This is free telephone help line. It connects seniors with information, services, and resources. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll-Free:1.800.262.2243

Email: options@agingresources.org

This is an emergency assistance program for people in danger of becoming homeless. It is for residents of Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties. Please call 352.372.0294 or visit the website to learn more.

This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Assistance May Include:

• Clothing
• Groceries
• Rent
• Travel Expenses to and From Major Medical Facilities
• Utilities
• Vehicle Payments

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services:
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Reuse & Reutilization
• Financial Loans
• Information & Assistance
• Public Awareness & Training
• Short-term Device Loans

FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641

Gainesville Community Ministry has a program to help people who need clothes. Emergency clothing for individuals and families. Please call 352-372-8162 for more information or go to website.

Gainesville Community Ministry provides emergency food. The food is for seniors, the disabled, and those with low income. You may get a 2 day supply of food once a month. You must apply in person. Monday through Thursday, 9AM to 1:00PM. A picture ID and Social Security Card, or Social Security print-out is required. Call or visit the website to learn more.

GCM can help with replacement ID's. Clients must go to Holy Trinity Episcopal. It is located at 100 NE 1st Street. You can call them at 352.372.4721 to receive a voucher to bring to GCM. Vouchers are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call for more information or go to website.