This agency provides monitoring and permits to places that provide public services. Their aim is to prevent the spread of disease to the general public. They regulate all public pools and bathing places. They inspect places that serve food (schools, daycares, bars, etc.). They look into problems such as sewage leaks, failing septic tanks and diseased animals.

Please see the website for all services.

Services Include Permits For and Review/Inspection Of:

• Disaster/Emergency Response
• Institutional Food Service
• Mobile Homes and Recreational Parks
• Onsite Sewage Tratment & Disposal Systems (Septic Tanks)
• Sanitary Nuisances
• Swimmings Pools
• Tanning Facilities
• Water Systems

This health department offers services such as CPR classes, the WIC program and Healthy Start (mother and child health services). You can also get birth or death certificates from Vital Statistics.

Please see the website for all services.

Tobacco Free Florida offers various ways and aids to help smokers quit, including phone, virtual, and in person sessions. Smokers are eligible to access free smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges.

Disability is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injury or disease that happened while on active duty. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.

You may qualify if you have a service related disability. You need to be discharged under honorable conditions. Please call the office for more information.

The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more

Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.

Eyecare America offers free eye exams to people in need. Care is provided by volunteer eye doctors. It can also lower the cost of medication. Patients can print a drug discount card and search for drug assistance programs. Call or visit the website to learn more.

***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance advice. And cannot recommend a specific doctor***