The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is known as AAASWFL for short. It is a nonprofit that helps older adults with disabilities. These adults are age 60 and up. The group connects them to resources and assistance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is called VR for short. It is part of the Florida Department of Education. They have offices across the state. The group helps people with disabilities. They help people find jobs. They help people keep their jobs too.
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NeedyMeds offers the following:
The Florida Department of Corrections is the largest state agency. It is the third largest state prison system in the country. They provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to their care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers healthy start services. It is a voluntary program. The program is for parents expecting a baby or that have a newborn. This program provides support to help pregnant women and children. It helps them access services and support needed to be as healthy as possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.883.1959
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The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.
Healthy Start of Southwest Florida is a not-for-profit group. The mission of the group is to increase healthy births. They do this by improving the health and development outcomes for young children as well as reducing the number of infant deaths.
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Assurance Wireless is a telephone service. They are a federal Lifeline cellphone service provider. And are owned by T-mobile. Please call or visit the website for more information.
GoodDays offers patient assistance and financial resources. You need to meet certain requirements to get help. Call or check out the website to learn more.
Types of help available:
Toll Free: 877.968.7233