Social Services Division
"Providing Professional Assistance to Those in Need"

Social Services Employees (from left to right)
Candace White, Rachel Hodge, Kayren Vickery, Marybeth Gurganus, Antonio Johnson, Tameeka Spates,
Karen Edwards, Carmen Walker, JoAnna Jones, Eric Gipson, Rick Vitale, Angia Wilson
Not pictured: Gwendolyn Borders, Kathy Pereda

The Social Service Health Care Team is the outreach arm of the Health Department.  It is our goal to help our customers navigate the many social systems which they may encounter in their attempt to support comprehensive health care for themselves and their families.

The department consists of 9 programs and 13 employees that respond to the evolving needs of our communities through innovative approaches.  Our department has as it's mission the provision of our patient support for individuals not having the means to pay for private medical services.  Social Service provides continuous health care support through our nine programs and we are committed to providing professional, open, and caring services to those in need of help to manage the local social systems of Florida and the U. S.  We are committed to providing the highest quality of care with compassion and respect for human dignity and the right to privacy.  Your confidentiality and privacy are assured. 

The manager of the Division is Karen Koonce Edwards and the following are Social Services programs that are provided at Jackson County Health Department:

                                                     
Healthy Start                                                       Teen Outreach Prevention (TOP)

                                                  
Prescription Drug Assistance Program            KidCare Assistance

                                                
Interpretive Language Program                       Diabetes Education Program
(Servicios de Intérprete)

                                                    
Tobacco Prevention Program                               Aids Drug Assistance Program

Medicaid Assistance Program

To leave a question or comment concerning the Social Service Division, please click on the pen and paper picture.  A message will be sent to Karen Koonce Edwards, Social Services Manager.  All questions and comments are welcome.