Daily Needs ServicesHealthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.
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All Healthy Start services are FREE. They are based on need and not income or insurance. Healthy Start services are provided through the Pinellas County Health Department. Please call for more information.
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The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.WELL or go to the website to learn more.
This group offers healthy start services. It is a voluntary program. The program is for parents expecting a baby or that have a newborn. This program provides support to help pregnant women and children. It helps them access services and support needed to be as healthy as possible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.883.1959
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Center for Hearing and Communication offers hearing assistive phones for Florida residents.
Residents must be:
Hours for pick-up are:
Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please call for more information.
211 is a free information and referral phone number. 211 links people in need with more than 2,000 local programs. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day. 211 will find help for:
And much, much more!
If you or someone you know needs help, simply dial 211.
Fort Myers Christian Outreach Center provides a Food Pantry. They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 19 AM to 12 PM. No one is turned away.
This group runs Helen’s House. It is a safe haven for women and children. The faith-based program helps women and children who are experiencing homelessness. They might be fleeing domestic violence or struggling with substance abuse. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The church runs a community outreach program. It is called Helping Hands. The program provides food and other essential help to those in need. Direct assistance is available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Pantry Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Helping Hands is a group of volunteer health professionals who provide free healthcare to those in need. Please call 352.519.5542 or go to the website to learn more.
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