Florida Elder Law
1-888-895-7873
The Florida Senior Legal Helpline provides free civil legal advice and brief services over the telephone to eligible Florida residents 60 years and older. Callers will be screened for eligibility and must be within our income guidelines to be scheduled a telephone appointment for free services.
Additional Resources for Older Adults
Find out if you are eligible for food assistance.
Find out if you are eligible to get help with monthly premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
Learn about planning for natural disasters or recovering after one happens.
Call the Florida Senior Legal Helpline
1-888-895-7873. Hours: 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday TTY: 1-800 955-8771
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides most direct services through its Division of Statewide Community-Based Services, which works through the state’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging and local seniors.
The SHINE program supports the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ mission by providing free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a dedicated network of volunteers, empowering Florida seniors.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and …
Legal Service Provider Survey
Legal Service Provider Survey
This survey is NOT AN APPLICATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES. If you are a senior seeking legal assistance, please contact the Senior Legal Helpline (insert link to SLH webpage on our site).
This survey is intended for lawyers and legal personnel to provide feedback to the Department of Elder Affairs regarding the provision of legal services to seniors. We welcome your feedback and thank you for partnering with us.
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