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Caregiving Resources - National Institute on Aging
The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Certified Health Insurance Navigators - AHEC
AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators. They can help you learn and make choices about health insurance. Please call 850.224.1177 or visit the website to learn more.
Email: support@bigbendahec.org
Counseling and Mental Health - Apalachee Center, Inc.
The Apalachee Center helps people recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. Call or visit the website to see how they can help.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
Services include:
- Inpatient Services
- Outpatient Services
- Residential Services
- Telehealth Services
Other Locations
Apalachee Center – Franklin County
159 12th St
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
850.653.9744
Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking (Lucha) Program-Americans for Immigrant Justice
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
Eating Disorder Groups- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here . Virtual Meetings are also available.
EyeCare America-The American Academy of Ophthalmology
Eyecare America offers free eye exams to people in need. Care is provided by volunteer eye doctors. It can also lower the cost of medication. Patients can print a drug discount card and search for drug assistance programs. Call or visit the website to learn more.
***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance advice. And cannot recommend a specific doctor***
Financial Assistance Program - Susan G. Komen
The Susan G. Komen foundation gives money and support to people who qualify. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. You can use the money for things like rent, bills, food, and taking care of kids or older family members. To find out more, you can call, visit their website , or even send an email to get help.
Email: helpline@komen.org
Florida Kidcare
They provide low cost, health insurance coverage for uninsured children from birth through age 18.
It is made up of Healthy Kids, MediKids, Children's Medical Services Network and Medicaid.
Call for more Info.
Florida KidCare -HealthyKids
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:
- Check-ups and shots
- Dental
- Doctor visits
- Emergencies
- Hospital
- Mental health
- Prescriptions
- Surgery
- Vision and hearing