Medical ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
The Englewood Community Care Clinic is for 18 – 64 years old without health insurance or Medicaid who live in Charlotte and Sarasota counties. Walk Ins Only. Income must fall at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Please call 941.681.2081 or visit their website to learn more.
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.
Sunshine Health provides Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. This plan is for children under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
To locate a facility or provider go here
Social Security Administration Medicaid website
This group offers health and fitness programs. These programs are for special needs athletes. Please call 352.243.9536 or visit their website to learn more.
Programs Include:
Out mission is to provide no-cost medical services and prescription medication to the uninsured and working poor of Charlotte County. Appointments are required. Walk-ins will be seen based on availability. Please call to make an appointment or for more information.
The VBA Clinic Pharmacy Hours:
Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The VBA Health Clinic Hours:
Monday through Friday - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Satellite Pharmacy Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.
