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
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.
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:
VA offers caregiver support to its family members. Caregivers of Veterans who were injured after 9/11 maybe be able to get more services such as a stipend. They may also get training and medical coverage. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
VA Caregiver Support Line: 1.855.260.3274
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
The Florida Discount Drug Card is available to all Florida residents. It is used to save money on prescription drugs and is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies in the US. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Drug Abuse Foundation provides a wide range of services. One or more of our programs are designed to meet each client’s need. Every individual that seeks treatment from the Drug Abuse Foundation receives an assessment to determine their level of treatment. Visit our website or call for more info.
Assessment Center
Provides substance abuse and mental health assessments. Assessment Services assess, evaluate and provide assistance to persons and families. We determine level of care, motivation and the need for services. Visit website or call for more info.
Child Welfare Project
This program identifies and evaluates parents accused of child abuse or child neglect. The objective is to stabilize the family. We try to prevent the child from being removed from the home. Visit the website or call for more info.
Community Education
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.
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
The Susan G. Komen foundation offers financial assistance and help. Individuals must meet certain criteria. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. The funds may be used for daily living expenses. Such as rent, utilities, food, lodging, child and elder care. Please call or visit the website for more information. Assistance is also available through email.
Email: helpline@komen.org
