Healthy Start Coalition of
Bay, Franklin, & Gulf Counties
Goals
The goals of Healthy Start are to improve pregnancy outcomes, to reduce infant mortality rates and to promote healthy growth and development in all children up to age three in Bay, Franklin and Gulf Counties.
Mission
To promote healthy pregnancies, babies, and families by providing services and facilitating access to resources through community partnerships while advancing racial equity and cultural responsiveness.
Along with our community partners, we are working to anticipate the needs of pregnant women and new parents in disaster recovery planning. If you were pregnant or a new parent living in the area during Hurricane Michael, please take a moment to complete our survey.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
TTY Users can dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746
Car Seat Safety
Dangers of Smoking While Pregnant
Hot Car Safety
Safe Sleep: ABCs
Connect helps pregnant women, caregivers and families with young children access needed services such as education and support in childbirth, newborn care, parenting, child development, food and nutrition, mental health and financial self-sufficiency.
Call 800-895-9506 to access Connect services.
Join Us!
Healthy Start of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties consists of a Board of Directors and members with a vested interest in maternal and child health. Join us to help improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce the rate of infant mortality in Northwest Florida!