The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
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This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more.
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
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Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
CareerOneStop is an employment center that helps to train you for a career. They also offer financial assistance and help with job searches. There are several locations throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Catholic Charities Adoption Services, operating as Catholic Social Services since 1945, is a licensed agency for child adoption. Their Florida-based agency covers services in 25 counties, offering support and information to all members of the adoption triad: birth parents, adoptive families, and adopted individuals. They are committed to providing non-judgmental assistance, irrespective of age, ethnic origin, or religion. Call or visit the website for more information.
Our coalition looks to help mothers and infants before and after child birth. Our goal is to reduce child defects and infant death. Call or visit the website for more info.
Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.