Agency for Persons with Disabilities assists people who have developmental disabilities, and their families. They work with local communities and private providers. Please call or visit website for more information.

American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter provides relief and support to those in need during times of disaster, and other crisis.

Services include:

• Disaster Relief & Recovery
• Shelters
• Post-Emergency Recovery
• Military Services
• Financial Assistance

Please call or visit website for more information.

This agency helps with basic needs such as financial, food, prescription and housing. Clients can be referred to other agencies as needed. Please call for more info.

Services Include:

• Adoption Services
• Bridges to Circles
• Christmas Connections
• Counseling
• Disaster Relief
• Emergency Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Health Professions Opportunity Grants (HPOG)
• Immigrations Services
• Mental Health Services
• Refugee Services
• Shelters
• Twice Treasured Thrift Stores
• Veteran Support (SSVF)

Additional locations:
3128 E. 11th Street
Panama City , Florida
32401
United States
850.769.5379

1 North C Street
Pensacola, Florida
32502
United States
850.436.6420

11 First Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
32548
United States
850.244.2825

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida helps those in need within the community. Many services are offered to help.

Services include:

• Adoption Services
• Christmas Connection
• Emergency Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Immigration & Refugee Services
• Matthew's Nursery
• Pregnancy Services
• Project Rachel
• St. Barnabas House

Please call or visit website for more information.

Other locations include:

Panama City Office
3128 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850.763.0475

Fort Walton Beach Office
11 First Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.244.2825

Pensacola Office
P.O. Box 6330
Pensacola, FL 32503
850.435.3516

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities offers support to people with autism, and other related conditions. They also help their family and caregivers. They provide services at home, or at school. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. Their many programs help clients live more independently. There are services for children and adults. Please see the website for more info.

The program offers relevant personal, social, therapeutic, and work skill training to adults with disabilities through community and center-based resources. The activities are designed to advance individual independence and expand participants’ life choices at work, home, school, and in the community.

Call or visit website for more info.

Elder Care Services, Inc. provides Elder Day Stay. It is a safe, home-like environment for seniors who are in need of constant supervision. It helps caregivers and families keep their loved one at home rather than face long-term care placement.

• Socialization with staff, Senior Companion volunteers, fellow Elder Day Stay clients, and community volunteers
• Intellectual stimulation and orientation activities using current events, music, reminiscing, games and cooking
• Nutritious lunches and snacks planned by Elder Care Services Registered Dietician
• Exercise - seated stretching, movement, balance and weight bearing exercises
• Mobility Assistance as needed with transferring, toileting, along with activities that encourage and maintain independence
• Medication management by an R.N. or L.P.N.

Please call or visit website for more information.

Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend provides support groups. Meetings are for people with epilepsy. Anyone who would like to know more about epilepsy are also welcome to attend. Please call or visit the website for more information.