The city offers an independent living program. The program provides respite care. As well as volunteer support and educational services. The program is for low to moderate income homebound senior citizens and their caregivers. The services prevent premature placement in a nursing home. They also prevent elder abuse and caregiver burnout. There are no fees for these services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Free and unbiased health insurance counseling for seniors only. We help you make informed healthcare choices.

Please call or visit the website for more info.
866.467.4624

JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Current Range of Services:

• Adolescent & Children’s Services
• After School Programs
• Building Strong Families Homelessness Prevention Services
• Counseling & Psychotherapy to individuals and families
• Elder Care, Senior Outreach Services and Case Management
• Family Life Education
• Food Pantry for the needy
• Friendly home visitors to those hospitalized or residing in a nursing home
• Jewish Healing Program
• Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities / Age-In-Place Services
• Operation Military Assistance Program (MAP)
• Safe Alternative to Out-Of-School Suspension (SATOSS) programs for at-risk middle school students
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling Services

LANFC has several programs for adults. They are an ACCESS site for anyone who would like to apply for food stamps and other state benefits online. Adults can learn English or take a basic computer class. A Family Specialist can offer support and referrals to area agencies (appointment needed). There are also social activities for seniors. Please see the website or call for times.

Offers help with the following:

• End of life planning
• Health care surrogates
• Powers of attorney
• Wills
• Health care
• Medicaid
• Nursing home placement

Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Call for more information.

Legal Aid Services of Collier County provides the Senior Law Unit. This program offers legal assistant to Collier County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Some clients 55 or older may be eligible for certain services as well.

Senior services offered:

• Food Stamps
• SSI and Social Security
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Managed Care and Long Term Care Issues
• Landlord Tenant Disputes
• Public/Subsidized Housing
• Eviction Defense
• Foreclosure Defense
• Access to Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care
• Informing seniors and their family members as to their legal rights
• Prevention of economic crimes and the exploitation of seniors

Please call or visit website for more information.

JALA has a team of 30 lawyers that provides civil legal aid to those in need. JALA covers many areas of the law. It does not discriminate in respect to race, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or age. Please call 904.356.8371 visit website for more information.

Legal Areas Served Include:

• Consumer law
• Community counsel
• Child & youth advocacy
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing services
• Elder law
• Employment/Unemployment
• Fair housing unit
• Family law
• Health & public benefits
• Mental Health Advocacy Project
• Mortgage Rescue Project
• Prisoner Re-Entry Project
• Refugee immigration
• Ryan White-HIV/AIDS Unit

Additional Locations:

Serving Residents of St. Johns County:
222 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-9921

Serving Residents of Clay County:
825 N. Orange Avenue, Rm 308
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-8410

The Life Enrichment Senior Center is for those ages 50 years and older. This center is a gathering place for those who are 50 years or older. There are many activities that take place at the center. Please call 850.892.8746 or visit website for more information.