Access Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income. The programs include help with food, cash, and medical. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. There is one application for all programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

TTY:800.955.8771

Assistance Available:

• Food Assistance
• Temporary Cash Assistance
• Medicaid
• Medicaid for Pregnant Women
• Refugee Services

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Services:

The Englewood Community Care Clinic is for 18 – 64 years old without health insurance or Medicaid who live in Charlotte and Sarasota counties. Walk Ins Only. Income must fall at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Please call 941.681.2081 or visit their website to learn more.

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.

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

This group offers health and fitness programs for athletes who have intellectual disabilities. They help to make sure their health needs are being met. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs Include:

Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

ALSO Youth provides services for youths aged 13-21. They have free, anonymous, and confidential HIV testing, support groups, and peer counseling. Please call 941.951.2576 or visit their website to learn more.