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 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:

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.

Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. helps those in need with health services. Services are offered at a low cost.

Services include:

• Pediatrics
• Adult Primary Care
• Behavioral Health
• Prescription By Mail
• Sliding Fee Discount Program
• Health Benefits Coordinator
• Women's Health
• Care Management

Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County provides clinical and pediatric services to those in need within the community. Prenatal care, immunizations, and other school health programs may be available. Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County provides a range of services and resources dealing with HIV and AIDS. Counseling, testing, and referral sites are available. Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County offers Adult Health Care to those in need. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

Services include:

• Healthy education and counseling
• Management and treatment of chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, thyroid condition)
• Physicals
• Referrals for specialty care
• Treatment of minor acute illness such as cold and flu

Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County provides Family Planning. Fees are based on a sliding scale fee for those who are uninsured.

Services include:

• Annual Exams
• Pap Smears
• Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• HIV testing
• Issuance of various types of contraception (i.e. oral contraceptives, depo provera injections
• Emergency Contraception
• Condoms
• Prescriptions for other methods and referrals for tubal ligations and vasectomies)
• Education
• Counseling and referrals for community services

Please call or visit website for more information.

Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County provides Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW). They offer pregnancy-related outpatient services. Pregnancy testing and counseling may also be available. Please call or visit website for more information.