Other Family Assistance ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day. Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is abused or neglected needs to make a report. You can report online, by phone or by fax.
Abuse Hotline: 800.962.2873
Florida Relay Services: dial 711 or TTY: 800.955.8771
Si usted habla español y desea divulgar abuso, llame por favor el teléfono directo en 800-962-2873 para hablar con un consejero de habla hispana.
Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps when an adult is unable to take care of themselves properly. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 1.800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
The Affordable Connectivity Program(ACP) is a government. The program helps low-income households stay connected with broadband service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Phone: 877.384.2575
Agency for Persons with Disabilities assists people who have developmental disabilities, and their families. They work with local communities and private providers. They offer a range of services and referrals. Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter provides relief and support to those in need. They help during times of disasters big or small.
Services include:
Please call 850.432.7601 or visit the website for more information.
Bay County Health Department provides a range of Health Services to those in need. Services are provided to residents of Bay County.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.226.6075
This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
