Service Animals - Canine Companions
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
This program is called SHINE for short. It is a free service. The program has counselors that can help clients navigate Medicare. This will let clients make informed decisions about coverage. The help is for seniors. It is also for their families and caregivers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: shine@agingresources.org
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 is for low to no income veterans who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Please call 352.240.1340 or go to the website to learn more.
Email: GainesvilleSSVFinfo@voa-fla.org
Services Include:
This program helps pregnant women, infants and families. It connects them to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. They can connect you to food, housing help, counseling, and jobs. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
Services and Information on:
This group has many services for seniors. This includes meal sites, health support, home delivered meals, homemaker services, and nutrition classes. They have telephone reassurance and transportation services. Caregivers can apply for respite care. Seniors must be 60 years of age or older. Please call 352.490.7055 or go to the website to learn more.
This ministry gives families emotional support and help for free. They reach women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. They help families plan for the future of their children and themselves. They are not a medical facility. They do not offer medical advice. Please call 352.528.0200 or go to the website to learn more.
Services Offered:
This group offers Veterans Direct Care. It is called VDC for short. This program is for veterans who need help with daily living activities. It is also for clients who are isolated or who have a caregiver that is experiencing burden. There are eligibility requirements to use the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Provided services:
This is a group of lawyers who provide legal services for US Veterans. They can help with civil (non-criminal) legal matters. Their services are low cost. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Make an appointment to speak with an attorney: 866.256.8091