Reading Glasses are made possible through a partnership with the Lions Club, upon availability.

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This program provides weekend meals to children at risk of hunger. Participants are referred by school personnel. Backpacks are filled with food for every child in the household and can include: canned meat, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter and jelly, soup, applesauce, oatmeal, pasta, etc.

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This center can help with interpretation services. Please call 727.528.7891 or visit the center to learn more information.

Languages Interpreted/Translated:

• Cantonese Chinese
• Hmong
• Laotian
• Vietnamese

Nurses who have substance abuse issues may find help through this agency. They can get referrals to drug and alcohol treatment programs.

Any person who suspects that a nurse is impaired may make a referral to this agency.

The Jefferson County Health Department provides a variety of services. Cost of services will depend on Financial Eligibility and/or Sliding Fee Scale. Medicaid and Medicare are welcome. Some services have set fees.

Services:

• Adult/Child Health
• AIDS Drug Assistance Program
• Car Seat Program
• Chronic Disease
• Epidemiology
• Family Planning
• Healthy Start
• HIV/AIDS Testing
• Immunizations
• Improved Pregnancy Outcome
• Indigent Pharmacy Program
• Nutrition Services
• OB Care
• Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW)
• Safe Asleep Program (CRIB)
• School Health
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
• Sterilization
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Vital Statistics
• Women’s Health

Please call or visit website for more information.

Provides support and skill-building to help Veterans get ready to rejoin the community. Also helps them keep permanent housing they choose. Staff on-site make sure Veterans get the help they need:

• Employment and Training Opportunities
• Medical and Dental Services
• Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Treatment
• Veterans Benefits

Call 727.821.4819 for more information.

This group runs Jessie’s Place. It is a child advocacy center. They help children move from victim to survivor. The available help works to improve the child’s well-being. This can be emotional or mental. As well as behavioral, physical, and spiritual. All services are free of charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call 941.366.2224 or visit their website to learn more.

This group runs full-service career centers. They are located all over the state. These centers provide a variety of job-related services. The help is anyone looking for a job. Priority is given to veterans and those with disabilities. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Services Include: