This group is a resource center for people who are aging. They have programs and services to help older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. Please call 850.488.0055 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more. You can also call their Elder Helpline to get started.

Elder Helpline: 866.467.4624

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This group runs a recreational program. Camp Challenge offers recreational activities. These activities are for both adults and children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Florida Division of Blind Services offers the Blind Babies Program. This program helps with children from birth through five years of age who are blind or visually impaired. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.

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This program is for the visually impaired. It is meant to help them gain and keep employment. Please call 850.872.4181 or visit the website to learn more.

Services include:

• Career Counseling and Guidance
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Job Modification including Adaptive Technology
• Job Placement
• Low Vision Aids and Appliances
• On-the-Job Training
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Vocational Training

Children’s Home Society of Florida – Emerald Coast offers the Early Steps program. This program helps families with children who have developmental delays. The services are available for children ages 0 to 3. They will guide you through the issues with your child. In-home visits are an option to help the child feel more safe and secure. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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This program helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies. These items help to keep them clean, comfortable, and safe. This is offered in all four of the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida's offices. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

This group provides immigration and refugee services. They are offered at low-cost to the client. The help is for qualified immigrants and refugees. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

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This group has several programs to help people in need get food. They can also help you enroll in SNAP. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Assistance Includes:

• Food Pantries
• Mobile Food Pantry
• SNAP Enrollment Help
• Supplemental Food

This group helps with emergency assistance for people and families in need. Screening appointments are done over the phone. There is no income cap for most programs and services they offer. This program is offered at all four of their offices. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Services Include:
Financial assistance for housing
Utilities
Prescriptions
Food