Health and Human Services 20 N. Main St. Room 161 Brooksville, FL fax

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1 Health and Human Services 20 N. Main St. Room 161 Brooksville, FL fax A Publication of the Hernando County Department of Health and Human Services School Information...Pages 1-3 Hurricane & Disaster Information..Pages 4-5 Housing Information.Pages 6-7 General Information..Pages 8-9 Food & More.Pages Support & More..Pages Veterans Information.Pages Sales Tax Holiday August 3 through August 5, 2012 The 2012 Florida Legislature passed and the Governor approved a tax-free period that states: No sales tax shall be collected on the sale of clothing, wallets, or bags, including handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, and diaper bags, but excluding briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags, having a sales price of $75 or less per item, or on sales of certain school supplies having a sales price of $15 or less per item for the period beginning 12:01 am on August 3, 2012, and ending at 11:59 pm on August 5, 2012.

2 People Helping People in Hernando County has expanded its Blessing in a Backpack program for elementary school students for the duration of the school year. Backpacks filled with food are delivered to the schools on Fridays for children to bring home for the weekend and then they are picked up on Mondays. PHP will provide the service at: Spring Hill Elementary, Deltona, Brooksville, and Pine Grove elementary schools. It will provide weekend food for approximately 200 children. For more information, please call, or visit the website at : National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs Food & Nutrition Services, 8050 Mobley Rd., Brooksville, FL The Hernando County School board announces it s policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay full price. For Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless, or runaway should contact the district liaison Shanika Figueroa at ext. 132

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6 Housing Information Mandatory Orientation Class Mandatory HUD Homebuyer Class Monday, August 13, 2012 Saturday, August 18, 2012 Hernando County Commission Chambers 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. 20 N. Main St. Room 160 Lecanto, FL Brooksville Citrus County 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Please call Aimee Dirscherl for For times and to reserve a seat. Program Presentd by Florida Low Income Housing

7 Funding available to help pay the mortgages of qualified homeowners who are unemployed or underemployed through no fault of their own. Homeowners who qualify for financial assistance may receive up to six (6) months of monthly mortgage payments (including escrowed mortgage-related payments) and/or funds to pay past due mortgage payments to bring the mortgage current; these funds are paid directly to the loan service/lender. Current Programs Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was directed by the Treasury to use a portion of funds specifically for targeted unemployment programs that provide temporary assistance to qualified Homeowners. Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program (UMAP) will provide up to 6 months of payments (with a cap of $12,000.) to the mortgage lender to assist. Mortgage Loan Reinstatement Payment (MLRP) Program will be used to bring a delinquent mortgage (up to $6,000.) for a homeowner who has returned to work or recovered from underemployment. For additional information (including detailed eligibility criteria) and/or to apply for these programs, visit the HHF website at:: Making Homes Affordable (MHA) Program Mortgage Help is Here!!! Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing (EFAHP) Application There is no cost for this application form or for submitting it to the Department of Children and Families. Applying for this program is free of charge. The application is available at or call tollfree for an application to be mailed or faxed to you. Description of Program EFAHP provides a onetime payment of up to $ to families who face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage. It also helps families who are homeless, the program can help with up to $ towards a security deposit. If you have questions, please call toll free or in Tallahassee Return Address: Department of Children & Families Office on Homelessness-PDHO 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL The Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program is a critical part of the Obama Administration's broad strategy to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, stabilize the country's housing market, and improve the nation's economy. Homeowners can lower their monthly mortgage payments and get into more stable loans at today's low rates. And for those homeowners for whom homeownership is no longer affordable or desirable, the program can provide a way out which avoids foreclosure. Additionally, in an effort to be responsive to the needs of today's homeowners, there are also options for unemployed homeowners and homeowners who owe more than their homes are worth. For more information on mortgage help options and to determine which program options may be best suited for your particular circumstances, please visit the website at: Click on Topic Area Avoiding Foreclosure Florida Master Money Mentors` Hernando County Cooperative Extension is providing FREE one-on-one help to residents with organizing and taking control of their finances. They will be paired up with a Master Money Mentor through the County Extension Office. Volunteer Florida Master Money Mentors have received approximately 20 hours of intensive training in basic money management, strategies for dealing with financial problems, credit and debt management, etc. If you would like to take advantage of this resource, please contact the Hernando County Extension Office at for more details or to sign up to meet with a mentor Blaise Dr., Brooksville 34601

8 Uncle John s Fishin School Boys and girls, Moms and Dads, even Grandparents Come to the Spring Hill Branch the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm and get the whole family involved in the grand sport of fishing! August 21 Captain s Table Ask the pros. Inshore and offshore Charter Captains will answer questions. Locations for Fishin Events Spring Hill Library Branch 9220 Spring Hill Dr. Spring Hill, FL

9 The Department of Children & Families, ACCESS Florida Program has several programs that can help Florida families. They include Food stamps, Cash Assistance, Low or No Cost Health Care, or Help paying for Medicare Premiums. Each program has its own eligibility rules, but you may apply for one or all using the same application. Simply log onto ACCESS Florida at any time from any computer at: For questions, please call the customer service call center or visit their storefront location. Customer Service Center-Store Front * Department of Children and Families 661 S. Broad Street, Brooksville Computer access, assistance, copying and faxing can also be obtained from any of the ACCESS Community Partners listed below or visit the website for a complete list. Health and Human Services 20 N. Main Street, Rm 161, Brooksville Career Central 7361 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill All Hernando County Libraries American Senior Financial * 4026 Commercial Way, Spring Hill 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Mid Florida Community Services * RSVP Building 820 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville Monday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Crescent Community Clinic * 5244 Commercial Way (US19) Spring Hill, FL Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *Sites that provide a direct line for telephone interviews*

10 Food & More! St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church offers In His Footsteps soup & sandwich outreach program lunch from Noon to 2:00 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in the Parish Hall of the Church located at Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill. The meal is free of charge. For more information, please call First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill serves a hot, nutritious meal from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, located at 9344 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The meal is for all those in need. For information, call (352) Ext. 1 Pay What You Can Donation Station Thrift Store A distribution center and food pantry organized to supplement the needs of the less fortunate in the community. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A bag of food is donated on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month depending on their donations. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, provides a free bread and pastries giveaway for those in need from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every Saturday in the Parish Hall (side entrance) of the church. For information, call the church office at (352) Auro Community Garden, LLC Growing Food for Hernando County Location: 4095 Broad St., Brooksville A non-profit whose purpose is to build and reconnect the local community back to its natural resources. Local fresh food is grown for ACG members to fund garden operation and distribute excess produce to those in need. Residents are invited to become part of their Community of Growers. For more information, please call or visit the website at:aurocommunitygarden.com Love Your Neighbor Thrift Store 408 West Jefferson St. Brooksville Contact: Jerry D Lisa Callea John Callea

11 New Song Worship Center Sunday Dinner Location: Date: Cost: Rising Sun Café 10 S. Main St., Brooksville 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Every Sunday FREE to anyone hungry 6001 Deltona Blvd. Spring Hill, FL Please call for information regarding their Thursday Food Give-a-ways Local restaurants join together to offer meals to those on fixed incomes, single parents, homeless, or anyone that s hungry. Sponsored by numerous businesses and organizations throughout Hernando County. For more information about Love Your Neighbor, please contact John or Lisa at Salvation Army Mobile Hot Meal Canteen Service Date: Every Friday 5:00 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. Location: Hernando Park 205 E Fort Dade Ave. Downtown Brooksville Free to anyone who is hungry or homeless For more information please call, PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE OF HERNANDO COUNTY PHP is a program established to help feed those homeless and hungry on the west side of Hernando County. For more information, contact Ron Van Matre at: Date: Location: Every Sunday 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hernando County Senior Citizens Club 7925 Rhanbuoy Road Spring Hill, FL People Helping People Hernando County Senior Blessing Information Coming Soon! Call: Cost: FREE to anyone hungry

12 Support Group Information & More! Volunteers helping seniors with their health insurance option choices. Please call toll free ELDER or Spring Hill Regional Hospital/Medical Arts Building Quality Drive Spring Hill, FL Thursday 11:00 a.m. to Noon Brooksville Regional Hospital/Medical Arts Building Hospital Drive Brooksville, FL Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to Noon Ridge Manor Library 6457 Windmere Road Brooksville, FL Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Noon to 1:00 p.m. Quarry Golf Course Enrichment Center NEW LOCATION 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd. Brooksville, FL Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alzheimer s Family Support Groups meet at the following locations: Hernando County Mining Assoc. Enrichment Center 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd. Brooksville, FL Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Leader: Pam Penna (352) Spring Hill Regional Hospital Medical Arts Building Suite Quality Dr. Spring Hill, Every Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Leader: Marlu Gibson (352) Brooksville Regional Hospital Medical Arts Building Suite Hospital Blvd., Brooksville, Every Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Leader: John Winans (352) Wellness & Recovery Support Group Dates: Date: Every Monday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Every Wednesday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Beautiful Mind Center Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill For more information, please call or nami.org AUTISM Community Support Group for families of children on the Autism Spectrum. Please join BayCare Behavioral Health Institute in an effort to create awareness in Hernando County. Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Support Group Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Location: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Beautiful Mind Center Spring Hill Dr Spring Hill Cost: Free The group will provide emotional support, encouragement, education and information concerning Perinatal and Postpartum anxiety and mood disorders which may occur throughout a 2 year period. Conducted by a licensed counselor. Please call Mariann Eckman at or Coming soon! Family to Family Class & Basics starting in September. Date: Date: Location: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm BayCare Behavioral Health Institute 7074 Grove Road, Brooksville, FL For more information, please call or

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14 Computer Instruction at the YMCA Location: YMCA 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill Date: August 22, :15am to 12:15 pm To register or for more information, please call The Hernando County Library is offering this beginners course to adults Career Central Mobile One-Stop Schedule Mondays: Brooksville City Hall 201 Howell Avenue Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, :45 a.m. Tuesday: Brooksville Probation Office Cortez Blvd. Dates: August 7, :00 a.m. Thursday: D. S. Parrott Middle School Youth Dr., Brooksville Date: August 16, :00 p.m. Friday: Sunrise Plaza, Ridge Manor Cortez Blvd Dates: August 3 & 17, :00 p.m. on the 3rd 12:00 p.m. on the 17h Friday: Sheriff s Satellite Station Brooksville Date: August 17, :00 a.m. Call Career Central at: for more locations and times.

15 Life South Blood Bank August 2012 Date: Sunday, August 5, :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Joan of Arc Church 1407 Spring Hill Dr. Spring Hill Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Coupon Date: Saturday, August 11, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Bealls-Cortez Blvd Cortez Blvd. Brooksville Free Appreciation Gift Date: Thursday, August 18, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Publix Supermarkets. Inc Commercial Way (US19) Brooksville Free Appreciation Gift For a complete calendar, please call (352) or visit the website at Free Medical Clinic in Spring Hill Crescent Community Clinic Offers services in their primary health, dental and mental health clinics to uninsured, indigent or low to moderate income adults ages 18 to 64. New patients must go to their website at: to download and complete an application. The completed application will be evaluated for income eligibility. Patients will then be given an appointment to sign paperwork and for medical services. Established patients must call the clinic at on Wednesday to request an appointment to be seen on the next available Saturday. The Primary Health Clinic is open Wednesday and Saturday for scheduled appointments only. Location: 5244 Commercial Way (US 19) Spring Hill Phone: For more information visit:

16 Hernando County Veteran Service Officers will be available at the following locations: West Hernando Government Center Monday ~ Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m Forest Oaks Blvd. Spring Hill, FL (352) Health & Human Services Appointments Only Every Friday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p. m. Hernando County Courthouse 20 N. Main Street, Room 161 (1 st Floor) (352) For more information, please visit their website at: Career Central Mobile One-Stop VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m Cortez Blvd. Hernando County Veteran Services is looking for Veterans to volunteer to lead the County in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board of County Commissioners meetings. Matt Peters Hernando County Veteran Services Manager, CVSO Please contact Matt Peters at if you are interested.

17 More News For Veterans IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR VETERANS Education Benefits Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) Gulf War Helpline Keith Growe, LISW Brooksville Social Worker Cortez Blvd. Suite 108 Brooksville, FL Fax