How to Find Energy or Utility Assistance in Leon County
Use Elder Care Services for senior emergency-energy screening and 211 Big Bend for other current utility-assistance routes.
Start here
For an older adult facing a utility or propane crisis, call Elder Care Services at 850-921-5554 and ask about Emergency Energy Assistance. Other households can dial 211 or call 850-617-6333 for current utility-assistance screening.
Monday–Friday during business hours; dial 211 after hours or for other household routes
See senior emergency assistanceWhat to have ready
- Leon County address, ZIP code, and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need utility-assistance screening for a Leon County household. The deadline is [date], someone in the home is/is not an older adult, and the financial crisis is [describe]. Which current application applies?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Leon County at 850-606-5300 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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