Taxpayer Advocate Service
This agency is an independent organization. It exists within the IRS. It works to make sure that every tax payer is treated fairly. It also works to make sure that a tax payer knows and understands their rights.
Putnam
Putnam
Florida Department of Health
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) - Suwannee River Economic Council - Putnam
This program offers short term case management and homemaker services. They can also help with chore, respite and personal care services. Seniors can get an emergency alert response system. They can also get meals brought to their homes. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program: Gainesville - Volunteers of America
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:
Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
Services include:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickets
- Air Transportation
Medical Related Transportation - Mercy Medical Angels
This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more.
- Services:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickers
The Dysphagia Outreach Project
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Therapy Tools
- Oral Care Supplies
- Adaptive Equipment
Vitas Healthcare - Florida North
Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
Family Action Program - CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
This program has behavior health for children and teens ages 6 to 17. They offer short-term counseling for youth and their families. Counsellors can come to the home, or another location. There is no charge for eligible clients. Please visit the website to learn more.