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SHINE - Suwannee County Sites
Seniors can meet to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and other topics. Please call 800.262.2243 or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.262.2243
Suwannee County Counseling Sites:
Branford Public Library - 703 SW Suwannee Ave. Branford
Jo Kennon Library - 10655 Dowling Park Dr. Dowling Park
Live Oak City Hall - 101 White Ave., SE, Live Oak,
Live Oak Library - 1848 Ohio Ave S Live Oak
SNAP Assistance - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This food bank can help you get SNAP. SNAP is a government program that provides help getting food. Call to make an appointment to find out if you qualify for this benefit. Please call or visit the website for locations and 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
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Lake City - Volunteers of America
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program in Lake City helps veterans and their families with temporary support. The main goal is to help people with low or no income stay in stable housing. There are some requirements to join. For more details, please call or visit the website.
Email: LakeCitySSVInfo@voa-fla.org
The Connect Program - Healthy Start of Central & North Florida Coalitions
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 or visit the website for more information.
Services and Information on:
Transition Youth Program - Vocational Rehabilitation
This group gives training and education services while in and after high school. It helps students with disabilities train for a job, continue their schooling, or find a job after high school. Trained counselors help their clients’ careers. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services May Include:
- Assistive Technology & Devices
- Career Counseling and Guidance
- Job Coaching
- Job Placement
- On-the-Job Training
Tri-Counties Care Center - Haven Hospice
This Care Center has end-of-life care. They focus on the physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of its patients. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is for those who can no longer live in their own home. They have 16 beds with full hospice service and the comforts of home. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You 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.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
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 to learn more.