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.
Statewide agency with local offices in every Florida county. Florida Department of Health provides information and resources on health-related topics.
This agency offers a variety of support groups. They are available in-person and virtually. The groups are guided by a counselor or advocate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Support groups can be for:
This group runs the Mary H. Lewis food pantry. It is open to anyone living with HIV/AIDS. Individuals do not have to be clients of NFAN, but there are requirements that must be met to get food. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers housing opportunities for individuals with AIDS. The program helps those struggling with housing costs. It is divided into two parts. One program is short-term and the other is long-term. Please call or visit the websitefor more information.
Programs Available:
This group offers a residential program. It is for individuals with IDD. There are five community group homes and one independent living home. The goal of the program is to foster the growth of every resident’s self-reliance. This is to prepare them for safe, independent living. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group offers a holistic mental health program. It is for individuals with IDD. The program provides individualized assessment and care. There are requirements that must be met to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers a Life Enrichment program. The program focuses on developing life skills. These skills are necessary to increase overall independence and quality of life. The program is for individuals with IDD. Please call or visit the websitefor more information.
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The Ben Singleton Center offers the GPD program. It provides transitional housing. It also provides supportive services. The help is for homeless veterans. The program will help stabilize and prepare a participant for a life of independence. A veteran can participate in the program for up to two years. Any program fees are based on income. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the < ahref="https://www.voaflorida.org/locations/ben-singleton-center/"> website for more information.
The FDOT has a program called Safe Mobility for Life. One thing they do is called Find a Ride Florida. It helps older adults find rides to medical appointments and other places they need to go. This makes it easier for them to stay independent in their neighborhoods. Find a Ride doesn't give rides itself. Instead, it helps people find local transportation services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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.
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