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Explore our collection of resources to fit your needs right here in our community.

The agencies below provide various assistance programs to work with those in the community to meet various financial, housing, food, payment assistance, and emotional needs.

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2-1-1 Big Bend

24-hour crisis, suicide prevention, human services information and referrals

211BigBend.org
211 or 877.211.7005 outside of the Big Bend

988 Suicide& Crisis Lifeline

24/7 mental health crisis support via call or text forindividuals in emotional distress.

988

AARP

Connecting People to People. We may be isolated, but we don’t have to be alone.

855-274-9507
aarpcommunityconnections.org

Ability 1st

Assistance to persons with disabilities

ability1st.info
850-575-9621

Advantage Aging Solutions

Senior or caregiver related resource connections; Medicare benefit assistance through SHINE; Medicaid application assistance; Elder Abuse Prevention resource information/training.

850-488-0055
Helpline: 1-800-963-5337

African-American Alzheimer's Caregiving Trainings and Support (ACTS2)

Faith-based, skills-building and support program for African-American Caregivers via Phone.

1-866-778-2724
acts2project.org

Alzheimer's Association

24/7 helpline for persons living with Alzheimer's. Website with tips for caregivers. Virtual Caregiver College and virtual Brain Bus. Community Resource Finder.

1-800-272-3900
alz.org
communityresourcefinder.org
Email: adcoachman@alz.org

Alzheimer's Project

Social workers on call to answer questions, provide support, and make referrals. Telephone respite to engage person living with dementia. Facebook Support Group. Virtual "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" class.

850-386-2778
alzheimersproject.org
Facebook Support Group

American Red Cross

Offers disaster relief, emergency assistance, and military support services.

www.redcross.org
1-877-272-7337

America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend

Provides surplus food to the needy through nonprofit agencies

fightinghunger.org
850-562-3033

Angel Flight Southeast

Provides free air transportation for medical treatment.

angelflightse.org
352-326-0761

Archbold Northside Center for Bevahioral Health

Offers impatient behavioral healthcare for adults and seniors in Thomasville.

800-238-8661

Avicenna Free Clinic

Provides free primary medical care to uninsured residents of Bay County.

avicennafreeclinic.org
850-215-8200
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BASIC NWFL

Provides healthcare-related assistance and support for individuals with chronic conditions.

850-785-1088

Bay County Council on Aging

Providesutility assistance (LIHEAP), senior services, and support programs.

baycouncilonaging.org

Beach Care Services

Emergency assistance with food, rent, utilities, and medical needs.

beachcareservices.org
850-235-3002

Big Bend AHEC

Register for virtual tobacco cessation classes via Zoom.

850-224-9340

Big Bend Hospice

Still admitting new residents. Bereavement services are being provided via telephone. Staff limited to nurses and nursing aides. Volunteers are making phone calls to patients and families to check-in.

850-878-5310

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend

Provides quality role models to children whose circumstances demonstrate the need for additional adult support

bigbendmentoring.org
850-386-6002

Boy Scouts of America, Suwannee River Area Council

Youth leadership development and prevention programs

suwanneeriver.net
850-576-4146

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend

Activities and education for local youth

bgcbb.org
850-656-8100

Boys’ Choir of Tallahassee

Outreach program for males 7-18 with a focus on academic excellence, values, music, and brotherhood

850-528-2403
Email: fsufamu@yahoo.com
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Capital Area Community Action Agency

Primary advocacy and support agency to help low-income residents with crisis needs, and the skills and resources for financial independence

cacaainc.org
850-222-2043

Capital City Youth Services

Providing counseling, shelter and support services to children and their families

ccys.org
850-576-6000

Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network

To provide a safety net to those low-income, uninsured patients most in need in our community through donation of specialty medical and dental care

capmed.org
850-877-9018

CareerSource - Gulf Coast

Comprehensive employment and workforce services

careersourcegc.com
850-872-4340

CareerSource - Capital Region

Comprehensive employment and workforce services

careersourcecapitalregion.com
850-922-0023

Capital Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Line

Behavioral health outpatient services.

850-325-5750

Catholic Charities of NWFL

Offers food, financial assistance, and housing support programs.

ccnwfl.org
850-763-0475

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church

Offersfood pantry services and community support.

850-233-6249

Covenant Care

All services are still available. Volunteers are making phone calls to patients and families to check-in. Providing support to other organizations that may need help or volunteers.

850-575-4998

Crisis Counselor

Nationwide crisis counselor.

Text HOME to 741741
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Dementia Care Central

A guide to the regulations and financial assistance for Alzheimer's and dementia care available in Florida.

dementiacarecentral.com/memory-care/florida

Doorways of Northwest Florida

Provides coordinated entry, housing placement, and homelessness prevention services.

doorwaysnwfl.org
850-215-8800
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Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region

Quality childcare, provide tuition for low-income working parents

elcbigbend.org
850-385-0504
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First Baptist Church Callaway

Offers food pantry services and assistance for families in need.

850-871-2772

Florida Department of Health

COVID-19 Call Center Available 24/7- 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov

floridahealth.gov

Florida Department of Health - Bay County

Public health services including immunizations, family care,and disease prevention.

bay.floridahealth.gov
850-872-4455

Florida Veterans Foundation

Referral services and resource center. Make donations to help empower Veterans to stay home and on top of rent and utilities.

HelpFLVets.org
FL Crisis line: 1-844-693-5838
National Crisis line: 1-800-273-8255
Homeless Hotline: 1-877-424-3838

FSU Institute for Successful Longevity

ISL is providing some 'senior-friendly' illustrated step-by-step instruction documents for Zoom use on our web site.

isl.fsu.edu/article/isl-launches-zoom-initiative-help-older-adults-fight-social-isolation
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Goodwill - Big Bend

American nonprofit 501 organization that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have barriers to their employment.

goodwillbigbend.org
850-279-5041

Grace Presbyterian Church – Grace Cares

Provides food pantry services for individuals and families in need.

850-769-4000

Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church

Provides food pantry services and basic necessities.

850-234-3161
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Hiland Park Baptist Church

Provides community outreach, food support, and family assistance services.

850-785-6530

Hope Florida

Hope Florida is a state-level initiative in Florida designed to connect individuals and families in need with community-based resources, and to reduce reliance on ongoing public assistance by helping participants achieve greater economic self-sufficiency

hopeflorida.com
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Institute on Aging Friendship Line

24-hour toll-free friendship and crisis line for for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. For lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults.

ioaging.org
800-971-0016
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KIDS Incorporated of the Big Bend

Family-oriented early childhood services

kidsincorporated.org
850-414-9800
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Legal Aid Foundation

Civil legal services for low-income persons

legalaidtallahassee.org
850-222-3292

Legal Services of North Florida

Legal assistance and counsel for low-income persons

lsnf.org
850-385-9007

Lutheran services FL (LSF) Health Systems, Inc.

Statewide 24/7 mental health crisis line.

877-229-9098
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Provides financial assistance, emergency travel support, and grants for military families.

www.nmcrs.org
850-230-3307

Northwest Florida 211

Regional referral network providing access to local food,housing, employment, and emergency services.

https://uwwfl.org/211
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PACE Center for Girls

Promotes and enables young women to further their education, build self-esteem, and develop personal, social and family relationship skills

pacecenter.org
850-241-0241

Panama City Housing Authority

Administers affordable housing and rental assistance programs.

panamacityhousing.org
850-769-2358

PanCare Health

Provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services ona sliding-fee scale.

pancarefl.org
850-747-5272
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Refuge House

Assistance for victims of domestic and sexual violence, including safe shelter and 24-hour crisis hotline

refugehouse.com
850-922-6062
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Scent Evidence K9

A team to provide support for Law Enforcement and other First Responders. Just Nosey Enough: Campaign Providing tips for caregivers on how to keep loved ones safe from wandering and what to do if the person does go missing.

scentevidencek9.com
850-272-6950

St. Andrew Baptist Church Benevolence Ministry

Offers food, clothing, and basic assistance for low-income households.

850-763-2345

St. Andrew Christian Care Center

Provides food distribution, clothing, and pregnancy-related support services.

850-763-2345

St. Andrew Community Medical Center

Offers free primary healthcare and prescription medications to eligible uninsured adults.

sacmc.org
850-785-1419

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK
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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare - Memory Disorder Clinic

Telehealth options for appointments. Social workers on call to answer questions, provide support, and make referrals.

850-431-5002

Tallahassee Senior Center

Wellness Checks on all senior center visitors from the past three months. Online Lifelong Learning Classes, Exercise and Art can be found at www.talgov.com/seniors/seniorservices.aspx

850-891-4000
tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org
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United Way of the Big Bend

UWBB leads collective action to create a community of healthy babies, successful students, responsible adults, and active seniors.

850-414-0844
uwbb.org

Upslide

A connection focused call center for seniors and especially helpful for those in Long Term Care settings. UPSLIDE Program continues to meet online.

850-891-4066
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Veterans Assistance (VA & Local Programs)

Provides access to healthcare, housing, counseling, andbenefits for veterans through VA and local programs.

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Waldoch & McConnaughhay, P.A.

Elder law services still being provided including advanced planning assistance.

850-385-1246
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