American Legion
This group is the largest veterans organization in the country. It offers programs, services, and advocacy. The help is for group members. The help is also for their families.
Lafayette
Lafayette
SNAP Assistance - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This food bank can help you get SNAP. SNAP is a government program that provides help getting food. Call to make an appointment to find out if you qualify for this benefit. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Interface Youth Program - CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
This agency runs the Interface Youth Program. It offers children 10-17 short-term housing. The program also provides food, clothing, and a variety of personal support. The children are expected to attend school while in the program. If they do not then they are required to take part in a life skills program. There is no charge for the services. There are qualifications to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Includes:
Florida Senior Safety Resource Center
Non-emergency medical and senior transportation. Call or visit our website for more info.
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 group offers support to help people quit tobacco. The support groups meet online and/or in person. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.866.341.2730
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
Medical Care - North Florida Medical Centers
This group provides medical care. It is for the entire family. There is a sliding fee discount program available. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services Include:
- Annual Physicals
- Discount Prescription Program
- Geriatrics
- Immunizations
- Men's Health Services
- Pediatric Care
- School Sports or Work Physicals
- Standard Labs
- Women's Health Services
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.