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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Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Lake City - Volunteers of America
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Lake City offers temporary and supportive services for veterans and veteran's families.. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability for people with low to no income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: LakeCitySSVInfo@voa-fla.org
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
This program helps youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. There is no charge for eligible clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Child Nutrition - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This group offers several programs that are about nutrition for children. They also help to distribute food with partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Available:
- Food on the Move
- Kid's Cafe
- School Pantry
- Summer BreakSpot
Harvesting Health - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This group offers Harvesting Health. It is a nutrition education program. The group works to make healthy eating more fun and accessible. Please call or visit the website for more information.