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

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

Services:

This group offers a variety of Adult Services. These services are for mental and behavioral health. They provide treatment and support. The help is tailored to the needs of each adult. There is a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call 850.522.4485 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Toll Free: 888.785.8750

Services & Programs:

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. The group works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or go to the website to learn more about referring a child.

Toll Free: 1.888.874.9474

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 Gulf County Health Department provides a range of health services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee.