Florida Department of Health
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
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Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) - Suwannee River Economic Council
This program offers short term case management and homemaker services. They can also help with chore, respite and personal care services. Seniors can get an emergency alert response system. Please call or visit website for more information.
Suwannee River Economic Council Title III-B, C-1, C-2, IIIE
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.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Gainesville - Volunteers of America
This group offers temporary and supportive services. The help is for veterans and their families. It is for people with low or no income. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability. There are requirements to be able to participate. Please call 352.240.1340 or go to the website to learn more.
Email: GainesvilleSSVFinfo@voa-fla.org
Services Include:
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The 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.
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
Services include:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickets
- Air Transportation
Medical Related Transportation - Mercy Medical Angels
This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more.
- Services:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickers
The Dysphagia Outreach Project
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Therapy Tools
- Oral Care Supplies
- Adaptive Equipment
Vitas Healthcare - Florida North
Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
Family Action Program - CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
Family Action Program helps youth ages 6 to 17 years old. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. This program is free for youth that are eligible. Please call 352.244.0628 or go to the website to learn more.