Healthcare ServicesThis 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.
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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.
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The group provides resources related to pregnancy and parenthood. It aims to help families start strong. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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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
Residential treatment is designed to meet each person’s needs. The Sid Martin Bridge House helps people with serious addictions. A team of trained experts helps the residents on their recovery journey. The MIST program helps pregnant women with their addictions. The Recovery Center is for teenage boys who have problems with drugs or alcohol.
The Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU) are in Gainesville and Lake City. They help people with serious mental health problems for a short time. If needed, the person can stay longer for more treatment.
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
This group offers temporary housing and basic amenities. The support is for families with children receiving medical treatment. The house is located close to the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. There is little to no cost for the families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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
