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 program is for seniors 55 and older. They have social and physical activities. The program also has low-cost permanent housing for seniors. The housing includes food deliveries once a month. They also give other supplies for free. Please call 850.692.3301 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
This group is for people who are caregivers for people with memory diseases like Alzheimer's. The goal of this group is to teach caregivers learn how to care for themselves too. 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
This agency helps people with emotional, mental, or substance abuse issues. The care is for children through adult. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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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Find a Ride Florida is a resource for seniors. It helps them find local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent. Find a Ride does not offer any services. It just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call 850.414.4100 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The law firm provides free legal help to eligible clients. Please call 352.372.0519 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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