LYNX offers the AdvantAge Fare Program for riders age 65 and older or persons with disabilities. You may be eligible for discount fares. Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.

The Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers a program to help anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. Victims do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive services. All services are free and private.

Services Include:

• Immediate outreach to victims of sexual battery
• Face-to-face and telephone counseling
• Support groups
• Accompany and support victims through criminal justice proceedings
• Transportation to court appearances and other appointments related to the victimization
• Assist with application process for Victims Compensation and relocation for Sexual Assault Victims
• Assistance with Protective Injunctions
• Emergency assistance with urgent special needs
• Personal advocacy
• Information and referral
• Community education, speeches, and consultation
• Network with other victim service providers and state organization
• Outreach services provided in the Gainesville Police Department
• HIV Test Site

Please contact for more information.

Angel Flight Southeast provides free air transportation for children and adults by private plane to medical facilities. This is offered when commercial service is not available, or not affordable. Please call for more information.

Angel Flight Southeast looks to offer free air transportation. They assist people with medical or other needs. You must be able to sit up in an airplane seat for the duration of the flight. Flights must be scheduled at least 10 days in advance. You must have a medical release to be able to fly. Most trips are limited between 100 to 1,000 miles. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Arc of the Emerald Coast offers support services for children and adults who have disabilities. They can help with health, jobs, travel, and more. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

LifeStream offers services to help with behavioral health issues. They also offer social services. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 352.315.7500 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.

24-Hour Mobile Response Team: 352.408.6625

Services Available:

2-1-1 is a free helpline. It links people in need with more than 2,000 health and human service programs. The helpline is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Ways to get help:

• Call 211
• Call: 321.632.6688
• Text Your Zip Code to 898211

EC Rider is a public bus service for Okaloosa County. They offer low-cost bus rides. Elderly and disabled riders are may get a reduced cost. Please call 850.833.9168 or visit website for more information.

This program helps seniors remain independent. It is available to those 60 years of age and older. There are no fees for these services, but contributions are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more info.

Services include:

• Case Management
• Companionship
• Education
• Health Support
• Nutritional Education
• Public Education
• Recreation
• Referral
• Screening and Assessment
• Telephone Reassurance