Healthcare ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that 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
VA offers support services for caregivers. Call or visit the website to learn more.
VA Caregiver Support Line: 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 to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida's goal is to help people with disabilities achieve their goals of independence. They have many services to help reach those goals. Please call 850.595.5566 for more details
Services include:
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.
This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call 888.874.9474 or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Community Health Northwest Florida is a health center with 16 locations. The group works to offer healthcare services for the un- and under- insured. They also help those who are medically needy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Available:
This card can give participants a discount. The discount is on almost all prescription drugs. It can be used at participating pharmacies. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: savingscard@elixirsolutions.com
Telephone: 866.341.8894 or TTY : dial 711
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.
This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food
