SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief and Loss Support Group (541) 997-3418 (Call Norma Wood, Clinical Social Worker): No fee. Meets every Wednesday 3:00-4:00 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 2135 19th Street. Transportation to meetings available upon request.

GriefShare (541) 997-8913 (Steve Fonda): Faith based grief support group held at Florence Christian Church. Some classes are education- al in nature with a featured speaker, other meetings are support group style.

Bereaved Parents Support Group (541) 243-0164 (Sarah Kaufman, LMFT): Six week support group for parents or guardians who have lost a child. Located in Eugene. $20/session.
Coping with Suicide Loss (541) 243-0164 (Sarah Kaufman, LMFT): Twelve week support group for family “survivors” of suicide, located in Eugene. $40/session. Call to register.

American Cancer Society (541) 484-2211 or (800) 227-2345 (24 hour line): “Reach to Recovery”. Support efforts of the National Can- cer Society. Provides a variety of patient services.

Alzheimers Family Support Group (541) 997-8436 (talk to Tessa Taylor): Meets at Regency of Florence on 1st and 3rd Wed of the month from 1:00-2:30PM. Provides support to families and friends of people with Alzheimers and/or related diseases. Offered by Peace- Health. Open to the public.

Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence (541) 902-8539: Provides respite program for people with dementia. Offers lunch and activities. Open Mon and Thurs 10:00am—2:00pm.

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon (DDA) (877) 222-1332: DDA is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 Steps of AA with an additional 5 Steps that focus on Dual Diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Call for meeting times and locations in Florence.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions (541) 682-4103: Free weekly workshops for six weeks, offering support and practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, information about nutrition and exercise, new treatment choices and better ways to talk with your doctor about your health.

Pregnancy and Parenting Center: Take a Walk Wednesdays group for parents and young children and those who are pregnant. Beginning June 23rd 2021 every Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am at Miller Park at the covered picnic area. If you have any questions please call 541-902-2273 or 541-999-2427(Cell).

CRISIS HOTLINES

Focus 4 Hotline (541) 997-4444: 24 hour support and advocacy for anyone experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. This confidential support line is also available to anyone in crisis or just needing someone to talk to. Also provides emergency assistance and resource and referral information.

White Bird Crisis Intervention Line (800) 422-7558 or (541) 687-4000: 24 hour crisis line, particularly for anyone experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis. Crisis staff assist with referrals for further treatment.

Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline (888) 203-1432: Multiple meetings every day in Florence. Call for meeting times and locations.

Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255: Connects vets in crisis and their families with qualified, caring VA responders. On-line chat and texting also available.

The Friendship Line (800) 971-0016: An accredited crisis interven- tion program for the elderly. Confidential telephone conversations with people 60+ who may be lonely, isolated, grieving or depressed. Also provides a “call out” service where trained volunteers/Friendship Line staff will make calls to older adults to provide emotional support and well-being checks.

Lane County Child and Adolescent Crisis Line (888) 989-9990: Will work to deescalate crisis situations in the home by phone, or will respond in person if necessary.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL RESOURCES

ReConnections Counseling (541) 997-1697 (Bianca Deris): Addic- tion and mental health counseling. Private setting. Insurance or sliding fee available.

Narcotics Anonymous (541) 268-4769 (ask for Carol) or (541) 999-1068 (ask for George): Information regarding local NA meetings. Call for times and locations.

Emergence (541) 997-8509: Intensive, comprehensive counseling programs for adults and adolescents struggling with chemical depen- dence/gambling addictions. Affordable treatment. Accepts OHP, sliding fee and payment plans.

Another Chance at Life Ministries (541) 997-3567: We offer an Alcohol/Substance Abuse Recovery program and support group. Call if you are in need of transportation or for more information about this program. Temporary homeless shelter for Christian women

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Mapleton Area Family Services (541) 268-1075: Information, refer- rals, free clothing and household goods, propane, gas, LIHEAP en- ergy assistance, laundry and shower vouchers. Advocacy, domestic violence and sexual assault services. Women’s Empowerment and cooking classes. Florence Food Share drop off for food boxes.

American Red Cross Emergency Disaster/Aid of Lane County (541)344-5244 (emergency/24 hour service): Emergency services, financial aid and case management for disaster victims.

Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Program (541) 997-8251: Provides needed support services to attain self sufficiency, food assistance, and domestic violence assistance, medical and/or cash assistance to those who are eligible. Employment related day care

PARENTING RESOURCES

Oregon Family Support Network (541) 901-1175 (talk to Jodie Perrera): OFSN is a family run organization. We are Oregon families supporting Oregon families that have children and adolescents with special needs due to emotional, behavioral, mental, or physical chal- lenges. Monthly support groups include dinner and child care, and provide information, training, support and resources. They also offer free scheduled trainings about their wrap-around program of services for families/children.

Early Childhood Cares (EC Cares) (541) 997-1513: Early intervention/childhood special education (EI/ECSE) that provides service to developmentally delayed/disabled children from birth to school age. Services are determined by the needs of the child and may include preschool, speech, occupational/physical therapy, autism, hearing, vi- sion or home consultations. EC CARES is a U of O affiliated program.

Healthy Start, West Lane County (541) 997-3101: Healthy Start is a voluntary program designed to support first time parents through infor- mation and referrals. The goal of Healthy Start is to promote healthy childhood growth and development. Referrals are received through medical professionals and/or first time parents prenatal or within the first three months of birth.

Parent/Child Play Group (541) 997-1513: Parent/Child Play Group (PAP) is open to the community every Friday from 10 to Noon. Par- ents with children 0-5 years are welcome to attend. There is no reg- istration for PAP and families may attend on a drop-in basis. A variety of toys and crafts are made available each week. Funded through a grant from the Western Lane Community Foundation and local dona- tions.

FOOD RESOURCES

Florence Food Share (541) 997-9110: Provides food boxes to low income people. No appointment needed. Hours: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday & Wednesday.

Free Lunch at Methodist Church (541) 997-6025: Free lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Everyone Wel- come! Methodist Church at 333 Kingwood in Florence.

Senior Meals Programs: Meals on Wheels and “Café 60” (541) 997-5673 Meals on Wheels program. Also at “Café 60”: hot mid-day meals served to individuals 60 and over regardless of income on Mon/ Wed/Fri at 11:30. Donations encouraged. Please call to make a reserva- tion. Located at the Senior Booster Center, 1570 Kingwood, Florence.

Food Backpack for Kids (541) 997-24976 (Marilyn) or (541) 999- 5885 (Deb): They provide weekend meals for hungry children in Flor- ence and Mapleton. Together, no child will go hungry.

Helping Hands Coalition Day Center (541) 991-7193: Free meals on Mon/Wed/Fri from 11:00am-2:00pm

SENIOR SERVICES

Senior and Disabled Services Program (541) 902-9430: Provides information and referrals regarding programs and services available to senior and disabled adults. Protective services, financial assistance, case management, home & community long-term care. Relocation services & adult foster home licensing. Assist with Medicaid/Medicare applications.

Senior Connections (541) 902-9430 x 7830: Senior Connections is staffed with caring area coordinators & volunteers who provide a variety of services to seniors & family caregivers–helping seniors to continue to live independently in their own homes.

Family Caregiver Support Program (800) 441-4038: Respite and support services for unpaid caregivers caring for a person over the age of 60. Up to 8 hours of care per month or up to 16 hours of paid respite at the Alzheimer’s Respite Center. No financial eligibility re- quirements.

Elder Help Volunteer Program (800) 441-4038: Volunteer program for seniors 60 and over who need assistance with shopping and er- rands, companionship, simple household tasks and short term relief to primary caregivers.

The Friendship Line (800) 971-0016: An accredited crisis intervention program for the elderly. Confidential telephone conversations with peo- ple 60+ who may be lonely, isolated, grieving or depressed. Also has a “call out” service where trained volunteers/Friendship Line staff will make calls to older adults to provide emotional support and well-being checks.

Respite Center of Florence (541) 902-8539: Provides respite pro- gram for people with dementia. Offers lunch and activities. Open Mon and Thurs 10:00am—2:00pm.

TRANSPORTATION

FLORENCE AREA TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS (541)
Florence Public Transit – Rhody Express – 541-902-2067 – Operated by River Cities Taxi
Bus runs on a 60-minute route Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bus is outfitted with a wheelchair lift and bike racks.
Fare: $1.00 per one-way trip or $2.00 per day. Exact cash fare required.
More information about the new route is available at http://www.ci.florence.or.us/boardsandcommissions/new-rhody-express-route.

IN AND OUT OF THE FLORENCE AREA:
River Cities Taxi – 541-997-8520
Operates 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. daily and Friday and Saturday 24 hours. Wheelchair vans and regular taxi. Arrangements can be made for travel out of the area.

Florence-Yachats Connector – 541-997-8520

The bus runs Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:25 p.m., except holidays. Tickets are only $2.50 one-way/$5.00 for all-day service. The bus will make four round-trips each day, departing from the Florence Grocery Outlet stop, making one stop at Carl G. Washburne State Park, then arriving in Yachats at the Log Church (3rd & Pontiac). See the LinkLane web page for more information at https://link-lane.org/florence-yachats-connector/.
Florence-Eugene Connector –
The Florence to Eugene Connector bus runs seven days per week, with two routes per day. It will not run on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Tickets are $5/ one-way; fares between Florence and Mapleton are $1. Tickets can be purchased through the bus driver. Please visit the LinkLane website for the most up-to-date information about the route schedule at https://link-lane.org/eugene-florence-connector/.
Medical Transportation In and Out of the Florence Area

FRIENDS OF FLORENCE VAN SUPPORT:
Transports cancer patients to Eugene, Monday through Friday. Contact Gretchen at the Eugene Cancer Center, 541-683-5001.

MEDICAID MEDICAL RIDES AND RIDESOURCE:

RideSource is a curb-to-curb service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of a disabling condition. An application process to determine eligibility is required. Request a 24 hour notice or by 9:00 am of the day of your appointment to get preauthorization. Although, it is wise to call or fax as soon as the appointment is made because same day preauthorization is not guaranteed.
For Medicaid Transportation, which is a benefit for those that are on Medicaid, please also contact RideSource.
Contact RideSource at 541-682-5566, 7-1-1 (TTY), or 877-800-9899 (toll free)

VETERAN’S TRANSPORTATION:

For medical appointments in Roseburg or Portland – Contact Jerry Blackburn, 541-997-4094

OREGON HEALTH PLAN TRANSPORTATION:

Medical rides for Branch 5503, 3201, and 3211
Contact RideSource at 541-682-5566, 7-1-1 (TTY), or 877-800-9899 (toll free)

SENIOR CONNECTIONS MEDICAL ESCORT PROGRAM:

The Medical Escort program is a volunteer program for people age 60 or older. Rides are provided by volunteers and the program is donation-based. The program is able to provide transportation to medical appointments in the Florence, Eugene/Springfield and Coos Bay/North Bend areas.
For local rides to qualified persons. Contact Kristine Sirmans at 541-902-9430 x7830

VETERANS SERVICES

Disabled American Veterans (541) 997-8060 (Call Ivar Nelson):Provides help for veterans and their families. Works for hospitals for disabled veterans. Transportation program. Meets the third Tuesday of the month.

Pointman International Ministries (800) 877-8387: Vets helping vets. International agency net-working for veterans of all wars in all countries. Reaching out to vets & their families with moral & spiritual support with wartime stress issues. Advocacy provided for both veter- ans & their families.

VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars (541) 997-9058: VFW supports veterans of all wars. Financially supports the Veterans Home for Chil- dren. Conducts funerals for all veterans.
Florence Area Veterans Relief Agency (FAVRA) (541) 590-0395: Financial assistance for veterans to obtain home repairs, equipment, etc.

HOUSING

Habitat for Humanity, Florence (541) 902-9227: Florence Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with low income families & individuals to build decent, affordable housing in the Florence area. Families or individuals are selected on the basis of need for housing, ability to pay, and willingness to contribute “sweat equity”. Families work with Habitat volunteers to build their home. New home-owner repays Habitat with a no interest, no-profit loan with affordable payments. Anyone may apply.

Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HAC- SA) (541) 682-3755: Opportunities for safe, affordable housing for low income families, elderly or disabled persons.

Low income/Affordable Housing Options: Laurelwood Homes (800) 427-6659 Munsel Park Apts. (541) 997-2661 Oak Terrace (541) 997- 4575 Siuslaw Dunes (541) 997-6036 The Pines (541) 997-2022