This group is the local agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. They work to improve lives. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 800.963.5337
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Children's Home Society of Florida works to provide children and teens with resources to help them reach their full potential. CHS delivers the right services at the right time to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Division of Blind Services offers the Blind Babies Program. This program helps with children from birth through five years of age who are blind or visually impaired. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.
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This program is for the visually impaired. It is meant to help them gain and keep employment. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.
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Children’s Home Society of Florida – Emerald Coast offers the Early Steps program. This program helps families with children who have developmental delays. The services are available for children ages 0 to 3. They will guide you through the issues with your child. In-home visits are an option to help the child feel more safe and secure. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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Matthew’s Nursery is a program that helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies that help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call 850.436.6425 or visit the website to learn more.
Tallahassee Office
1380 Blountstown Highway
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850.222.2180 ext. 1
This group provides immigration and refugee services. They are offered at low-cost to the client. The help is for qualified immigrants and refugees. Please call 850.435.3516 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Tallahassee Office
1380 Blountstown Hwy.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850.222.2180
Panama City Office
3128 East 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
850.763.0475
This group has several food assistance programs. These programs help people in need get food. They can also help with SNAP enrollment. Please call or visit the website for locations, distribution schedule, and more information.
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This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
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Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food