Turning Point is a shelter that helps people with substance abuse problems. It offers detox and support services for homeless individuals. The shelter takes in adults who are drunk and coming straight from the street. It provides a place to stay, including cold night shelter, for those who haven’t started recovery yet. Staff members give support and may refer people to other local programs. Many clients later move on to treatment at the Mustard Seed Inn. Please visit the website for more information.

This group gives tutoring to those in need. It is available as a class or one-on-one. The programs offered are flexible. They give students personal attention.

Please call 407.422.1540 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Get Help With:

• Reading & Writing
• Preparing for the GED
• English Conversation
• Basic Math
• Computer Skill

This group offers after school help. It is for elementary school students. They focus on students' questions and difficulties.

Please call 407.880.4673 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

This agency has been helping children succeed for more than 50 years. They provide a SET (support, education, and therapy) of services to everyone touched by a disability. Their unique programs offer families "one-stop-shopping". They serve children from birth to age 21.

Please see the website for a complete list of services.

Special Needs Served:

• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Delays
• Down Syndrome
• Speech Delays
• Vision and Hearing Impairments

United Way offers services for those in need who have been victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or domestic violence.

Services include:

• Clothing
• Food
• Financial assistance
• Information and referrals to service agencies

Hours of Service are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM. Please call for visit for more information.

United Way of Emerald Coast offers help to those in need. They serve Okaloosa and Walton counties. They can help connect anyone in need with community resources. Please call 850.243.0315 or visit website for more information.

Services include:

• Florida Veterans Support Line
• Panhandle 211
• SingleCare

Call 2-1-1 when you are in need of an agency to help you. Whether you need help with food, shelter or child services, a trained volunteer will steer you toward the right agency. They are available 24 hours a day.

This group has three programs. They have services to help children who have disabilities. They also have medical equipment and mobility devices.

Please call 716.465.3551 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Available Programs:

• Freedom Program
• Care Program
• Future Program

Assists in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies:

• home loans
• mental health counseling
• service-related medical problems
• shelter and counseling for homeless vets
• women veteran outreach

Tallahassee Veterans Village has a housing program for men and women from all branches of service. Please call for more information for men and women from all branches of service.

Offers:

• Counseling
• Employment
• Health Services
• Housing
• Training

Call Volunteers of America Florida or Tallahassee Veterans Village for referral.