The Brevard County Government helps provide for the health, education, and social needs of Brevard County residents and strives to create cooperative partnerships between government, business, community organizations, and residents.
Frank Abbate, Human Resources Director
(321) 633-2034 • frank.abbate@brevardcounty.us
Website: http://www.brevardcounty.us/
The Brevard County Health Department provides clinical services such as: Immunizations, Family Planning, Maternity, School Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, WIC/Nutrition.
Appointments
(321) 637-7300
Heidar Heshmati, MD, MPH, Director
(321) 454-7111 • heidar_heshmati@doh.state.fl.us
Bruce Pierce, ARNP, Community Health Services Director
(321) 454-7155 • bruce_pierce@doh.state.fl.us
Maria Stahl, MSN, RN, Nursing Services Director
(321)454-7131 • maria_stahl@doh.state.fl.us
Website: www.doh.state.fl.us/chdbrevard
As Brevard County's only Federally Qualified Health Center, The Brevard Health Alliance is the County's only organization providing extensive primary health care services to Brevard citizens regardless of their ability to pay for those services. BHA offers services on a sliding fee scale, accepts Medicaid, Medicare Florida Kid Care Products. Our mission is to provide a Medical Home to those individuals with Access Barriers, including socioeconomic, language or cultural, transportation and or insurance status. Clinics are in Palm Bay, Melbourne, Cocoa, and there is a Mobile Health Team.
Lisa Gurri, CEO
(321) 722-5910 • lgurri@brevardhealthalliance.org
Website: http://www.bhachc.org/
Brevard Public Schools addresses all aspects of the educational system within Brevard County and the state of Florida.
Lana Saal, Manager, Wellness Program
(321) 633-1000 x306 • saal.lana@brevardschools.org
Website: http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us/
Circles of Care is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in facilities, services, budget and professional staff in the State of Florida. Circles of Care has locations throughout Brevard County. We provide quality behavioral health care programs that include hospital, residential, outpatient, in-home, on-site, professional consultation and public information/education services.
Jim Whitaker, President/CEO
321-984-4900 • jwhitaker@circlesofcare.org
Website: http://www.circlesofcare.org
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Devereux Florida is the largest nonprofit provider of developmental disabilities, behavioral health and child welfare services in the state. Serving 5,000 children on any given day and over 13,000 families annually, Devereux provides almost 40 programs in over 30 counties from Tallahassee to Miami. Devereux's services range from residential treatment programs to outpatient programs, including community outreach and prevention programs.
Phone: 1-800-Devereux
Website: www.devereuxfl.org
The Health Council of East Central Florida, Inc. (HCECF) is a private, non-profit healthcare planning agency providing research, education and program support to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. The East Central Florida District VII encompasses the four counties of Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole.
Ken Peach, Executive Director
(407) 977-1610 ext 222 • kpeach@hcecf.org
Website: www.hcecf.org
Health First is an integrated hospital system, that includes three not-for-profit, full-service hospitals, emergency care, the county’s only Trauma Center, a health insurance provider, a medical management physician group, and a comprehensive network of specialized outpatient and wellness services.
Keith Lundquist, Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Public Relations
321-434-4333 • Keith.Lundquist@Health-First.org
Website: www.Health-First.org
The Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County is a local, non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization that works to make sure that all moms and babies have the services they need to begin healthy lives together. We facilitate free risk factor screenings through obstetricians and hospitals to identify pregnant women and infants who are at-risk of poor birth, health and developmental outcomes. Free services are provided to reduce identified risks and improve outcomes.
Phone: (321) 634-6101
Lise Alives, Assistant Director
lalives@healthystartbrevard.com
Jennifer Floyd, Executive Director
Website: http://healthystartbrevard.com/
As nationally recognized leaders in providing therapeutic healing environments, our distinctive approach to health and wellness care blends the science of evidence-based medicine with the art of healing.
Chris McAlpine, Sr. Vice President, Professional Services/Administration
(321) 268-6833 • chris.mcalpine@parrishmed.com
Mary Beth Kenkel, PhD, Dean, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts
Phone: (321) 674-8142
Website: http://cpla.fit.edu/
Scott Center of Florida Tech Psychological Services provides psychological evaluations and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families, primarily for those in the community who do not have health insurance.
Barbara Paulillo, PsyD, Director
Phone: 321-674-8106, Option 2
Website: http://research.fit.edu/cps/
The Autism Center provides early intervention and training in language acquisition, academics and social skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Monthly workshops on autism issues are held that are free to the public.
Ivy Chong, PhD, Program Director
321-674-8106, Option 1
Website: http://research.fit.edu/scottcenter/
The Family Learning Program (FLP) is an outpatient program offering psychological treatment and support to family members who have suffered and been affected by the trauma of sexual abuse.
Paula Wolfteich, PhD, Director
321-727-9956
Website: http://research.fit.edu/flp/
Wuesthoff Health System is a comprehensive health care system that includes two hospitals with 24-hour emergency care, a multi-specialty physician group with dozens of locations, home health and hospice care, an assisted living facility, a reference laboratory, a diagnostics center and a progressive care center.
Jay Faherty, Director of Marketing & Communications
321-637-2809 • jay.faherty@hma.com
Website: www.wuesthoff.com