Healthcare ServicesThis group is for long-term intensive medical care for substance abuse. There are options for adults, teens and expectant mothers.
24 Hour Crisis Line
352.374.5600 — option 1
Please visit the website to learn more.
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Health Benefits Hotline: 877.222.8387
This group offers the Road to Recovery program. It provides patients transportation to and from cancer related medical appointments. Transportation is for those who don’t have a ride. It is also for those who are unable to drive themselves. There are other requirements that must be met for the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For Appointments Call: 800.227.2345
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.
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
This agency can help clients get services. These include services like Food Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance. Please call 850.300.4323 or visit the website for more information.
Programs Include:
This program is called SHINE for short. It is a free service. The program has counselors that can help clients navigate Medicare. This will let clients make informed decisions about coverage. The help is for seniors. It is also for their families and caregivers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: shine@agingresources.org
This program offers free testing kits. The kits are for HIV or STI testing. The kit options vary based on availability and location. Please call or visit the website for more information.
