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Area 8 Region
Interested in joining or learning more about the Area 8 Regional HIV/AIDS Advisory Consortium (RHAC) Prevention Committee? Please reach send an email to RhacArea8@flhealth.gov.
Action Steps:
Test N Treat Southwest Florida
- Testntreatswfl.org
- The Departments of Health in southwest Florida ae providing HIV resources, testing, and treatment related information
KnowYourHIVStatus
- Knowyourhivstatus.com
- HIV testing locator and other resources
Stop the Virus
- Helpstopthevirus.com
- HIV testing locator along with other resources
HIV.Gov
- Hiv.gov
- HIV.gov collaborates with departments and agencies across the federal government to provide HIV/AIDS-related information to users
HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Sites – by County
United Way 211
- Call: 2-1-1
- Helpline to find resources and services in your area
HRSA Find a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Medical Provider Locator Tool
- Findhivcare.hrsa.gov
- The locator tool allows users to search for Ryan White HIV/AIDS medical provider
Housing for Better Health
- Housingforbetterhealth.com
- Provides information about the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) housing program
Southwest Florida HIV Services Locator
Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County – Lead Agency
Area 8 Perinatal Linkage Coordinator
- Contact: Catherine.Leon@flhealth.gov, 239-461-6127
- The perinatal linkage coordinator seeks to establish and/or provide resources/services for HIV positive mama bear during pregnancy prior to birth
Healthy Start
- Connect.healthystartflorida.com
- The Florida Healthy Start program provides education, support and proven interventions to expecting and new families who are at-risk of a poor birth outcome or delay in development
Florida Department of Health
- Floridahealth.gov
- The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Benefits.gov
- Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
- Cdc.gov
- CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats
Office of Women’s Health
- Womenshealth.gov
- Provide national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education, and innovative programs
HIV.Gov
- Hiv.gov
- Hiv.gov collaborates with departments and agencies across the federal government to provide HIV/AIDS-related information to users
Fact Sheet
Los determinantes sociales de la salud
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
Healthy People 2030, Education Access and Quality
- Health.gov/HealthyPeople
- Goal: Increase educational opportunities and help children and adolescents do well in school
Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data
- Flhealthcharts.gov
- The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
County Health Rankings, Education
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- Better educated individuals live longer, healthier lives than those with less education, and their children are more likely to thrive. This is true even when factors like income are taken into account.
Florida Department of Education
- Fldoe.org
- PK-12 public school data publications and reports website
School-aged Child and Adolescent Profile
Healthy People 2030, Health Care Access and Quality
- Health.gov/HealthyPeople
- Goal: Increase access to comprehensive, high-quality health care services.
Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data
- Flhealthcharts.gov
- The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
County Health Rankings, Employment
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- Employment provides income and, often, benefits that can support healthy lifestyle choices. Unemployment and under employment limit these choices, and negatively affect both quality of life and health overall.
US Census Bureau, Small Area Health Insurance Estimate (SAHIE)
- Census.gov
- The U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Health Insurance Estimates program produces the only source of data for single-year estimates of health insurance coverage status for all counties in the U.S. by selected economic and demographic characteristics.
Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
- Data.hrsa.gov
- HPSA Find provides the type of HPSA (geographic, population, or facility-based), score, HPSA type, and other details.
Kaiser Family Foundation
- Kff.org
- KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) is a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.
Healthy People 2030, Social and Community Context
- Health.gov/HealthyPeople
- Goal: Increase social and community support
Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data
- Flhealthcharts.gov
- The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
County Health Rankings, Family and Social Support
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- People with greater social support, less isolation, and greater interpersonal trust live longer and healthier lives than those who are socially isolated. Neighborhoods richer in social capital provide residents with greater access to support and resources than those with less social capital.
American Community Survey, US Census Bureau
- Data.census.gov
- The ACS is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Aging in Florida Profile
Healthy People 2030, Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Health.gov/HealthyPeople
- Goal: Create neighborhoods and environments that promote health and safety.
Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data
- Flhealthcharts.gov
- The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
County Health Rankings, Community Safety
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- Accidents and violence affect health and quality of life in the short and long-term, for those both directly and indirectly affected, and living in unsafe neighborhoods can impact health in a multitude of ways.
Shimberg Center for Housing Studies
- Flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu
The Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse provides public access to data about housing needs and supply, subsidized rental housing, and household demographics in Florida communities.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Community Map
Healthy People 2030, Economic Stability
- Health.gov/HealthyPeople
- Goal: Help people earn steady incomes that allow them to meet their health needs.
Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data
- Flhealthcharts.gov
- The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality.
County Health Rankings, Income
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- Income provides economic resources that shape choices about housing, education, child care, food, medical care, and more.
Prosperity Now Scorecard
- Scorecard.prosperitynow.org
- A comprehensive resource for data on household financial health, racial economic inequality and policy recommendations to help put everyone in our country on a path to prosperity.
Community Social & Economic Factors
Fact Sheet
Diabetes
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
Fact Sheets about Diabetes Prevention
- Cdc.gov/Diabetes
- From the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Find CDC Recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs in Your Area
- Nccd.cdc.gov
- CDC, Diabetes prevention program finder
Learn More about Florida’s Diabetes Prevention Efforts
- Floridahealth.gov
- Florida Department of Health, Diabetes prevention
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) helps people with diabetes learn how to take the best care of themselves. DSMES helps clients:
- Know how to manage their diabetes which will help avoid or delay serious health complications,
- Save money and time (fewer trips to the hospital)
- Know how to properly take medication and monitor blood sugar
- Overall live a healthier life with diabetes (CDC).
To find a Diabetes Education Program visit:
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes.org
- To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Diabetes Advocacy Alliance
- Diabetesadvocacyalliance.org
- Member organizations united in the desire to change the way diabetes is viewed and treated in America.
Florida Diabetes Advocacy Alliance
- Floridadiabetesalliance.org
- Coordinating resources to improve systems for diabetes prevention and care throughout Florida.
- Statewide public health data base for Florida created by the Florida Department of Health.
US Diabetes Surveillance System
- The United States diabetes surveillance is an interactive web application that allows the user to view diabetes surveillance data and trends at national, state, and county levels.
Broward Health Planning Council – Florida Health Data Warehouse
- The health data warehouse and analytic tool, the Hospital Inpatient & Emergency Department Analytical System, Medical Facilities Utilization Reporting System, and the DRG Data Warehouse.
Fact Sheet
Abuso de Sustancias Juveniles
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator
- Findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- This services locator is a, confidential and anonymous, source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States
- National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
American Addiction Centers, Parents Guide
- Americantreatmentcenters.org
- Guide for parents of addicted children and teens
Florida Department of Children and Families
- Myflfamilies.com
- DCFS information on their substance abuse and mental health services and other information
Smoke Free Teen
- Teen.smokefree.gov
- Tools and tips to help teens to quit smoking
Find local resources at Swflresourcelink.com
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
- Cdc.gov
- CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats.
National Institutes of Health, Drug Abuse
- Drugabuse.gov
- NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences
The Truth Campaign
- Thetruth.com
- Funded by the Truth Initiative. The Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past.
Prevention Parents Southwest Florida
- Facebook.com/PreventionParentsSWFL
- A prevention collaboration with various Drug Free programs throughout Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Collier, Hendry/Glades, Lee, Punta Gorda, and Englewood Community Coalition)
MADD Southwest Florida
- Facebook.com/MADDSWFL
- MADD SWFL is a regional office of MADD that serves Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse
- Scosa.org
- A non-profit organization that advocates for substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery in Sarasota County.
Drug Free Sarasota
- Facebook.com/DrugFreeSarasota
- Drug Free Sarasota is a county-wide coalition to prevent and increase awareness of substance abuse
- Statewide public health data base for Florida created by the Florida Department of Health.
US Diabetes Surveillance System
- The United States diabetes surveillance is an interactive web application that allows the user to view diabetes surveillance data and trends at national, state, and county levels.
Broward Health Planning Council – Florida Health Data Warehouse
- The health data warehouse and analytic tool, the Hospital Inpatient & Emergency Department Analytical System, Medical Facilities Utilization Reporting System, and the DRG Data Warehouse.
Fact
Youth Substance Abuse
Hambre
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
Florida Food Assistance Program
- Myflfamilies.com
- The Food Assistance Program helps people with low-income buy healthy food.
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
- Floridahealth.gov
- WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.
Collier County Homeless and Hunger Coalition
- Collierhomelesscoalition.org
- To facilitate solutions to prevent and end hunger and homelessness by coordinating services in Collier County.
Southwest Florida Resource Link
- Swflresourcelink.com
- Find resources for your county.
Unites States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service
- Ers.usda.gov
- The mission of USDA’s Economic Research Service is to anticipate trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to conduct high-quality economic research to inform and enhance making.
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
- Cdc.gov
- CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats.
Feeding America
- Feedingamerica.org
- To feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
- Harrychapinfoodbank.org
- The largest hunger-relief network in Southwest Florida, serving Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties.
Community Cooperative
- Communitycooperative.com
- Eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients.
All Faiths Food Bank
- Allfaithsfoodbank.com
- The only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
Feeding Florida
- Feedingflorida.org
- Is the state’s network of food banks working to solve hunger.
Fact Sheet
Acceso a Seguros
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
Young Invincibles
- Younginvincibles.org
- Young Invincibles is a public policy group representing those 18-34 years of age.
Families USA
- Familiesusa.org
- Families USA, a leading national, non-partisan voice for health care consumers, is dedicated to achieving high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all.
Florida Voices for Health
- Healthyfla.org
- Florida Voices for Health is a coalition of community organizations, business, and individuals working to create a health care system that works for every Floridan.
HPCSWF Navigator
- EnrollSWFL.com
- 1-866-547-2793
- Enroll SWFL Navigators provide free, unbiased and confidential assistance with enrolling into the federal and state health insurance programs
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Cms.gov
- The official website for all Medicare and Medicaid services
Marketplace
- Healthcare.gov
- The official website for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace
Florida KidCare
- Floridakidcare.org
- The official website for the children’s state medical insurance
Area Agency on Aging for SWFL
- aaaswfl.org
- Area Agency on Aging for SWFL is focused on serving older adults and people with disabilities in a sever county area.
Kaiser Family Foundation
- Kff.org
- A leader in health policy analysis and health journalism, KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) is dedicated to filling the need for trusted information on national health issues.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Rwjf.org
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.
Health News Florida
- Health.wusf.usf.edu
- A Florida based public news outlet focused on health news.
Fact Sheet
Alojamiento
Click the county name for the fact sheet:
Action Steps:
Southwest Florida Resource Link
- Swflresourcelink.com
- Your guide to community resources
*For local housing assistance please see counties’ fact sheet.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- resource.hud.gov
- HUD’s resource locator
County Health Ranking, 2019 Key Findings Report
- Countyhealthrankings.org
- By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps illustrates how where we live affects how well and how long we live.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on Housing
- rwjf.org
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.
SAMHSA, on Housing
- Samhsa.gov
- SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Housing
- CDC.gov
- CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.
Florida Coalition to End Homelessness
- Fchonline.org
- The mission of the Florida Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively to prevent and end homelessness in Florida.
Florida Housing Coalition
- Flhousing.org
- The Coalition provides professional consultation services through training and technical assistance on housing and related issues.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
- Nlihc.org
- The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes.
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