Oversight and leadership of the NEFCCC is provided by the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida. To learn more about the Health Planning Council, please visit www.hpcnef.org.
Caregiver Resources
Memory trip for children with an ill parent
| Memories of Love, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, fulfills its mission: to create joyful memories for children whose parents have a life-threatening illness by giving families the opportunity to create lasting and loving memories together at a time they need it most. We provide 5 night/ 6 days accommodations in Orlando, theme park tickets and $100 spending money. Languages Spoken: English |
Contact:
Helen Werking hwerking@memoriesoflove.org 904‑596‑2789 4932 Sunbeam Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257 |
Visit Jacksonville
| Consider Visit Jacksonville your local expert for local accommodations, dining, things to do and additional resources during your treatment. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese |
Contact:
904‑798‑9111 208 N. Laura Street, Suite 102 Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
For Caregivers
CaringBridge.org
| Free, personalized websites that keep family and friends connected during a serious health event. | Contact:
651‑789‑2300 |
Family Caregiver Alliance
| Provides a variety of free online resources for family caregivers. | Contact:
info@caregiver.org 1‑800‑445‑8106 |
Hospice Foundation of America
| The Caregiving Resource page of their website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, and tips on caregiving for persons near the end of life. Most of this information is useful under other caregiving situations. | Contact:
800‑854‑3402 |
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
| Offers educational materials and information on agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations and medical equipment suppliers. | Contact:
202‑547‑7424 |
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. | Contact:
202‑872‑0888 |
National Cancer Institute: Caregivers, Family & Friends
| Information 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. | Contact:
1‑800‑4‑CANCER |
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
| NFCA educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. | Contact:
800Â‑896Â‑3650 |
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
| Their Caring Connections website provides free resources, and information about end-Âof-Âlife issues such as advance care planning, caregiving, hospice and palliative care and grief. | Contact:
800Â-658-Â8898 www.caringinfo@nhpco.org Multilingual Line: 877‑Â658‑Â8896 |
Home Health Agencies
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
| Home Care is an extremely effective alternative to facility based care because it can reduce the stress and anxiety often experienced when an individual is placed in unfamiliar surroundings. Not only does this care allow the individual to receive nurturing assistance in the sanctity of their own home, but it also maintains a level of independence while avoiding institutionalization. The plan of care is custom designed to meet the particular needs of the individual and can be scaled up or down as the person's condition changes. Caregivers are carefully selected to meet those specific needs and are dedicated to assisting the consumer improve their quality of life. Call Arcadia Home Care today to schedule a free consultation and learn our solution to your home care needs Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Russian |
Contact:
Ellen Bissett-Kemper ebk47arcadia@aol.com (904) 731‑1183 2870 University Blvd W, Ste 104, Jacksonville FL 32217 |
ComForcare Home Health Care
| Caregivers provide respite to family members. Light housekeeping, medication reminder, meal prep, errands, transportation. Companionship-someone to be there to help with care. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French |
Contact:
Anita Leverett aleverett@comforcarejax.com 904‑232‑4407 7400 Baymeadows Way Suite 320 Jacksonville, Fl 32256 |