Archives: Listings
National Cancer Institute: Caregivers, Family & Friends
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/familyfriends
nformation to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, and also features resources that help individuals with cancer cope with the illness.
1-800-4-CANCER
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Advocates services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. Members of n4a have the opportunity to obtain a national voice, be informed and prepared on aging issues and gain recognition.
202-872-0888
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Offers educational materials and information on agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations and medical equipment suppliers.
202-547-7424
Hospice Foundation of America
The Caregiving Resource page of their website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, and tips on caregiving for persons near the endoflife. Most of this information is useful under other caregiving situations.
Haven Hospice
Haven Hospice offers Patient and Family Care at home, in nursing homes, in hospitals and at their care centers. Also helps patients manage their symptoms and gives families/caregivers needed resources and assistance.
352-378-2121
Development: 800-727-1889
Administrative Offices
4200 NW 90th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32606
Alachua County Social Services
www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/CSS/SocialServices
Alachua County Social Services is committed to helping all Alachua County citizens reach or return to a state of self-sufficiency by providing temporary assistance through a variety of sustainability programs. Citizens must meet Core Eligibility Guidelines and fall within established limits of the annual Federal Poverty Level. Programs include AlachuaCares Health Services (Primary Care, Outpatient Diagnostics, Prescription Assistance, Medical Supplies, Vision Exams and Eyeglasses) and Sustainability Programs (Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention, Utilities Assistance, Public Transportation).
Alachua County Housing Programs
growth-management.alachuacounty.us/housing_programs/
Funding is available for homeowners residing in the County, outside of Gainesville, for emergency repairs involving roof, well or septic, electrical hazards or accessibility repairs.
We also have down payment/closing cost assistance through the SHIP program for first-time homebuyers.
Alachua County Department of Growth Management Housing Programs
twebster@alachuacounty.us
352-374-5249
10 SW 2nd Avenue, 1st Floor
Gainesville, FL 32601
Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides a variety of free online resources for family caregivers.
Michelle M. Bishop, PhD
A licensed psychologist who provides therapy to help survivors and their loved-ones deal with the stressors of cancer, treatment and the adjustment to survivorship. She also provides caregiver coaching. She is a preferred provider for Blue Cross and Blue Shield as well as Medicare. Limited slots are available at reduced cost for those with financial hardship.
Michelle Bishop
Michelle.Bishop@coping-with-cancer.net
352-331-0020
2653 SW 87th Drive, Ste. A
Gainesville, FL 32608
CaringBridge.org
Free, personalized websites that help keep family and friends connected during a serious health event.
651-789-2300
