Suwannee River Economic Council - Putnam County
Suwannee River Economic Council offers several programs aimed at the elderly. See website for more details.
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Suwannee River Economic Council - Madison County
The Suwannee River Economic Council provides a number of programs for those in need, including:
Energy Assistance
S.H.I.P. Assistance
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
This service center helps people through SHIP. They help homeowners with costs and services, such as emergency repairs. Please call 850.869.9149 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
Find a Ride Florida is a resource for seniors. It helps them find local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent. Find a Ride does not offer any services. It just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call 850.414.4100 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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.
Harvesting Health - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Harvesting Health is a program that teaches people how to make healthy food. Their recipes are affordable. You can look at their recipes on their website. Please call or visit the websitefor more information.
Toll Free: 1.850.562.3033
Senior Grocery Program - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This group offers the senior groceries program. It helps feed low-income seniors. Clients must be age 60 and above to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.