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Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Support Services for Dementia - Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center

This resource center is for families and people caring for a loved one with dementia. They can provide you with skills and support. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services and Programs Available:

  • Support Groups
  • Counseling Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Referral Information
  • State of Florida Brain Bank Research Program
  • Various Other Programs & Services

Transition Youth Program

This agency has the Transition Youth program. It helps those with disabilities. They help them get or keep a job after high school. Please call 352.560.6029 or go to the website to learn more.

Program Includes:

  • Job Exploration Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Post-secondary Educational Counseling
  • Self-advocacy Training
  • Work-based Learning Experience (WBLE)
  • Work Readiness Training

Victim Funds - MADD

This group offers victim advocates. They can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. It is a government program. That is offered in every state. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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24-Hour Victim Helpline: 877.623.3435

The Program may Help you get Compensation for:

Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)

Weatherization Assistance Program - Mid Florida Community Services

The program strives to reduce monthly energy usage and make homes more energy efficient. A home energy audit will find out what parts of your house use the most energy. The extent of services to be provided depends on available funds. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Apply solar reflective coating to manufactured homes
  • Caulking
  • Install attic insulation
  • Install solar screens
  • Install wall insulation
  • Repair or replace duct work
  • Repair or replace inefficient heating and cooling units
  • Repair or replace refrigerator
  • Repair or replace water heaters
  • Window and door replacement

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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