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
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
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.
