Big Bend Homeless Coalition helps those that are homeless within the community through a range of services and programs.

Services include:

• Advocates for Veteran Housing
• Home Front
• Home Place at Balkin
• Home Plate
• Homeless Prevention
• Patrick Avenue Townhouse Apartments
• Rapid Rehousing
• Refire Culinary
• Summer Camp for Homeless Children

Please call or visit website for more information.

Project Independence helps those in poverty that wish to change their circumstances. They can help you become independent. They will support your decision by providing you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to move from poverty to thriving without the need of government funds. You must be income eligible. Income eligibility is not a primary requirement for Project Share and DEAP. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida helps those in need within the community. Many services are offered to help.

Services include:

• Adoption Services
• Christmas Connection
• Emergency Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Immigration & Refugee Services
• Matthew's Nursery
• Pregnancy Services
• Project Rachel
• St. Barnabas House

Please call or visit website for more information.

Elder Care Services, Inc. provides Elder Day Stay. It is a safe, home-like environment for seniors who are in need of constant supervision. It helps caregivers and families keep their loved one at home rather than face long-term care placement.

• Socialization with staff, Senior Companion volunteers, fellow Elder Day Stay clients, and community volunteers
• Intellectual stimulation and orientation activities using current events, music, reminiscing, games and cooking
• Nutritious lunches and snacks planned by Elder Care Services Registered Dietician
• Exercise - seated stretching, movement, balance and weight bearing exercises
• Mobility Assistance as needed with transferring, toileting, along with activities that encourage and maintain independence
• Medication management by an R.N. or L.P.N.

Please call or visit website for more information.

Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse helps those in need within the community. They offer these services through programs and ministries through the church. Their food pantry is open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month from 1 PM to 3 PM. They also offer low cost items through their thrift store. Please call or visit website for more information.

Safelink/Lifeline wireless phones are provided by TracFone to provide telephone service to those in need.

Those who qualify receive a free phone with free monthly minutes.

Those who live in Section 8 housing or receive Medicaid or food stamps may qualify.

Please call for more information.

If you have an illness that prevents you from working, you may be able to get Social Security Disability. You may also qualify if you will be unable to work for at least a year due to illness.

Please see website for more information.