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Apartment Guide - Click here for more information www.floridahousingsearch.org

SWFL Area Agency on Aging - This agency is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60 and up) and adults with disabilities.  AAASWFL can connect you with local resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and even volunteer opportunities.  Click here for more information www.aaaswfl.org

Can you assist me with my rent/mortgage payment?  We can provide short-term assistance to individuals with no income, who are temporarily disabled and where eviction is eminent and verification that services were denied by other Collier County agencies.  For more information, call (239) 450-2114.

Can you provide assistance with cremation?  Yes, we do provide assistance to qualified individuals who expire within the confines of Collier County and have no other resources to pay for cremation arrangements.  Call Marco at (239) 252-8441 for more information.

Can you provide me with food stamps?  No, we do not assist with food stamps.  You can apply online at www.myflfamilies.com

I live outside of Florida and I would like to know about resources for my elderly parents who live in Southwest Florida.  You can call the Elder Help Line at (866) 413-5337.

How are services funded for Collier County Services for Seniors?  Funding is made available through the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida and the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Meals on Wheels - (239) 775-1667

Medicaid - Click here for more information www.myflfamilies.com or call (850) 300-4323.