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Taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do to ensure a healthy life. Make sure you are eating well and visiting the doctor regularly.
General Medical Information
- Medicaid Medicaid is a program that provides medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program
- 4 Girls has a lot of information about your body, fitness, nutrition, illness, disability, mind, relationships, safety, and your future
- Teen Health - from Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media
Free or Low Cost Medical Care
- Checkup on Health Insurance Choices Today, there are more types of health insurance, and more choices, than ever before. The information presented here will help you choose a plan that is right for you
General Dental Information
You should visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings- usually every 6 months. Visiting the dentist will help you maintain your teeth and avoid costly dental bills
- Florida Project Dentists Care consists of volunteer dental team members who provide pro bono or reduced-fee services to children and adults who do not qualify for public assistance, but who have a substantial unmet need for dental care
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling and Help
- Provider Search
Locate a Substance Abuse or Mental Health Provider in your area
- Substance Abuse
View substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment programs in addition to the Florida Youth Initiative, the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey and Special Projects
- www.teenhelp.com - Has articles about depression, teen sexuality, development, suicide, health, learning disabilities, online safety, and eating disorders
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Don’t be afraid to talk to your caseworker about getting treatment, you won’t get in trouble, they just want to help you. Visit Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to find local meetings and support in your city.
- 888 4 AL-ANON (888-425-2666) Al-Anon/Al-Ateen 8am - 6pm EST, Monday - Friday 800
- ALCOHOL (800-252-6465) Alcohol Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 800 662 HELP (800-662-4357) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Referral Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Narcotics Anonymous
Food, Nutrition & Fitness
Good eating habits is essential to keeping your body healthy. Visit the websites below to learn all you need to know about taking care of yourself from the inside out!
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides a variety of information regarding nutrition through its website called Safe Teens
- Florida Food Resource Directory - You can enter your zip code or address and find food resources in your area. You can also find WIC programs, homeless shelters and services, domestic violence shelters, and religious organizations
- Teens Health Recipes for Teens with different nutritional needs
- WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. (English, Spanish, Creole, Vietnamese)
- CoolFoodPlanet.org Youth oriented site about nutrition, eating habits, and more from the European Food Information Council
Other Benefits
ACCESS Florida Website. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the on-line application. Your application will be received the same day you submit it electronically but will take 15 to 30 days to complete. To access information regarding your case status you can visit the ACCESS Florida Website or call 1-866-762-2237
Receive Confidential STD and HIV/AIDS testing and services
STD and HIV/AIDS testing is confidential. If you think you may have an STD, the most important thing to do is to get tested! All county health departments will test for and treat sexually transmitted diseases and so will some private doctors. By calling your local county health department, you can get private and confidential information about getting tested and find out how to get treated. To find out more information about sexually transmitted diseases visit IWannaKnow.org
HIV/AIDS Information
800-342-AIDS (800-342-2437)
CDC National AIDS Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
800 -344-7432 Línea Nacional del SIDA de los CDC 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
800-243-7889 CDC National AIDS Hotline TTY for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Monday - Friday, 10am-10pm EST 800 234 TEEN AIDS Hotline for Teens Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm EST
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Information
800-227-8922 CDC
National STD Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
800-344-7432 Línea Nacional de las ETS de los CDC 8am- 2am EST, 7 días a la semana
800-243-7889 CDC National STD Hotline TTY for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 10am-10pm EST, Monday - Friday
919-361-8488 National Herpes Hotline 9am-7pm EST, Monday - Friday
919-361-4848 National HPV and Cervical Cancer Hotline 2pm-7pm EST, Monday - Friday
Reproductive Health and Family Planning
- 4 Girls - Covers body, fitness, nutrition, illness, disability, mind, relationships, safety, and your future
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