Medical ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that 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
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.
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.
MCR Health provides low-cost clinics. There are 2 in Sarasota County. They both offer several medical services. Please call 941.867.0125 or visit their website to learn more.
Services at MCR Health Fruitville location:
South County Medical Center:
579 S. Indiana Ave, Unit A
Englewood, FL, 34223
941.460.1341
Offers family practice services.
