Mental Health Services
How can I get mental health services? You can get mental health services at no cost to you through your health insurance. When you are in foster care, you will have Medicaid, which is a government run health insurance program.
How can I get mental health services? You can get mental health services at no cost to you through your health insurance. When you are in foster care, you will have Medicaid, which is a government run health insurance program.
What is Mental Health? Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is something we all have. Like physical health, your mental health can be good or poor and can also change over time. Anyone can be
What is Sexual Assault? Any sexual contact that you do not consent (or agree) to is sexual assault. Sexual assault does not have to include intercourse, or sex. Sexual assault can include any unwanted contact with private body parts such
What is an STD? STDs are diseases that are given from one person to another through sexual contact. Some common STDs are chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV), genital herpes, and HIV. How are STDs spread? You can get an
Who can see my medical records? Generally, Florida law does not allow your medical records to be seen by anyone except your legal guardian. However, because you are in DCF custody, the court issues orders that allow other parties in
What is a gynecologist? A gynecologist is a doctor that specializes in reproductive health. Will I be able to see a gynecologist? Yes, you can see a gynecologist if you are having monthly cycle issues, are sexually active, need to
What are some of the different types of specialists I have access to? How do I look up more specialists? For general information, click HERE or call 1-877-711-3662. If you are enrolled in Sunshine Health, click HERE Do I need
What is Medicaid? The Medicaid program provides medical care to low-income adults and their children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with disabilities. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is in charge of making sure people get health
What is a Pell grant? A Pell grant is money given to you by the federal government to help pay for the cost of postsecondary education (meaning schooling after you got your high school diploma or GED.) This can include
The Foster Youth to Independence housing voucher is available to young adults under the age of 25 who have been in the child welfare system. This voucher can be used for up to 36 months. The voucher will help you