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Healthcare & Mental Health

6 resources
Free / Sliding Scale
Osceola Community Health Center
Primary Care · FQHC
Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services regardless of ability to pay. Serves uninsured and underinsured patients.
Kissimmee, FL (407) 846-4808 Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM
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Aspire Health Partners
Mental Health · Substance Use
Behavioral health services including counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use treatment. Serves children, adults, and families across Central Florida.
Orlando & Kissimmee, FL (407) 875-3700 Telehealth available
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Free
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition · Maternal Health
Provides nutritious foods, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under age 5.
Osceola & Polk Counties 1-800-342-3556 Income-based eligibility
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Free · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Support · Mental Health
Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress. Call or text 988 anytime. Spanish-language support available.
Call or Text: 988 Chat: 988lifeline.org 24 hours / 7 days
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Free / Low-Cost
Florida Medicaid & KidCare
Health Insurance · Children & Families
Florida's Medicaid and KidCare programs provide low-cost health insurance coverage for eligible children and families. Applications can be completed online or in person.
Statewide — Florida 1-888-419-3456 Online applications available
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Free · Confidential
Harbor House of Central Florida
Domestic Violence · Safety
Provides emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Central Florida 407-886-2856 (24hr hotline) Confidential & safe
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Childcare & Early Learning

5 resources
Financial Assistance
Florida Childcare Assistance Program
Childcare Subsidy · Working Families
Helps eligible low-income working families pay for licensed childcare while parents work, attend school, or participate in job training programs.
Osceola & Polk Counties 1-866-357-3239 Income-based eligibility
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Free
Head Start of Osceola County
Early Childhood Education · Ages 3–5
Free comprehensive early childhood program for income-eligible families. Provides education, health screenings, nutrition, and family support services.
Kissimmee & Poinciana, FL (407) 846-4800 Full-day & half-day options
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Low-Cost
Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
School Readiness · VPK Programs
Administers Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness programs. Helps families find quality childcare providers and apply for financial assistance.
Kissimmee, FL (407) 343-2150 Online provider search
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Free
Bright Futures Collective
After-School · Youth Ages 5–17
Spirit Refuge Foundation's own youth program — providing after-school homework help, mentorship, arts programming, and teen leadership for children ages 5–17 in Poinciana.
Poinciana, FL Contact Spirit Refuge Foundation ⭐ Free to enrolled families
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Caregiver Connections of Central Florida
Respite Care · Special Needs Support
Offers temporary relief for caregivers of children with disabilities or special needs. Provides in-home and center-based respite care and caregiver training.
Central Florida (407) 623-1070 Flexible scheduling
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Education & Literacy

5 resources
Free
Osceola Literacy Council
Adult Literacy · GED Prep
Free one-on-one and small group tutoring for adults seeking to improve reading, writing, English language skills, or prepare for their GED diploma.
Kissimmee, FL (407) 847-4174 Flexible scheduling with volunteer tutors
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Free
ESOL Classes — Valencia College
English Language Learning · Adults
Free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at multiple proficiency levels. Offered at the Osceola Campus with day and evening options.
Kissimmee / Poinciana, FL (407) 582-3100 Day & evening classes
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Free
Osceola County Public Library
Library · Free Learning Resources
Free library cards, books, e-books, digital resources, children's programs, computer access, and community events. The Poinciana Branch serves our local community directly.
Poinciana Branch & Kissimmee, FL (407) 742-8888 Mon–Sat, hours vary by branch
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Free
Bright Futures — Homework Heroes
After-School Tutoring · K–12
Spirit Refuge Foundation's Homework Heroes program provides free after-school academic support for children K–12, with a focus on reading, writing, and math.
Poinciana, FL Contact Spirit Refuge Foundation ⭐ Free for enrolled youth
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Financial Aid Available
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
College Financial Aid · Adults
Need-based grants for Florida residents attending eligible colleges and universities. Helps low-income students access higher education without taking on excessive debt.
Statewide — Florida 1-888-827-2004 Apply via FAFSA
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