Family Assistance ServicesGranny Nannies offers home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home so that they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. They can help with meals, as well as housekeeping and personal chores. They also help with those who have trouble keeping up with their medications. Healthcare is given by CNAs and HHAs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
The Mission provides homeless services. They offer a safe place to stay during the day. They also offer a place to receive mail. There is free Wi-Fi. The group can also help with getting important documents. These include I.D., birth certificates, and social security cards. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group has hope centers. They are located inside each of their thrift stores. The centers provide help for those in need. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
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Independence House is for people with disabilities. Each person has four rooms for their own use. Common areas include laundry and dining rooms. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students. Please call 800.374.1430 or visit the website to learn more information.
Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit public interest law firm. Please call 352.271.8890 or visit website for more information.
HOFLA offers legal help for people who with civil legal matters. They practice family law and domestic violence cases. There are no fees for eligible clients. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
For legal issues in Polk, Hardee, or Highlands county: 863.519.5663 Ext. 100
FSYR offers a summer camp for youth ages 10-15. Kids can take part in many fun activities such as canoeing, archery and swimming. They have the chance to build teamwork and peer communication skills. They can also enjoy the tranquil outdoors. Campers will have the chance to interact with law enforcement personnel and volunteers and learn other social skills. Please see the website for more information.
This group has the Life Learning Program. It is for men and women looking to recover from their addictions, destructive lifestyles, and homelessness. It is a residential program. The program can last from 7 to 24 months. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service device. It ensures that older adults and disabled persons living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed.
Please call or see the website for details.
