United Way Lee, Hendry, and Glades
United Way has many services to aid the community. United Way also partners with other agencies to provide services like Agape Home, Inc.
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Faith in Action - Dr. Piper Center
This group offers the Faith in Action program. It helps older adults with transportation barriers. The barriers can be temporary or long-term. Volunteer drivers provide free rides to many vital locations. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Senior Companions - Dr. Piper Center
This group runs the Senior Companions program. It offers help to frail elders and adults with disabilities. Volunteers staff the program. They are also seniors. The program helps ease loneliness and isolation of both clients and volunteers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
SNAP Assistance - Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc.
This group offers help with the SNAP program. The group offers outreach and application assistance. It also offers help with the enrollment process. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Financial Assistance - Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc.
This group offers financial assistance. It can help with rent and utilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Disaster Response Program - Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc.
This group runs a disaster response program. It provides immediate assistance and long-term support. The help is for those affected by natural disasters. There are a wide range of services available. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services Include:
- Emergency Relief
- Emotional Support
- Food and Water Distribution
- Help Navigating Process of Recovery and Rebuilding
Support Services - Blood Cancer United
This group offers information, resources, and support to help those affected by blood cancers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
- Copay Assistance
- LLS Community
- Local Finance Assistance Program (LFA)
- Medical Debt
- Online Chats
- Patient Aid Program
- Patient Travel Assistance Program
- Peer-to-Peer Support
- Podcasts
- Support Groups
- Urgent Need Program
- Veteran Dental Assistance Program
Florida/USVI Poison Information Center - Tampa
This 24-hour poison hotline serves the northern and eastern coastal counties of Florida. It also serves the U.S. Virgin Islands. Phones are manned by professional healthcare staff. The website has useful information such a first aid, videos and information. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free 24-Hour Hotline: 1.800.222.1222
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Florida/USVI Poison Information Center - Tampa
The network provides emergency poison information. Its 24-hour hotline is staffed by trained healthcare workers. Call or visit the website to learn more.
24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)
Medication Discount Program - Florida RxCard
This program/card is a drug coupon. It is not insurance. The program/card is free for everyone. There are no restrictions to use it. It can get you discounts on brand name and generic drugs. Please call or visit the website for more information.