This group offers a toll-free service. It connects people with information, services, and resources. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free:1.800.262.2243

Email: options@agingresources.org

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.

Support Services
Housing
Elder Rights
Health
Insurance and Benefits
Transportation

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:

• Assisted Living
• Home Care
• Nursing Homes
• Adult Day Care

This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Assistance May Include:

• Clothing
• Groceries
• Rent
• Travel Expenses to and From Major Medical Facilities
• Utilities
• Vehicle Payments

The Children's Home Society of Florida provides private counseling to children and families in need. They also have tele-counselling. Please call 850.544.7298 or go to the website to learn more.

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services:
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Reuse & Reutilization
• Financial Loans
• Information & Assistance
• Public Awareness & Training
• Short-term Device Loans

This agency provides a computer for those applying for food stamps and other state benefits. Clients can also get a paper application if they wish. Please call to make an appointment.

Appointments: 352.955.6855

Services Include:

• Computer access
• Help with Food Stamps (EBT/SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance application
• Use of copier or printer

SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. The counseling site has volunteers that can help. Please call for more information.

Times: 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Liaison: Margaret Shaw - 352.378.6649, Ext 164 (Gainesville) or 1.800.262.2243