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.
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.
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.
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:
SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network." It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.
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:
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***
This group is a nonprofit. It works to reduce financial barriers to health care. The help is for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases.
The group offers outpatient counseling services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Outpatient Services Include:
The group provides housing for people living with mental illness. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Housing Coordinator: (352) 374-5600, ext. 8286
Housing Options: