New Mothers ServicesThe health department offers comprehensive prenatal care. All residents of the county are eligible for services. Medicaid is accepted. If the patient is not eligible for Medicaid, they are charged a fee based on income. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
At the Wakulla County Health Department Services include:
The Birth Cottage provides midwife services to pregnant women in need. All insurance companies, HMOs and Medicaid cover all or most of the fees. Payment plans are available.
Services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Health Start is a free program for all pregnant women and women with babies under the age of 3.
Educational outreach areas include:
Call for more information.
Mothers Helping Mothers provides basic needs to families in need. They give children's clothing and baby items. These items can include cribs, car seats, strollers, formula, breast pumps, and more. All are given free of charge. They also offer emotional support and referrals to other agencies. Please call 941.953.7572 or visit their website to learn more.
There is a limited supply of baby items at the Hygiene Closet. Please ask at the front desk.
Available Items:
This program helps pregnant women dealing with substance abuse. It connects them with nurses who make home visits. Nurses provide a range of support services to help with health. Please call 352.317.5194 or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355
Services:
Okeechobee County Health Department provides health care services to those within the community. Some services are given at low to no-cost.
Services include:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
