COMMUNITY RESOURCE HELP

Aging Matters in Brevard provides 5 basic services for family caregivers including: 1) Information to caregivers about available services and resources; 2) Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to supportive services; 3) Support groups and caregiver training to help caregivers make decisions and solve problems related to their caregiving roles; 4) Respite care to provide temporary relief to caregivers from their caregiving responsibilities; and 5) Consumable supplies such as medical equipment and medical supplies.

The Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation offers family care planning, Alzheimer's disease education and training, support groups, counseling, respite, adult day care, virtual dementia tours, free memory screening, and transportation.  A Caregiver Cafe' is offered four times per year.

Provides financial assistance for rent in an emergency, normally no more than one time per year. Identification and documentation of need, such as eviction, are required.  Assistance depends on funding availability.

Eckerd Connects is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer. Eckerd Connects has provided the Brevard County resources as a convenience to the public. However, Eckerd Connects is not legally affiliated with listed agencies and organizations, nor involved with how they administer resources and services. You may contact the individual organization listed for details on how they assist. *The resources listed may or may not be in existence at the time of reviewing, nor is it known if they have current funding available. It is incumbent upon the individual to contact the various agencies for availability of services.

This program can assist customers in paying their home energy expenses.  There are three categories of assistance: 1) home energy assistance; 2) crisis assistance; 3) weather related or supply shortage energy crisis assistance. Each category has unique requirements.

This unique 501(c)3 nonprofit organization provides affordable, independent housing for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities.  This model community is designed to empower residents with social, educational and meaningful employment opportunities that enable independence and inclusion in a safe and uplifting community.

SCAT provides transportation options in Brevard County. For fixed route bus service or questions on paratransit services, visit their website (link provided below). 

The Food Assistance Program helps low-income individuals purchase healthy food. To receive food assistance benefits, individuals must pass all eligibility requirements.