Resources
Counseling & Crisis Support
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline is a confidential, free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
Burgundy Prime
Medical group based in Lake Mary, FL specializing in sleep medicine and psychiatric care, led by board-certified professionals. They provide personalized, compassionate treatment through medication management, telehealth services, and comprehensive evaluations.
Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH)
National hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. Toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/PEP12-DDHBRO.pdf
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Financial & Basic Needs Assistance
211 Central Florida (Heart of Florida United Way)
Free, confidential 24/7 help line connecting individuals to housing, food, mental health, and financial resources.
ACCESS LYNX (Transportation Disadvantaged Program)
Door-to-door transportation service for eligible individuals in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
Elder Helpline (Florida Department of Elder Affairs)
One-stop connection for aging and disability services across Florida.
https://elderaffairs.org/programs-services/elder-helpline-1-800-963-5337/
Florida ACCESS – Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Apply for food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, and temporary financial aid.
https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
LIHEAP – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Florida)
Helps income-eligible households pay for home energy costs, including electricity bills. Priority is given to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children.
https://floridaliheap.com/relief_program
Visiting Angels – Orlando Area
Non-medical in-home care services including companionship, hygiene help, and respite care.
https://www.visitingangels.com
Support Groups for Seniors and Caregivers
AARP Florida – Local Resources & Events
Find local events, fraud alerts, caregiving guides, and senior advocacy updates.
https://states.aarp.org/florida
Parkinson Association of Central Florida
Offers educational programs and support groups for individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
Legal & Disability Advocacy
Aging with Dignity's 5 Wishes Program
Advance care planning resource in the U.S. Five Wishes is user-friendly, easy to understand, legally valid in all fifty states, and available in 32 languages plus Braille. An individual copy costs just $5.
https://agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes/
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Provides free legal aid for seniors dealing with housing, benefits, abuse, and more.
Disability Rights Florida
Advocacy for people with disabilities, including elder law and healthcare rights.
https://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org
Emergency Home Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly (EHEAP), a 100% federally funded program, helps eligible seniors pay energy bills in an emergency. Qualifying households are eligible for assistance with multiple energy bills.
https://www.seniorresourcealliance.org/eheap/
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Assists veterans and their families with benefits, mental health, and long-term care services.
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
Provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Orange County, with a special focus on protecting vulnerable populations, including seniors.
Education & Wellness
AdventHealth CREATION Life for Seniors
Offers wellness classes, spiritual support, and health education events for aging adults.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Orlando
Free support groups, education programs, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Senior Resource Alliance - Aging Smarter Podcast
The Aging Smarter Podcast is designed to make you ready, no matter your age, to tackle all the challenges of growing older. You’ll be learning about innovations, resources, legal tips, scientific research
https://www.seniorresourcealliance.org/aging-smarter-podcast/
Faith Based Assistance
Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Senior Wellness & Support Services
Providing housing, food assistance, senior outreach, and community support.
Christian Service Center – Orlando
Offers emergency rent, utilities, food, and case management.
https://www.christianservicecenter.org/needhelpmain
Jewish Family Services - Greater Orlando
From our food pantry to our counseling services to our community rabbi, JFS Orlando helps our community through a FAMILY of services.
The Sharing Center - Longwood Florida
Works to provide emergency financial assistance, groceries, clothes, showers, and other essential resources. We address immediate needs, as well as provide extended support through programs that lead individuals and families toward a better future and long-term stability.
Local Programs & Senior Centers
Winter Park Senior Programs - 400 North Edgemon Ave. Winter Springs, FL 32708 - (407) 327-6554
Maitland Senior Center – 345 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, FL 32751 - (407)-436-7750
Beardall Senior Center – 800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 - (407) 246-4440
Marks Street Senior Center – 99 E Marks St, Orlando, FL 32803 - (407) 254-1066
Renaissance Senior Center – 3800 S Econlockhatchee TRL, Orlando, FL 32829 - (407) 254-9070
One Senior Place - 715 Douglas Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 - (407) 705-2042
Sanford Senior Center - 401 E. Seminole Blvd Sanford, FL 32771 - (407) 688-5129
Local Organizations
Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center – 410 Gene Street, Winter Park, FL 32789 – (407) 436-7750
Parkinson's Association of Central Florida – (321) 348-7223
Huntington's Disease Society of American: Central Florida Affiliate – (800) 345-4372
American Heart Association – 237 E. Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803 – (407) 843-1330
