The 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 Dept of Children and Families services.

You can view the application in English, Haitian-Creole, or Spanish.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771

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

• Child Health
• Pediatricians
• Special Needs
• Speech Language and Other Therapies

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.

Clearwater Free Clinic offers many medical services on-site within our primary care setting. Other services, including diagnostic procedures, are provided by community partners. Comprehensive care includes:

• Coumadin Clinic
• Diabetic Program: Care and nutrition, education and supplies
• Ear, Nose and Throat Program
• Medication Service (no narcotics): Acute and chronic medications
• Nutritional Counseling
• Ophthalmology: Diagnostic exams, diabetic eye exams, refraction and glasses
• Pediatrics: Sick visits, back to school physicals
• Physical Therapy
• Primary and Specialty Care Office Visits: EKGS, labs, and x-rays, hospital procedures (as warranted)
• Women’s Care: Paps smears and mammograms

Contact for more information.

The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Check-ups and shots
• Dental
• Doctor visits
• Emergencies
• Hospital
• Mental health
• Prescriptions
• Surgery
• Vision and hearing

MomCare is a special health insurance program for pregnant women. If you are eligible, it will cover medical care and hospitalization during pregnancy. It may also cover health care bills you received up to three months before your enrollment. There is no cost for this coverage. Your baby may also be eligible for free insurance after he or she is born. Please call the Maternity Care Advisor for any questions. View website to make sure your income meets the guidelines: click here.

PCHD offers low-cost medical care to the public. They offer services to both children and adults. Low-income patients without insurance may pay on a sliding-fee scale. Please call for more information.

Services Include:

• Dental Care
• HIV Testing
• Family Planning
• Immunizations
• Men's Services
• Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
• Obstetrical and Gynecological Care
• Primary Medical Care
• School Health Services
• Specialty Medical Care
• Teen Services

Locations:
310 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater FL 33755
727.469.5800

12420 130th Avenue North
Largo FL
727.588.4040

8751 Ulmerton Road
Largo FL
727.524.4410

6350 76th Avenue North
Pinellas Park FL
727.547.7780

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Street North
St. Petersburg FL
727.824.6900

301 South Disston Avenue
Tarpon Springs FL
727.942.5457

The Health Center functions as an urgent care medical clinic. Volunteer doctors and nurses provide their services to adults ages 18-64. It is for those without insurance, Medicaid or Medicare who do not qualify for county health care. Not every condition is treated. Please check the website for conditions not covered. You may also call for an appointment. A $5 administrative fee is suggested.

Services Include Treatment For:

• Acid Reflux
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Basic cardiac problems
• Colds
• Diabetes
• Flu
• Foot problems
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Infections
• Minor wounds
• Rashes
• Spider bites
• Thyroid disorders

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.