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Full Resource Name:

HSC, Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition

Address

1311 N Paul Russell Rd, Ste A101
Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 488-0288

www.capitalareahealthystart.org

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AKA:

CAHSC, MomCare, Healthy Start

Description:

*Healthy Start Coalitions (HSC's) offer CONNECT (aka Coordinated Intake and Referral) which is a one-stop entry point for needed or desired services for all pregnant women and families with infants/toddlers up to age 3
*Pregnant women and families may either be referred by another agency or may self-refer; participation in services is entirely voluntary and not based on income, citizenship or Medicaid acceptance
*Available services vary by county, but all offer prenatal and infant/toddler support services often on a home visit basis; including: breastfeeding and childbirth education, nutrition counseling, tobacco cessation services, support groups, mental health counseling, parenting support and education, infant/toddler developmental education and screenings, information or assistance with applying for pregnancy Medicaid (SOBRA); In some counties, assistance may be available for low-income women who cannot get Medicaid to find low-cost prenatal care
*One of the goals of Healthy Start Coalitions is to connect women experiencing perinatal depression (which includes anxiety and other mood disorders) to mental health services; Women participating in any of the programs are offered a brief screening questionnaire (the Edinburgh Depression Scale) during their pregnancy and during the postpartum period
*COAST Through Pregnancy supports women at risk for experiencing poor birth outcomes or postpartum complications due to high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, or mental health concerns; provides items including but not limited to blood pressure monitors, glucometers, and scales
*Fatherhood coaches available to assist current and new fathers; T.E.A.M. Dad fatherhood program helps with parenting and co-parenting education, improving child, personal and workforce development, and building healthy relationships
*Parents as Teachers matches parents and caregivers with parent educators who schedule regular visits and share information about child development, activities for children, strategies to strengthen the parent-child relationship, and offer support on parenting topics including health and safety, nutrition, sleep, guidance, discipline, and attachment
*Sister Friends connects pregnant African American women to female community volunteers who provide culturally sensitive social support during pregnancy and postpartum
*Community Doula Program provides doulas to support women through emotional and physical support during pregnancy and childbirth
*Leon County: Maintains breastmilk donation site; call ahead for appointment

Intake Process:

Call

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Pregnant women, fathers and families with children under age 3

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions

Date of Official Change:

June 20, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1311 N Paul Russell Rd, Ste A101
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Mailing

1311 N Paul Russell Rd, Ste A101
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Contacts

Office Email

Primary Contact

info@capitalareahealthystart.org

Phone Numbers

1. Connect and HSC

(850) 488-0288

Services

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Breastfeeding Support Programs

Description

*Leon County: Maintains breastmilk donation site; call ahead for appointment

Hours

8AM-5PM, M-F

Required Documents

Call

Eligibility

Pregnant women and families with children under age 3

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call

Languages

English

Service Area

Leon County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Leon County
      • Wakulla County
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      Expectant/New Parent Assistance

      Description

      *Healthy Start Coalitions (HSC's) offer CONNECT (aka Coordinated Intake and Referral) which is a one-stop entry point for needed or desired services for all pregnant women and families with infants/toddlers up to age 3 *Pregnant women and families may either be referred by another agency or may self-refer; participation in services is entirely voluntary and not based on income, citizenship or Medicaid acceptance *Available services vary by county, but all offer prenatal and infant/toddler support services often on a home visit basis; including: breastfeeding and childbirth education, nutrition counseling, tobacco cessation services, support groups, mental health counseling, parenting support and education, infant/toddler developmental education and screenings, information or assistance with applying for pregnancy Medicaid (SOBRA); In some counties, assistance may be available for low-income women who cannot get Medicaid to find low-cost prenatal care *Fatherhood coaches available to assist current and new fathers; T.E.A.M. Dad fatherhood program

      Hours

      8AM-5PM, M-F

      Required Documents

      Call

      Eligibility

      Pregnant women and families with children under age 3

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Call

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Leon County, Wakulla County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Leon County
          • Wakulla County
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          Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment

          Description

          *One of the goals of Healthy Start Coalitions is to connect women experiencing perinatal depression (which includes anxiety and other mood disorders) to mental health services; Women participating in any of the programs are offered a brief screening questionnaire (the Edinburgh Depression Scale) during their pregnancy and during the postpartum period

          Hours

          8AM-5PM, M-F

          Required Documents

          Call

          Eligibility

          Pregnant women and families with children under age 3

          Fees

          None

          Intake Procedure

          Call

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Leon County, Wakulla County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Leon County
              • Wakulla County
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