Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP) - Suwannee River Economic Council
Help with utility bills, supply blankets, heaters and fans. Please visit website to learn more.
Help with utility bills, supply blankets, heaters and fans. Please visit website to learn more.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) runs a program called Safe Mobility for Life. One service they have is Find a Ride Florida. This service helps seniors find rides to doctors’ appointments and other places they need to go, so they can stay independent. Find a Ride Florida doesn’t give rides, but helps people find places to get a ride. Please call 386.362.5332 or visit the website to learn more.
The law firm provides free legal help to eligible clients. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Service Areas:
Toll Free: 866.256.8091
This group offers Healthy Aging workshops. These are to help older adults lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The workshops are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Workshops Available:
This group can help with home and community-based care. Counselors can help clients understand the options that may be available. This help is a single-entry point to access a variety of programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Can Include:
SREC can help with assisted living Medicaid Waivers. They can also help with case management, caregiver allowances and more. Please call or visit 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.
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This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Legal Services Offered:
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.
This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call 850.562.3033 or visit the website to learn more.