Catholic charities of gainesville
Provides respite and a friendly visitor program (3-4 hours/wk), reassurance calls for safety checks, friendship, medication or appointment reminders. Call (352) 372-0294 for more information or visit their website.
ElderCare of alachua county
ElderCare of Alachua County is a grant- and donation-funded agency that provides home-and community-based services for the elderly. Services are available to anyone aged 60 or older living in Alachua County. Call (352) 265-9040 for more information.
Elder Helpline of elder options
Provides information and referrals to link callers to local resources regarding issues on aging and aging services
Everyone can call for information; services are targeted for 60 yrs+ population
Phone #: (800) 262-2243 (direct helpline), (352) 378-6649 (agency)
See also Elder Options brochure.
Everyone can call for information; services are targeted for 60 yrs+ population
Phone #: (800) 262-2243 (direct helpline), (352) 378-6649 (agency)
See also Elder Options brochure.
Project Restart
Through the Institute for Workforce Innovation, This program serves the seniors of Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam Counties. Project ReStart is located at the Melrose Senior Community Center and provides comprehensive career services to unemployed workers over the age of 50. Contact Melissa McGinnis at 352-475-5347 for more information.
See also FIWI SCSEP program through the Florida Institute for Workforce Innovation (FIWI).
See also FIWI SCSEP program through the Florida Institute for Workforce Innovation (FIWI).