Veterans Service Office

Southeast 24th Street Location

218 Southeast 24th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641

266 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 264-6740

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://alachuacounty.us

Description: Provides professional assistance and advocacy to the Military and Veterans of Alachua County, their eligible dependents, and survivors in securing all entitled/eligible Veterans' benefits earned through honorable military service.

Description: Provides professional assistance and advocacy to the Military and Veterans of Alachua County, their eligible dependents, and survivors in securing all entitled/eligible Veterans' benefits earned through honorable military service.

Veterans Services

North Temple Avenue Location - Suite E

925 North Temple Avenue, Suite E, Starke, FL, 32091

281 Miles—Get Directions

(904) 966-6385

Contact Hours: Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tues, Hours vary, Wed, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Thurs, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM - Noon

Website

 http://bradfordcountyfl.gov/veteran

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Job Search and Placement

West Oakland Park Boulevard Location

2610 West Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL, 33311

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 677-5555

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Website

 http://www.floridajobs.org

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Job Search and Placement

Davie Road Extension Location

7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 967-1010

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.floridajobs.org

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Job Search and Placement

Coconut Creek Parkway Location

4941 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL, 33063

11 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 969-3541

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.floridajobs.org

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Description: Provides access to the internet, computers, faxes, and phones for job search activities and has specialized services for youth, older workers, ex-offenders, and veterans.

Beneficiaries of Social Security Protection/Advocacy

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Provides information and assistance to current beneficiaries of Social Security (SSDI/SSI) who wish to work and are experiencing barriers to employment.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides information and assistance to current beneficiaries of Social Security (SSDI/SSI) who wish to work and are experiencing barriers to employment.

Veterans Services

Southeast 22nd Avenue Location

405 Southeast 22nd Avenue, Cross City, FL, 32628

291 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 498-1246

Contact Hours: Tues - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Provides assistance to Dixie County military and veterans and their dependents in obtaining their rightful entitlements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal and State agencies.

Description: Provides assistance to Dixie County military and veterans and their dependents in obtaining their rightful entitlements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal and State agencies.

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

Southwest 75th Street Location - Suite 301

100 Southwest 75th Street, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL, 32607

270 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 262-2243

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.agingresources.org

Description: Provides information about health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance or other coverage, HMO options, long-term care options, and prescription assistance.

Description: Provides information about health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance or other coverage, HMO options, long-term care options, and prescription assistance.

Reemployment Assistance Program (Unemployment)

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 204-2418

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Sat. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://www.floridajobs.org

Description: Provides temporary wage replacement benefits based on prior earnings and established by the Florida Legislature.

Description: Provides temporary wage replacement benefits based on prior earnings and established by the Florida Legislature.

Workers' Compensation - Re-employment Services

East Gaines Street Location

200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

377 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-1741

Website

 https://myfloridacfo.com/division/wc/employee/reemployment-services

Description: Provides vocational counseling, job-seeking skills training, job analysis, transferable skills analysis, selective job placement, training and education.

Description: Provides vocational counseling, job-seeking skills training, job analysis, transferable skills analysis, selective job placement, training and education.

Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office

East Gaines Street Location

200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

377 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-1741

Website

 https://myfloridacfo.com/division/wc/employee/eao

Description: Investigates disputes and facilitates their resolution. Advises injured workers of their rights, responsibilities, and on available services. Reviews claims, provides reemployment services, and public record information.

Description: Investigates disputes and facilitates their resolution. Advises injured workers of their rights, responsibilities, and on available services. Reviews claims, provides reemployment services, and public record information.

Division of Disability Determinations

Executive Center Drive Location

1321 Executive Center Drive, Ashley Building, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

377 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 499-6590

Website

 http://www.ssa.gov

Description: Conducts reviews of existing beneficiaries under the federal programs.

Description: Conducts reviews of existing beneficiaries under the federal programs.

Veterans Services

South Main Street Location - Suite B

220 South Main Street, Suite B, Trenton, FL, 32693

280 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 463-3188

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Website

 http://gilchrist.fl.us/veterans-services

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Veteran Benefit Assistance

West Main Street Location

120 West Main Street, Mayo, FL, 32066

317 Miles—Get Directions

(386) 294-5010

Contact Hours: Wed, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Website

 http://lafayettecountyfl.org/veterans-services

Description: Veterans Service Office assists veterans with a variety of services including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Description: Veterans Service Office assists veterans with a variety of services including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Veterans Services

South Court Street Location

355 South Court Street, Bronson, FL, 32621

264 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 486-5210

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Description: Assists veterans with a variety of services including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Description: Assists veterans with a variety of services including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals, and benefit plan applications for retired military survivors.

Veteran Services

East Silver Springs Boulevard Location - Unit 100

2730 East Silver Springs Blvd, Unit 100, Ocala, FL, 34470

233 Miles—Get Directions

(352) 671-8422

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm (Closed Sat and Sun).  

Website

 http://www.marioncountyfl.org

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals.

Description: Assists military and veterans with various services, including filing claims for benefits, obtaining military records or medals.

LifeBridge Free Life Insurance Program

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 272-2216

Website

 http://www.massmutual.com

Description: Provides a free life insurance program for those who qualify designed to provide education benefits to surviving children, including books and tuition. The maximum benefit is $50,000. The policy has a term of 10 years.

Description: Provides a free life insurance program for those who qualify designed to provide education benefits to surviving children, including books and tuition. The maximum benefit is $50,000. The policy has a term of 10 years.

National Helpline

West 37th Street Location

266 West 37th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10018

1071 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 333-4114

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.medicarerights.org/about-us

Description: Assists older adults understand their Medicare benefits, find the right coverage, and understand how any existing coverage works with Medicare,

Description: Assists older adults understand their Medicare benefits, find the right coverage, and understand how any existing coverage works with Medicare,

Social Security

Northwest 13th Street Location

4562 Northwest 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32609

269 Miles—Get Directions

(877) 219-8323

Website

 http://www.ssa.gov/agency

Description: Provides financial support and customer service and ensures client information safety and security.

Description: Provides financial support and customer service and ensures client information safety and security.

Compassionate Allowances

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33332

9 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.socialsecurity.gov/compass

Description: Identifies diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the This process will fast-track applications for people diagnosed with certain cancers or disabilities.

Description: Identifies diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the This process will fast-track applications for people diagnosed with certain cancers or disabilities.