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Operation Homefront-Critical Financial Assistance
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
PanCare Health Medical
PanCare of Florida, Inc. provides medical services to those in need.
Services include:
- Primary care
- Urgent care
- DOT physicals
- School physicals
- EKGs
- Blood screenings
- Minor stitches
Please call or visit the website to learn more about additional services and a list of accepted insurance. They also provide a sliding scale for those who do not have insurance.
Primary Care Services - US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA offers primary care services for veterans. They assign veterans a health care team that offers a wide range of services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.308.8387
Programs & Services - BASIC NWFL, Inc.
This group offers a variety of programs and services to help those affected by HIV. Please call 850.785.1088 or visit the website to learn more.
The Programs & Services include:
Prevention, Education and Testing
Prevention – Education and Testing
HIV/HCV Testing
PrEP Navigation
HIV/HCV Prevention and Testing
High-Impact-Prevention
Quit Smoking Big Bend AHEC - Florida Area Health Education Center
This group offers group sessions to help people quit smoking. The sessions are free. Some of the sessions are available in-person. They are also available virtually through Zoom. Please call 850.224.1177 or visit the website to learn more.
Road to Recovery - American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society provides the Road to Recovery program. This program offers free transportation services to and from treatment. Please call or visit website for more information.
Seniors Program - EyeCare America
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
Service Animals - Canine Companions
People who are disabled due to injury or disease may qualify for an assistance dog. These highly trained dogs are able to assist with many tasks. There are 4 types of assistance dogs:
- Facility - assists in an education or health care setting
- Hearing – assists the hearing impaired
- Service – assists with daily tasks
- Skilled Companion – assists physically, mentally or developmentally disabled
Sexual Health Information - ASHA
This group helps people and families so that they can achieve sexually healthy lives. They do this through education and support. Please call or visit the website for more information.