Healthcare ServicesThe 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.
This agency provides FREE HIV testing. They offer two types of tests--the Orasure test (results in two weeks) and the Clearview finger stick test (results in 30 minutes). Orasure testing is provided on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday. The Clearview test is more accurate but needs to be scheduled in advance. Appointments are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern Time).
HIV tests can also be offered to groups. Big Bend Cares hosts testing events at colleges, health fairs and at other community gatherings.
Big Bend Cares provides education and support to people infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Client Services:
Please contact for more information.
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program is for women ages 50-64 who are under or uninsured.
Free mammograms
Pap smears
Clinical breast exams
This group provides a variety of services. The help is related to Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The primary goal of the group is to help caregivers keep a healthy quality of life. All services are provided free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
VA offers caregiver support to its family members. Caregivers of Veterans who were injured after 9/11 maybe be able to get more services such as a stipend. They may also get training and medical coverage. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
VA Caregiver Support Line: 1.855.260.3274
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call for more info.
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
