This resource center is for families and people caring for a loved one with dementia. They can provide you with skills and support. They have a wide range of services. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Services and Programs Available:
The Center for Independent Living is known as CIL for short. The mission of the group is to break down barriers for all people living with disabilities.
Core Services:
HUD can help you avoid foreclosure. They have several programs available. They can assist with finding help, avoiding scams, and knowing the law. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342 (Federal Housing Administration Resource Center)
Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: 888.995.4673
Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides temporary wage replacement to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. You can file a claim on the website. You can also file an appeal on a denied claim.
This group offers the Benefit Connection Outreach Program. It helps with SNAP applications. They hold the interview in person with you instead of over the phone. They can also scan and send your documents to DCF. After, they may continue to offer help, information, and referrals. Their services are free of charge. Please call 407.295.1066 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.
Hospice of the Comforter provides nursing care to those with end-of-life issues. They are provided at home, hospital or nursing care facility. Each patient has an individualized care plan.
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Advent Health is a faith-based health care provider. They have a hospice care department. The department offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support. There are different levels of compassionate care for the final chapter of your loved ones life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Senior Resource Alliance is called SRA for short. It is run by the Department of Elder Affairs. SRA is a resource center. It helps find resources on both a state and federal level. These resources are for senior citizens. They are also for their caregivers and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337
Resources Include:
The Department of Elder Affairs helps seniors in Florida to have better lives. This group also helps families and those who provide care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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The Energy Neighbor Fund aids those who need help paying their power bill. This service helps Duke Energy customers. United Way/211 has more information on this service.