Veterans Inn is a nonprofit organization. Veterans Inn is a renovated motel that acts as a central resource center. The only focus of this agency is to provide a safe and supportive community for veterans that are homeless. At Veterans Inn clients will receive housing and food. Some employment assistance is also available. The goal is to support and equip veterans with the tools they need to get back on their feet. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Support & Resources Available:

This group helps people find and connect to different services. "Healthy Start" is one of the programs that is for families with infants and babies. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs include:

• Child Development
• Education and Support in Childbirth
• Financial Self-sufficiency
• Food and Nutrition
• Mental Health
• Newborn Care
• Parenting

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps people pay their energy costs when they have an unpaid energy bill. The program helps low-income families. For the first half of the month, priority is given to single mothers, people 60 years or older, disabled people, and children under five years of age. All other clients are served the second half of the month. Please call or visit website for more information.

Website: http://capitalareacommunityactionagency.com/about-crisis/

Gulf Coast Partnership works to prevent and end homelessness in Charlotte County. They offer and connect people to a wide variety of programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Housing
• Veterans
• Economic Stability
• One Charlotte Coordinated Entry Process
• Prevention & Early Intervention
• Health & Human Services
• Safety & Outreach

Charlotte County Youth ASAP is run by Catholic Charities Housing Diocese of Venice, Inc. It is a program aimed at helping homeless youth in Charlotte County.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services

Outreach
• Housing assistance
• Educational programs
• Counseling services

Oxford House provides sober living help to men, women, and women with children. Sober living houses are priced affordably for those in recovery from drinking problems and addiction. Please call 602.501.1268 or 301.587.2916, or visit the website to learn more.

Panama City Office Phone: 602.501.1268

This group provides Emergency Assistance. They serve veterans and their families. They may be able to help with money, or with food, clothing, or shelter. They assess the needs and offer help when it is available. Please visit the website or e-mail them to learn more.

The Fresh Start Coalition of Washington County is a referral organization. They also offer referrals to local agencies. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Referrals Available For:

• Detox Programs
• Counseling Services
• Housing Assistance
• Employment Skills Training
• Child Care
• Mental Health Counseling
• Shelters

This group helps prevent homelessness and removes families from unsafe living conditions. They also help them reach stability. They offer a home-like shelter. This is for pregnant women with minor children. Please call 941.952.1800 or visit their website to learn more.

Families wishing to use their free services must meet the following criteria:

St. Barnabas House provides safe housing. It is for people and families who are experiencing homelessness or who could potentially become homeless. They help people become independent. This program lasts from three to six months. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website to learn more.