Bay County Health Department provides a range of Health Services to those in need. Services are provided to residents of Bay County.

Services include:

This agency has a variety of health services for the public. They have diabetes education classes and help for pregnant women and new mothers. Adults and children can get vaccinations. There is no charge for children up to 18 years of age. Other services are paid using a sliding fee schedule.

Please see the website for all services.

This program is for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Parents that are dealing with stressful life problems. HFF offers home visits to help children and families succeed. They help parents with education and community support. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Available Resources:

Children’s Home Society of Florida provides Healthy Start. It is a program for pregnant women and families with infants. They will help you prepare for your new baby. They can refer you to free childbirth classes also. When your baby is born, they can provide developmental screenings, and continue helping after the birth. Please call or visit website.

This program may be able to provide various educational and counseling services to moms, newborns and families.

Call or visit website for more information.

Healthy Start is a free service. It is for eligible pregnant women, infants and children to age three. Services include care coordination and specialized Healthy Start services for pregnant women and infants. Please call 352.486.5300 or go to the website to learn more.

Services:

Healthy 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.

Services:

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 727.507.6330 for more information.

Services Include:

Breastfeeding education and support
Care Coordination
Childbirth Education
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIRM)
Healthy Start
Home visiting services
Nutritional Care and other services
Parenting Support
Parents As Teachers Plus (PAT+)
Smoking Cessation