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Big Bend AHEC

Florida Area Health Centers are known as AHEC for short. It is a statewide system for healthcare professionals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

  • Program to Quit Smoking
  • Health Professions Student Training
  • Big Bend Rural Health Network
  • Covering Florida - Health Insurance Enrollment
  • Detox Services - Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc (CARE)

    This group offers detox services. Their DETOX unit is staffed 24 hours a day. Clients are kept medically table during withdrawal in a secure environment. There is minimal use od medication. The usual stay is from three to nine days. There is a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.

    DETOX unit: 850.769.1632

    AHEC - Certified Health Insurance Navigators

    Everyone needs help making decisions about health insurance. AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators top help you make the best choices for you and your family.

    "Big Bend AHEC’s Navigators provide unbiased education, outreach, and enrollment services to individuals seeking to enroll in health care coverage in the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace."

    See call or see the website for more information.

    Careeronestop

    Careeronestop is an employment center that has many services that help train, offer finanical assistance and job search. Has several locations throughout the state.

      Services:
      Career Asssessments
      Resumes
      Job search

    Call for more information

    Safe Kids

    Safe Kids is a non-profit that works to protect children from injuries that could have been prevented. Injuries are the number one cause of death to children around the world. Safe Kids helps to make the world a safer place for children and their families through education. As well as raising awareness and advocacy. Please call or visit the website to learn more.