Highlands County, FL Assistance Programs

Highlands County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Highlands County.

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc.

6414 U.S. Highway 27 South
Sebring, FL - 33876
(863)382-2134
This office offers Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP), helping low-income families with at least one person aged 60 or older when households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency can result from a delinquent bill, a lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shutdown warning. Payments are for heating or cooling at home and other energy emergency costs during heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible families can receive one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries can receive vouchers for the purchase of blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help to pay for the repair of existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual 60 years or older at home, and a gross annual family income equal to or less than 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Faith Lutheran Church

2740 Lakeview Drive
Sebring, FL - 33870
(836)385-7848
Hours of operation: Between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on the Friday of the month ..

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Highlands County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.