Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs - SHINE
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders". This is a free program and can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. Please call 1.800.262.2243 or go to website.
This charity provides Rural Mobile Food Outreach to those in need. They serve five counties around the Gainesville area. They can bring you food, toiletries, school supplies, and more. Please call 352.372.0294, ext 435 or visit the website to learn more.
SEDNET means "Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities Network" It is a group that works with other similar groups to help children and youths in school who are having problems. They also help with parenting at risk children. Please call 352.486.5240 or go to the website to learn more.
SEDNET is a network of regional programs, services, and providers. They work to serve students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities and their families. This group also works with schools to help create the best learning possible for the students they serve. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. They operate in North Central Florida. The mission of the group is to promote health, recovery, and well-being. For those affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. This work is done through coordinated treatment. As well as prevention and supportive services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities is known as RMHC for short. It is a nonprofit. This group creates, finds, and supports programs. These programs directly improve the health and well-being of clients. Clients of this charity are children and their families.
Lutheran Services Florida is known as LSF for short. It is a faith-based nonprofit. The group offers various programs across the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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 that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474