Marion

Elder Options

This group provides information and resources on aging. It helps the elderly. It also helps people with disabilities.

Programs & Services:

  • Abuse In Later Life Program
  • Caregiver Training and Support
  • Elder Abuse
  • Elder Helpline
  • GUIDE: Dementia Care
  • Healthy Aging
  • Home & Community Based Care
  • SHINE Medicare Assistance
  • Veterans Directed Care
  • Wellness Coaching and Support

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Central Region

APD supports persons with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help them live, learn and work in their communities. APD provides services to help clients find jobs, funding and supported living services. Please see the website for more information.

APD serves those with:

  • Autism
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Spina bifida
  • Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability

MADD

MADD offers support to those who have been affected by another person's drunk driving. They advocate for victims' rights and compensation. They fight for stricter underage drinking laws. They sponsor Walk Like MADD walks to raise funds. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida WIC Program

This program is called WIC for short. It is for pregnant women and children up to five years old. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals for health care. Each eligible family gets an EBT card to use at the grocery store. They also get a list of foods to purchase at the lowest prices.

National Resource Directory

This website connects Wounded Warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers with those who support them. Find national, state, and local programs and services. Find jobs from employers who want to hire veterans. You can find information by state or territory. Please see the website for all services.

SMA Healthcare

This group works to transform lives. It does this by offering a variety of behavioral healthcare services. The help is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

Services:

  • Child and Adolescent Services
  • Crisis Services
  • Medication Assisted Treatment
  • Mental Health Outpatient Services
  • Primary Care Services
  • Residential Services
  • Substance Use Outpatient Services