Hurricane Resources

Big Bend Hospice has compiled a list of resources that may be helpful as we work toward recovery from the impacts of Helene.

Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS
FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA
Hope Florida: Call (833) GET-HOPE for assistance with resources like food, supplies or debris removal.
2-1-1 Big Bend: Call 211 to speak to a call taker and get referred to disaster relief resources ranging from food and transportation to mental health services and family support.
988 Lifeline: If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
Florida Division of Emergency Management Point of Distribution:
Lewis Sr. Woodville Park & Recreation Complex
1492 J. Lewis Hall Sr.
Tallahassee, FL 32305
The site opens at 12 p.m. on Saturday and provides food, water and tarps.
TMH Employee Assistance Program: 850-431-5190
Volunteer Florida: The Disaster Relief Hotline is available to answer questions at 833-514-2940
Samaritan’s Purse Hotline: It’s available to assist with cleaning debris, removing personal property and furniture, and chainsaw work. Call 1-833-747-1234.
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs: It offers virtual care and tele-emergency care for veterans who are enrolled in VA health care in the state. Call 1-877-741-3400 or go online.
Helene | Florida DCF (myflfamilies.com) : Current SNAP recipients who lost food due to Hurricane Helene can apply for food replacement.

Taylor County Assistance

Six points of distribution open at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Food, water and tarps will be available:

Six comfort stations open at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The comfort stations have showers, bathrooms and laundry:

Hope Bus Operated by Florida Department of Children and Families, the bus will have food, hygiene products and other supplies:

Plain Compassion

Call 717-915-9771 for help with debris cleanup. This is a volunteer organization providing a free service.

The site will have MREs and fresh water:
79 Recreation Drive
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.