Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. provides Home Based Services. These services are offered to senior adults, age 60 and older, who live in Bay County.

Services include:

• Case Management
• Companionship
• Homemaking Services
• Personal Care Services
• Respite Services
• Shopping Assistance
• Telephone Reassurance

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Beach Care Services provides emergency assistance to those in need who live and work in the Panama City Beach area.

Services include:

• Rent Payments
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Prescriptions
• Food
• Clothing
• Employment Information

Please call or visit the website to learn more.

LifeStream provides Social Services through Anthony House. It is a transitional housing facility. They offer individuals and family’s housing. They also offer teaching skills that help them to become self-sufficient. Services may include:

• Child care
• Education
• Employment assistance
• Legal services
• Physical, mental and/or chemical health services
• Training
• Transportation assistance

Call for more information

EC Rider is a public bus service for Okaloosa County. They offer low-cost bus rides. Elderly and disabled riders are may get a reduced cost. Please call 850.833.9168 or visit website for more information.

This program helps seniors remain independent. It is available to those 60 years of age and older. There are no fees for these services, but contributions are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more info.

Services include:

• Case Management
• Companionship
• Education
• Health Support
• Nutritional Education
• Public Education
• Recreation
• Referral
• Screening and Assessment
• Telephone Reassurance

The Cape Coral Mini-Bus program provides door to door transportation service. This program is designed for seniors and disabled persons. Transportation services are scheduled 48 hours in advance. They are geared for medical appointments and weekly shopping trips within Cape Coral. A fee of $12 per round trip is charged. Call for more information.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSSP) provides support and skills to low-income people. The program helps people go from economic crisis to stability.

Services include:

CILNCF has Travel Training. It helps teach those with disabilities how to travel safely and independently on public transportation. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.265.5724

Charlotte County Transit provides transportation to local residents at a discounted cost. Fees per one-way-ride range can be as low as $1. A Transportation Disadvantage Program may be available. Rides are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Please call or visit website for more information.