We are a statewide Managed Care Organization serving beneficiaries of the Florida Medicaid benefits. As a bilingual Community Health Worker in the role as Simply Healthcare Regions 3&4 Community Relations Representative I educate, connect and collaborate with partners to remove barriers and address community Social Determinants of Health.

NorthStar Family Resource Center (NSFRC), serving Columbia County. NSFRC patrons have access to a wide array of on-site and referral-based family support services, including, but not limited to, concrete supports (e.g., healthy food options, clothing, emergency financial assistance, health screenings), employability skills training, financial literacy classes, afterschool programs, community events, such as an annual health and wellness expo, and referrals to other social service agencies.  NSFRC provides Opioid Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy services for Columbia County. 

Hope Florida serves as a connection point for community collaboration between the public and private sector, faith-based communities, and nonprofits. Through the efforts of our Hope Navigators, we are going beyond government to create a pathway for Floridians to live up to their God-given potential and accomplish the American Dream – ultimately achieving prosperity and economic self-sufficiency.

Grief support/counseling/presentations
Personal hygiene packets for elementary children
Liaison to other community agencies

The Centers offer: no cost pregnancy testing, no cost and confidential counseling, no cost non-diagnostic ultrasound, sexual integrity options, pre-natal and post-natal training, parenting information and training, referrals for social services and resources, no cost maternity and infant items.