Mental Health:
- Florida Department of Children and Families
- News and updates for child care, mental health and substance abuse around Florida.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline
- Call 800-985-5990
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or visit
- Connections by CHESS Health App
- A free, evidence-based mobile app proven to provide ongoing support and relapse prevention to people recovering from substance-use-disorders.
- 211 Helpline Florida
- The United Way is aiding those who affected by the coronavirus pandemic. If you or somebody you know needs help, please reach out through calling, texting, chatting, or emailing. Call 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636. Calling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Text your zip code to 898-211.
- National Council for Behavioral Health
- Information and guidance for providers
- Crisis Centers
- Provide 24/7 free, confidential emotional support
- Dial 211
- National Council for Behavioral Health
- Behavioral health resources for the public and behavioral health organizations
- Mental Health First Aid
- Advice on helping others, as well as ourselves, with depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Mental Health Facilities & Providers
- Florida’s Behavioral Health Managing Entities:
- Panhandle – Big Bend Community Base Care
- Northeast, North Central Florida – LSF Health Systems
- Suncoast region – Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
- Central Florida – Central Florida Cares
- Treasure Coast region – Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
- Broward County – Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
- Miami Dade and Monroe Counties – Thriving Minds
- AHCA new website of all agency’s guidance
- National Council for Behavioral Health-Information and guidance for providers
Elderly Assistance
- Elder Helpline Information and Assistance Service
- Information regarding elder services and activities is available through the Elder Helpline Information and Assistance service within each Florida County.
- All Elder Helplines can be accessed at 1-800-96-ELDER (800-963-5337)
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- News, programs and resources for Florida’s elderly population
- Florida Health Care Association
- Long term care providers
Food Relief
- Meals for Kids
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partnered with 2-1-1 to create the resources.
- Floridians can text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211 to find the closest participating Summer Break Spot location with meals available.
- Residents can also call 2-1-1 to speak with a live operator for additional information
- Feeding Florida
- Feeding Florida features a way to donate to nonprofits and community-based organizations that provide food and other resources to our most vulnerable populations. Feeding Florida also allows those in need of food to search for their nearest food pantry.
- SNAP
- Food assistance
Housing & Utilities
- Mortgage flexibility
- Federal regulators, through the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are ordering lenders to offer homeowners flexibility.
K-12 Education
- Florida Department of Education
- Issues daily updates on distant learning options and the extended Spring Break vacation.
- Resources for Families
- Resources and private offers made available by the state of Florida and private companies to families during the extended spring break.
- Department of Education
- Resources for students and school personnel on the coronavirus.
Price Gouging
- Call 1-866—9NO-SCAM
- To report price gouging go online MyFloridaLegal.com
Public Assistance & Employment
- Florida Public Assistance
- United Way Community Economic Relief
- Call 1-866-211-9966
- Help with bills, rent and food
- Provide zip code and a list of local agencies will be provided
- Reemployment Assistance Benefits
- US Department of Labor
- Provides news, facts and resources about the coronavirus to employees.
- Information about filing for unemployment and reemployment resources
