Other 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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This group offers the Healthy Start program. The program provides one-on-one support to help during pregnancy and after birth. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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, stay safe, and succeed 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.
How to enroll: Call Parents as Teachers at 877-678-9355 or text “Connect” at 352-415-0091
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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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.
Please call 211 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
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Grace Works Unlimited, Inc. provides HearthWorks. This program was created to ensure safe, accessible living environments. They offer labor and/or materials to build and install accessibility ramps, grab bars, or help with maintenance tasks. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers recovery from the effects of addictions. This is done through working a 12-step program. They also offer group meetings. These are available both in-person and virtually.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.
24/7 Helpline: 863.683.0630
To find the meeting nearest you go here
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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