The Salvation Army Forth Walton Beach provides a range of programs and services to those in need within the community.

Services include:

• Disaster Services
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Youth Character Building Worship Services Holiday Assistance

Please call 850.243.4531 or visit website for more information.

This is a faith-based group that helps people in crisis. The help is free. Help is available for people in the big bend area. Please call 850.224.ECHO or visit the website.

Programs & Services Include:

• Case Management
• Clothing and thrift store partner vouchers
• Diapers, formula and car seats
• Food
• Help filing for eligible government assistance
• Housewares
• Referrals to other agencies
• Seasonal items (coats, heaters, fans)
• Toiletries

This center runs an emergency shelter. There are minimal entry requirements. Entry can be made every day from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight clients are assigned a bed. They also have access to a variety of services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Access is available to:

The Escambia County Health Department helps people in the county and visitors with health services. They have different programs and services you can use. To learn more, call or visit their website.

Programs & Services Available:

The Family Resource Center assists with daily needs. It provides training, counseling, and resources for pregnant women and young children.

Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County provides the Family Safety Program. This program allows for safe managed exchange and supervised visitation of children between parents with a history of, or potential for, domestic violence.

Family Safety Program Provides:

• Safe, neutral site for regular custody exchanges to spare children from witnessing ongoing strife and further victimization
• Staggered arrival and departure times
• On-site security
• Risk assessments

Please call or visit website for more information.

Our program offers quick assistance to those in need.

We provide:

• Intake/Assessment
• Case Management
• Referrals
• Baby Needs
• Financial Counseling
• Rent/Mortgage Assistance
• Clothing
• Water Bill Assistance
• Food

Call for more information.

The Florida Department of Children and Families provides financial assistance to pregnant women in their third trimester and families with dependent children to assist in the payment of rent, utilities and other household expenses. Please call or visit the website for more information.