Florida Senior Safety Resource Center
Non-emergency medical and senior transportation. Call or visit our website for more info.
Hardee
Hardee
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.
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
Legal Services- Heart of Florida Legal Aid
HOFLA offers legal advocacy to help those in need with civil legal matters. They practice family law and domestic violence cases. There are no fees for eligible clients. If you need help with legal matters outside of these fields, HOFLA can refer you to an outside agency. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
For legal issues in Polk, Hardee, or Highlands county: 863.519.5663 Ext. 100
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.
Toll Free: 800.308.8387
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
TTY: 800.799.4889
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: 800.308.8387