Healthcare ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that 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
A Woman's Addiction Recovery Effort (AWARE) helps women who are dealing with addiction. They offer several programs to help those in need. Please call 850.579.2314 ext. 121 or visit the website to learn more.
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This group offers behavioral health services. These services are for all ages. There is a sliding fee payment scale available for those who qualify. Please call 850.747.5272 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
This group offers the Better Breathers Club. These clubs are support groups for people with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. They are also for caregivers. The groups help people connect to education, support, and each other. There are regular meetings. They take place the 2nd Friday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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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This group helps with local programs and services. They may be able to help you find and pay for cancer treatment. They also offer education to caregivers and family. Please call 850.785.9205 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 to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators. They can help you to learn and make choices about your health insurance. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Email: support@bigbendahec.org
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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