Northeast Region > Field 4


NE Region Manager: Leslie Richards
Office Address: 3631 Hodges Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Main Phone Number: (904) 992-2433
Fax Number: (904) 992-2442
Counties Served: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.

Field News & Announcements

  • Looking for Resources and Services? Check out the New APD Resource Directory.
  • Apply for Services —To learn how to apply for services from APD, including the Medicaid Waiver program, for yourself or a family member, please visit our Apply for Services Section

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who desire accommodations should contact: Michael Taylor at michael.taylor@apdcares.org, (813) 233-4319. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodations.


Area Training Information

Area Training Calendar

 


Field Contacts


Field Resources


APD Resource Directory

  • Resource Search
  • A searchable directory of local, state, and national resources and services.

  • Planning Resources
  • This directory is a good starting point for finding a variety of natural and community supports, in addition to services provided by government agencies.


Field Suggestion Box

Field Suggestion Box

Submit your suggestions to APD for improving supports and services in your community


Provider Recruiting Opportunities

New Provider Enrollment

Becoming a provider is a free process.

Due to the considerable number of enrolled providers in the Northeast region, it has been determined that the following service providers are needed and recruited at this time: Transportation, Private Duty Nursing, Residential Nursing Services, Skilled Nursing, Behavior Analysis Service, and Behavior Focus (BF) and Intensive Behavior (IB) Residential Habilitation (Res-Hab) Service.

**It is recommended that you review the provider requirements in the Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook for the service(s) you would like to become enrolled to provide. Please ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications prior to applying. The Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook can be found on the APD website at the following location: http://apd.myflorida.com/ibudget/docs/DDiBudget2017.pdf

Application Packets can be obtained at http://apdcares.org/providers/enrollment

If you need additional information on becoming a provider, you may contact our Provider Enrollment Liaisons by emailing the following address: northeast.providerenrollment@apdcares.org


Apply for Services

To apply for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, including the Medicaid Waiver program, for yourself or a family member, please leave a voice message at (904) 992-2428. Your call will be returned within 24 business hours.

Services are not based on your income but are based on the developmental disabilities covered under the Florida States 393. "Developmental Disability" is a broad term that refers to a variety of conditions that interfere with a person's ability to function in everyday activities. Chapter 393, Florida Statutes, defines developmental disabilities as spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome.