GoodDays
GoodDays is a national nonprofit group. The group lifts the burdens of chronic illness. They do this through assistance, advocacy and awareness. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Dixie
Dixie
Job Corps - U.S. Department of Labor
Job Corps is a free education and career technical training program. They offer help to young people ages 16 through 24. Clients receive the skills needed to succeed in today's workforce. Services are offered and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please see the website to learn more.
Services Offered:
Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs - SHINE
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
Rural Mobile Food Outreach - Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office
This charity provides Rural Mobile Food Outreach to those in need. They serve five counties around the Gainesville area. They can bring you food, toiletries, school supplies, and more. Please call 352.372.0294, or visit the website to learn more.
NW Florida Regional Housing Authority Public Housing Assistance
This department handles section 8 and public housing programs. Call 800.365.9527 or visit the website.
SEDNET - Region 3A
This group connects families with services and resources. These can help with the emotional and behavioral health of children. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Medical Financial Assistance - HealthWell Foundation
This group offers financial assistance. The help is for medically related needs. It is to fill gaps not covered by insurance. There are eligibility requirements to use the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Can Help With Costs Related to:
- Behavioral health services
- Health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance
- Pediatric treatment costs
- Prescription copays
- Travel costs
SEDNET
SEDNET helps students with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families. This group also works with schools to help the students. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Areas of Focus:
- Capacity Building
- Technical Assistance and Training
- Interagency Collaboration
- Education and Systems of Care
- Parent & Youth Development and Involvement
Pediatric Assistance Fund (PAF) - HealthWell Foundation
This group offers the Pediatric Assistance Fund. It is called PAF for short. It gives families w financial lifeline. These are families with children who are in desperate need of life-changing medical treatments. The help is for children 18 years or younger. Please call or visit the website for more information.
***Applications are not currently being accepted. Continue to check the website for updates***