Counseling services are provided to individuals, families, couples and children. Counselors can help with grief and loss, anxiety, and marital conflict. Fees are based on household size and income. Life Skills, parenting classes, therapeutic groups are also offered. Day and evening appointments are available.

Please see the website for more details.

ACT offers counseling and treatment to victims of domestic violence, and survivors of sexual assault. Also offers help for adult survivors of child sexual assault. Their children and families are also offered services. We offer:

• Educational groups – designed to empower
• Focuses on developing safety plan
• Individual counseling and therapy
• Support groups – psycho-educational (50% support group 50% educational)

Some of the groups offered:

• 35+ Freedom Group
• 35+ Insight Group
• Family of Sexual Assault Survivors Group
• Freedom Group
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Insight Group
• Journey Group
• Sexual Assault and Coping Skills Group
• Wisdom Workshop

Call for more information.

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida provides family counseling regarding issues in the low vision and blind community.
Provides:

• Advocacy, self advocacy, and problem solving skills development
• Clients and family members an opportunity to explore their concerns
• Sessions are approximately 6 weeks

Call for more information.

APD helps people with developmental disabilities. They can help teach you how to live, learn, and work in your community. They can also direct you to other resources. Please call 407.245.0440 or go to the website to learn more.

The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition is a food distribution site.

Services:
• Emergency shelter
• Utilities, rent, and mortgage payments assistance
• Transportation
• Employment.
• Help with government programs

Please call or visit the website for more information.

Vivid Visions offers information and referral services for those in need.
Other Services:
Daycare through Early Learning Coalition
Safety planning
Referrals for housing assistance and also Utilities
Counseling one on one or group counseling. Se Habla Espanol
Please call for more information.

This group offers services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Their goal is to empower people and to provide alternatives to abuse. Please call 352.315.0591 or go to the website to learn more. They also have a 24/7 toll-free hotline.

24/7 Toll-Free Hotline: 352.753.5800

Services Available Include:

This agency offers the Early Steps program. It is for parents with an infant or toddler with a developmental delay. CHS works with parents to enhance their child’s development. They connect the parents with the services and resources they need. There are qualifications that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

This program may be able to provide help for those suffering from alcohol addiction.

Call or visit website for more information.

Locations in Franklin County

850.653.9550
Apalachicola Trinity Church
79 6th Street
Apalachicola Fl 32320

Episcopal Church of the Ascension
101 N.E. First Street
Carrabelle, FL 32322

First United Methodist Church
317 Patton Drive
East Point, FL 32303

The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County offers the EHEAP program. They will assist with energy emergencies to low income households. Must be 60 or over and reside in Broward County.
Please call for more information.

https://www.adrcbroward.org/eheap