Medical ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
Columbia County Health Department provides a range of services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
To locate a facility or provider go here
Social Security Administration Medicaid website
TThe Healthy Start program is a home visiting program that helps through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. As well as families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with healthy child development. They focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Alachua County Office: 352.337.1200
Bradford County: 904.964.7732
Citrus County: 352.513.6078
Columbia County: 386.758.1065
Dixie County: 352.498.1360
Gilchrist County: 352.463.3120
Hamilton County: 386.234.0560
Hernando County: 352.848.3977
Lafayette County: 386.294.1321
Lake County: 352.314.6933
Levy County: 352.486.5300
Marion County: 352.644.2717
Putnam County: 386.481.3614
Sumter County Office: 352.569.2959
Suwannee County: 386.362.2708
Union County: 386.496.3211
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older. Some disabled people under age 65 and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease may also apply.
The Medicare website contains
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Direct Assistance Available Includes:
https://asafehavenfornewborns.com/what-we-do/providing-assistance
Pregnancy Care Center provides a range of free and confidential services. Services are provided to women who may be pregnant. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
24-hour helpline: 1.800.712.4357
