Elderly ServicesThe FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The law firm provides free legal help to eligible clients. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Service Areas:
Toll Free:1.866.256.8091
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) is available through SREC. It includes case management, caregiver allowance, and other services. 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.
Services include:
This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or go to the website to learn more.
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 foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: respiterelief@elizabethdolefoundation.org
Services Include:
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.
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:
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
The Council has many services for seniors. This includes meal sites, health support, home delivered meals, homemaker services, and nutrition classes. There are also telephone reassurance, and transportation services. Caregivers can apply for respite care.
Senors must be 60 years of age or older.
