Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Direct Assistance Available Includes:

• Safe Haven Relinquishment
• Medical Related Issues
• Necessities
• Housing/Shelter
• Legal Issues
• Burial Services
• Abuse
• Counseling/Parenting Education
• Financial Assistance
• Adoption Issues
• Education

https://asafehavenfornewborns.com/what-we-do/providing-assistance

Big Bend Cares provides a wide range of HIV prevention education, and HIV and AIDS awareness services. Free HIV Confidential Testing may be available. Pre- and post-test counseling is included. Call for more information.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

Second Harvest of the Big Bend partners with local food banks to help give food to those in need.

Services include:

• Food Bank Operations
• Senior Grocery Program
• Backpack Program
• Afterschool Meals Program
• Summer Food Program
• Food on the Move
• School Pantry
• Disaster Relief
• Mobile Pantry
• Emergency Food & Shelter Program

Please call or visit website for more information.

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

Goodwill provides a range of services to those in need.

Services include:

• Career Training Centers
• GED & Adult Preparation Course
• Hospitality Training
• Job Placement Services
• Job Training
• Money Sense
• Offender Re-Entry Assistance
• QuickBooks
• Veteran Services

Please call or visit website for more information.

Additional Locations:
2173 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, Florida
32327
850.926.2253

2309 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida
32301
850.216.2437

This agency provides prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance abuse issues. There are programs for adults and youth. School based programs strive to prevent drug use. There are online counseling services for adults who may have difficult using traditional services. Independent living services help foster care youth better prepare to live on their own. Please see the website for all services.

Services Include:

• Adult Services
• Adult Civil Citation
• Counseling
• E-Services
• Family Services
• Independent Living
• Juvenile Services
• Prevention Services
• Residential Services
• Vocational Services

Additional service locations:
Taylor County Human Services Center
1421 Old Dixie Highway South
Perry, Florida 32348
850.561.0717

Woodville Campus Residential Treatment Center
2967 Natural Bridge Road
Woodville, Florida
32362