Healthcare ServicesMeridian 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.
This is a group called the National Association of Counties. They have a prescription drug discount program for people and pets. You can save up to 80% on generic drugs, and 40% on brand-name drugs. There are no claim forms to fill out and no membership fees. Call or visit the website.
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
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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.
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This chapter offers a wide range of free education and support programs for patients. There are online support groups and online chats. They have peer-to-peer counseling with someone who has also been a patient. Financial aid is limited. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Information & Resource Center: 800.955.4572
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VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Health Benefits Hotline: 877.222.8387
This group offers the Road to Recovery program. It provides patients transportation to and from cancer related medical appointments. Transportation is for those who don’t have a ride. It is also for those who are unable to drive themselves. There are other requirements that must be met for the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For Appointments Call: 800.227.2345
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Canine Companions provides trained service dogs to people with disabilities. There is no charge for recipients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 800.572.2275
