how do people on social security get assistance with utility bills in florida?

Question

I am a 62 y/o male on Social Security Disablilty and am looking for assistance in paying my Electric bill.

Answer 1

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly program is available for financially eligible people, 60 years of age and older, who are experiencing an energy-related crisis.

A crisis may be an impending cut-off of utility services, lack of fuel or wood, a broken heating or cooling system, or an unusually hot or cold season energy expense. A recipient may receive financial assistance a maximum of twice a year — once during the heating season and again during the cooling season. Financial eligibility for this program is determined by a local community agency designated by the Department of Elder Affairs.

Source: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/eheaep.html

And...

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides grants to local governments and non-profit agencies to assist eligible low-income households in meeting the costs of home heating and cooling. To apply for assistance, you must contact the local agency listed on our Community Assistance Local Programs & Contact List.

Source: http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/liheap/index.cfm

Good luck!

Answer 2

Try your local Human Services Dpet. In New Mexico they have a program called LIHEAP which helps with utility bills. Or a local St. Vincent de Paul Society. My husband has been on disability for 7 years and they've helped us. If it's a one time emergency, try modestneeds.org. They're wonderful!

Answer 3

Don't know where you live, but I'm in Tallahassee and I believe the Urban League helps people with that.

Answer 4

Call the power company and they will give you contact numbers of charities that will give you assistance.