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Joy of the Season Outreach - A Hand Up International
This program is called JOTS for short. It provides toys and gifts to children. The help is for those families experiencing homelessness. It is also for those families experiencing financial hardships. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Food Assistance - A Hand Up International
This group offers several food assistance programs. These programs provide food to struggling families. Please call 850.257.5786 or visit the website to learn more.
Programs Include:
- Bread For Lives
- Bountifully Blessed
Hand 2 Hand Program - A Hand Up International
This group has the Hand 2 Hand program. It provides temporary financial relief for those in need. The help depends on the availability of funds. Please call 850.257.5786 or visit the website to learn more.
***Funding For Rent/Utility Bill Assistance Not Currently Available***
Help Can Include:
- Gas cards
- Gift cards for clothing and essential products
- Rent Assistance
- Utility Bills Assistance
A Hand Up International Inc. GOM
This group is a nonprofit. They are faith-based. The group works to strengthen the community and make the world a better place. They offer a variety of programs and services to help those in need.
Big Bend AHEC
Florida Area Health Centers are known as AHEC for short. It is a statewide system for healthcare professionals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Field 2-A Office
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. They partner with local communities and private providers to address their needs. Their goal is to help their clients to live, learn and work in their own communities. Please call 850.872.7652 or visit the website to learn more.
Detox Services - Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc (CARE)
This group offers detox services. Their DETOX unit is staffed 24 hours a day. Clients are kept medically stable during withdrawal in a secure environment. There is minimal use of medication. The usual stay is from three to nine days. There is a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call 850.872.7676 or visit the website to learn more.
DETOX unit: 850.769.1632