Family Assistance ServicesThe 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 for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Assists parents and schools in the early identification of children who are at risk of developing special or unique needs and who are not being served in a public school.
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This group offers several programs. These programs are about nutrition for children. The food is distributed by partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
Florida Department of Children and Families provides Child Welfare Services to children and families in need.
Services Include:
Please call 904.723.2000 or visit website for more information.
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or chat online. Credit and debt counseling services are free. A session takes between 60 to 90 minutes. Please call for more information.
The Apalachee Center helps people recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. Call or visit the website to see how they can help.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
Services include:
Other Locations
Apalachee Center – Franklin County
159 12th St
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
850.653.9744
This agency offers court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. Please call or visit website to learn more.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services makes sure that eligible persons with all types of hearing loss receive VR services. Counselors are available who use American Sign Language. VR can provide interpreting services for job interviews. There are also services for those who have both hearing and vision loss. Please call or see the website for more information.
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all.
Please see the website for more information.
