Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.

NeedyMeds is free for people who cannot afford their medicines or costs of healthcare. NeedyMeds links healthcare consumers with programs offering free or low cost prescriptions. Please call or visit the website for more information.

VA offers mental health care services to its members. There are services for PTSD, MST, depression, grief, anxiety and other needs. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:

Call: 988
Text: 838255
TTY: 800.799.4889

This group offers a continuum of care. It is for children, adults, and families. The group is focused on addressing mental and behavioral health. Services are provided mainly through telehealth. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Programs & Services:

This 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:

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative helps to break the cycle of poverty for families. They can help with planning a path forward and building a strong future. Please call 941.484.6227 or check their website to learn more.

Resources and Connections:

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.

Toll Free: 800.308.8387

Senior Friendship Centers provides resources for aging. They can offer case workers to help with getting elder services. They can also help with getting health insurance and help with food. This group also has programs for helping older adults who stay at home. In a crisis, they can provide help with financial or utility needs. They also offer legal help and support groups. Please call 941.955.2122 or visit their website to learn more.

Resurrection House is a faith-based resource center for those experiencing homelessness. They offer a range of services and give help to those in need. Please call 941.365.3759 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

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