The Susan G. Komen foundation offers financial assistance and help. Individuals must meet certain criteria. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. The funds may be used for daily living expenses. Such as rent, utilities, food, lodging, child and elder care. Please call or visit the website for more information. Assistance is also available through email.

Email: helpline@komen.org

Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:

• AT List
• New Horizon Loan Program
• Regional Demonstration Centers
• Regional ReUse Centers
• Statewide Device Loan Program
• STEP Up AT Project
• FAAST Core Services
• FAAST Funding Guide

Please call or visit website for more information.

They provide low cost, health insurance coverage for uninsured children from birth through age 18.

It is made up of Healthy Kids, MediKids, Children's Medical Services Network and Medicaid.

Call for more Info.

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.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

VA offers geriatrics and extended care services to its members. Their aim is to enhance the quality of life of aging and chronically ill Veterans. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387

North Florida Office of Public Guardian helps disabled adults without family. They offer case management.

Services include:

• 24 hour, on-call availability
• Securing and overseeing any public benefits each ward is entitled to receive
• Managing finances
• Securing and oversight of support and supplemental services
• Evaluating the personal, familial, medical and care needs of the ward
• Maintaining communication with the ward’s family, if any, based on availability and receptiveness
• Evaluation and placement in an appropriate residential setting (e.g. own home, assisted living facility, nursing home)
• Authorization of medical treatment after medical consultation
• Arranging Do Not Resuscitate, Termination of Life Support orders and burial arrangements when necessary

Please call or visit website for more information.

This organization offers help to injured workers. They answer questions about the workers’ compensation system. Services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Call: 1.800.342.1741 or 1.850.413.1610

Haven Hospice offers many healthcare services. Care is given wherever the patient calls home. They serve the North Central Florida region. Please call 877.379.6270 or visit website to learn more.

• Bereavement counseling and support
• Inpatient Care Centers
• Massage therapy
• Medical equipment such as beds, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Medical supplies
• Nutritional counseling
• Physician, nursing and certified nursing assistance (home health care assistance) services
• Psychosocial services
• Short-term respite care
• Short-term round-the-clock care