This group offers several programs. These programs are about nutrition for children. The food is distributed by partner agencies in the area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
This group offers Harvesting Health. It is a nutrition education program. The group works to make healthy eating more fun and accessible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group runs the Senior Grocery Program. It helps feed low-income seniors in the community. All seniors aged 60 and up qualify. Enrollment in the program takes place at a distribution center. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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:
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. They partner with local communities and private providers to address their needs. Their goal is to help their clients to live, learn and work in their own communities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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
This group offers DUI Services. These services educate offenders on the effects of substance abuse. They include individual and group counseling. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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