Other Family Assistance ServicesAmerican Red Cross provides Veteran Services. They offer a range of resources and referrals to veterans within the community.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.
Assistance includes:
Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.
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:
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This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Topics:
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
Services include:
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides the Highlands County Outpatient Clinic. They offer adult/adolescent services.
Services provided include:
Each client will work with their own clinical specialist. Together they will create a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Length of stays in outpatient services range from three to nine months. The services provided b Tri-County are covered by many health insurance plans. When health insurance coverage is not available, an affordable plan is worked out with each client. Call for more information.
MADD helps those who have been affected by a drunk or drugged driving crash. They provide emotional support. As well as a variety of other kinds of assistance. All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
24 Hour Helpline: 1.877.623.3435
MADD Victim Advocates can help the family apply for Crime Victim Compensation. Every state offers this type of benefit. Eligibility conditions may vary. Please see the website for more information.
Costs that may be compensated:
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Victim/Survivors notification service available. Victim/Survivors may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.877.884.2846
This group provides victim services. The services are free and confidential. They are for victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The group works to reduce the incidences of sexual and domestic violence. They promote safety. They also promote a higher quality of life through a variety of services. Please call or visit the website for office locations and more information.
