Healthcare 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
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
Amelia Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine provides walk-in medical care and wellness services to those with illness or injury. They help adults and children with no appointment needed. Discounted pay may be available, and most insurance is accepted, including TRICARE and Medicare. Please call 904.321.0088 if you are in the Fernandina Beach area, or 904.696.0055 if you are in the Jacksonville area, or visit website for more information and a full list of the services they offer.
Barnabas provides health services to those in need. These services are provided at a low cost. They also accept Florida Medicaid.
Services include:
Please call 904.261.7000 or visit website for more information.
VA offers caregiver support to its family members. Caregivers of Veterans who were injured after 9/11 maybe be able to get more services such as a stipend. They may also get training and medical coverage. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
VA Caregiver Support Line: 1.855.260.3274
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
The Florida Discount Drug Card is available to all Florida residents. It is used to save money on prescription drugs and is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies in the US. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.
EyeCare America offers free eye exams to low-income, uninsured individuals and families. This service does not cover eye glasses, medications, or surgery. Please call 877.887.6327 or visit website for more information.
https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Email:877-561-8567
