Hannah’s Maternity Transitional Housing is apartment-based living for homeless teens between 16-22 years old. These teens are pregnant or have given birth to their baby within the last six months. It provides a safe place to live while staff help them develop adequate life skills. This leads to independence and successful parenting. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.

Early Education and Care, Inc. provides Head Start and Early Head Start. They offer early education for children ages 0 to 5. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Bay County Health Department provides a range of Health Services to those in need. Services are provided to residents of Bay County.

Services include:

Hidle House is a crisis shelter for children 10-17 years old. The focus is on providing safe shelter while working with youth to work out immediate family problems. Depending on the situation, stays in the shelter can last from 21 to 30 days. Please call 850.784.1020 or visit the website to learn more.

This group offers the High School High Tech(HSHT) program. The program is designed for high school students with all types of disabilities. It provides the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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.

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)

Provided for students grades K-12. Florida Virtual School is an accredited school. It is also free to Florida students.