Escambia

Escambia County Area Transit - ECAT

Escambia County Area Transit is also known as ECAT. It is a robust bus system. They provide service to residents in Escambia County, Florida. The bus service is safe, convenient, and affordable. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Provided:

  • Fixed-Route Bus
  • Seasonal Pensacola Beach Trolley
  • ADA Paratransit Transportation
  • Homeless Services - Waterfront Rescue Mission

    The Mission exists to help make the community a better place. A better place to live, work, and enjoy for everyone. They offer a hand-up to those who are determined to rebuild shattered lives. This is done by using proven, faith-based principles. That transforms lives and combats homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Please call or visit the website for more information.

    Homeless Services:

    Community Health Northwest Florida

    Community Health Northwest Florida provides primary and preventative health care services. They offer many different payment plans. If you qualify, they have the sliding fee scale program for those unable to pay. They also have a program for those who are unable to pay for medication. Please call or visit our website for more info.

    Services include:

    • Diabetic control
    • Full laboratory services and x-ray
    • Hypertension control
    • Minor illnesses
    • Minor injuries
    • OB Clinic
    • Routine family medicine
    • School, sports and work physicals
    • Women’s Services / PAP Smears

    Florida Baptist Children's Homes

    Florida Baptist Children’s Home is a nonprofit organization. They are a faith-based group. The group helps vulnerable children and struggling families. Their vision is to bring hope to hurting children. The group operates in several areas across Florida. Please call or visit the website for more information.

    Services & Programs:

    • Foster Care
    • Child Hunger
    • Single Moms
    • Anti-Trafficking
    • Family Support
    • Mission Trips
    • Child Sponsorship

    FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc.

    This center helps people hurt by domestic violence. They give services to survivors and their children. Please call or visit their website to learn more.

    Services include:

    • Assistance with orders for protection and court advocacy
    • Counseling and Support
    • Education and Outreach
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Support Groups
    • Teen Dating Violence Prevention
    • Weekly Economic Workshops

    FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc.

    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