Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.

This group offers medication assisted treatment. It is called MAT for short. The program provides free, FDA-approved medication. It is combined with counseling. This helps with withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Please call 850.872.7676 or visit the website to learn more.

Medications Offered:

• Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
• Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone)

This program may be able to help with:

• Depression / Suicide Counseling
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment
• In-Home / Outpatient Assistance
• Individual Therapy

Please call for more info.

Meridian Behavioral Health is a mental health care facility. They have crisis services to help people who need emergency mental health care evaluations and treatment plans. See the list below for services offered. Call 352.374.5600 or go to website.

Health Start is a free program for all pregnant women and women with babies under the age of 3.

Educational outreach areas include:

• Breastfeeding
• Childbirth
• Parenting
• Smoking cessation
• Staying healthy between pregnancies

Call for more information.

The HIV/AIDS Prevention Program provides care to anyone who may not know that he/she is infected and to prevent new HIV infections. Services include:

• Community outreach
• Evidence-based interventions
• Free HIV testing
• Public education and awareness

The program is run by coordinators, consultants, counselors and testing staff. Call for more information.