A not-for-profit public interest law firm. Operates statewide through Florida. They are committed to the ideas of equal justice and basic human and civil rights for all. Mainly helps individuals and groups with public interest issues who would not otherwise have access to the justice system. And whose cases might bring about systemic reform. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
The program offers assistance to people living with HIV. It is for those who are not covered under other programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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
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.
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This center helps people with disabilities live as independently as they can. They give people the tools to be their own best resource. This is done by offering a wide range of programs and services. Please call 352.378.7474 or go to the website to learn more.
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We provide primary care to adults without insurance. We also provide mental health services and counseling, basic gynecologic care (STD testing and cervical cancer screening), and basic dental care (extractions). Patients can come to our clinics with or without scheduling an appointment. Locations are different for different evenings of the week.
Physical Address on Monday evening:
Bus outside Tower Road Library
3020 S.W. 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
begins at 5:30 PM
The Equal Access Clinic is a student-run healthcare clinic which provides free care and other services to the medically underserved in the Gainesville community. Health professional students from UF Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and Public Health work together under the supervision of Shands/UF faculty to assess and treat patients.
Helping Hands is a group of volunteer health professionals who provide free healthcare to those in need. Please call 352.519.5542 or go to the website to learn more.
Services Available on Monday and Thursday Nights: