Senior Help

Benefits


211 in Florida Map and names of 2-1-1 providers. Free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
Benefits Check Up Find benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
Meals on Wheels Find a local “Meals on Wheels”. This Senior Nutrition Program delivers meals to senior centers and to the homes of seniors whose mobility is limited.
Senior Citizen Resources Official information and services for seniors from the U.S. government.
Social Security Benefits See if you are eligible for benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Online Find out about social security benefits.
Social Security Offices Find a social security office in your area.

Disaster


Disaster Assistance FEMA Disaster assistance programs (800) 621-3362.
Disaster Relief - Disaster Help Disaster planning, latest emergency information about FEMA Assistance. Disaster relief services in your area. Hurricane advisories. Food assistance.
Hurricane Safety Driving tips during disasters such as hurricanes.
Hurricane Season Preparation Information about hurricane season preparedness.
National Hurricane Center Hurricane updates.
Red Cross Locate the nearest Red Cross agency.

Housing


Adult Family Care Homes Locate adult family care homes near you.
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) Locate assisted living facilities near you.
Affordable Apartment Search Find low income apartments in Florida.
Mortgage Payment Assistance Get Mortgage payment assistance (for Florida homeowners only).
Public Housing Contact Information Telephone numbers and addresses for local Public Housing Agencies.
Public Housing Program H.U.D’s Low Income Housing information on eligibility and how to apply for public housing.
Senior Housing and Services Find senior housing and care options.
Shelters Find a homeless shelter near you.

Job Resources


Employ Florida Silver Matching mutual needs of Florida businesses and Florida jobseekers over 50.
Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers Tips on how to find a job, apply, and interview. It also includes eldercare resources.
Employ Florida Marketplace - Silver Edition Silver Edition portal provides the 50+ demographic with access to a wide range of job training and placement programs and services.
Florida Experience Works Contact information for Experience Works, which administers the Senior Community Service Program (SCSEP).
GCF Free Learning Source Free online courses in math & money, computer skills, and more.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) description. This program is for adults 55 and older. It provides training, counseling, and community service assignments to help seniors enter the workplace.

Legal


Applications for Death Records Applications for Florida death records.
Applications for Marriage/Divorce Records Applications For Marriage and Divorce Records.
Affidavits to Release Certificates Affidavits to Release Birth and Death Records.
Florida Death Certificates How to order a Florida death certificate.
Florida Ombudsman Advocates for people in Florida long term care facilities. Telephone: 1-888-831-0404
Florida Vital Statistics Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and other vital statistics forms.
Vital Record Resources Where to write for vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce).

Medical


Agency for Persons with Disabilities Agency for Persons with Disabilities information.
Assistive Technology Loan Program Search the Assistive Technology Loan Program database.
Community Behavioral Health Services Locator Find a Community Behavioral Health Services near you.
Department of Florida Financial Services Information and help for Florida’s consumers of insurance, funeral & cemetery services, special programs, and fraud reporting
FAAST Housing Help Referrals for individuals with disabilities who are experiencing difficulties obtaining appropriate housing.
Florida Aging Resource Centers Medicare counseling, victim advocacy, caregiver help, and more
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Look up your county to find out where to call to schedule a ride.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Caregivers Website Resources and programs for caregivers, such as respite care.
Florida Discount Drug Cards Florida Discount Drug Card program information and enrollment.
Florida Health Finder Find and compare Florida healthcare facilities and search the multimedia encyclopedia for health topics.
Florida Prescription Drug Prices Look for prescription drug prices. Lists the price of a 30 day supply.
Health Plan Information Find health plans in your county and compare health plan quality.
Health Plan Report Card Choose a health plan that’s right for you and your family by seeing how well plans in your area perform.
Health Practitioner License Search Look up the license of any Florida healthcare practitioner.
Health Practitioner Profiles Look up health care practitioner profile (education, proceedings, actions, etc).
Healthcare Facilities Find a health facility or healthcare provider close to you.
Low Cost Dental Care Find sources for low cost dental care.
Medicare General information about Medicare including eligibility, benefits, and how to enroll.
Medical Quality Assurance Verify, renew, apply for a license. File a complaint, request public record, report unlicensed activity.
Medicare Coverage Information about Medicare health care benefits.
Medicare Eligibility Tool Find out if you are eligible for Medicare.
Medicaid Application Apply for Medicaid online.
Medicaid Area Offices Find a Medicaid Area Office near you.
MedlinePlus Trusted health information about drugs and supplements, health topics, and current health news.
New Horizon Fund Loans for all types of assistive devices and to purchase equipment for starting or maintaining a home-based business.
Prescription Drugs Refilled During Hurricane Season Prescription drug refills during hurricane season.
Reporting Abuse Report suspicions of abuse, abandonment, or neglect for all ages 1-800-962-2873.
Senior Health Basic health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.

Taxes


Filing Taxes Online Free File for Federal Income Taxes (online).

 

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