Levy

Healthy Start Program

The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. It helps families with children up to age 3. The children are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.877.678.9355

Healthy Start of Central & North Florida Coalitions

The Healthy Start coalition works hard to keep mothers and babies healthy. They help children get a healthy start in life. They make a brighter future for pregnant women and families with young children. The group is a partner of the WellFlorida Council.

Services:

  • Home visits with registered nurses
  • Information on prenatal and newborn care
  • Help quitting tobacco
  • Referrals to community service providers
  • Developmental screenings

Disability Resource Center - Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

This agency acts as a disability resource center. It provides a variety of programs and services. There is no cost to clients. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.265.5724

Five Core Services:

  • Advocacy
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Information & Referrals
  • Peer Support
  • Transition

Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance - Catholic Charities Gainesville Regional Office

This is an emergency assistance program for people in danger of becoming homeless. They help by aiding them with meeting basic needs like getting food and paying bills. Please call 352.372.0294 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Food Pantry: Monday - Thursday, 9:30am -12:30 PM (closed on holidays)