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December 28, 2023 Elder Affairs Continues to Advance Innovations and Enhance Critical Programming for Florida’s Cherished Seniors and Their Families Press Release December 14, 2023 Hosts Warm Hearts; Warm Homes” - A Statewide Senior Volunteer Event to Bring Warmth and Love to Florida’s Seniors this Holiday Press Release December 6, 2023 Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Recommendations Highlight Enduring Commitment to Prioritizing Seniors Press Release Ombudsman Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare an [...] SHINE Florida SHIP - SMP The SHINE program supports the ’ mission by providing free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a dedicated network of volunteers, empowering Florida sen [...] Florida Elder Law Florida Senior Legal Help Line A free phone appointment is scheduled for eligible callers with an attorney or paralegal. Most clients will receive answers to their legal questions during their phone appointment. Advocates can also [...] Facebook Twitter The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These ADRCs function as a single, coordinated system for information and access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources. The ADRCs provide information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services. See below to contact your local ADRC. By sharing a common information and referral system, the ADRCs are able to provide elders with uniform assistance no matter where they live. This system also offers the public access to a statewide database of local community resources, available on the internet or by calling the Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-96 ELDER (1-800-963-5337). PSA 1 Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. 5090 Commerce Park Cir. Pensacola, FL 32505 Direct Line (850) 494-7101 Toll Free (866) 531-8011 Website PSA 2 Advantage Aging Solutions 2414 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32308 Direct Line (850) 488-0055 Toll Free (866) 467-4624 Website PSA 3 Elder Options 100 S.W. 75th St., Ste. 301 Gainesville, FL 32607 Direct Line (352) 378-6649 Toll Free (800) 262-2243 Website PSA 4 Elder Source, The Area Agency on Aging of Northeast Florida 10688 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257 Direct Line (904) 391-6600 Toll Free (888) 242-4464 Website PSA 5 Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. 9549 Koger Blvd. Ste. 100 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Direct Line (727) 217-8111 Website PSA 6 Senior Connection Center, Inc 8928 Brittany Way Tampa, FL 33619 Direct Line (813) 740-3888 Toll Free (800) 336-2226 Website PSA 7 Senior Resource Alliance 3319 Maguire Blvd., Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32803 Direct Line (407) 514-0019 Website PSA 8 Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. 2830 Winkler Ave, Ste. 112 Fort Myers, FL 33916 Direct Line (239) 652-6900 Toll Free (866) 413-5337 Website PSA 9 Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. 4400 N. Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Direct Line (561) 684-5885 Toll Free (866) 684-5885 Website PSA 10 Area Agency on Aging of Broward County 5300 Hiatus Rd. Sunrise, FL 33351 Direct Line (954) 745-9779 Website PSA 11 Alliance for Aging, Inc. 760 N.W. 107th Ave., Ste. 214 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33172 Direct Line (305) 670-4357 Website Posted: Oct 2, 2020 | Updated: Jan 5, 2024 SitemapPrograms & Services Publications & Reports Resource Directory News & Events Contact Us Join Our Team Copyright © 2024 DOEA . All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER: Under Florida law, this webform is a public record. Please do NOT submit...