Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
1555 Indian River Blvd, Ste B241
Vero Beach , Florida 32960

Phone: (772) 563-9118
Extension:
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: (772) 563-9125
TDD Phone:

Website: www.irchealthystart.org/

Program Description

Healthy Start is the gateway for pregnant women and families to be connected with support services and resources through our universal prenatal screening, conducted with our Obstetrical providers in Indian River County.

All pregnant women, regardless of their economic status, are eligible to participate in the Healthy Start program, especially if they are at high risk for a poor birth outcome. All infants born in Indian River County receive a postnatal screening to identify any at-risk health or developmental issues for the infant and follow up with support services.

Healthy Start Programs: Healthy Start Care Coordination, Parents As Teachers, Healthy Families of IRC, Belly Beautiful, TLC Newborn and MomCare

Our Passion: Helping mothers and their infants is the foundation of everything we do at the Coalition

Our Vision: To have the healthiest babies born in the State of Florida

Our Mission: To offer a broad spectrum of programs to assure very pregnant women and their young children receive necessary healthcare and support services.

Services Available Through This Program

Abuse Prevention- Child , Abuse Prevention- Domestic Violence , Caregiver Support , Child Care Information and Referral , Community Activities- Mentoring (Child) , Community Activities- Volunteering , Community Support Groups , Emergency Services- Clothing , Emergency Services- Other , Family Planning , Hearing Screening- Child , Human Services- Case Management , Mental Health Screening- Infant / Young Child , Nutritional Guidance- Children , Parenting Education

Hours of Operation


Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

The Coalition is a community-based, non-profit, public-private agency established to ensure a comprehensive prenatal and infant system of health care and support services are available to pregnant women, infants and families in Indian River County.

As soon as you think you maybe pregnant, schedule a visit with your obstetrician or health care provider. During the initial visit, ask for the Healthy Start Prenatal Risk Screen. This is a simple one-page questionnaire that is completed by you and your doctor.

By completing the prenatal and infant risk screen, you may qualify for free services that will help you develop a healthy family outcome. Healthy Start provides Care Coordinators to ASSIST you in services that mother and baby need to be happy and healthy. A lead Care Coordinator will help you or pick valuable services.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	YES
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

No fees charged.

Points of Interest

Languages: English, Spanish | Areas Served: Indian River County