Florida Department of Veteran Affairs
The Florida Department of Veteran Affairs helps with many types Veterans' issues. Please call the local office for more information.
Services Include:
- Education
- Employment
- Legislative Issues
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Special Needs-Children's Medical Services
Children's Medical Services 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
or see website for more info.
Healthy Families Florida
Healthy Families is an at-home program created to help pregnant women, newborns, and families. Services must begin either before the birth or by the baby's third month. Services to the family may be offered for up to 5 years. Please call for more info.
Group Quit (Tobacco) - Suwannee River Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
This program is a support group to help people quit tobacco. They meet online and/or in person. They offer two group-based programs. Please call 386.462.1551 or 866.341.2730 or visit their website.
Florida Area Health Education Center
Florida Area Health Centers are known as AHEC for short. It is a statewide system for healthcare professionals.
Services Include:
- Big Bend Rural Health Network
- Covering Florida - Health Insurance Enrollment
- Health Professions Student Training
- Program to Quit Smoking
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders System of Care - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA offers life-long care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. VA serves its members in a network that delivers care for each phase of life. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
Primary Care Services - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Health Benefits Hotline: 877.222.8387
Mental Health - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA offers mental health care services to its members. There are services for PTSD, MST, depression, grief, anxiety and other needs. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
Call: 988
Text: 838255
Homeless Veterans Services - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA has several programs for veterans who are homeless. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
National VA Homeless Hotline: 877.424.3838
Geriatrics and Extended Care - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA offers medical care related to ageing. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.698.2411