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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
The Agency for Health Care Administration is known as AHCA for short. It administers the Medicaid program in Florida. They are also responsible for the licensing of health care facilities in the state. The group also shares health care data. This is done through the Florida Center for Health Information and Public Policy. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services is a part of the Department of Education. They offer braille and talking books. They also offer downloadable books. These are for the visually impaired. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.342.1828
Chapters Health
This agency provides a full range of home healthcare services. Caring staff is available 24 hours a day. They can help you recover from illness or surgery in the comfort of your own home. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.866.940.0962
Services Include:
- 24-hour on-call nursing
- Alzheimer's care
- Cardiac care
- COPD care
- Diabetes management
- Home health aides
- IV therapy
- Ostomy care
- Pain management
- Personal care services
- Rehab services
- Stroke therapy
- Wound care
Elderly Care Referrals - SeniorCare.com
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. It's a good idea to reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you need. For information you can call or check out the website to learn more.
Available Directories:
- Assisted Living
- Home Care
- Nursing Homes
- Adult Day Care
Support Network - American Heart Association
This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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American Heart Association
This group is a charity organization. It is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds healthy eating programs and scientific research. It also promotes access to care.
Youth Crisis Shelters - Youth & Family Alternatives
This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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Welfare Transition Program-Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The DEO offers the Welfare Transition Program. Please call or visit the website to learn more about the agency.
Healthy Kids - A Florida KidCare Partner
HealthyKids is a Florida KidCare Partner. The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18. Even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. Please call or visit the website for more information.