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The Marion County Senior Alliance is pleased to present this Directory of Senior Resources. These directories are being distributed throughout Marion County as an easy reference for questions and issues that may arise in your life situation. For the most part, the resources listed are not-for-profit, char- ity or government organizations. Many, though not all, have an eligibility process that includes lower income requirements. Be sure to ask for eligibility requirements, possible fees, and needed documentation when calling for assistance. While for-profit companies are not specified, many private organizations provide excellent services to seniors including:
Local community information - Dial 211 Regional information and access to State programs Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging) - 1-800-963-5337 Local service programs info and access Marion Senior Services - 352-620-3501 Elder Helpline - 1-800-963-5337; TDD 1-800-955-8771 (educational, career, volunteerism) College of Central Florida Main Number - 352-854-2322 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - 352-291-4444 Pathways Life Services-coaching in retirement transitions to work, learning or volunteerism - 352-291-4444 Senior Institute-annual fee provides access to multiple college level courses - 352-291-4444 (seminars, fitness, recreation activities, small annual fee): Munroe Regional Medical Center "Prestige 55" - 352-671-2114 (To volunteer, call Brenda Williams - 352-671-21530 Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Hospital-u2h (You to Health) - 352-401-1000 West Marion Hospital-Ann Shannon - 352-291-3000 8th Ave Adult Activity Center - 352-629-8545 Barbara G. Washington Adult Activity Center - 352-629-8357 Main office - 352-840-5700 Paddock Park office - 352-291-9555 See http://www.volunteermatch.com/ for a listing of opportunities Senior Games - http://www.flasports.com/www.flasports.com - Website provides yearly - dates, venues, contact information across Florida. Local hospitals, schools and social service agencies use significant numbers of volunteers in various roles. Alzheimer's Association - 1-800-272-3900 Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance - 352-671-9600 Airheads Pulmonary Group (Leigh Hutson ) - 352-484-5458 Parkinson's "Movers and Shakers" support group (Karen Martin) - 352-401-1453 Transitions (Pre-hospice program - Dale Davis, Manager) - 352-854-5200 Widowers-Queen of Peace Bereavement (Dorothy Jordan) - 352-237-0896 Friends in Grief - Hospice of Marion County - 352-873-7456 Blessed Trinity Bereavement (or call Peggy) - 352-629-8092 or 352-694-2978 Ostomy-Ocala Chapter - 352-351-4009 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - 352- 368- 2405 Stroke Club (MRMC) - 352- 351-7293 Local office - 877-626-9911 General office - 1-800-772-1213 (TOO 1-800- 325-0778) Medicare Local Office: SSA - 352-629-1850 Medicaid Local Office - 352-629-0055 CARES - Medicaid long-term care services eligibility - 352-620-3457 SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Trained volunteers offer one-on-one counseling on Medicare and other insurance options, appeals Billing questions by appointment - 1-800-963-5337 See http://www.medicarerights.org/-Information.newsletters.ar- ticles on Medicare topics and questions See http://www.medicareinteractive.org/ - Ask questions and get answers See DearMarci@medicarerights.org - Biweekly newsletter with questions answered and timely articles. Long term care is NOT generally provided by Medicare other than some medically required skilled therapies. Funding may come from Medicaid, some limited State programs (e.g. Com- munity Care for the Elderly), long-term care insurance, possible veteran's benefits, and/or private funds. Facilities accepting veteran's benefits can assist you in application Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging) - 1-800-963-5337 Coordinates State and Federal programs in the Mid-Florida region and screens for eligibility or refers to a local provider. Wait lists for home care programs are maintained by this agency. -Marion Senior Services - 352-620-3501 Operates as the local provider for State and Federal programs including Medicaid for non- medical care such as homemaking, respite, personal care, meals. CARES (Comprehensive Assessment) - 352-620-3457 Determines eligibility for nursing home, assisted living, and in-home services programs under Medicaid. Many private Home Care agencies may provide some or all of non-medical services such as companionship, homemaking, personal care and respite. Home Health agencies may provide some or all of the above plus skilled therapies including nurs- ing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and medication management. Senior Alliance members in- clude businesses in both categories. Some Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes accept Medicaid for eligible persons. Assisted Living includes house- keeping, meals, some transportation, and activities. Expanded levels of care (and monthly cost) may include personal care, medication management and supervision. Nursing homes provide a full spectrum of services including needed medical care and monitoring. Blessed Trinity Elder Care Center - 352-671-2823 Some Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes offer day care or short-term respite depending on capacity. United Way prescription discount card - 352-732-9696 InterFaith Emergency Services - 352-629-8868 Ahort-term prescriptions and assistance with long-term appli- cation to pharmaceutical companies Brothers' Keeper - 352-622-3846 Florida Discount Drug Card - 1-866- 341-8894 (TTY -866-763-9630) Marion County Community Services - 352-671-8770 Meals on Wheels (provided by Marion Senior Services) - 352-620-3501 Congregate dining and activity sites - 352-620-3438 (11 locations throughout the county operated by Marion Senior Services) Food Stamps - 1-866-762-2237 InterFaith Emergency Services - 352-629-8868 Salvation Army - 352-732-8326 Brothers' Keeper - 352-622-3846 Soul Harvest - 352-680-1240 Annie Johnson Senior Service Center (Dunnellon area) - 352-489-8021 Community of Gratitude (Weirsdale & Oklawaha Areas) - 352-288-3499 Catholic Charities - 352-873-9436 First Baptist Church in Belleview - 352-245-8003 The Food Panty at Holy Faith (Dunnellon Area) - 352-489-2685 Help Agency of the Forest - 352-625-1900 North Marion Interfaith - 352-591-4400 -Operatlon Compassion - 352-690-6822 St. Theresa Catholic Church - 352-245-1359 Shores Volunteer Skill Bank - 352-687-1119 Various local churches also maintain food/clothing pantries. Marion Senior Services 352- 620-3501 Brothers' Keeper (Ocala Electric Customers) 352-622-3846 Central Florida Community Action Agency 352-732-3008 Salvation Army 352-732-8326 Annie Johnson Senior Service Center (Dunnellon area) 352-489-8021 Link up Florida-telephone cost savings 1-800-540-7039 Safelink Wireless Cell Telephone - 1-800-977-3768 Community Legal Services of Mid Florida, Inc. Legal Aid - 352-629-0105 Legal Helpline - 352-629-6257 Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service - 1-800-342-8011 Emergency-fire, ambulance, police - 911 State of Florida Help-Lines: Elder Abuse Hotline - 1-800-962-2873 -TDD - 1-800-453-5145 Fraud Hotline - 1-800-378-0445 Statewide Senior Legal Helpline - 1-888-895-7873 Long-Term Care Ombudsman - 1-888-831-0404 (nursing home/assisted living residents) Consumer Services Division - 1-800-435-7352 Financial Services - 1-800-342-2762 Poison Information Hot Line - 1-800-222-1222 Guardian Information Line (FL State Chapter) - 352-307-6900 Local Help-Lines 911-Programmed cell phones (free): Ocala Police Department - 352-369-7070 Marion County Sheriff's Office - 352-732-8181 Dunnellon Police Department - 352-465-8510 Belleview Police Department - 352-245-7044 Adult Protective Services (Department Children/Families) - 1-800-962-2873 AARP 55 Drive Alive Classes - 1-888-687-2277 (offered at various times and locations) Ocala Police Department - 352-369-7070 Marion County Sheriff's Office - 352-369-6745 Belleview Police Department - 352-732-9111 Dunnellon Police Department - 352-465-8510 Marion County Emergency Management (during natural disasters) - 352-369-8100 Citizens Information Line - 352-369-7500 Marion Transit Service - By reservation - 352-620-3071 (Door-to-door; mostly for those unable to transport themselves to medical appointments) SunTran bus service (Ocala metro area) - 352-401-6999 Vets Helping Vets - 352-401-9788 VITA-Volunteer Income Tax Return Prep Assistance (United Way) - 352-732-9696 Financial Fitness-budgeting and money classes (United Way) - 352-732-9696 Green Path Debt Solutions (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) - 352-867-1865 AARP Tax Return Prep Assistance - 888-687-2277 Marion County Board of County Commissioners (assistance with property taxes) - 352-438-2650 IRS Office - 352-401-0010 Marion County Veterans Service Office - 352-671-8422 Information and help with veterans' assistance programs VA Hospital, Gainesville - 1-800-324-8387 Vets Helping Vets (transportation. etc) - 352-401-9788 VA Marion County outpatient clinic - 352-369-3320 VA Helpline - 1-800-827-1000 Senior-subsidized apartment complexes with sliding scale rent based on income: Heritage Oaks Apts - 352-854-1515 Evangeline Booth Apts - 352-671-2870 Magnolia Walk Apts - 352-291-4926 Trinity Villas - 352-694-5507 VFW Retirement Home, Ft. McCoy - 352-236-0823 Ocala Housing Authority (for public housing) - 352-369-2636 Apply in person at 1629 NW 4th St. Marion Senior Services - 352-620-3501 (Maintains a list of affordable housing alternatives, not necessarily subsidized) The Centers - 352-292-5555 Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour Helpline - 352-867-0660 Forest Area of Narcotics Anonymous - 352-368-6061 NAMI - 352-368-2405 Florida Center for the Blind (local training and support) 352-873-4700 Blind Services (State of Florida) - 1-800-443-0908 Center for Independent Living - 352-366-3788 Epilepsy Services - 1-800- 330-9746 Isaiah Foundation - 352-804-6808 Marion County Community Services (CDBG Program) - 352-671-8770 Hearing Impaired-Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. - 352-368-3788 Hearing Tests Munroe Regional Medical Center - Speech & Hearing Center - 352-732-4900 Lions Club - Belleview only (for testing and hearing aids) - 352-307-1190 Eyeglasses (accept Medicaid) Lange Eye Care - 352-237-3768 Ritz & Johnson - 352-732-7900 Heart of Florida Health Center (accepts Medicaid) - 352-732-6599 Transitions - 352-854-5200 (Free pre-hospice service) under Hospice of Marion County Marion County Sheriff's Office - Special Needs Forms - 352-369-8136 OR See http://www.marionso.com/ (Click on Emergency Management logo; scroll down to form) Lisa Varner, Coordinator 352-854-5230 Free 6-week workshops presented throughout the county. Contact Arthur at (352) 875-7878 for information on private consultations or group seminars on these and other tips for elder care, and independent or assisted living needs. |
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