Charlotte

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.

National Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1.800.273.8255

Types of services:

  • Caregiver Support
  • Disability Compensation
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employment Services
  • Geriatrics and Extended Care
  • Home Loans
  • Homeless Veterans
  • Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
  • Pharmacy
  • Primary Care
  • Research
  • Social Work
  • Spinal Cord Injury

Money Management International

Money Management International is a nonprofit organization. It is an education focused agency. Their mission is to improve lives through financial education. They offer a range of tools and services. These are available over the phone and online. As well as at branch locations across the country. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Hospice Care-Tidewell Hospice

This agency provides hospice care. Hospice provides medical care and emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families for end-of-life care.

Hospice staff provides care in places such as hospitals and nursing homes. They also provide care at home. Most people choose to receive their hospice care at home. The primary goal of hospice care is pain management and to provide patients comfort and dignity in their final days.

Tidewell has Hospice Houses in Manatee County. Patients can stay there and get care 24 hours a day. Please see the website for more information and locations.

Sunshine Health

Sunshine Health provides the Children's Medical Services Plan. This plan offers medical benefits to children in Florida. The CMS Health Plan is for children under 21 years of age. They help with preventative and ongoing care.

TTY Number: 800.955.8770

Empath TideWell Hospice

Tidewell hospice is a not-for-profit organization. Services are available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Tidewell offers the highest quality care to patients and families living with advanced illnesses. They provide comfort and support. To deal with the complex and difficult issues while still finding joy in each day. The group strives to treat the whole person. And views the patient and their family as a unit. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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