Family Assistance ServicesDeaf/Hard of Hearing Services makes sure that eligible persons with all types of hearing loss receive VR services. Counselors are available who use American Sign Language. VR can provide interpreting services for job interviews. There are also services for those who have both hearing and vision loss. Please call or see the website for more information.
This center serves youth with substance abuse issues and their families. They offer multiple levels of care to best meet the unique needs of each client. Services include group, individual and family counseling. They offer substance abuse and mental health treatments. Services are offered on an outpatient basis. Teens build support networks to help sustain recovery.
Please see the website for details.
This group offers the DESC Empowerment Program. It is also known as DEP for short. It helps clients connect with community resources. It also helps them create a plan to navigate through the challenges they are facing. Appointments are recommended. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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
This group offers a diabetes management program. It is for children and adolescents with very severe behavioral problems. They also have diabetic health concerns. This program teaches them how to take control of their illness. It provides individual and group teaching. It also provides help with diet and exercise programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free 1.800.338.3738 ext. 176422
This agency provides direct care services. These services are for people with disabilities. They include a variety of employment related programs. The help is customized for each person. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This center helps people with disabilities live as independently as they can. They give people the tools to be their own best resource. This is done by offering a wide range of programs and services. Please call 352.378.7474 or go to the website to learn more.
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The Agency for Persons with Disabilities helps people with developmental disabilities. The group works with local organizations and private providers to support those being helped.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Red Cross offers free disaster relief services to those in need. These services are meant to help people affected by a disaster to get back on their feet. This help can include warm meals, a place to sleep, clothing, and comfort. Please call 850.432.7601 or visit the website to learn more.
Central Panhandle Office
475 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
850.601.5199
American Red Cross offers help during and after a disaster. They can help find shelter and other key services. They can help you get in touch with family after a disaster. Their programs and services are open to all. They also provide services for those in the military, veterans, and their families. Please call 904.358.8091 or go to the website to learn more.
