COVID-19 Help in Hernando County

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Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:30 AM

The health and safety of our community is a priority of United Way of Hernando County. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, now more than ever it is important that the information we share is correct, accurate, and appropriate. Please feel confident relying on and referencing the on-going information updated on this local resource page.

Please remember that decisions about community measures will be made by local and state officials based on the scope of the outbreak and the severity of illness.

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends mask wearing in public settings when around people outside of their household. The spread of COVID-19 can be reduced when cloth face coverings are used along with other preventive measures, including social distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

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GIVE

With global attention on the COVID-19 outbreak, each day brings more uncertainty for individuals, families, and businesses within our Hernando community. Please consider contributing to United Way of Hernando County's Disaster  Relief Fund during this difficult time.

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All financial support directed to this fund will be used to provide relief for individuals and families' basic needs and ALICE households in Hernando County through United Way of Hernando County and Partner Agencies & programs. Funds will help provide flexible resources to identified unmet needs (immediate, mid-term, and long-term) for those impacted and most vulnerable.

HEALTH

GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

For more information, visit CDC.gov. For information on where to find vaccines, click here.

COVID-19 Cases in Hernando County

  • Total: 28,373 (as of 10/19)
  • See current dashboard COVID-19 information for Florida here.

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

All vaccinations are by appointment only. To make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the links below.

As of 4/12/21, everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

-Florida Department of Health: To book the first dose of the vaccine at a FL Department of Health location, please call 352-540-6800 and choose option 7. Appointments can be requested on Mondays and Tuesdays for an appointment that week.

-Select Publix pharmacies: www.publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida

-Winn Dixie Pharmacy

-Walmart Pharmacy / Sams Club Pharmacy

-CVS Pharmacy

-Walgreens Pharmacy

-Pinebrook Pharmacy in Brooksville

-For more information on the vaccine, visit Hernando Department of Health's website.

Health Information

Mental Health Services

EDUCATION

Childcare

FINANCIAL STABILITY

BASIC NEEDS

  • Find available food pantries on UnitedWayHernando.org/211
  • -NOTE: COVID-19 may affect hours of operation. Please call beforehand for availability and required documents.
  • List of available food pantries HERE. (8/20/21)
  • Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Food Pantry distribution at Community Center of Ridge Manor, last Wednesday of the month from 10:30am-12pm.
  • 211 Hernando*
  • A New Generation:
    -Offices open Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm. 
         -Call (352) 544-0911 to coordinate an appointment for pick-up of diapers, wipes, or formula if you are in need. 
  • Boys and Girl's Club Hernando*:
    -School programs now open. Visit www.bgchernando.org for more information.
  • Catholic Charities* (Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center)
    -Call the office at 352-686-9897 ext. 506 or text 727-401-1326 anytime for additional information.
    -Pregnancy testing is available and appropriate referrals will be provided.
    -Donations still accepted- diapers, wipes, and new or gently used clothing (size newborn to 3T).
  • Dawn Center of Hernando*:
    -24/7 Hotline: (352) 686-8430 call OR text available 24/7. Web chat available 24/7 at www.DawnCenter.org
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services*:
    -Offices open M-Th 9am-4pm. Call either 727-853-1010, 352-398-4711 or 727-359-0548 for assistance or appointment.
    -Call 727-853-1010 to leave a message for assistance. 
  • Early Learning Coalition*:
    -To apply for services, click here.
  • Jericho Road Ministries:
    -Food Barn open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-12pm. Food donations accepted at all Thrift store locations during operating hours.
    -Shelter now open. Men's shelter intake from 4-6pm. Women's shelter intake from 3-4pm.
    -Call (352) 799-2912 for more information.
  • Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind*
    -Open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
    -Many classes, services, & groups are being modified to continue serving by phone & online.
    -Call (352) 754-1132 for services.
  • Mid-Florida Community Services*:
    -Meals on Wheels still in operation for ages 60+. Visit this site for qualifications and how to get on the waitlist.
    -Head Start/Early Head Start: Enrolling for 2021-22 school year. Visit website for more information.
    -Children's Advocacy Center: Still accepting and seeing clients as needed
  • Mid-Florida Homeless Coalition*:
    -Serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties.
    -Outreach currently operational and reaching out to homeless population.
    -Call (352) 860-2308 for assistance or an assessment by phone.
  • NAMI Hernando*:
    -Offices currently holding classes and support groups in person. (7/25)
    -Online support groups available using Zoom. Visit NAMI's Facebook for days and times.
  • People Helping People in Hernando County*:
    -Tuesdays & Fridays, the shower facilities at the Help Center are open from 10am-1pm. Please call 352-686-4466 for an appointment.
    -Sunday Blessings will be seating in the Help Center at a limited capacity. Every Sunday at 3:30pm at the Help Center.
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society*:
    -Thrift stores open.
    -Food pantry will reopen as a drive-thru service.
  • Youth and Family Alternatives New Beginnings Youth Shelter
    -Shelter is still in operation while diligently practicing social distancing and proper sanitation.