Healthcare ServicesThis 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:
Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.
Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid
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.
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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.
Granny Nannies offers home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home. This is so that they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. They can help with meals. They can also help with housekeeping and personal chores. They also help with those who have trouble keeping up with their medications. Healthcare is given by CNAs and HHAs. Please call 941.870.7234 or visit their website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
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Florida Division of Workers' Compensation Service offers help to injured workers. They answer questions about the workers’ compensation system. Services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Call: 800.342.1741 or 850.413.1610
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.
GoodDays offers patient assistance and financial resources. You need to meet certain requirements to get help. Call or check out the website to learn more.
Types of help available:
Toll Free: 877.968.7233
