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***
This group is a resource center for people who are aging. They have programs and services to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. Please call 850.488.0055 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. You can also call their Elder Helpline to get started.
Elder Helpline: 866.467.4624
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This group provides a range of services that help with Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The main goal of the group is to help caregivers keep a healthy quality of life. All services are for free. Please call 850.386.2778 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
Community Home Health is a division of NFCH. It is an alternative to an extended hospital or nursing home stay. A doctor’s order is needed to begin care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.562.0729
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This agency helps people with emotional, mental, or substance abuse issues. The care is for children through adult. Please call or visit the website.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
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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.
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.
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The FDOT has a program called Safe Mobility for Life. One of its services is Find a Ride Florida. This service helps seniors find local transportation for things like doctor visits or errands. It helps seniors stay independent. Find a Ride Florida doesn’t provide rides itself, it just helps people find transportation options near them. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Big Bend Hospice provides care to eligible patients and their loved ones.
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Please call or visit website for more information.
