Role: federally qualified health center for routine medical care; geography: Starke and surrounding Bradford County; cost/eligibility: sliding-fee program based on income, insurance/payment options and proof-of-income rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency response—call 911 for urgent danger | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Florida Department of Health in Bradford — New River Health
New River Health lists routine care in Starke and a sliding-fee option. Call to confirm appointment availability, required income documents, current fees, insurance/payment acceptance, and whether the requested service is offered.
Role: nutrition education and food benefits for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and children under five; geography: Bradford County; cost/eligibility: federally funded, income and category eligibility apply; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County WIC
Florida DOH describes WIC as a nutrition program for eligible families. Contact the county health department to check appointment steps, documents, and eligibility; enrollment is not automatic.
Role: behavioral-health and substance-use outpatient service access; geography: clinic in Starke, serving people who meet program criteria; cost/eligibility: intake screens clinical fit, payer/payment and financial-assistance options; confirm capacity; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch—call/text 988 or 911 as appropriate | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare — Bradford County Clinic
Meridian lists a Bradford County clinic at 945 Grand Street, Starke, with weekday hours. Call its Access Center before relying on local availability to confirm intake, current services, cost, wait time, and whether appointments are at this site or elsewhere.
Role: housing-repair and community-development program information; geography: Bradford County; cost/eligibility: program rules, application/waitlist status, and available funds apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed home repair | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County Community Development — SHIP
The county describes housing-repair assistance for health, safety, and sanitation needs and says applicants may join a waiting list until funds are available. Ask about current funding, property and income rules, the application process, and whether a specific repair is covered.
Role: aging, utility-assistance, case-management, meals, and community-service navigation; geography: Bradford County; cost/eligibility: program-specific age, income, crisis, application-window, and funding rules apply; emergency limit: not guaranteed aid or emergency shelter | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Suwannee River Economic Council — Bradford services
SREC lists Bradford County services that may include aging support, meals, case management, and energy or emergency-assistance pathways. Contact the local office to confirm which programs are open, eligibility, documents, and available funds.
Role: community transportation for eligible older and disadvantaged riders; geography: Bradford County service area; cost/eligibility: confirm eligibility, reservation lead time, fare, trip purpose, and capacity; emergency limit: scheduled rides are not emergency transport | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Suwannee River Economic Council transportation
SREC describes transportation for trips such as health care, meal sites, pharmacy, and shopping. Call the Bradford reservation line to confirm service area, trip availability, notice required, and current fare before planning a trip.
Role: county senior programming and resource connection; geography: Starke; cost/eligibility: confirm age/program eligibility, schedule, and any fees; emergency limit: not medical care or emergency placement | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County Senior Center
The county lists its Senior Center at 1805 N. Temple Avenue in Starke and weekday hours with a lunch closure. Call to ask about current activities, transportation, eligibility, and whether a service requires registration.
Role: veterans benefits navigation for eligible veterans and families; geography: Bradford County, office in Starke; cost/eligibility: veteran status and benefit-specific criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency financial assistance | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County Veterans Affairs
The County Veterans Affairs office helps veterans and families navigate benefits. Call to confirm service-officer availability, documents, appointment needs, and whether the question fits county or federal benefits support.
Role: public library access and community information; geography: Starke; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card residency rules, printing, and fees; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis response | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
New River Public Library Cooperative — Bradford branch
The Bradford branch is listed at 456 W. Pratt Street, Starke. The cooperative posts weekday and Saturday hours; check the current schedule and card requirements before making a special trip.
Role: city electricity, water, sewer, garbage, and natural-gas utility information; geography: addresses within City service boundaries only; cost/eligibility: verify address, deposits, current rates, and account requirements; emergency limit: outage reporting is not emergency medical response | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
City of Starke Utility Services
The City lists utility services and contact information. Confirm whether a specific property is inside the City's service area and ask about current fees, billing, service requests, and after-hours outage reporting; county addresses may use other providers.
Role: county waste-site and disposal-rule information; geography: Bradford County; cost/eligibility: confirm current site access, waste origin, decal, load type, fees, and hours; emergency limit: not a cleanup or hauling service | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County Solid Waste Services
The County lists a solid-waste site near Starke. Before loading or hauling, call to verify current operating status and whether the specific material, vehicle, load size, and property origin are accepted. No pickup or free-disposal guarantee is implied.
Role: land-use and zoning information for properties in county jurisdiction; geography: unincorporated Bradford County, with municipal boundaries and separate city rules; cost/eligibility: verify parcel jurisdiction and current office availability; emergency limit: not emergency housing or cleanup | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Bradford County Planning and Zoning
The County explains its zoning service area and notes that Starke has its own zoning jurisdiction. Contact the appropriate city or county office with the property address before relying on a rule or complaint process.
Role: free civil legal assistance for eligible people; geography: service area includes Bradford County, with regional offices; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and program screening apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or legal representation guarantee | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Three Rivers Legal Services
Three Rivers Legal Services serves eligible residents in Bradford County, including civil and domestic-violence-related legal needs. Apply or call for screening; the listed Gainesville office is regional and not a promise of local walk-in service.
Role: domestic-violence safety planning, advocacy, and shelter referral; geography: service area includes Bradford County; cost/eligibility: confidential intake determines safe contact and available options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger; not general housing placement | These independent resources are not endorsements. Confirm service area, current availability, cost, eligibility, accessibility, and next steps directly before relying on a listing.
Peaceful Paths — domestic-violence support
Florida's provider listing includes Bradford County in Peaceful Paths' service area and lists a crisis hotline. This is a domestic-violence-specific pathway, not a general shelter or hoarding service. Use a safe device and confirm current services directly.