Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.

VA offers life-long care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. VA serves its members in a network that delivers care for each phase of life. Call or visit the website to learn more information.

Programs and services include:

• Behavior Intervention Program
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program
• Head Start / Early Head Start
• Head Start Voluntary Prekindergarten
• Healthy Families Manatee
• Housing Counseling
• Life on the Edge - Poverty Simulation
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Speech Screening, Evaluation and Therapy Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers services and care for adults and children. This program is for people with serious mental health conditions and addiction. They have options for mental health care and treatments. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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This group provides information, resources, and support to those who are affected by blood cancers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:
Educational Resources
Financial Aid
Information Specialists
Online Chats
Peer-to-Peer Support
Registered Dieticians
Support Groups
Support and Guidance for Caregivers

This resource center is for families and people caring for a loved one with dementia. They can provide you with skills and support. They have a wide range of services.

Please call 407.436.7750 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Services and Programs Include:

• Referral Information
• Support Groups
• Caregiver Workshops and Training
• Care Coaching
• State of Florida Brain Bank Research Program

The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the patient's treatment. Testing for breast cancer is an important service too. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Peace River Center runs a primary care clinic for ages 18 and up. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Available:

• Diabetes Management
• Ear Lavage
• Health Promotion & Wellness Support Group
• Hypertension Management
• Non-Emergency Acute Care
• Physical Examinations
• Suture Removal
• Tobacco Cessation Support