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Local Resources

Local assistance programs and additional aid that is available in Florida. This list is updated regularly and is up to date as of October 2025. 

The Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program provides community-based services organized in a continuum of care to help functionally impaired elders live in the least restrictive yet most cost-effective environment suitable to their needs.

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Eligibility Requirements: Individuals must be age 60 or older and functionally impaired, as determined by an initial comprehensive assessment and annual reassessments.

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To find out more click here.

Elder Helpline

To find resources in your area, or for a loved one in another area, reach out to the Elder Helpline which will route you to local services based on your county.​

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Call the Elder Helpline at: 1-800-963-5337

Florida Abuse Hotline

If you suspect abuse, or if you are a survivor of abuse, the Florida Abuse Hotline can help to take reports and connect you with resources.

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Call the Florida Abuse Hotline at:1-800-962-2873
TDD: 1-800-955-8771

Health Insurance Guidance (SHINE Program)

If you feel overwhelmed by the many options and regulations surrounding Medicare, the SHINE program offers free, unbiased guidance from trained professionals to help you make the right decisions.

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Call them at: 866-684-5885

Professional Guardianship

Local appointed public guardians to provide guardianship services to persons who do not have adequate income or assets to afford a private guardian and there are no willing family or friends to serve.

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For contact information for guardianship, click here

Professional Guardianship Complaints

If you have a concern about a Professional Guardian that has been appointed to you, or a loved one, you can contact the complaint line at:

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Phone: 1-855-305-3030

EmailOPPGcomplaints@elderaffairs.org 

 

Address: Department of Elder Affairs
Office of Public and Professional Guardians
Attn: Complaints
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000

SAGE (Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders)  Hotline 

If you are an LGBT elder looking for support or just general conversation, the SAGE Hotline helps to connect your with resources 

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Call the SAGE Hotline at: 877-360-5427

Visit the website here.

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