Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health has offices in every county in Florida. Florida residents can use their services.
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Find a Ride - Safe Mobility For Life
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Mercy Medical Angels
Mercy Medical Angels offers transportation programs. They help with non-local medical-related treatment travel. Gas cards are available for multiple trips that total over 50 miles. The programs do not give rides.
Services include:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickets
- Air Transportation
Medical Related Transportation - Mercy Medical Angels
This program helps with transportation. They can help with medical related travel. The trip may not be more than 200 miles one way. Please visit website to learn more information.
- Services:
- Gas Cards
- Bus Tickets
- Train Tickers
The Dysphagia Outreach Project
This agency helps people with swallowing disorders.
Services include:
- Food Bank
- Therapy Tools
- Oral Care Supplies
- Adaptive Equipment
Vitas Healthcare - Florida North
Vitas Healthcare provides several hospice programs and support programs for family and caregivers.
Homeless Services - Panama City Rescue Mission
This group offers several programs and services. The help is for those experiencing homelessness. Please call 850.769.0783 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Services Include:
- Employment
- Food (3 Meals a Day)
- Homeless Resources
- Medical & Mental Health Services
- School
- Substance Use Recovery
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 with financial hardships. Please call 850.257.5786 or visit the website to learn more.
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