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

Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.

VA offers life-long care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. VA serves its members in a network that delivers care for each phase of life. Call or visit the website to learn more information.

The agency offers services related to substance abuse and mental health. It is open to both adults and children. There are several kinds of help to chose from. Please call 850.300.4323 or go to the website to learn more.

This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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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.

The Arc of Bradford provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Please call or visit website for more information.

https://thearcbradford.org/

The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care. And personalized options for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases. The team works to streamline care for those diagnosed with breast cancer. As well as for those who are at high risk for breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

This agency keeps track of the spread of certain diseases. They also provide education and testing. Please see the for all services.

Services Provided Include:

• AIDS/HIV education and testing
• Epidemiology
• Hepatitis testing
• Immunizations
• STD education and testing
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing

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