Alachua County Social Services

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The Division of Social Services is currently accepting requests for rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance for households that have not received assistance in the last two years. Residency, income, assets, and reason of need eligibility requirements must be met.

Please contact our Division of Social Services office by email ([email protected]) or call our office at (352) 264-6725 to request an application. If we are working with another caller, please leave your name, phone number, and email (if available). We will contact you to obtain your information and provide you with next steps. Applications must be submitted by June 28th, 2024.

La División de Servicios Sociales esta aceptando solicitudes de asistencia para alquiler, hipoteca y servicios públicos para hogares que no han recibido asistencia en los últimos dos años. Se deben cumplir los requisitos de elegibilidad de residencia, ingresos, activos y motivo de necesidad.

Comuníquese con nuestra oficina de la División de Servicios Sociales por correo electrónico ([email protected]) o llame a nuestra oficina al (352) 264-6725 para pedir una solicitud. Si estamos trabajando con otra persona por teléfono, deje su nombre, número de teléfono y correo electrónico (si hay uno disponible). Nos comunicaremos con usted para obtener su información y explicarle los próximos pasos. Las solicitudes deben enviarse antes del 28 de Junio de 2024.

Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.

The holiday will not affect residential curbside collection services for solid waste, recycling and yard trash.

The Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station and the Hazardous Waste Collection Center will remain open during regularly scheduled hours on Wednesday.

The five Alachua County Rural Collection Centers and the Office of Waste Collection will be closed on Wednesday and ​resume their regular schedules (the Rural Collection Centers will be closed and the Office of Waste Collection will be open) ​on Thursday, June 20.

Alachua County Animal Resources will close on Wednesday and will reopen on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Animal Resources officers respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, to matters affecting public safety and animals in immediate danger. Citizens should dial 911 to report such emergencies on Sundays, holidays, and between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. nightly.

During regular hours (Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays), Animal Resources can be reached at 352-264-6870.

Mental health disorders can first arise in childhood, causing serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions. Medicaid and CHIP help kids by providing access and early intervention to essential mental and behavioral health services, both in-person and virtually.

Contact the FLS Connecting Kids to Coverage Project today at 1-800-436-6001 or [email protected] to see if your child is eligible for Medicaid or CHIP in Florida to ensure they get the support they may need.

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Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024.

Due to the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, residential curbside collection services for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash will be delayed one day for the entire holiday week. Monday’s regular collection will occur on Tuesday, and so on through the week ending with Thursday’s collection on Friday. Regular collection schedules will resume on Monday, June 3.

The five Alachua County Rural Collection Centers, the Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station, and the Hazardous Waste Collection Center will also be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. These facilities will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 28.

If you are a residential property owner in Alachua County and income limited, the Division of Social Services may be able to assist you in determining eligibility for waiver of your non-ad valorem fees on the annual property tax bill. Call us at (352) 264-6725 to request an application.

LEGAL NOTICE: 2023 Alachua County Delinquent Real Estate Tax List

View the complete legal notice:
https://tinyurl.com/5n8ckamy for more details and the attached list of Delinquent Tangible Taxes

The Division of Social Services continues to accept requests for rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance.

Please contact Stephanie at our Division of Social Services office to request an application for services. Call Stephanie at (352) 264-6725. If she is working with another caller, please leave your name and phone number. She will contact you to obtain your information and provide you with next steps.

La División de Servicios Sociales sigue aceptando solicitudes de asistencia para el alquiler, la hipoteca y los servicios de electricidad/agua.

Comuníquese con Stephanie en nuestra oficina de la División de Servicios Sociales para pedir una solicitud de servicios. Llame a Stephanie al (352) 264-6725. Si ella está atendiendo a otra llamada, deje su nombre y número de teléfono. Ella se comunicará con usted para obtener su información y explicarle los próximos pasos.

The Division of Social Services continues to accept requests for rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance.

Please contact Stephanie at our Division of Social Services office to request an application for services.

Call Stephanie at (352) 264-6725. If she is working with another caller, please leave your name and phone number. She will contact you to obtain your information and provide you with next steps.


La División de Servicios Sociales sigue aceptando solicitudes de asistencia para el alquiler, la hipoteca y los servicios de electricidad/agua.

Comuníquese con Stephanie en nuestra oficina de la División de Servicios Sociales para pedir una solicitud de servicios.

Llame a Stephanie al (352) 264-6725. Si ella está atendiendo a otra llamada, deje su nombre y número de teléfono. Ella se comunicará con usted para obtener su información y explicarle los próximos pasos.

The Division of Social Services continues to accept requests for rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance.

Please contact Stephanie at our Division of Social Services office to request an application for services.

Call Stephanie at (352) 264-6725. If she is working with another caller, please leave your name and phone number. She will contact you to obtain your information and provide you with next steps.

La División de Servicios Sociales sigue aceptando solicitudes de asistencia para el alquiler, la hipoteca y los servicios de electricidad/agua.

Comuníquese con Stephanie en nuestra oficina de la División de Servicios Sociales para pedir una solicitud de servicios.

Llame a Stephanie al (352) 264-6725. Si ella está atendiendo a otra llamada, deje su nombre y número de teléfono. Ella se comunicará con usted para obtener su información y explicarle los próximos pasos.

The CFCAA Fastrack Online Application is currently unavailable. Please check back on 9/7/2021.

Please contact 2-1-1 for additional community assistance programs. 2-1-1. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone OR Text your zip code to TXT-211(898-211) using a cell phone.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of su***de, know that you are not alone. Help is just a click away at hopeforhealingfl.com where you can get connected to a friendly, listening ear!

Hawthorne Area 1st Annual Back to School Drive Up Event {August 7, 2021 at 10am} SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS

Looking for Work? This could be the event for you.

CDC Moratorium has been extended until 10/3/21 - for counties with substantial transmission (8%+ positivity rates). Changes in positivity rates during this period can affect the moratorium eligibility - please read actual order for specific details.

Emergency Order Link:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html

CDC announces limited, targeted eviction moratorium until early October The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a fresh stop on certain evictions Tuesday, saying that evicting people could be detrimental to public health and would interfere with efforts to slow the pandemic.

SUMMER BREAK
8/9/2021 thru 8/13/2021
REDUCED SERVICE
SCHEDULE
Reduced service is indicated on go-rts.com/schedule tab
The “R” indicates buses that continue to run during RTS reduced service days.
Visit www.go-rts.com for the latest information.

SNAP Update: Florida is no longer eligible to pull down the maximum monthly allotment from the federal government, and as a result beginning August 1, 2021, the calculation of SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts will be based on the household size, household gross income, and expenses paid. https://www.myflfamilies.com/covid19/access.shtml

The Division of Social Services office will be closed tomorrow, July 7th due to weather conditions (Hurricane Elsa).

Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices, parks, and Camp Cuscowilla activities will be closed tomorrow, July 7. These closures will continue until staff verifies that conditions are safe. Residents should monitor the Alachua County website and social media for reopening announcements.

The University of Florida, Santa Fe College, the Supervisor of Elections Office, and Alachua County Public School offices, programs, meal distributions, and camps will be closed tomorrow. Other than emergency services, all City of Gainesville offices and programs will be closed tomorrow.

Alachua County has activated the 311 Critical Information Line. This line is for the latest storm updates. Those who have a medical or law enforcement emergency should call 911. For non-emergency law enforcement issues, call 352-955-1818.

Find Offers — EveryoneOn The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary $50 subsidy on monthly broadband (internet service) bills for qualifying low-income households. This program is available until funds are exhausted.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING SYSTEM/PROCESS (Effective 6/30/2021)

Curbside pickup of free meals this week will be Tuesday, 6/15 from 9:30-11:30 am and Thursday, 6/17 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Summer Meal Program starts June 21. More info at www.yourchoicefresh.com

CARES ACT FUNDING - Apply for Electric Bill Assistance 24/7. Visit https://www.cfcaa.org/liheap/

DCF’s storefronts and lobbies are open. Visit the link below to locate a storefront near you!

https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/map.shtml

NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Statement on Federal Appeals Court Ruling: CDC Eviction Moratorium Remains in Effect Washington, DC – The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that it would continue to stay a lower court ruling seeking to overturn the CDC’s eviction moratorium. In today’s order, the Court noted that the Department of Justice “made a strong showing that it is likely t...

Starting this week, our team will be at the Gainesville Technology Entrepreneurship Center (GTEC) every Thursday!

As always, please call us at (352) 273-5329 and speak with our nurse before coming into clinic.

CareerSource has a new home. Come celebrate and learn about the resources available for those looking for work or looking to change careers.

Community Job and Resource Fair - May 24th from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the new GNV Commons, located downtown (SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS)

Great event coming up. Get a look at our newest park, Cuscowilla!

The Division of Social Services continues to accept requests for mortgage assistance for those impacted by COVID.

Are you a homeowner?

If yes, have you been impacted by COVID and had a documentable loss of income due to same?

If yes, do you have mortgage arrears related to the COVID impact time frame?

If yes to all, please contact Stephanie at our Division of Social Services to determine if you are eligible to apply for mortgage assistance.

Call Stephanie at (352) 264-6725. If she is not available, as she is conducting screenings for mortgage assistance over the phone, please leave your name and phone number. She will contact you to discuss your situation and next steps, if qualified.

Asistencia Hipotecaria:

¿Eres un propietario?

¿Ha sido afectado por COVID y ha tenido una pérdida documentable de ingresos?

¿Tiene atrasos hipotecarios relacionados con el periodo del impacto de COVID?

Si usted respondio "Si" a todas estas preguntas, comuníquese con Stephanie en nuestra División de Servicios Sociales para determinar si es elegible para solicitar asistencia hipotecaria.

Llame a Stephanie al (352) 264-6725. Si ella no está disponible, ya que está realizando evaluaciones de asistencia hipotecaria por teléfono, deje su nombre y número de teléfono. Ella se comunicará con usted para discutir su situación y los próximos pasos, si está calificado.