211 Helpline gives free, confidential information and referrals to anyone in need. This resource serves Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Services include:

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Services:

Martin County Health Department provides Healthy Start screenings. This service is offered free of charge to all pregnant women and new mothers.

If eligible, you may receive the following:

• Breastfeeding and childbirth education
• Nutritional services and counseling
• Parenting education and support
• Psychosocial counseling
• Smoking cessation assistance

This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Usual Types of Assistance Are:

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program. For Women (must be pregnant, breastfeeding or less than 6 months postpartum), Infants and Children up to 5 years of age. Contact for more information.

WIC’s Free Services:

• Breast pump loan program for qualified mothers
• Breastfeeding support
• Florida Famers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons
• Healthy foods
• Nutrition education
• Referrals for health care