Health ServicesFLC offers a range of programs and services. These are related to literacy and adult education. Please call or visit the websitefor more information.
Programs and Services Available:
Statewide Hotline: 1.800.237.5113
The Gainesville Fisher House Foundation, Inc. is a location that provides comfort for veterans and their families. We assist during treatment for medical crises. Please call us or visit our website for more information.
The Optometry Team provides vision screening and exams and donated eye glasses to those in need.
Exams will be conducted every 3 months. A donation of $5 to cover cost of eyeglasses is suggested. Please call for more information.
VA offers medical care related to ageing. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.308.8387
Gift of Life helps children and adults find donors for bone marrow transplants. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program helps people who want to quit tobacco. They offer a group support system to help users quit together. These groups meet online and in person. They offer two group-based programs. Please call 386.462.1551 or 1.866.341.2730 or visit their website to learn more.
Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.
Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid
This is a top-rated nursing home center. They offer several care options. Please call 352.463.7101 or visit the website to learn more.
Services:
NewboRN Home Visiting is a free program for women in Alachua County who give birth there. Within a week a registered nurse or midwife will visit. They will check on the health of the baby and mother, as well as help with breastfeeding and nutrition, give tips of how to safely care for the baby, and help connect the family to other local resources. Call or visit the website for more information.
MIECHV / Parents as Teachers is free for parents with infants and young kids in stressful life situations. They teach parents and caregivers skills to help their kids be healthy and safe. As well successful in school.
Alachua and Marion counties: for kids up to age 3.
Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, and Putnam counties: for kids up to age 5.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
