The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.
Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
This group is a nonprofit. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
The Senior Center offers programs for Fort Walton Beach seniors aged 60 years and over. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
Monthly Pot Luck Lunch
Exercise Classes
Pickleball
Line Dancing
Tai Chi
Yoga
Bingo
Pokeno
Mah Jongg
Ceramics
Arts and Crafts
The City of Fort Walton Beach Florida offers many programs to its residents. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Programs include:
Crown of Beauty is a substance abuse recovery program. It is for women recovering from drugs and alcohol. After 90 days, they will help the women transition to a long-term recovery program. Please call 850.654.8500 or visit website for more information.
Path of Grace is a sober living residence program. This program is for women who are recovering from alcohol and/or drug abuse. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include: