Citrus County Health Department - WIC and Nutrition Services, Crystal River
Citrus County Health Department - WIC and Nutrition Services, Crystal River
117 NW U.S. 19
Crystal River, FL - 34428
(352) 795-2261
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The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.
Office Information: WIC: Women, Infants and Children is a nutrition education and special supplemental food program for women, infants and children.
WIC provides checks for purchasing healthy foods to supplement the diet, (milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans and/or peanut butter).
Breast-feeding support (Lactation Consultant and Breast-feeding Peer Counselors).
Referrals for immunizations and health care.
Nutrition Services: Registered, licensed dietitians are available for: Medical Nutrition Therapy (diet counseling) for special medical needs including diabetes, gestational diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Weight reduction counseling and diabetes classes.
School-health and county-health nutrition advisory services.
Public education programs.
Hours
8:00a-5:00p; Monday-Fridayday.
(except holidays)
Program Fees
None for WIC Services.
Other nutrition services may have a fee.
Call for information.
Languages
English, Spanish
Eligibility
Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or postpartum, and infants and children 5 years and younger.
Income must be below 185% of poverty.
Must have a nutrition need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling.
Intake Process
Call for an appointment.
At first visit bring: picture ID, SS cards for all household members, proof of residency, and proof of income or current eligibility in Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANF/TCA.
Handicap accessible?
Yes
WIC Store Locations
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