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SEDNET - Region 3B

SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network" It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.

SHINE-Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders

SHINE provides health insurance counseling to Florida's elders. Their caregivers and families can also access this information. All services are free. Please see the website for more information.

SHINE can help with:

  • Long-Term Care Planning
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Prescription Assistance

Website: http://www.FLORIDASHINE.org
Phone: 1.800.963.5337

Bradford County Locations:
ACORN Clinic
23320 N State Road 235
Brooker, FL
By appointment only
352.285.2926 or 352.285.1133
(serves Alachua, Bradford and Union Counties)

Bradford County Health Department
1801 N Temple Avenue
Starke, FL
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bradford County Public Library
456 W Pratt Street
Starke, FL
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bradford County Senior Center
1805 N Temple Avenue
Starke, FL
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

Tri-Counties Care Center - Haven Hospice

This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It focuses on the physical and social care of each patient, as well as the spiritual and emotional care. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer live in their home. They have 16 beds and all the comfort of home, along with full hospice services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Union County Veterans Service Office - Education

Veterans and active duty personnel can get help with continuing their education. There are several programs available that can help.

Education Programs Include:

  • Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB, Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606)
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
  • Post Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program (VEAP, Chapter 32)
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, Chapter 1607)

Please call for more information.

Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.

Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)