Healthcare 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
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
A Women's Pregnancy Center provides services for those facing possible unexpected pregnancy. The services are confidential.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Locations:
A Women's Pregnancy Center of Madison
345 NW Marion Street
P.O. Box 42 (mailing location)
Madison, FL 32341
850.973.6970
A Women's Pregnancy Center of Marianna
469A Clinton Street
Marianna, FL 32446
850.526.4673
The Alzheimer’s Project provides comfort, support, and assistance to those with memory disorders and their caregivers. Located in the Big Bend area of Northwest Florida. Services are free to participants.
Services Include:
Northwest Florida Regional Center provides the following services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
This agency provides FREE HIV testing. They offer two types of tests--the Orasure test (results in two weeks) and the Clearview finger stick test (results in 30 minutes). Orasure testing is provided on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday. The Clearview test is more accurate but needs to be scheduled in advance. Appointments are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern Time).
HIV tests can also be offered to groups. Big Bend Cares hosts testing events at colleges, health fairs and at other community gatherings.
VA offers caregiver support to its family members. Caregivers of Veterans who were injured after 9/11 maybe be able to get more services such as a stipend. They may also get training and medical coverage. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
VA Caregiver Support Line: 1.855.260.3274
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 for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This agency helps those in need. They offer basic needs help such as financial, food, prescription and housing. Clients can be referred to other agencies as needed. Please call or visit website for more information.
Services Include:
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
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
