men, women, and families with dependent children. Some aid may be offered to pay rent if faced with an eviction. Emergency shelter, meals, and short term homes are offered. They also run a dormitory setting for un-housed men, women, and families with dependent children.
St. Francis House
Emergency Shelter is at 413 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Telephone number is (352) 378-9079
Alachua County Veterans Services
Main address is 218 SE 24th St, Gainesville, FL 32641. Phone: (352) 264-6740
Can coordinate transitional and permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans. Also take advantage of their employment/financial stability plans. The goal is to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
River Of Life Church Of God
2225 North Temple Avenue,Starke, Florida 32091. Main phone - (904) 964-8835
New Beginnings
415 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711. Call (352) 404-6946
Short term housing is for Women with Children. The goal is to help women return to self-sufficiency and restore dignity. Services provided include transitional housing. People stay there also can free clothes or food, professional counseling, job skills training and job placement assistance. Work with a case manager to find and pay for an apartment in the central Florida region.
The Sanctuary Mission
7463 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446. Main phone (352) 621-3277
Transitional group programs known as Grace House is for single women, women, and children as part of a Homeshare service for women. Screening for a place to stay is only offered on a case by case basis.
The Open Door - a LifeStream Program
Location is 115 Citrus Ave, Eustis, FL 32726. Main phone: (352) 589-8157
Housing for women, including those with a substance abuse issues. Social workers also help women apply for state of Florida benefits as well. The non-profit also provides a health living environment for parenting and pregnant teenage girls while they continue their education. Clients need to be working towards a high school diploma or GED test. Referrals to other public aid and social services are offered..
Samaritan Inn of Lake County Florida
They offer transitional housing for up to a year from two different locations. It is a faith-based, temporary housing.
- Christian Care Center, Inc., the main shelter, is at 115 N. 13th St., Leesburg, FL 34748. Call (352) 434-1832 or 352-314-8733
- Women's Care Center is for woman with an addiction. The location is 1309 High Street #102, Leesburg, FL 34748. Call (352) 787-8929 for intake.
The Catholic Community Of St Paul
Main address is 1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg, Florida 34748. Call (352) 787-6354
Offers a few housing units and apartments as part of Shelter Project Hope. There is also short term housing for abused or disadvantage women and children. Services provided also include short-term homeless shelters and independent living. Women need to work while living in the unit and contribute towards costs. The guidance provided also assists residents throughout the home buying process. Additional services include financial planning & abuse recovery, education & counseling, job training, and parenting classes.
Arnette House Inc.
2310 NE 24th Street, Ocala, Florida 34470. Call (352) 622-6135
The facility provides up to a 30 bed emergency shelter for un-housed youth, family and individuals. Other assistance includes low income, transitional housing for those leaving the shelter and independent living services. Receive help in finding security deposit programs when ready to move.
Helping Hands
Transitional housing location is at 101 NE 16th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34470. Call (352) 732-4464.
Transitional housing for recently evicted and homeless single people. The faith based charity is also providing workshops around counseling, life skills, self-help groups, P.T.S.D., and related housing and other services. Assistance is also offered for community based medical services.
Interfaith Emergency Services
435 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, Florida 34475. Call (352) 629-8868
This is a local Marion County homeless shelter. Meals, guidance, and other support is offered for people staying for the day or night.
Shepherd's Lighthouse, Inc.
Location: 5930 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, Florida 34420. Main number is (352) 347-6575
Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
They are part of the Central Florida Continuum of Care. They coordinate resources for homeless people, no matter their age or circumstances. They help residents find a place to stay, give out hygiene kits and offer other help with details here https://midfloridahomeless.org/find-a-provider/.
Helping Others Make The Effort
The Aspire organizations runs it from 924 Determination Way, Kissimmee, FL 34741. Call (407) 932-0413
Supports the homeless and struggling in Osceola County. Among other things, the non-profit charity offers transitional housing for homeless single women and their minor children. Clients need to work while staying there. Also, the program provides short term housing for 6-12 months, case management, and also a life skills education component.
Impower
1900 N Central Ave, Kissimmee, Fl 34741. Call (407) 215-0095
The Village Transitional Housing Program makes available a low cost housing option for youth aging out of the state of Florida foster care system.
Transition House, Inc.
3800 5th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769. Call (407) 892-5700
Using grants and funds from the federal government HOPWA program, the organization can emergency provide rental and utility bill payment assistance for HIV+ individuals and families. Housing and rental subsidies may be offered too.
Steps To Recovery
4507 Mayflower Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34652. The number is (727) 848-8100
RAP HOUSE
Address: 7522 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653-4520. Call (727) 835-1777
The agency operates three short-term shelter programs for Pasco County youth and teenagers under the age of 17. Shelters, advice, and guidance is all offered. Food, crisis counseling, free clothes, and life skills education is available.
St. Theresa Catholic Church Social Service
11528 SE Us Highway 301, Belleview, Fl 34420. Main number is (352) 245-2458
The Rope Center
14121 Water Tower Drive, Hudson, FL 34667. Call (727) 869-6426
This is a short term, transitional housing facility for women and men. Dorm rooms offer free sleeping arrangements, clothing, meal, job assistance and a variety of services provided through DCF. Also access computer for job search and bus passes.
The Angela Denise Foundation
Main phone: (407) 934-0467
This is a shelter for unhoused women as well as those that need a place to stay.
Catholic Charities Pasco Women's Shelter
Address is 1701 West Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771. Call (407) 321-8224
The center operates an emergency shelter for women and their children.
Rescue Outreach Mission Of Central Florida, Inc. - Women's Shelter
1701 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771. Call (407) 321-8224
The Refuge At Jumper Creek
Address is 4912 SE 7th Drive, Bushnell, FL 33513. Telephone: (352) 568-8400
Housing and assistance is offered to those families who have lost their homes due to foreclosure. There is also help for single parents, residents that are facing a financial crises, and really anyone who needs help in finding and paying for housing.
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