American Heart Association
This group is a charity organization. It is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds healthy eating programs and scientific research. It also promotes access to care.
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Epilepsy Medication Payment Assistance Program - Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend
This is a safety-net program. It provides epilepsy medication to who need help paying for it. They can help you enroll in their program. Please call 850.694.0994 or visit the website to learn more.
Better Breathers Club - American Lung Association
This group offers the Better Breathers Club. These clubs are support groups for people with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. They are also for caregivers. The groups help people connect to education, support, and each other. There are regular meetings. They take place the 2nd Friday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Welfare Transition Program-Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The DEO offers the Welfare Transition Program. Please call or visit the website to learn more about the agency.
Healthy Kids - A Florida KidCare Partner
HealthyKids is a Florida KidCare Partner. The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18. Even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Healthy Families North Florida
This program is part of the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. It is a nationally accredited family support and coaching program. The program is open to expectant parents. Healthy Families of North Florida also helps parents of newborns going through stressful life situations. With a little help, parents can provide a safe and stable environment for their children. The services take place in the home and are entirely voluntary. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Focus on:
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a non-profit agency. They have programs that provide benefits to children, families, and their communities. The group manages many programs across the state. They fund programs in your area. These programs are offered work to improve life outcomes of children. They want to keep families together and make them stronger. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Community Career Center - Goodwill Industries Big Bend
Goodwill runs a community career center. It provides resources for job seekers. It also offers everything that is needed for a job search. The services are also available virtually. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
- Certification Programs
- Interview Skills
- Resume Assistance
- Targeted Programs
- Training Programs
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) - FAAST, Inc.
This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
- Services:
- Device Demonstrations
- Device Reuse & Reutilization
- Financial Loans
- Information & Assistance
- Public Awareness & Training
- Short-term Device Loans
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc.
This group is called FAAST for short. It is a nonprofit. They work to improve the quality of life for Floridians with disabilities. They do this by increasing access to assistive technology. This is done through empowerment and collaboration.