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1 resource directory Alachua County Baker County Bay County Bradford County Brevard County Broward County Calhoun County Charlotte County Citrus County Clay County Collier County Columbia County DeSoto County Dixie County Duval County Escambia County Flagler County Franklin County Gadsden County Gilchrist County Glades County Gulf County Hamilton County

2 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hardee County Hendry County Hernando County Highlands County Hillsborough County Holmes County Indian River County Jackson County Jefferson County Lafayette County Lake County Lee County Leon County Levy County Liberty County Madison County Manatee County Marion County Martin County Miami-Dade County Monroe County Nassau County Okaloosa County Okeechobee County Orange County Osceola County Palm Beach County Pasco County Pinellas County Polk County Putnam County Santa Rosa County Sarasota County Seminole County St. Johns County St. Lucie County Sumter County Suwannee County Taylor County

3 index Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County National Organizations Statewide Organizations Aging & Disability Resource Centers, Aging Resource Centers & Area Agencies on Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman District Councils Memory Disorder Clinics Better Business Bureaus Food Banks Senior Centers County Emergency Management Directory Sheriff Offices County Special-Needs Registries Hospice & Palliative Care Facilities Index

4 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Alachua County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Alachua County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Alachua County Housing Authority Alachua County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Elder Care of Alachua County, Inc. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gainesville Housing Authority Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Sunshine Medical Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes N.W. 40th Terrace, Suite A Gainesville, FL S.W. 24th St. Gainesville, FL N.E. First St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 6th St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 98th Place Gainesville, FL (with TDD) 1900 S.E. 4th St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 8th Ave., Building D5 Gainesville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

5 resource directory Baker County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Baker County Board of Commissioners Baker County Council on Aging Baker County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Baker County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. First Quality Home Care Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Baker County Housing Authority 4161 Carmichael Ave., Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL N. 3rd St. Macclenny, FL E. MacClenny Ave. MacClenny, FL W. Lowder St. Macclenny, FL or W. Flagler St., Suite 300 Miami, FL W. Third St. Hilliard, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jackonville, FL E. Stansell Ave. Macclenny, FL

6 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Bay County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Agency on Aging of North Florida, Inc. Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Bay County Council on Aging Bay County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Bay County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of Springfield Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Panama City Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City FL Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL Frankford Ave. Panama City, FL W. 11th St. Panama City, FL x W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or E. 8th St. Panama City, FL E. 11rd St. Panama City, FL E. 15th St. Panama City, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

7 resource directory Bradford County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Bradford County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Bradford County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Sunshine Medical Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N. Temple Ave. Starke, FL N.W. 8th Ave., Building D5 Gainesville, FL Brown Street Graceville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building #2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

8 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Brevard County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Community Services Council of Brevard County Brevard County Board of County Commissioners HHSD Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Brevard County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Brevard County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Titusville Housing Authority of Brevard County Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa Legal Aid: Brevard County Legal Aid Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Melbourne Housing Authority 1970 Michigan Ave. Woodland Commons, Building J, West Cocoa, FL W. King St., Suite 1 Cocoa, FL Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. B. Suite 106 Viera, FL N. Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt Island, FL South St. Titusville, FL Kurek Court Merritt Island, FL Stone St. Cocoa, FL S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, FL N. Fiske Blvd. Cocoa, FL Marywood Rd. Melbourne, FL

9 resource directory Broward County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Broward County Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division Broward County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Broward County Housing Authority Broward County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Center for Hearing and Communication Provides hearing health services to persons of all ages who have a hearing loss. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of Deerfield Beach Housing Authority of Hollywood 8333 W. McNab Road, Suite 235 Tamarac, Florida N. Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL N. Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL S.W. 24th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL N. State Rd. 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL W. Cypress Creek Rd. Suite 3 Ft. Lauderdale, FL S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL N. Davie Rd. Extension Hollywood, FL

10 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Broward County Housing Authority of Pompano Beach Housing Authority of the City of Dania Provides housing to low-to-moderate income residents. Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale League for the Hard of Hearing-Florida Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Legal Aid: Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Legal Aid: Legal Aid Service of Broward County 321 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL Dania Beach Blvd. Dania, FL S.W. 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL W. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 306 Oakland Park, FL V/TTY 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #400 Miami, FL N. State Rd. 7 Plantation, FL

11 resource directory Calhoun County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Calhoun County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Calhoun County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Calhoun County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL Central Ave. E., 3rd Floor Blountstown, FL SR W 20 West Blountstown, FL N.E. Cayson St. Blountstown, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

12 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Charlotte County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Charlotte County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Charlotte County Department of Human Services Charlotte County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. County of Charlotte Budget Office Provides information about weatherization and programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Punta Gorda Housing Authority S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL E. Grace St. Punta Gorda, FL Englewood: E. Grace St. Punta Gorda, FL Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL Boy Scout Rd., #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 350 E Marion Ave. Suite A1017 & A1018 Charlotte County Justice Center Punta Gorda, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Myrtle St. Punta Gorda, FL

13 resource directory Citrus County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Citrus County Division of Housing Services Citrus County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Citrus County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Citrus County Community Support Services, Inc. Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL W. Sovereign Path Suite 147 Lecanto, FL W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL ext W. Marc Knighton Ct. Suite B Lecanto, FL suppserv/support_services.htm 105 S.E. Hwy. 19 Crystal River, FL Voice TTY 1300 Hwy. 41 N. Inverness, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

14 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Clay County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Clay County Council on Aging Clay County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Clay County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Housing Authority Green Cove Springs Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services 4161 Carmichael Ave., Suire 101 Jacksonville, FL Walnut St. Green Cove Springs, FL P.O. Box S. West St. Green Cove Springs, FL or or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL Walnut St. Green Cove Springs, FL Middleburg Ave Green Cove Springs, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jacksonville, FL

15 resource directory Collier County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Collier County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Collier County Housing Authority Collier County Housing and Human Services Collier County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Immokalee Multicultural Multipurpose Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Legal Aid: Legal Aid Society of Collier County Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL P.O. Box 429 (34106) 3301 Tamiami Trail E. Building H, Room 203 Naples, FL Farm Worker Way Immokalee, FL N. Horseshoe Dr. Suite 110 Naples, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY P.O. Box 949 Immokalee, FL Airport Rd. S. Suite C-105 Naples, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL

16 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Columbia County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Columbia County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Columbia County Housing Authority residents through public housing Columbia County Senior Services, Inc. - Lake City Center Columbia County Senior Services, Inc. - Fort White Center Columbia County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N.E. Franklin St. Lake City, FL Rural Route 18, Box 150 Lake City, FL S.E. Allison Court Lake City, FL Highway 47 South Fort White, FL N.W. Lake City Ave. Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL

17 resource directory DeSoto County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement DeSoto County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. DeSoto County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Housing Authority of the City of Arcadia Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. Senior Solutions Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, FL Sandhill Blvd Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 11 Booker T. Washington Rd. Arcadia, FL Cleveland Ave P.O. Box 219 Fort Myers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Brother Geenan Way Arcadia FL First St. Fort Myers, FL

18 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Dixie County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Dixie County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Dixie County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N.E. 241st St. Cross City, FL N.W. Lake City Ave. Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

19 resource directory Duval County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Duval County Health Department Offers a primary care, personal health and related services. Duval County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Jacksonville Housing Authority Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Service Urban Jacksonville, Inc Carmichael Ave. Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL University Blvd. North Jacksonville, FL or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL BRd. St. Jacksonville, FL W. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jacksonville, FL Lakeside Dr. Suite 116 Jacksonville, FL

20 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Escambia County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Housing Commission City of Pensacola Community Action Program Committee, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Escambia County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Escambia County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services for elders. Langrange Medical Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: N.W. Florida Legal Services City of Pensacola Housing Quietriver Business Park 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 331 Gulf Breeze, FL W. Garden St. Pensacola, FL W. Chase St. Pensacola, FL N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL Royce St. Pensacola, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or W. Fairfield Drive Pensacola, FL US Hwy. 331 S. Freeport, FL South J St. Pensacola, FL or City of Pensacola DOH P.O. Box Pensacola, FL

21 resource directory Flagler County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Flager County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Flager County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Flagler County Council on Aging & Community Services Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Flagler County Housing Authority Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Suite 408 Daytona Beach, FL S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL Voice Toll-free TTY or P.O. Box S. Lemon St. Bunnell, FL Belle Terre Blvd. Palm Coast, FL W. Third St. Hilliard, FL S. Bacher St. Bunnell, FL S. 6th St. Palatka, FL

22 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Franklin County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Franklin County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. City of Apalachicola Senior Services Franklin County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Housing Authority of the City of Apalachicola residents through public housing Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or th St. Apalachicola, FL th St. Apalachicola, FL ext th St. Apalachicola, FL housing@digitalexp.com 2119 Delta Blvd. Tallahassee, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL

23 resource directory Gadsden County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gadsden County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gadsden County Senior Citizens Council Gadsden County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or P.O. Box LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL ext LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL

24 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Gilchrist County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gilchrist County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gilchrist County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Levy/Gilchrist/Suwannee County Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL First Ave. N.E. Trenton, FL N.W. 8th Ave. Building D5 Gainesville, FL S. Pine St. Bronson, FL W. Duval St. Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

25 resource directory Glades County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in thier homes. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Glades County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Glades County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Hope Connections S. Cleveland Ave Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL First St. Fort Meyers, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or P.O. Box US 27 S.W. Moore Haven, FL P.O. Box Cleveland Ave Ft. Meyers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Calhoun St. Fort Meyers, FL

26 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Gulf County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gulf County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Gulf County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gulf County Senior Citizens Association Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or Garrison Ave. Port St. Joe, FL Library Drive Port St. Joe, FL E. 11th St. Panama City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

27 resource directory Hamilton County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hamilton County Council on Aging Hamilton County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hamilton County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL S.W. First St. P.O. Box 866 (32052) Jasper, FL P.O. Box S.E. Central Ave. Jasper, FL P.O. Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL

28 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hardee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hardee County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hardee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Nu-HOPE Elder Care Services Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 200 N. Kentucky Ave, Suite 302 Lakeland, FL Commercial Park Drive Lakeland, FL TTY Voice or K. D. Revell Rd. Wauchula, FL US Highway 27 S. Sebring, FL P.O. Box Lakeland, FL S. Broadway Ave., Suite 2 Bartow, FL State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

29 resource directory Hendry County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hendry County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hendry County Housing Authority residents through Section 8. Hendry County Social Services Provides HUD housing assistance for individuals with very low incomes, low income and up to 30% median income and another type of emergency services. Hendry County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Hope Connections Telephone & Address S. Cleveland Ave Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or P.O. Box 70 (33975) 325 Pratt Blvd. LaBelle, FL E. Hickpoochie Ave. LaBelle, FL P.O. Box E. Hichpoochie Ave. LaBelle, FL Cleveland Ave P.O. Box 219 Fort Myers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Calhoun St. Fort Meyer. FL

30 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hernando County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Brooksville Housing Authority Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hernando County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hernando County Housing Authority Hernando County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Mid-Florida Community Services Inc. Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL Continental Drive Brooksville, FL W. Fort Dade Ave. Brooksville, FL Galen Wilson Blvd. Suite B-100 Port Richey, FL toll-free TTY Flight Path Dr. Brooksville, FL N. Broad St. Brooksville, FL Kennedy Blvd. Brooksville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

31 resource directory Highlands County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Highlands County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Highlands County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services for elders. Housing Authority of Avon Park Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Heart of Florida Legal Services Nu-HOPE of Highlands County Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 200 N. Kentucky Ave. Suite 302 Lakeland, FL Commercial Park Drive Lakeland, FL TTY Voice or Sandhill Blvd. Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 7205 South George Blvd. Sebring, FL Tulane Drive Avon Park, FL P.O. Box Lakeland, FL S. Broadway Ave. Suite 2 Bartow, FL U. S. Hwy 27 S. Sebring, FL State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

32 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hillsborough County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Aging Solutions, Inc. Provides elder care and advocacy services to families with aging and dependent relatives, information and referral resources for employers and fiduciaries, elder abuse education, consumer advocacy, and general geriatric care. Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Community Action Program Section Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Community Services Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Hillsborough County Community Action Program Grant administration for low-income programs, like emergency shelters and homeless Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services Hillsborough County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. 701 W. Fletcher Ave. Suite D Tampa, FL N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL Fax: Riverbrook Professional Center 829 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Suite 2000 Tampa, FL E. Kennedy Blvd. Lobby 3 Tampa, FL or E. Jackson St. Suite 204 Tampa, FL Fax: P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL E. Kennedy Blvd., 25th Floor P.O. Box 1110 (33601) Tampa, FL P.O. Box 5135 (33675) 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL

33 resource directory Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Housing & Community Code Enforcement Provides housing to low and low-to moderate income residents through Section 8. Hillsborough County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Plant City Housing Authority Tampa-Hillsborough Urban League Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Tampa Housing Authority Victim Advocate for the Elder Justice Center Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 260 Bay Plaza Dr. #510 Tampa, FL Larrick Lane Plant City, FL Tampa Park Plaza Tampa, FL Union St. Tampa, FL George Edgecomb Courthouse 800 E. Twiggs St. Tampa, FL PHONE: (813) State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

34 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Holmes County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Holmes County Council on Aging Provides case management and in-home services to Holmes County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Holmes County Section 8 Rental Assistance residents through Section 8. Holmes County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or W. Kansas Ave. Bonifay, FL P.O. Box Scenic Circle Bonifay, FL N. Oklahoma St. Bonifay, FL E. 11th St. Panama City, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

35 resource directory Indian River County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River Provides information and support services to disadvantaged citizens about weatherization and other Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services in primary care, personal health and related medical services. Indian River County Public Housing Authority Indian River County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Senior Resource Association 337 N. 4th St., Suite E Fort Pierce, FL th Ave. Suite 202 Vero Beach, FL Voice TTY P.O. Box Old Dixie Hwy B Vero Beach, FL or th St. Vero Beach, FL th Place Suite C Vero Beach, FL S. Indian River Dr. Suite 101 Ft. Pierce, FL th St. Vero Beach, FL

36 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Jackson County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Provides information and support services to disadvantaged citizens about weatherization and other Jackson County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services, primary care, and personal health services. Jackson County Senior Citizens Organization Jackson County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Marianna Housing Authority Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or S. Madison St. Mariana, FL Fax: P.O. Box Fourth St. Marianna, FL ext Cliff St. Graceville, FL N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Albert St. Marianna, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL