Daily Needs ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
This agency offers adoption as an alternative parenting option. They help support birth mothers and adoptive parents. Help is offered before, during, and after adoption. They also provide resources for birth parents who choose to parent. The support is offered at no cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
A Woman's Addiction Recovery Effort (AWARE) helps women who are dealing with addiction. They offer several programs to help those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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AARP provides Senior Assistance. AARP helps seniors with a wide range of needs. Local resources are available through their website. Please call or visit website for more information.
Advantage Aging Solutions is the local area agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. This group works to improve the quality of life for older adults. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337
Programs Include:
Hannah’s Maternity Transitional Housing is apartment-based living for homeless teenagers. They are between 16-22 years old. These teens are pregnant or have given birth to their baby within the last six months. It provides a safe place to live while staff help them develop adequate life skills. This leads to independence and successful parenting. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. provides Home Based Services. These services are offered to senior adults, age 60 and older, who live in Bay County.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Bay County Health Department provides a range of Health Services to those in need. Services are provided to residents of Bay County.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Beach Care Services provides emergency assistance to those in need who live and work in the Panama City Beach area.
Services include:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida provides counseling for children and their families. All counseling sessions are confidential. Please call or visit website for more information.
