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
Children's Medical Services provides speciality medical care for children ages 0 to 18. It is for children with chronic medical conditions. Appointments are made by phone. Income limits are based on the age of the child. Please call 850.245.4200 for visit website for more information.
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
Community Health Outreach is known as CHO for short. The group offers free services to the uninsured and the financially insecure. All services are to help healing for the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
This health center offers care and testing for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. All services are confidential. Anonymous HIV testing is available. The center also houses the Refugee Health Clinic, Mental Health services and more. Please see the website for more information.
Services Include:
It is important that you and your family receive the proper vaccinations. Please see the website to view the proper schedules for children and adults.
The Immunization Center provides:
Women should receive annual examinations for early detection. The health department offers regular tests such as mammograms and Pap tests. Women can also receive family planning services. Pregnant women can get prenatal care and counseling. The goal is to ensure delivery of a healthy baby. Insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. If you do not have insurance, care is provided on a sliding fee scale. Please call your health center and speak with a Human Service Counselor.
Women's Health Care Centers:
Agape South Jacksonville
1736 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville 32216
904.253.1100
Agape - Wesconnett
5150-9 Timuquana Road
Jacksonville 32210
904.253.1120
Agape - West Jacksonville
120 King Street
Jacksonville 32204
904.253.2785
Beaches Family Health Center
1522 Penman Road
Jacksonville 32250
904.253.2555
Central Health Plaza
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:
They provide medical assistance programs that gives access to health care for low income families and individuals. They also assist aged and disabled people with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical expenses. Call for more information.
