211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

Operation Homefront offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with with grants, not loans. It is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Usual Types of Assistance Are:

Martin County Health Department provides Healthy Start screenings. This service is offered free of charge to all pregnant women and new mothers.

If eligible, you may receive the following:

• Breastfeeding and childbirth education
• Nutritional services and counseling
• Parenting education and support
• Psychosocial counseling
• Smoking cessation assistance

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. This group helps from the time you find out that you are pregnant and during your pregnancy and after the baby is born. The group offers a variety of services.

Direct Assistance Available Includes:

• Safe Haven Relinquishment
• Medical Related Issues
• Necessities
• Housing/Shelter
• Legal Issues
• Burial Services
• Abuse
• Counseling/Parenting Education
• Financial Assistance
• Adoption Issues
• Education

Please call 877.767.2229 or visit the website for more information.

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. Contact for more information.

WIC’s Free Services:

• Breast pump loan program for qualified mothers
• Breastfeeding support
• Florida Famers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons
• Healthy foods
• Nutrition education
• Referrals for health care