The information and links below of organizations are available if you need help, advice, or financial assistance with your electric bills.  These can also be used for someone you are caring for in your household.  This includes Members impacted by COVID-19.

CARES Act Assistance

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic assistance for American workers, small businesses, and families.  Find out more at U.S. Department Of the Treasury.

LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income households in heating and cooling their homes and other home energy needs.  More information on this is available at LIHEAP.

211 Network

211, run by the United Way, connects you with trained and caring individuals who can provide information and referrals to health, human, and social service organizations.  Please visit 211 for helpful information on this.

Special Needs Information

Anyone requiring special assistance during evacuations or sheltering due to a physical, mental, or sensory disability are encouraged to pre-register with their county’s response team at their local Emergency Management Office.  For more information, please call the telephone number in your area:

(352) 746-6555 – Citrus County

(727) 847-8137  – Pasco County

(352) 754-4083 – Hernando County

(863) 298-7027  – Polk County

(352) 689-4400 – Sumter County

County and District Specific Assistance Numbers

East Pasco County (OPC Area)

(352) 521-5173 – Pasco County Human Services

(352) 523-0844 – Day Star

(352) 251-2313 – Mid-Florida Community Services, Fax number (352) 567-0545

(813) 780-6822 – Neighborhood Care Center

(352) 437-4815 – Restored Hope

Hernando County (WH and OPC Areas)

(352) 251-2313 – Mid-Florida Community Services, Fax number (352) 799-1214

(352) 688-0744 – SVDP

(352) 754-4033 – Hernando County Veterans Services (Veterans Only)

(352) 796-1186 – Salvation Army

West Pasco County (BP Area)

(727) 834 3297 – Pasco County Human Services

(352) 251-2313 – Mid-Florida Community Services, Fax number (727) 841-7510

(727) 857-5818 – SVDP (St. Michaels)

(727) 847-6321 – Salvation Army

Citrus County (CR Area)

(352) 621-5532 – Salvation Army

(352) 527-7520 – Citrus County Housing

(352) 344-2242 – Citrus United Basket

(352) 489-8021 – Annie Johnson Senior Center

(352) 527-7520 – Citrus County Housing Assistance, County Support Services

(352) 251-2313 – Mid-Florida Community Services

(352) 795-8668 – Daystar

(352) 527-5900 – CCHS Support Services (Veterans/Elderly Only)