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:

LifeStream has a range of services to help with behavioral health issues. They also offer social services. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 352.315.7500 or go to the website for locations and to learn more.

24-Hour Mobile Response Team: 352.408.6625

Services Available:

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

This clinic offers health care for adults ages 18-64 with limited incomes and no health insurance. Services are provided Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. You must bring a photo ID, Social Security Card, and proof of income and residency to apply.

They do not accept walk-ins. You must call 352.610.9916 to schedule in advance.

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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)

Email: poisoncenter@fpicn.org

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. It helps families with children up to age 3. The children are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355