Family Assistance ServicesAnchorage Children's Home offers counseling to children and their families. This is to help heal and build up the relationships at home. Services are provided in the home, at school, or in the agency’s office for up to twelve weeks. They also provide prevention and group intervention service to school-aged, at-risk youth. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. provides Information & Referral for seniors living in Bay County. If a service is not available, they can connect you with someone who can help. Please call 850.769.3468 or visit the website to learn more.
Florida Division of Blind Services offers the Blind Babies Program. This program helps with children from birth through five years of age who are blind or visually impaired. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.
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Second Chance of Northwest Florida offers a day program. It focuses on the post-rehabilitation journey from a brain injury. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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The Bridge Transitional Living program serves up to 6 youth with housing and 14 youth in non-residential services. It empowers these 16- to 22-year-old youths to become independent and fully contributing members of their communities. This work is done through an 18-month program. During this time, they will continue or complete their education. They will work to obtain employment. They will also develop essential life skills. Please call 850.481.8501 or visit the website to learn more.
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This group has Child & Family Services. These services are to help parents with their child’s mental health. They easily work with support systems the child might already have. There is a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Please call 850.522.4485 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Toll Free: 888.785.8750
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This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call 850.747.5180 or visit the website to learn more.
The CCR&R program helps families find childcare. It is a free community service. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Child Find locates young children who may be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
