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Services for Veterans - Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.
Assistance includes:
- Community outreach
- Counseling
- Death benefits
- Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
- Health care
- Home loan guaranty
- Information seminars
- Life insurance
- Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
- Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education
Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.
Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration
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:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Click here to locate the office nearest you
Tri-Counties Care Center - Haven Hospice - Chiefland
This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It address the physical, social, spiritual and emotional care of each patient. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer remain in their home. The 16-bed center provides all the comfort of home along with full hospice services. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.727.1889
Victim Funds - MADD
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:
- Child care
- Counseling services
- Crime scene cleanup
- Funeral expenses
- Lost wages
- Medical, rehabilitation and prescription expenses
Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections
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
Victim Witness Services - US Attorney Middle District of Florida
This agency offers help for victims and witnesses who are involved in civil and criminal litigation proceedings. These must be proceedings in which the U.S. is a party. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:1.866.416.2071
Services Provided to Crime Victims & Witnesses Include:
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Women's Center of Jacksonville - Counseling
Women's Center of Jacksonville provides individual and group counseling. The program has a flexible fee. You must meet eligibility requirements. Free counseling is available for recent sexual assault victims and their families. Please call 904.722.3000 or visit website for more information.