This agency provides patient education materials and support for those with blood diseases. They can provide referrals and peer counseling. There is support for families as well. There are also local events for all to participate in. Please see the website for more information.
This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website for locations and to learn more about referring a child.
Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474
This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or make an in person appointment for a free review of your credit report. Please call for more information.
This group provides a variety of services that help with Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The main goal of the group is to help caregivers keep a healthy quality of life. All services are for free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group is a nonprofit. It provides support and comfort. It also provides assistance. The help is for those with memory disorders. It is also for their caregivers. The services are offered in the Big Bend area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
PhRMA represents the leading research companies in the nation. These companies are in the biopharmaceutical industry. They are working towards a patient-centered health care system. And want to make medicines more affordable. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
This system is a free phone and internet resource that provides real-time traffic information for all of Florida. Callers can also access public transit, airport and seaport information. Please call or visit the website for more info.
NA is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They meet regularly to help each other stay clean. They are not interested in what or how much you used, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how they can help. Please see the website for more information.
Hotline: 850.224.2321