Medical 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
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers a variety of Adult Services. These services are for mental and behavioral health. They provide treatment and support. The help is tailored to the needs of each adult. There is a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Toll Free: 1.888.785.8750
Services & Programs:
Everyone needs help making decisions about health insurance. AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators top help you make the best choices for you and your family.
"Big Bend AHEC’s Navigators provide unbiased education, outreach, and enrollment services to individuals seeking to enroll in health care coverage in the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace."
This group offers behavioral health services. These services are for all ages. There is a sliding fee payment scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Calhoun County Health Department offers a range of services and treatments. Clinic services are offered at no cost or a small fee based upon income. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
Children’s Medical Services offers many programs for eligible children with special needs. Each one of their programs and services are family-centered and help children with a variety of conditions and needs. They offer help to children, teens and their families. Call for more information.
CMS – Panama City
230 North Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, Florida 32404
850.872.4700
1.800.299.4700
Children’s Home Society
Big Bend Early Steps
914 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, Florida 32401
850.747.5411
Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
700 West 23rd Street, Building E, Suite 40
Panama City, Florida 32405
850.872.4726
Life Management Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.
525 East 15th Street
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
Community Home Health is a division of NFCH. It is an alternative to an extended hospital or nursing home stay. A physician’s order is needed to begin care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.562.0729
Programs & Services Include:
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.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
