Volunteers in Service
to the Elderly (VISTE)’s
mission is to enable
the frail elderly to
remain safely and
independently in their
own homes. Founded
in 1983, VISTE is
a volunteer-driven
agency serving those
70 and older living in
Lakeland, Bartow, Ft.
Meade, and Mulberry.
Peace River Center 24 Hour Crisis Line
peacerivercenter.org .................863-519-3744
The Residence Retirement Center
....................................................863-687-7100
Tri-County Human Services ......863-709-8543
NURSING HOMES – See directory on page 33
TECHNOLOGY
Senior-Tek ...........................................863-279-0777
www.senior-tek.com
TRANSPORTATION
ElderPoint Ministries ......................863-682-7249
elderpoint.org
Polk Transit ...................................1-855-POLKBUS
www.polktransit.com 1-855-765-5287
VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly)
viste.org .........................................863-284-0828
VETERANS
Clark’s House ..................................clarkshouse.org
Lakeland .......................................863-940-9977
Winter Haven .............................863-875-4868
Services include:
• Transportation
• Supplemental Groceries
• Reassurance Calls
… and more!
To learn more about
qualifying for services,
how to volunteer, or to
schedule a tour please
call (863) 284-0828
or visit us on the web at
www.viste.org.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs Lakeland
Community Based Outpatient Clinic
tampa.va.gov/locations/Lakeland_CBOC
.................................................... 863-701-2470
Florida Department of Veteran’s Affairs
floridavets.org .............................863-534-5220
VISION
Florida Division of Blind Svcs ......863-499-2385
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ElderPoint Ministries ......................863-682-7249
elderpoint.org
RSVP Volunteer Program.............. 863-534-5249
polk-county.net/VolunteerPolk
Seniors First ........................................... 863.519.1020
seniorsfirstinc.org
United Way of Central Florida ....863-648-1500
UWCF.org
VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly)
viste.org ........................................863-284-0828
www.PolkElderCare.com 91