Healthcare ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) 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
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:
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also 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 for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Provides Specialty Medical Care for children ages 0-21 years of age with chronic medical conditions that may hinder normal growth and development. Appointments are made by phone.
Services Available Through This Program
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday thru Sunday CLOSED
Income limits based on age of child. Call for income review. Social Security card, proof of income and proof of insurance/medicaid.
Call for more Info.
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
Christian Community Dental Care (Christian Community Care Center) Dental Clinic offers dental care to low-income and Medicaid patients.
Services include:
Please call for more information.
GoodDays provides financial support to patients who cannot afford medication. They also offer help with transportation and other travel costs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help 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:
EyeCare America offers free eye exams to low-income, uninsured individuals and families. This service does not cover eye glasses, medications, or surgery. Please call 877.887.6327 or visit website for more information.
https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Email:877-561-8567
