March of Dimes
March of Dimes focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. It also works to close the health equity gap. Visit the website to learn more.
Okeechobee
Okeechobee
Visiting Nurses Association of Florida - Home Healthcare
VNA offers home health care specific to each patient's needs. The cost of this service may be covered by insurance. They also offer payment plans. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Skilled Nursing
Home Health Aides
Therapy Services
High Risk Patient Programs
Care Management
Pediatric Care
Private Duty Services
Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers - Elizabeth Dole Foundation
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:
Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program-Americans for Immigrant Justice
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Polaris
Polaris is a nonprofit organization. The group turns knowledge into strategies. They do this to disrupt and prevent human trafficking. They serve victims and survivors through a hotline.
Hidden Helpers - Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
Available Guides and Resources Include:
- Education
- Family
- Government
- Health
- Programs
- Wounded Warrior
Continuum of Care (CoC)
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a HUD program that provides resources to providers and groups in order to end homelessness.
- Clothing/Showers
- Food
- Healthcare
- Shelters
- Housing/prevention
- Support services
Victim Assistance - MADD
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 877.623.3435
Domestic Violence Advocacy - Florida Legal Services
This group runs the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. It is staffed by attorneys. They offer advice on various legal issues. The services are for survivors of domestic or dating violence. As well as survivors of stalking or human trafficking. Translation and interpretation services are available free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline: 850.385.0611
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.500.1119 Option 3
Seniors Program - EyeCare America
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.