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***
Elder Options can help you find services for people who are aging. They can also help find disability services. They can connect you to help for living with independence. These are services for the North Central Florida area. Please call 800.262.2243 or go to the website to learn more.
Services:
This program offers short term case management and homemaker services. They can also help with chore, respite and personal care services. Seniors can get an emergency alert response system. They can also get meals brought to their homes. Please call 352.490.7055 or visit the website to learn more.
The council helps older people with emergency energy needs. They can help with utility bills, supply blankets, heaters and fans. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
SREC offers case management, caregiver allowance and specialized equipment and supplies. It is for seniors over 60 who need 24 hour care. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
This group has many services for seniors. This includes meal sites, health support, home delivered meals, homemaker services, and nutrition classes. They have telephone reassurance and transportation services. Caregivers can apply for respite care. Seniors must be 60 years of age or older. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
