<p> AREA 8 HOUSING & RESOURCE GUIDE</p><p>DESOTO COUNTY</p><p>The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc. contracts with project sponsors in Area 8. The following agency receives State HOPWA funds for delivery of housing services at the local level, and should be contracted for program requirements.</p><p>DeSoto County Health Department (863)993-4601 34 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, Fl. 34266</p><p>519 West Hickory Street (863) 993-4601 Arcadia, Florida 34266</p><p>Site Information: Call for Information, appointments is needed for certain services. Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm</p><p>Services Provided: Administration Dental Clinic Environmental Health – Permits and Regulations Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Health Education Healthy Start Immunizations STD & HIV/AIDS WIC, Women's Health & Family Planning Vital Statistics</p><p>American Red Cross (941) 379-9300 2001 Cantu Court Sarasota, Fl. 34230 1 Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm</p><p>Services: Disaster Aid Emergency Shelter (ONLY in case of Disaster, fire, etc.</p><p>The Arcadia Housing Authority (863) 494-4343 7 Booker T. Washington Road Arcadia Fl. 34266</p><p>Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm</p><p>Services: Housing for Low and No Income Individuals and families in DeSoto County</p><p>Catholic Charities (863) 494-1068 1210 East Oak Street Arcadia, Fl. 34266</p><p>Site Information: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Direct Assistance-9:00am-11:30am and Emergency only: 1:0pm-3:00pm</p><p>Services: Afterschool Homework and tutoring Program Tuesday and Thursday 3:30Pm-5:00pm Direct Assistance for Rent/Utilities/Medication (funds permitting) Food, Clothing Immigration Counseling Parenting Classes (Latinos/Hispanics) 6 wks., twice a year in Spring and Fall</p><p>Department of Children and Families (877)-595-0384</p><p>Arcadia One-Stop Service Center 805 North Mills Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266-8716</p><p>Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Services: Family Safety Program Food Stamps/Medicaid Nursing Home Placement Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)</p><p>DeSoto County Community Services (863) 993-4859 201 E. Oak Street #202 Arcadia, Fl. 34266 Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm</p><p>Services: Down payment and Closing Cost Assistance (SHIP) Emergency Food Referrals & Commodities Emergency Prescription Assistance HCRA Medical Assistance Indigent Burial Services Local Life Sustaining Activity Transportation</p><p>DeSoto Memorial Hospital (863) 494-8401 900 N. Robert Ave. Arcadia, Fl. 34266</p><p>Site Information: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm</p><p>Services: Transition Management Case Management Information and Referral Patient Assistance and Resources</p><p>Elder Help Line of Southwest Florida (866) 505-4888</p><p>Site Information: Serves Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm</p><p>Services: Information and Referral 60 years of age and older</p><p>Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) (863) 993-4752 241 South Orange Avenue Arcadia, Fl. 34266 3 Site Information: Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm Call for Locations</p><p>Services: Childcare for DeSoto County Residents</p>