This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.

The Arc of the Emerald Coast helps citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and development disabilities, and their families. They offer the following programs and services:

GoodDays provides financial support to patients who cannot afford medication. They also offer help with transportation and other travel costs. Please call or visit website for more information.

National Kidney Foundation is a not-for-profit agency. They offer the Direct Aid program to help those with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Please call 800.927.9659 or visit website for more information.

Grant Assistance includes:

• Food Grants
• Medication Grant Program
• Transportation Grant Program
• One-Time Emergency Grant Program

FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc. is a safe, temporary, emergency shelter. It is provided to victims of domestic violence and their children. Residents receive a range of care during their stay. Victims are served in two shelter locations. Please call for more information.

Services include:

• Assistance with orders for protection and court advocacy
• Children’s Activities
• Children’s Assessments
• Children’s Safety Assessments
• Counseling
• Education Program
• Food
• Information & Referrals
• Safety Planning
• Support Group
• Transportation

The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida Department of Transportation provides the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. This shared-ride service provides low-cost transportation to this in need. Please call or visit website for more information.

The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth return home safely. Or helps them get to a stable place where they can receive appropriate services. This is done through a free bus ticket. The group partners with Greyhound Lines, Inc. to provide the ticket. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.

24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)