FEMA’s goal is to help local victims with disaster relief. Disaster aid is money or direct help to adults, families and businesses in an area where property has been damaged or destroyed. It includes losses not covered by insurance. It is meant to help with critical expenses that cannot be covered in other ways. This aid is not intended to restore damaged property to its condition before the disaster. Please see the website for more information.
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.
This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or go to the website to learn more.
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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