Healthcare ServicesAccess 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
SMA Behavioral Health provides Acute Care Services.
SMA Behavioral Health provides Adult Services for the mentally ill. A variety of services designed to develop independent living skills are provided.
Those include:
Call for more information.
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:
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
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:
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
Provide support and meet the broader community's needs while encouraging opportunities to cultivate the school and enrich the community through:
Programs for Parental Opportunities:
Extended Learning Access for Students
Social and Behavior Support
Accessibility to Health and Wellness Services through partnerships with Heart of Florida Health Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and West Marion Hospital.
Resources to Address Basic Needs such as clothing, backpacks, food, school supplies and hygiene supplies.
