Healthcare ServicesThis group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
This group offers the Pediatric Assistance Fund. It is called PAF for short. It gives families w financial lifeline. These are families with children who are in desperate need of life-changing medical treatments. The help is for children 18 years or younger. Please call or visit the website for more information.
***Applications are not currently being accepted. Continue to check the website for updates***
VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Health Benefits Hotline: 877.222.8387
This group offers the Road to Recovery program. It provides patients transportation to and from cancer related medical appointments. Transportation is for those who don’t have a ride. It is also for those who are unable to drive themselves. There are other requirements that must be met for the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For Appointments Call: 800.227.2345
SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network." It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
This program is called SHINE for short. It is a free service. The program has counselors that can help clients navigate Medicare. This will let clients make informed decisions about coverage. The help is for seniors. It is also for their families and caregivers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: shine@agingresources.org
This program offers free testing kits. The kits are for HIV or STI testing. The kit options vary based on availability and location. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group helps people and families so that they can achieve sexually healthy lives. They do this through education and support. Please call or visit the website for more information.
