2012 Human Services Directory Hendry & Glades - United Way

38Division of Worker Compensation - Florida200 E Gaines St Tallahassee, FL 32399Phones: (800) 342-1741, (850) 413-1610Fax: (850) 413-1970Office Hours:8 AM-5PMIntake procedure: Call for informationService Area Description: FloridaAgency Type: GovernmentalFees: NoneEligibility: Anyone injured on the jobor questions on Florida Workers’CompensationWorkers' Compensation HotlineCore Functions are to inform and to assist injured workers, employers/carriers and health care providers in fulfilling theirresponsibilities under workers' compensation law; To serve as a resource to employees and to educate and disseminateworkers' compensation information to employees and employers; To investigate disputes and attempt to facilitate anagreement between the employee and the employer/carrier; To assist the employee in drafting a petition for benefitswhich meets the specificity requirements outlined in section 440.192(2) and section 440.192(6), and to explain theprocedures for filing petitions for benefits; Investigates unpaid medical bills submitted by the provider or facility in attemptto effect a disposition; and Reviews and investigates Notices of Denials (DWC-12s) submitted to the Division by theEmployer/Carrier.Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc.2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way Fort Myers, FL 33916Phones: (239) 332-5346Fax: (239) 332-7815Office Hours:Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PMIntake procedure: Call for assessmentService Area Description: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, Lee and SarasotaAgency Type: Non-Profit-UW PartnerFees: None but donations acceptedEligibility: Seniors, 55 years andolder.The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc. seeks to enhance the social and economic well-being of those 50 and olderindividuals who reside in Southwest Florida and make a positive impact in the lives of frail elderly, at risk youth, specialneeds children and our communities.Foster Grandparent Program2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way Fort Myers, FL 33916Phone(s): (239) 332-5346Fees: None but donations acceptedOffice Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PMEligibility: Senior 55 and olderService Area Description: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Intake procedure: Call for eligibilityFoster Grandparent Program provides volunteer opportunities and community involvement to seniors and serve childrenwith special needs. The heart of the program is the one on one attention that volunteers provide. Foster Grandparentvolunteers serve as mentors and tutors, provide assistance with homework and group activities. Serving 20 hours perweek, Foster Grandparent Volunteers receive a modest, tax-free stipends, transportation allowance, hot meals (whereavailable), accident and liability insurance and an annual physical exam.Senior Companion ProgramPhone(s): (239) 332-5346Fees: None but donations appreciated.Service Area Description: Charlotte,Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, Lee and SarasotaOffice Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PMEligibility: Seniors 55 and older.Intake procedure: Call forassessment.Senior Companion program provides volunteer opportunities and community involvement to seniors and serves frailelderly individuals as well as respite care to live-in caregivers. Senior Companion volunteers take care of simple chores,running errands, transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, companionship and advocacy. A modest taxfree stipend and other benefits are provided to qualified Senior Companion volunteers.38