Family Assistance ServicesFTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
This group gives gently-used furniture to those in need. There is no charge for the furniture. Please call 850.224.3246 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
The Getting Ahead in the Workplace program is a four-month long program. It is made up of fifteen sessions. They teach people the skills they need to feel better at home and in the workplace. Please call 850.224.3246 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Harvesting Health is a program that teaches people how to make healthy food. Their recipes are affordable. You can look at their recipes on their website. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Head Start program works to help low-income preschool children grow up right. Please call or visit the website for more information and a full list of locations.
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This group offers Healthy Aging workshops. These are to help older adults lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The workshops are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Healthy Start program provides services and support for pregnant women. The program helps them with having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Please call 850.488.0288 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services
Hidden Helpers program helps military youth who are experiencing physical and emotional issues due to war. Please call or visit the website for resources and more information.
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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.
Big Bend Cares provides a wide range of HIV prevention education, as well as HIV and AIDS awareness programs. Free and confidential HIV and syphilis testing is available. Pre- and post-test counseling is included. Big Bend Cares also passes out thousands of free condoms each month. Please call 850.354.8765 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
