This group offers a variety of day programs. These are for the development of life skills. The programs and services are customized to the needs of the individual. In this program, the group contracts with local business partners. This is to offer paid work opportunities. Participants will learn valuable work skills. They will be paid minimum wage. The group accepts both Medicaid waiver and private pay. Please call or visit the website for more information.

AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators. They can help you to sign up and make choices on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Please call 850.224.1177 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Email: support@bigbendahec.org

This group offers emergency food assistance. It is called TEFAP for short. There are requirements that must be met to participate. The assistance is available only if there is enough food on hand. It is distributed the first week of the month. Individuals and families may only use this program once every 60 days. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Pathway of Hope program helps families get out of poverty. It offers support and guidance. It also offers help during the families’ journey. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers a variety of social services. They are designed to meet the needs of the community. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Daily Food Pantry
• Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Seasonal Assistance

This group runs the Susan M Pridemore Center. It offers transitional housing for women and children that are homeless. There are a wide-range of life-skills training available. Residents are also given comfort and support. There are requirements that must be met to become a resident. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

This group offers a wide range of mental health services. They are for children and teens. All programs involve parents and community residents. The programs build skills to increase the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families.

Please call 1.800.338.3738 ext. 176422 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Programs & Services Include:

This group offers employment services. The help is for those experiencing homelessness. The program includes counseling from a career coach. It also provides access to a computer. After getting a job, clients are helped with budgeting and financial literacy. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Can Include:

• Application follow-up
• Assistance with resume writing and printing
• Job search support based on skills and abilities
• Mock interviews

This group provides onsite healthcare. It is provided by community partners. The group does this to help eliminate the barriers to adequate healthcare. Please call or visit the website for more information.