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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

The Agency for Health Care Administration is known as AHCA for short. It administers the Medicaid program in Florida. They are also responsible for the licensing of health care facilities in the state. The group also shares health care data. This is done through the Florida Center for Health Information and Public Policy. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Chapters Health

This agency provides a full range of home healthcare services. Caring staff is available 24 hours a day. They can help you recover from illness or surgery in the comfort of your own home. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.866.940.0962

Services Include:

  • 24-hour on-call nursing
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Cardiac care
  • COPD care
  • Diabetes management
  • Home health aides
  • IV therapy
  • Ostomy care
  • Pain management
  • Personal care services
  • Rehab services
  • Stroke therapy
  • Wound care

Youth Crisis Shelters - Youth & Family Alternatives

This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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