Autism Center of Excellence

The Autism Center of Excellence provides services and support for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Support and Services Include:
Early Diagnosis
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations
Intervention Treatment
Family Support Education
Individualized Therapies
Applied Behavioral Annalysis

Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Florida Division of Blind Services

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

Early Steps - Children's Home Society of Florida

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 850.747.5411 or visit the website to learn more.

Available Services Include:

St. Barnabas House

St. Barnabas House provides safe housing. It is for people and families who are experiencing homelessness or who could potentially become homeless. They help people become independent. This program lasts from three to six months. Please call 850.763.0475 or visit the website to learn more.

Matthew's Nursery - Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

Matthew’s Nursery is a program that helps babies up to one year old. They give families in need items for babies that 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 850.436.6425 or visit the website to learn more.

Tallahassee Office
1380 Blountstown Highway
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850.222.2180 ext. 1

Immigration and Refugee Services - Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

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 850.435.3516 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Tallahassee Office
1380 Blountstown Hwy.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850.222.2180

Panama City Office
3128 East 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32401
850.763.0475

Emergency Assistance - Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

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 or 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