COVID-19 Drive – Thru Testing Sites
For up to date information on the locations click here.
Internet Service
Comcast is offering free internet access for families that qualify.
New Internet Essentials customers get two free months of Internet service if you apply and are approved by December 31, 2020.
Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
Mental Health
Florida Blue and New Directions Behavioral Health
Hotline to help Floridians deal with anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis. Trained behavioral health counselors will answer the phone 24-hours a day and assist in both English and Spanish. Call 833-848-1762.
Utilities
JEA is suspending service disconnections for customers unable to pay their bills during the COVID-19. You should not have your power or water cut off for failure to pay.
2-1-1 is a FREE service provided by United Way that connects area residents to health and social service resources. From help with a household bill, food assistance, or counseling for suicide prevention, United Way 2-1-1 helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Domestic Violence
Hubbard House operates a 24/7 emergency shelter, hotline and text line and outreach services. The hotline is 904-354-3114, and text line is 904-210-3698. Those numbers are answered around-the-clock by trained advocates provide crisis management and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence and other services. More info: www.hubbardhouse.org
Reemployment Assistance benefits are available to Floridians who have been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19. Eligible individuals include those who have lost their job, are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency, laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer, or caring for an immediate family member diagnosed with COVID-19.
Individuals may apply online or download the Florida Reemployment Assistance paper application available in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.
Help for Homeowners
| If you are unable to pay your mortgage and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac https://www.knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup for Fannie Mae for Freddie Mac. Renters Renters are still expected to pay their rent during the eviction moratorium period, if they can. Those experiencing financial hardship. should reach out to your landlord to discuss potential solutions. Disaster Response Networks offer support from HUD-approved housing counselors, such as a personalized recovery assessment and action plan, financial coaching and budgeting. Contact your property manager to see if you are eligible. Fannie Mae’s renter hotline number is 1-877-542-9723 and Freddie Mac’s renter hotline number is 1-800-404-3097. Food Pantries Arlington Community Services 1450 Rogero Road. Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-743-7402 Central Church of the Nazarene 2130 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-743-2044 Christ the King 742 Arlington Rd. Jacksonville FL, 32216 904-724-0080 Jim Dotson Foundation 6814 Barkwood Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32277 904-254-3099 Revitalize Arlington, Inc. 8985 Lone Star Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-725-3636 ext. 343 Slavic Missionary Bible School/United Caring 6221 Samuel Wells Drive Jacksonville, FL 32216 Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry 1447 Mayport Road, Suite 6C Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 and 850 6th Avenue South Suite 400, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250 and 318 7th Avenue North Mission House 800 Shetter Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32250 904-241-6767 |
| Saint John Emergency Assistance Ministry 2400 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach FL 32233 904 246-6014 Mandarin Food Bank 11730 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32258 Bonnie or Mary 904- 292-1675 Mandarin Presbyterian Church 11844 Mandarin Rd Jacksonville, FL 32223 904-680-9944 |
Catholic Charities St. Pius V Catholic Church at 1470 W. 13th Street Jacksonville, FL 32209.
904-354-4846 Able to serve the first 50 households.
Light of the World Ministries 2016 Catlin Drive Jacksonville FL 32211
904-327-0176
Spirit of Life Church 2636 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
904-654-6462
Episcopal Redeemer Food Pantry 7500 Southside Blvd Jacksonville FL 32256
904-642-4575
UCOM UrbanServ Inc. 3349 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-2401
