Access Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that 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

United Way 211 provides information and referral for social services in your area. Trained telephone counselors are always available. They will help you find the agency or resource you need.

Dial 2-1-1 To Get Information On:

• 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Intervention and Prevention
• Adult, Child and Family Services
• Child/Adolescent/Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Food, Shelter and Clothing
• HIV/AIDS Information and Testing
• Medical Needs and Assistance
• Support Groups and People with Disabilities
• Victims of Abuse or Crime

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Services:

This agency runs Caring Choices. They provide a variety of services. These are to help clients during the pregnancy journey. All services are free to expectant mothers. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Help Includes:

• Adoption Services
• Parenting Assistance Services
• Pregnancy Counseling Services

Sunshine Health provides Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. This plan is for children under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 888.874.9474

The county health department offers a variety of health care programs and services. They provide quality care to patients. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

The network provides emergency poison information. Its 24-hour hotline is staffed by trained healthcare workers. Call or visit the website to learn more.

24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)