NU-Hope Elder Care Services

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors in Highlands and Hardee Counties through various meal and activity centers. The centers offer nutritious meals along with opportunities for exercise, art classes, games, and social interaction, fostering a sense of community among participants. Eligibility for services extends to seniors aged 60 and over, their spouses, and people with disabilities living in designated facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. While there is no fee for meals or activities, donations are encouraged to enhance service accessibility for other seniors in need. Generated from the website

Peace River Center in Bartow, Fla., is a private, nonprofit, community mental health organization. It has been providing Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties with mental and behavioral health care services for more than 50 years. With facilities spanning the counties, the center offers a variety of treatment options to children and adults in many different settings. Services offered by Peace River include a crisis stabilization unit, outpatient counseling, psychiatric/medical, adult residential treatment, case management, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, youth line and 24-hour crisis hotline services. Funding for services and programs come from various sources. PRC also accepts many third-party insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and in some cases, offers services on a sliding-scale fee basis.