AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc
*Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (aka Advantage Aging Solutions) serves the public through the Elder Helpline
*Note: Utility payment assistance may be sporadic due to variations in funding
*Elder Helpline and website is a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public
*SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance
*Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies
*Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month
*Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season
*Provides elder services during disasters
*Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services
*Area Resource Directory at https://www.
Services: Area Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance