Elderly ServicesDepartment of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
The Senior Resource Alliance is known as SRA for short. SRA is a local resource center. The group works to make sure seniors are able to age with independence and dignity. It helps seniors access services and programs available to them. It also helps their caregivers and family members. The group also provides many direct services for the Department of Elder Affairs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337
This group provides a variety of behavioral healthcare services. Their locations are spread across six counties. The services provided are for all ages. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services and Programs Available Include:
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:
This program provides health insurance information. It also offers counseling assistance. This help is free and confidential. It is for Medicare beneficiaries. It is also for their families and caregivers. The program is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs. They work with local Area Agency on Aging. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For the Brevard County counseling center nearest you, go here
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
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:
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.
This group offers 24/7 home health care services. They are for the elderly. The services can be provided in the home, hospital, assisted living facility, or nursing home. Clients are matched with the right private duty caregiver for them. Help is available for a wide variety of issues. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
