Escambia Family Resource Guide 2024

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Abuse – Victim

IIde Abuso

This category lists organizations that provide services to individuals who have been victims of child abuse or neglect, domestic violence, incest and rape. Services include counseling, shelter, legal aid and information and referral.

Esta categoría enumera las organizaciones que proveen servicios a individuos que han sido víctimas de abuso infantil, violencia domestica, incesto y violación sexual. Los servicios incluyen asesoramiento, refugio, ayuda legal, e información y referencia. Child

Adult

Adult,

Residential

Residential

Residential

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County

Family Counseling

Youth Shelters

New Season Treatment Center – Pensacola Substance Abuse Counseling

Northwest Florida Health Network Child Welfare & Behavioral Health

PACE Center for Girls – Escambia-Santa Rosa

Academic and Counseling Program ..............

Pensacola Dream Center

Addiction Recovery, Homeless Outreach, Human Trafficking

The Secret Place

Therapy, Counseling and Support Services for Ages 13-24

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - Loveisrespect

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Referral Service

850-469-3502

850-469-3572

850-471-6176

850-475-5575

850-453-2772

850-453-2772

850-968-3565

850-575-3518

850-478-7060

850-607-0453

850-857-3501

1-866-331-9474

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Domestic Violence • Violencia Doméstica

2-1-1 Northwest Florida ................................. 211

A Safe Haven for Newborns

Confidential 24/7 & Multilingual Florida Helpline ... 1-877-767-2229

CDAC Behavioral Healthcare

Women and Family Intervention Services

Emerald Coast Legal Aid

Domestic Violence, Family Law

Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

Domestic Violence Petitions

Faith & Hope Counseling

Various Counseling Services for Children, Youth and Families

FavorHouse of Northwest Florida Crisis Line ..................................

Domestic Violence Center

Education Program ...........................

Information and Referral

Domestic Abuse Shelter

First Judicial Circuit of Florida

Family Law Domestic Violence

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health

– Emerald Coast Chapter

Supporting the Infant and Early Childhood

Mental Health Workforce

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

Sexual Assault Crisis Programs

Florida Department of Children and Families

Domestic Violence Hotline

Abuse Hotline 800-96-ABUSE .................

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Healthy Start Program

850-434-2724

850-432-2336

850-595-4331

850-471-3430

850-434-6600

850-434-1177

850-434-1177

850-434-1177

850-434-1177

850-595-4492

850-296-7002

850-297-2000

1-800-500-1119

1-800-962-2873

850-595-6641

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Sexual Offender and Predator System

Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Services .................

888-357-7332

850-488-KIDS (5437)

Florida Legal Services Domestic Violence Legal Hotline ...............

Guardian Ad Litem, 1st Judicial Circuit Child Advocacy

Gulf Coast Kid’s House Child Advocacy and Prevention Services

Lakeview Center

Child Welfare - FamiliesFirst Network

Legal Services of North Florida Domestic/Sexual Violence

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline Safety Planning, Information & Referrals

National Domestic Violence Hotline Domestic Violence Support

Pensacola Dream Center

Northwest Florida Crisis Hotline

Canopy of Hope Domestic Violence Shelter

Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola

LODGES Transitional Shelter for Women and Children

The Salvation Army Pensacola Social Services

1-800-621-4202

850-595-3728

850-595-5800

850-908-6667

850-432-8222

855-812-1001

1-800-799-7233

850-466-SAFE (7233)

850-607-0453

850-332-6677

850-432-1501

Ministry Village at Olive

Bargain Center ..............................

850-912-8222

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - Loveisrespect

1-866-331-9474 Women

850-542-7984

Basic Needs • Necesidades Básicas

IThis section contains organizations that provide services to those with basic need issues. Basic needs include: clothing, emergency aid, emergency shelter, money management/financial aid, food, housing, Social Security and transportation.

IEsta sección contiene organizaciones que proveen servicios básicos en cuestiones como ropa, ayuda de emergencia, refugio de emergencia, administración de dinero/ayuda financiera, alimentación, Seguro Social y transportación.

Clothing • Ropa

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

Brownsville Church

Hope Center - Brownsville Boutique

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

Matthew’s Nursery - Essential Baby Items

Ensley First Baptist Church

Takin’ it to the Streets - Emergency Clothing

First Baptist Church of Pensacola

Samaritan Hands Ministry

First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola

Resale Shop

Goodwill Gulf Coast

Myrtle Grove Baptist Church

Food Pantry/Clothing Room ....................

Perdido Bay United Methodist Church

The Redemption Store

Teen Challenge

Pensacola Super Thrift - 9th Avenue

Pensacola Super Thrift - Nine Mile Road

Pensacola Super Thrift - Mobile Highway

St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store

Warrington

Waterfront Mission Thrift Store

Disaster

American Red Cross – Northwest

Disaster Relief & Recovery

BRACE

Community Emergency Response Team Training ..

Escambia County Department of Public Safety

Evacuation Shelters ...........................

Escambia County Emergency Management

Be Ready - Disaster Preparedness

Escambia County Fire Rescue

Home Smoke Alarm Installation

- County Residents

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

Domestic Security Unit

Escambia Search and Rescue Inc

Land and Water Rescues

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Special Needs Registry and Public

Shelter Program

Florida Poison Information Center

Poison First Aid

Food Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP Office - Pensacola

NAS Pensacola - Emergency Management

Emergency Family Assistance Center

Pensacola Dream Center

Disaster Response

211

850-430-2100 ex.1

850-436-6425 ex.1

850-530-2429

850-438-8907

850-435-6896

Ensley Thrift Store ............................

Goodwill Gulf Coast

Olive Road Thrift Store ........................

Loaves and Fishes

Thrift Store

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

Thrift Store

850-455-7389

850-497-6880

850-484-4922

850-912-6754

850-466-3375

850-607-2360

850-438-1462

850-432-7601

850-739-3977

850-471-6400

850-471-6500

850-475-5530

850-595-HERO

850-436-9630

850-474-1644

850-595-6500

1-800-222-1222

850-300-4323

1- 866-951-2322

850-607-0453

Pensacola Energy

24/hour Gas Leak / Emergencies

Pensacola Fire Department

Check-Back Program for People with Special Needs .

Home Smoke Alarm Installation - City Residents

Home Safety Surveys .........................

Car Seat Installation

The Salvation Army Pensacola

Disaster Services

The Secret Place

Therapy, Counseling and Support Services for

Ages 13-24

850-478-5047

850-438-3930

850-438-4166

850-332-5004

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Disaster Distress Helpline

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Helpline

850-474-5300

850-436-5200

850-436-5200

850-436-5200

850-436-5200

850-432-1501

850-857-3501

1-800-985-5990

1-800-621-3362

Financial Aid/Rent and Utilities

Ayuda Económica/Alquiler y Utilidad

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Affordable Connectivity Program

Monthly Discount for Phone or Internet

Area

Pensacola

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

https://cnm.universalservice.org/

850-438-8561

Financial Management/Budget

Counseling; Home Improvement and Rehabilitation

Counseling

Tender Hearts Caring Hands

Utility Assistance

The Salvation Army Pensacola

Utility Assistance – FPL Care to Share

Emergency Financial Assistance

United Ministries

Mortgage and Rental Assistance

Utility Assistance for Families with Children ........

Food • Comida

850-434-5456

850-473-4466

850-432-1501

850-432-1501

850-433-2333

850-433-2333

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Backpack Project USA

Weekend Food for Escambia Elementary Students

Brownsville Church

Monthly FarmShare Grocery Giveaway

Cantonment Improvement Committee

Food Giveaways at Carver Park

Escambia County School District

Food Service Administration

Epps Christian Center

Community Food Bank

Feeding the Gulf Coast – Member Agencies

Panhandle Branch – Information About Food

850-698-5806

850-430-2100 ex. 1

850-393-9870

850-430-7530

850-572-5761

850-494-7100

Distribution, Food Pantry or Soup Kitchen Members

Find a Food Distribution, Food Pantry or Soup Kitchen

850-626-1332

https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/find-help/find-a-pantry

First Baptist Church of Pensacola

Samaritan Hands Ministry – Food Assistance

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Child Care Food Program

Helping Hands that Bridge the Gap for Jesus

Hot Meals and Sack Lunch

Manna Food Pantries

Food Assistance – Appointment Only .............

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church

Food Pantry .................................

Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging

Home Delivered Meals

Ministry Village at Olive

Tender Hearts Caring Hands

St Vincent de Paul

DeSoto Street Food Pantry

Saufley Field Food Pantry – By Appointment Only

Summer Meals for Florida Kids

Search Summer Breakspot Website

The Salvation Army Pensacola

Food Pantry

850-439-3009

850-438-8907

850-595-6670

850-245-4323

850-494-1603

850-432-2053

850-479-8337

850-494-7101

850-473-4466

850-434-6615

850-457-3833

https://www.summerbreakspot.org/

850-432-1501

Food Stamps • Estampillas de Comida

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Feeding the Gulf Coast – Panhandle Branch

Client Services Department

info@EscambiaChildrensTrust.org

850-626-1332

Food Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP Office – Pensacola

Florida Department of Children and Families

ACCESS Florida System – Apply Online for SNAP Benefits

850-300-4323

https://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ ACCESS Florida Information

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Florida Nutrition Education

Free Online Courses to Help SNAP Recipients

Stretch their Food Budgets

850-300-4323

850-595-6670

https://courses.floridanutritioned.org/ University of Florida IFAS Extension Escambia County Nutrition Education Classes – Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ................

Arthritis Foundation

850-475-5230

CareConnect USA

Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida .............

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida Disability Resource Center

Community Action Program Committee

Family Stability Services

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

General Inquiries

Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County

Child Care Resource & Referral

Epilepsy Foundation of America

Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline

Florida Department of Children and Families

Disaster Distress Helpline

Florida Department of Education

Division of Early Learning

Florida Impact to End Hunger

Helpline

Florida Literacy Coalition

Literacy Hotline

Government Listings

800-283-7800

877-467-4825

850-435-3516

850-595-5566

850-438-4021

800-344-4823

850-595-5915

800-332-1000

800-985-5990

866-357-3239

850-309-1488

800-237-5113

3-1-1 Call Center 311

HCA Florida Healthcare

Consult-A-Nurse

Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida

Helpline ....................................

March of Dimes

Pensacola Office .............................

Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging

Information, Referral and Assistance Helpline

Opening Doors Northwest Florida

Homeless Assistance Program

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Transportation • Transporte

844-706-8773

800-293-6527

850-462-7756

850-494-7100

850-439-3009

202-208-5116

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida

Disability Resource Center

Community Action Program Committee

Transportation Assistance

Escambia County Area Transit

Public Transportation

Escambia County Area Transit

ADA Transportation

Escambia County Area Transit

Transportation Disadvantage ...................

850-595-5566

850-438-4021

850-595-3228

850-595-0501

850-595-0501

Escambia County School District

Driver’s Education

Escambia County School District

Department

Florida Department of Transportation

Florida Commission for Transportation of Disadvantaged

Greyhound Lines

Free

Medical Transportation Management

Florida Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Pensacola International Airport ..................

Quality Caregivers

In Home Care Services ........................

SonShine Companion Care Senior Care Services

Sun Pass Florida Prepaid Toll Program Florida Prepaid Toll Program

Transportation Security Administration

Community Organizations Organizaciones Comunitarias

I850-316-3962

850-469-5591

850-410-5700

800-786-2929

844-239-5974

850-436-5000

850-549-6180

850-764-6638

888-865-5352

855-787-2227

IA comprehensive listing of organizations in Escambia County providing services. These organizations offer advocacy, support, community action, disaster relief, volunteer and donation direction as well as information and referral. Information and referral reflects a host of services, including abuse, victim, addiction, AIDS/HIV, city and government, consumer complaints, disabilities, elderly, family and parenting, health, legal, gay/lesbian, lost children, runaway youth and childcare.

Un amplio listado de las organizaciones que proveen servicios en el Condado Escambia. Estas organizaciones ofrecen apoyo en cuestiones de abogacía, acción comunitaria, ayuda en caso de desastres y distribución de donativos, así como información y referencias. Información y referencia incluye una variedad de servicios, incluyendo ayuda a las víctimas del abuso, las adicciones, el sida/VIH (AIDS/HIV), la ciudad y el gobierno, quejas del consumidor, incapacidades físicas, ayuda para ancianos, familias y padres, salud, ayuda legal, problemática referente a lesbianas y gays, y niños desaparecidos/jóvenes que escapan de sus hogares

850-436-6420 Center

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

Gulf

813-870-3735

Equity

800-580-7801

850-595-5800 Legal

Pro-Bono Legal Services

NAACP Pensacola Branch #5124

Equal Rights

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Pensacola Mental Health Advocacy & Awareness

Parent University

Parent Advocacy and Training ..................

Pensacola Dream Center

Adopt-A-Block ...............................

Studer Community Institute

CivicCon

Studer Community Institute

Early Learning City

United Way of West Florida

850-384-7192

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health

Florida

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

866-762-2237

850-432-8222

850-463-7918

850-208-1609

912-755-4422

850-607-0453

https://www.studeri.org/CivicCon

https://www.studeri.org/EarlyLearningCity

Education, Health and Financial Stability

850-434-3157

Volunteer/Donations • Voluntarios/Donaciones

100 Black Men of Pensacola

Mentor Program for Youth https://100blackmenofpensacola.org/ 2-1-1 Northwest Florida

AARP

Local Volunteer Events

American Red Cross

211

https://local.aarp.org/pensacola-fl/volunteering/

Northwest Florida Chapter

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Teen Volunteers; Various Volunteer Opportunities

Autism Pensacola

850-432-7601

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/138663954

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Baptist Hospital

Volunteer Services, Volunteen Program,

Ages 14-18

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida

One-to-One Mentoring

Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast

One-to-One Mentoring .........................

Chain Reaction

Mentor Program ..............................

City of Pensacola

Community Outreach Volunteers

Community Action Program Committee

Early Head Start / Head Start Volunteers

Council on Aging

Volunteer Department

Covenant Care

Volunteer Services

Escambia County

Volunteer Program

850-434-7171

850-434-4936

850-433-5437

850-862-1616

850-471-4685

850-436-5692

850-432-2992 ext. 428

850-432-1475

855-CARE-365

volunteer@myescambia.com

Escambia County Public Schools Foundation

Take Stock in Children

Escambia County School District

Community Involvement Office

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

Various Volunteer Opportunities

850-469-5458

850-469-5676

850-436-9735

Guardian

Gulf Coast Kid’s House

Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida Various Volunteer Opportunities

Manna Food Pantry

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Pensacola MESS Hall

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Pensacola Museum of Art

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Pensacola Opera

850-477-1420

https://www.mannahelps.org/participate/volunteer/ Miracle League of Pensacola

877-937-6377

850-595-5985 ex. 111

Various Volunteer Opportunities info@pensacolaopera.com

Pensacola Sports

Various Volunteer Opportunities

https://pensacolasports.org/getinvolved/

Pensacola

https://www.ppbep.org/get-involved/volunteer

Ready Kids!

Early Literacy Programs, ReadingPals Volunteers

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Safe Families for Children

Pensacola Chapter

850-433-6893

850-477-2273

PensacolaFL@safefamilies.net

Special Olympics Florida – Northwest Region

Various Volunteer Opportunities

The Salvation Army Pensacola

Various Volunteer Opportunities

United Way of West Florida

Get Connected, Virtual Volunteer Platform

Pensacola Archaeological Society

Historic Pensacola Volunteer Corps ..............

850-291-6234

850-432-1501

850-434-3157

850-474-3015

850-595-5985

850-476-0001

Pensacola Humane Society Various Volunteer Opportunities volunteer@pensacolahumane.org

Pensacola Little Theatre

Valerie’s House

Group Volunteers ............................

Volunteer Florida

Find Volunteer Opportunities ...................

850-266-0795

850-414-7400

Volunteer Opportunities Near Pensacola

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

Waterfront Rescue Mission

Various Volunteer Opportunities

West Florida Hospital

Various Volunteer Opportunities

West Florida Public Libraries

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida

Various Volunteer Opportunities

YMCA of Northwest Florida

Various Volunteer Opportunities

Disability Services

Florida Inclusion Network

Inclusive Education

Lakeview Center

Care

850-478-4027

850-494-4961

850-436-5060

850-433-9453

850-438-4406

• Servicios para Personas con Impedimentos Físicos

IA comprehensive listing of organizations in Escambia County providing services for people with special needs. These include services for the blind/visually impaired, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and hearing and speech-impaired.

IEsta sección se enconcentra en las necesidades diversas de las personas con impedimentos físicos. Esto incluye servicios para personas con ceguera o impedimentos visual, impedimento de desarrollo, impedimentos físicos e impedimentos auditivos y del habla.

Autism

850-645-7593

850-469-3726

Melody Makers 850 Adaptive Music Lessons for Children with Disabilities medlodymakers850@gmail.com

National Autism Association

Nemours Children’s Health

Specialized Pediatric Care

Neuropsychology Center

Various Neuropsychological Services .............

O.A.S.I.S. Autism Spectrum Connection

Autism Spectrum Coalition .....................

Pensacola Museum of Art

Creative Camps for Autistic Students

Pensacola Police Department

Take Me Home Program - Register a Person’s

Physical/Mental Challenges

Proud Moments

ABA Therapy

Psychological Associates – Pensacola

Multi-Specialty Mental Health Services ............

SEDNET – Multiagency Service Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance

Region 1 - Escambia County School District

Special Olympics Florida – Northwest Region

Community Engagement and Athlete Development

The Arc Gateway

Pearl Nelson Child Development Center

850-595-8351

877-622-2884

850-505-4700

850-484-7800

800-328-8476

850-432-6247

850-436-5416

850-607-6910

850-434-5033

850-430-7473

850-291-6234

850-434-7755

Blind/Visually Impaired • Ciegos-Problemas Visuales

2-1-1 Northwest Florida .................................

Escambia County School District

ESE Exceptional Student Services

Visually Impaired Program, Newborns to School-Age

FDLRS Emerald Coast

Child Find

Florida Department of Blind Services Division

DOE - Blind Services - Children and Family Program

DOE - Blind Services - Vocational Rehab Program

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

211

850-429-2977

850-469-5524

850-469-5423

850-484-5122

850-484-5122

BTEC

East

Bright Expectations

Florida Division of Blind Services

Blind Babies Program

850-245-4465

https://dbs.fldoe.org

Children’s Program ...........................

Bureau of Braille

and Talking Books Library

800-342-1828

http://dbs.myflorida.com/Library/membership.html

Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc

Specialized Telecommunications Equipment

Distribution Program

Foundation Fighting Blindness

Independence for the Blind of Northwest Florida

Children’s Program

Teen Transition Program

Lighthouse Guild

Teen Tele-Support Group

Lions Club Eye Clinic

Vision Care Assistance to Escambia

County Residents

850-296-7002

info@EscambiaChildrensTrust.org

888-447-5620 (TTY)

800-683-5555

850-477-2663

850-477-2663

800-284-4422

850-438-8989

Pensacola State College

Literacy Programs, ReadingPals Volunteers

Southern Youth Sports Association

Cheerleading, Baseball, Football, Tutoring, After-school and GED Programs

Special Olympics Florida – Northwest Region

Community Engagement and Athlete Development ..

The Salvation Army Pensacola After School Program .........................

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

TAPS - Military Survivor Seminars, Retreats, Good Grief Camp

Truth for Youth Youth Mentoring

University of West Florida Explore Summer Camps

Movement Academy - Physical Education for Homeschool Parents

Victory for Youth

Job Placement Services for Children with Disadvantages and Disabilities

Valerie’s House

Grief Support Programs

Vocational Rehabilitation School to Work Transition Program

West Florida Public Libraries

Bookmobile

Century Branch

Molino Branch

Pensacola Branch

Southwest Branch

Talking Book Library

Tryon Branch ................................

Westside Branch

YMCA of Northwest Florida

Bear Levin Studer Family Location

Northeast Location

850-484-1961

850-484-1620

850-484-2245

850-433-6893

850-438-6233

850-291-6234

850-432-1501

800-959-8277

850-393-0332

850-473-7468

850-473-7468

866-371-0444

850-582-8255

850-471-6950

850-436-5060

850-256-6217

850-435-1760

850-436-5060

850-453-7780

850-471-6000

850-471-6980

850-595-1047

850-438-4406

850-478-1222

Hearing and Speech-Impaired • Servicios para Sordomudos

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

Agency for Persons With Disabilities

Area 1 Office

Anchor Clinic - Pensacola

Evaluation and Assessment, Ages 6 and Above

Autism Center of The Studer Family Children’s

Hospital at Sacred Heart Services for Children on Autism Spectrum

Autism Navigator

211

850-595-8351

850-433-1656

850-416-7548

Florida State University Autism Institute ......... 1-844-4ASDHLP

Autism Pensacola

Autism Support, Advocacy, Education and Networking

850-434-7171

Center

Center

Centers

Residential Facility for Boys, Ages 14-18 ..........

850-453-7490

850-434-4957

Escambia County School District

Alternative Education Programs, Charter Schools, TeenAge Parent Program, and Educational Components in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Alternative Placement – Success Academy

Alternative Placement – Achieve Academy/KAPS

(Formerly Camelot Academy)

Alternative Placement – TeenAge Parent Program

Alternative Placement – Acceleration Academy

Alternative Placement – Escambia County Jail

Student Services .............................

Escambia Regional Juvenile Detention Center

First Judicial Court of Florida

Teen Court

Pensacola State College – TRIO Programs

TRIO | Educational Opportunity Center

General Education Degree (GED)

Diploma de Graduacion de Bachillerato

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

AMIkids Pensacola

Workforce Development Program, GED, Ages 18-24

CareerSource Escarosa

GED Prep Classes ...........................

Community Action Program Committee

Employment and Education Support Services ......

Florida Department of Children and Families

Tuition and Fee Exemption

George Stone Technical College

Adult Basic Education and GED Prep Classes

Goodwill Gulf Coast

GED Prep

Pensacola State College - Adult Education

GED Exams at the Pensacola Test Center

Pensacola State College - TRIO Programs

TRIO | Educational Opportunity Center

IListed below are programs and services which enhance educational opportunities. These include dropout prevention, early care and education, General Education Degree (GED), literacy, special education, tutoring, remedial education and employment.

IA continuación aparecen los programas y servicios creados para mejorar la educación. Estos incluyen prevención de la deserción escolar, educación temprana, Diploma de graduacion de bachillerato (GED), alfabetización, educación especial, tutoría y escuela recuperación.

Dropout/Alternative

Boys

Programs - Pensacola Office ............................

Boys Town North Florida

Family Homes for Children, Ages 10-18 ...........

850-862-1616

850-575-6422

850-430-7439

850-941-6100

850-497-6692

850-430-7439

850-517-4111

850-436-9713

850-469-5382

850-595-8820

850-595-3805

850-484-1961

211

850-380-1370

850-607-8700

850-438-4021

850-300-HOPE (4673)

850-941-6200

850-434-0032

850-484-1656

850-484-1961

University of West Florida Continuing Education

Online GED Courses

Women with Clear Vision

GED Preparation

Literacy • Alfabetización

850-473-7468

850-434-5252

2-1-1 Northwest Florida ................................. 211

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Story Mentors, Free Reading Resources .. https://storymentors.org/ Blue Wahoos

Kazoo’s Reading Program

https://www.milb.com/pensacola/community/readingprogram

FDLRS Emerald Coast

Child Find

Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County

VPK - Voluntary PreKindergarten

Emerald Coast Writing Project

Improving the Teaching of Writing and Learning ....

Escambia County School District

English Language Arts ........................

Escambia County School District

Level Up Summer Reading

Ready Kids!

Escambia Boys Base - AMIkids Pensacola

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Early Literacy Programs, ReadingPals

850-469-5423

850-595-5400

850-474-2613

850-469-5525

850-432-6121

850-433-6893

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is excited to welcome our newest provider, Lauren Bobe, APRN! Her expertise and care will make a positive impact on our community's health. Come see Lauren and discover top-notch healthcare services tailored for you!

Did You Know?

FDOH-Escambia provides a wide variety of services.

Some of our services:

» Birth Control and Family Planning

» Adult, Youth, and Child Clinic Services Including Immunizations

» Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

» STD Screenings, Testing, and Treatment

» Registration for Special Needs Shelters

» Birth and Death Certificates

» Breastfeeding Support and Classes

» Diabetes Prevention Program (RESET)

» Health Education and Chronic Disease Prevention Classes

» Healthy Start

» Infectious Disease Monitoring

» Quit Smoking Now Classes

» Disaster Response

» Petroleum Clean-Up and Storage Tank Inspections

» Health Beaches Program

» Rabies Surveillance

» Tanning Salon and Tattoo Inspections

Studer Community Institute

Building Brains Programs

Family Support

Servicios de Apoyo a la Familia

https://www.studeri.org/EarlyLearningCity Truth for Youth Youth Mentoring

UF Lastinger Center

New Worlds Reading Initiative, Free Books Delivered to Your Home, Ages K-5th Grad

850-393-0332

https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html

West Florida

Employment and Economic Development

Empleo y Desarrollo Económico

IListed below are organizations specializing in job training, vocational rehabilitation and job placement. In addition, numerous resources are included to address such related issues as unemployment benefits and compensation.

IA continuación aparecen organizaciones especializadas en el adiestramento laboral, rehabilitación vocacional, y colocación laboral. Además, se incluyen numerosos recursos dirigidos a asuntos como el desempleo y beneficios y compensación.

IGeared toward families of all types and needs, this category is centered on family issues. These include: adoption, foster care, protective services, respite care and youth development. Also listed are agencies and programs that provide information and classes for effective parenting skills.

IDirigidos a todo tipo de familias con necesidades diversas, esta categoría enfoca la problemática familiar, que incluye la adopción, el cuidado adoptivo, los servicios protectivos, y el desarrollo juvenil. Además aparecen agencias y programas que proveen información y clases de cómo ser mejores padres.

Adoption/Foster

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

Alpha Center

Pregnancy Resource Center

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

Pregnancy & Adoption Services

Children’s Home Society – Western Post-Adoption Support

Escambia – Santa Rosa Bar Association

Adoption Private Lawyer Referral Service ..........

Florida Adoption Information Center

Adoption Hotline and Information ................

Lakeview Center

Adoptions - FamiliesFirst Network

Specialized Therapeutic Foster Homes

Legal Services of North Florida

Free Legal Help for Families (Paternity, Adoption, and Some Guardianships)

Boys Programs • Programas Para Niños

211

850-479-4391

833-511-4200

850-266-2700

850-434-6009

800-962-3678

850-418-9148

850-908-6667

850-432-8222

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida

One-to-One Mentoring

Boy Scouts of America Gulf Coast Council

K-12

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Afterschool and Summer Programs

Boys Town

Boys Town Parenting

866-371-0444

850-433-5437

850-476-6336

850-862-1616

http://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/default.aspx

Boys Town National Hotline Crisis Line

Chain Reaction

Mentor Program

Community Action Program Committee

After School Program and Summer

Camp Assistance

Escambia County School District

Free and Reduced School Lunch and Breakfast

Escambia County School District

Homeless Student Services

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Escambia Boys Base

Lakeview Center

Cabot Heights Residential Care

Omega Lamplighters

Youth Empowerment, Young Men Ages 12-17

800-448-3000

850-471-4685

850-607-2088

850-430-7530

850-595-6915

850-453-7490

850-475-5575

pensacolalamplighters@gmail.com

Girls Programs • Programas Para Niñas

Northwest

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Chain Reaction

Teen Leadership Institute

Escambia County School District

Homeless Student Services

First Tee Gulf Coast Girls Golf of the Gulf Coast

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida

K-12

PERIOD Movement

Menstruation Services & Education

850-433-5437

850-862-1616

850-471-4685

850-595-6915

850-456-7010

https://www.gsgcf.org/

240-816-0570

Agency

The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart

Services for Children on Autism Spectrum

Autism Navigator

Florida State University Autism Institute

Autism Pensacola

850-469-1194

850-478-706

https://www.period.org/

Sisters Anointed to Lead Together (SALT) Mentoring for Girls info@saltministry.org Parenting

March

850-416-7548

1-844-4ASDHLP

Autism Support, Advocacy, Education and Networking

...........................................

Baptist Health Care

Speech Center, Newborns to Adults

Behavior Quest

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

BTEC Behavior Therapy

ABA Therapy

Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers

Children’s Therapy Clinic

850-434-7171

850-434-4957

850-626-0606

850-483-1508

850-453-7463

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - FSU Region

FSU College of Medicine - Pensacola Office

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida

866-863-0138

Youth Transition & Assistance with Employment Services

850-595-5566

...........................................

Early Steps – Western Panhandle

Promoting Early Childhood Development, Ages 0-3

East Hill Academy

K-12 School for Students with Learning Disabilities

Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition

Coordinated Intake and Referral for Pregnant Women, Caregivers and Families

Escambia County School District

ESE Exceptional Student Services

Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities

Family Care Council - Area 1

Family Support Services

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

FDLRS Emerald Coast Child Find

Parent Help Desk

850-377-9547

850-437-5560

850-696-2291

850-429-2977

850-469-5561

800-470-8101

800-825-5736

850-469-5423

850-469-5423

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health - Emerald Coast Chapter

Supporting the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce

Florida Inclusion Network

Inclusive Education

Florida MENTOR

Support Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities

Goodwill Gulf Coast

Youth with Disabilities Program

Lakeview Center

Autism Care

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

850-296-7002

850-645-7593

850-478-2078

850-696-1174

850-469-3726

Melody Makers 850

Adaptive Music Lessons for Children with Disabilities

Miracle League of Pensacola

medlodymakers850@gmail.com

Baseball for Physically and Mentally Challenged Children

Nemours Children’s Health

Specialized Pediatric Care

Neuropsychology Center

Various Neuropsychological Services

Pensacola Museum of Art

Creative Camps for Autistic Students .............

Pensacola Police Department

Take Me Home Program

- Register a Person’s Physical/Mental Challenges

Proud Moments

ABA Therapy

Psychological Associates – Pensacola

Multi-Specialty Mental Health Services

SafetyNet Tracking Systems

Locator Bracelets

SEASTARS

850-393-5043

850-505-4700

850-484-7800

850-432-6247

850-436-5416

850-607-6910

850-434-5033

877-434-6384

Swim Team for Children with Special Needs or Low-Income

SEDNET – Multiagency Service Network for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance

850-418-0644

Region 1 - Escambia County School District .......

Special Olympics Florida – Northwest Region

Community Engagement and Athlete Development

The Arc Gateway

Pearl Nelson Child Development Center

Health Care • Atención Médica

I850-430-7473

850-291-6234

850-434-7755

A comprehensive listing of services geared toward those individuals who are uninsured, uninsurable or underinsured. Support areas include HIV/AIDS, abortion, abortion alternatives, cancer, dental care, eye care, home care, medical equipment, occupational and physical therapy, pre-and post-natal care. Additionally, information is included on not-forprofit organizations that offer information and applications for Medicaid, Medicare, Florida KidCare and other insurance programs.

IUn listado comprensivo de los servicios dirigidos a aquellos individuos que carecen de seguro médico, o están asegurados insuficientemente. Las áreas de ayuda incluyen HVI/sida (HIV/AIDS), aborto, alternativas al aborto, cáncer, cuidado dental, cuidado ocular, cuidado en el hogar, equipo médico, terapia física y ocupacional, cuidado prenatal y postnatal. Adicionalmente, se incluyen organizaciones no lucrativas que proveen información y solicitudes para Medicad, Medicare, Florida KidCare y otros programas de salud.

AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Disease

SIDA/HIV Enfermedades Venereas

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

American Sexual Health Association (ASHA)

CDC National STI and AIDS Hotline

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) ....

Test and Treat Appointments

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County

Ryan White AIDS Care and Education Program

Oasis Florida

HIV Care & Prevention

Cancer • Cáncer

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

American Cancer Society - Florida

24/7 Live Cancer Helpline

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center

Pediatric Blood Disorders and Cancer

Ascension Sacred Heart, Studer Family Children’s

Hospital Bear Family Foundation Pediatric Oncology Center for Hope

Ascension Sacred Heart Miracle Camp - Cancer Camp ...................

Baptist Health Care

Oncology Patient and Family Support Group .......

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Breast/Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – North Florida

Education and Support Resources

Rally Foundation - Gulf Coast

Family Emergency Fund

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida

Sheltering and Caring for Families of Children with Critical Medical Needs

Dental

CAN Community Health

Dental Services to All

Community Health Northwest Florida

211

800-232-4636

850-595-6500 ex.1500

850-595-6500 ex.1511 / 1512

PrEP Appointments and Information ..............

HIV Prevention (education, test site oversite)

500/501 training

General HIV Inquires

HIV Testing and Counseling

Lakeview Center

HIV/AIDS Testing & Education

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

850-595-6345

850-595-6500 ex.1507

850-595-6500 ex.1510

850-595-6500 ex.1505

850-595-0176

850-453-2772

850-429-7551

211

800-227-2345

850-416-6933

850-416-1890

850-416-5730

850-469-2224

850-595-6500

813-963-6461

850-416-1890

850-477-2273

850-988-5245

Pediatric Dental Care - Cantonment, Century and Fairfield

850-436-4630

Florida KidCare

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Ages 5-18

Health & Hope Clinic

Dental Care, For Clinic Patients Only

Medicaid Managed Care

DentaQuest – Dental Plans and Program

Liberty – Dental Plans and Program

MCNA Dental – Dental Plans and Program

Pensacola State College

Dental Hygiene Clinic - Warrington Campus

Smiles Change Lives

Apply for Braces, Ages 7-18

Diabetes • Diabetes

1-888-540-KIDS (5437)

850-479-4456

1-800-466-7566

1-877-855-8039

1-800-955-8771

850-484-2236

816-421-4949

2-1-1 Northwest Florida ................................. 211

Ascension Sacred Heart

Diabetes and Nutrition Education ................

Baptist Health Care

Endocrinology

Florida Camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes

Florida Diabetes Camp

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Wellness Programs

Nemours Children’s Health

Specialized Pediatric Care - Diabetes

info@EscambiaChildrensTrust.org

850-416-7262

850-908-1220

352-334-1321

850-595-6500 ex. 1801

850-505-4700

The entire team at Community Health Northwest Florida works together to provide comprehensive, wholeperson health services to the community in a seamless care experience. Our pediatric providers and care teams work closely to deliver high quality, personalized care for your family.

Whether you are expecting a new baby, have recently moved to our area, are looking for a new healthcare provider for your children or have been with us for years, we thank you for trusting us with your child’s health!

Urgent

CAN

Florida KidCare

Health and Hope Clinic

Naval Hospital Pensacola

ProHealth

St.

U.S.

U.S.

850-479-4456

850-505-6601

Prenatal and Postnatal • Prenatal y Postnatal

2-1-1 Northwest Florida ................................. 211

A Safe Haven for Newborns

Confidential 24/7 & Multilingual Florida Helpline ..... 877-767-2229

Alpha Center

Pregnancy Resource Center

American Family Planning of Pensacola

Parenthood

American Pregnancy Association Pregnancy Educators

Ascension Sacred Heart Maternity & Women’s Center

Baptist Hospital

Women’s Center – Family-Centered Maternity Care

Belly to Cradle

BloomWell Birth Center

Birthing Tree

Pregnancy Care Center – Doula Services, Breastfeeding Support

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

Pregnancy & Adoption Services

CDAC Behavioral Healthcare

Women and Family Intervention Services (WFIS)

Children’s Home Society – Western Healthy Families Escambia

Community Health Northwest Florida

Women’s Care – Prenatal Care, Obstetrics & Postpartum Care, Family Planning & More .......

Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition

Coordinated Intake and Referral for Pregnant Women, Caregivers and Families

Escambia County School District

Teen Parent Program

Florida Department of Children and Families

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)

Florida Medicaid for Pregnant Women

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

Healthy Start Program

Maternal and Child Health Section

Healthy Start Program

Women’s Health Services ..................

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

La Leche League of Pensacola Meeting Information

March of Dimes

Pensacola Office

Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center

Testing and Services

Stand & Deliver Family Birth Center

Midwifery and Well-Woman Care

West Florida Hospital

850-434-8162

850-912-2000

850-494-3212

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

850-479-4391

850-478-9660

800-672-2296

850-416-6378

850-434-4011

850-324-5393

850-696-7079

833-511-4200

850-434-2724

850-266-2700

850-436-4630

850-696-2291

850-432-6121

850-300-4323

850-300-4323

850-595-6641

850-245-4465

850-595-6641

850-595-6500 ex.2

850-595-6670

850-366-8287

850-462-7756

850-439-2511

850-361-7250

Birthing Center ...............................

850-494-3212

Legal and Criminal Justice

Justicia Legal y Criminal

IThis category includes the court system and other agencies and programs providing services to those who need criminal case and legal support. These include crime prevention, diversion programs, guardianship, immigration issues, missing persons and general legal assistance.

IEsta categoría incluye el sistema judicial así como otras agencias y programas que proveen servicios a aquellos necesitados de apoyo en asuntos de justicia legal que incluyen prevención del crimen, programas custodia, inmigración y personas desaparecidas, así como asistencia legal general.

U.S.

Gulf

Gulf

National

850-433-STOP

850-595-5800

Emerald Coast Legal Aid Domestic

Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association

an Attorney Lawyer Referral Service ..........

First Judicial Circuit of Florida Pensacola Juvenile Division

Florida Bar Association

Lawyer Referral

850-432-2336

850-434-6009

850-595-3750

800-342-8011

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Landlord/Tenant Law

Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

Florida Department of Revenue

Child Support Enforcement

Guardian Ad Litem, 1st Judicial Circuit

800-435-7352

888-895-7873

850-471-6970

Representing Abused, Abandoned and Neglected Children

in the Community and Court ....................

Legal Services of North Florida

Domestic Violence Representation

Education Issues

Housing Issues

Legal Assistance to Victims of Sexual Violence

Legal Services for Disaster Issues

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Pro-Bono Legal Services

Mental Health Care • Salud Mental

I850-595-3728

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

850-432-8222

This network of professional organizations addresses a whole spectrum of mental health issues for all ages. This section lists community health centers and private, non-profit organizations that provide free or sliding scale fee comprehensive services addressing such issues as suicide, substance abuse, crisis, depression and institutionalization. They offer outpatient and residential, individual, group and family counseling services.

IUna red de organizaciones profesionales que abarca todo el ámbito de la salud mental no importa cuál sea la edad. Esta sección indica todos los centros de salud comunitarios, públicos y privados, organizaciones no lucrativas que proveen servicios gratuitos y que enfocan problemas como la prevención del suicidio, el abuso de substancias, la crisis, la depresión, e institucionalización. Estas organizaciones ofrecen servicios privados fuera del hospital, servicios de asesoramiento familiar y de grupo.

Baker Act • Baker Act

Baptist Hospital Emergency Room

Florida Baker Act Public Receiving Facility, All Populations

Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

Guardianship/Mental Health/Probate Office Accepts

and Processes Marchman and Baker Act Petitions

Lakeview Center Crisis Stabilization Unit

850-434-4011

850-595-4300

Florida Baker Act Public Receiving Facility, Adults Only

850-432-1222

...........................................

Lakeview Center Mobile Response Team

24/7 Intervention and Support ..................

850-469-3554

Baptist Hospital Behavioral Health Unit Child and Adolescent Care

Helping People Throughout Life’s Journey

The Baptist Hospital Behavioral Health Unit is a state-of-the art facility offering transformative care for children ages 4-17 in the Pensacola community. Our patients are divided by age group to allow for the appropriate level of engagement by team members and peers with each patient having a private room.

What we treat:

• Depression and mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Suicidal or self-harming behavior

• Schizophrenia and other psychoses

Baptist Hospital also hosts the Child and Adolescent Baker Act Central Receiving Facility within our emergency department. This area has bright private rooms that allow our staff to assess patients and make recommendations for care 24/7.

Please contact our Behavioral Health Unit at 448.227.2100 if you have any questions or would like to make a referral.

Counseling Services • Servicios de Consultoría

2-1-1 Northwest Florida .................................

Adult and Child Mental Health Care

Counseling for Infants & Toddlers, Children, Adolescents

850-466-3200

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Children and Adolescent Resources

Baptist Health Care

http://www.aacap.org

Behavioral Health Unit - Children, Adolescents and Adults Experiencing

Acute Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse or Suicidal Thoughts

Baptist Hospital Emergency Room

Florida Baker Act Public Receiving Facility, All Populations

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida

CDAC Behavioral Healthcare Women and Family Intervention Services .........

Children’s Home Society – Western Counseling Services ..........................

Community Health Northwest Florida

Behavioral Health & Wellness

East Hill Counseling Services

Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

Guardianship/Mental Health/Probate Office Accepts and Processes Marchman and Baker Act Petitions

Escambia County School District Bullying Prevention

Mental Health Services ........................

850-469-5811

850-434-4011

850-435-3516

850-434-2724

850-266-2700

850-478-1244

850-465-3908

850-595-4300

850-430-7446

Florida Baker Act Public Receiving Facility, Adults Only

Lakeview Center Mobile Response Team

24/7 Intervention and Support ..................

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County Family Counseling ............................

Youth Shelters

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Pensacola

Mental Health Advocacy & Awareness

PACE Center for Girls - Escambia-Santa Rosa

Academic and Counseling Program

Santa Rosa Counseling Center

Child and Adolescent Therapy

The Jason Foundation

A Promise For Tomorrow

The Leaning Post Ranch

Equine Facilitated Therapy .....................

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

850-432-1222

850-469-3554

850-453-2772

850-453-2772

850-208-1609

850-478-7060

850-626-7779

888-881-2323

850-530-5521

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - Loveisrespect 1-866-331-9474

Valerie’s House

Grief Support Programs

West Florida Medical Group

Mental Health and Wellness

Early Intervention • Intervención Temprana

850-582-8255

850-494-5000

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Adult and Child Mental Health Care

Counseling for Infants & Toddlers, Children, Adolescents

850-469-5382

850-469-5414 Student Services

Faith & Hope Counseling

Various Counseling Services for Children, Youth and Families

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health - Emerald Coast Chapter

Vision Council: Supporting the Infant and Early

Florida

850-471-3430

850-471-0017 Gulf

850-595-5800

Agency for Persons With Disabilities

Area 1 Office ................................

Autism Center of The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart Services for Children on Autism Spectrum

Autism Navigator

850-466-3200

850-595-8351

850-416-7548

Florida State University Autism Institute 1-844-4ASDHLP

Autism Pensacola

Autism Support, Advocacy, Education and Networking

Baptist Health Care

Speech Center, Newborns to Adults

Behavior Quest

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

BTEC Behavior Therapy

ABA Therapy

Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers

Children’s Therapy Clinic

850-434-7171

850-434-4957

850-626-0606

850-483-1508

850-453-7463

Lakeview

850-908-6667

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

– FSU Region

FSU College of Medicine - Pensacola Office

Children’s Home Society – Western

Healthy Families Escambia

Community Action Program Committee

Head Start / Early Head Start

850-469-3502

Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Child Care Resource & Referral

866-863-0138

850-266-2700

850-308-7165

850-595-5915

Residential

Residential Care for Children – Arcadia Place, Ages 13-17

Residential Care for Children – Cabot Heights, Ages 13-17

Lakeview Center Crisis Stabilization Unit

850-469-3572

850-471-6176

850-475-5575

Early Steps – Western Panhandle

Promoting Early Childhood Development,

Ages 0-3

Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition

Coordinated Intake and Referral for Pregnant Women, Caregivers and Families

850-377-9547

850-696-2291

Escambia County School District

Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities

Visually Impaired Program, Newborns to School-Age

Family Care Council – Area 1

Family Support Services

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

FDLRS Emerald Coast

Child Find

Parent Help Desk

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health

– Emerald Coast Chapter

Supporting the Infant and Early Childhood

Mental Health Workforce .......................

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Lakeview Center

Autism Care

Child Welfare - FamiliesFirst Network

Nemours Children’s Health

Specialized Pediatric Care

Pensacola State College

Early Childhood Development Certificate Program ...

The Arc Gateway

Pearl Nelson Child Development Center ...........

Bullying

850-469-5561

850-469-5524

800-470-8101

800-825-5736

850-469-5423

850-469-5423

Anti-Defamation League Florida Portal to Submit Antisemitic Incident or Hate Crime

Community Health Northwest Florida

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Escambia County Council of PTAs/PTSAs

Internet Safety

Escambia County School District Bullying Prevention

https://florida.adl.org/

850-478-1244

850-384-7192

850-430-7446

850-296-7002

850-595-6670

850-469-3726

850-908-6667

850-505-4700

850-484-2534

850-434-7755

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County School Health Program

Gulf Coast Kid’s House Identifying and Reporting Bullying and Cyberbullying ............................

Suicide Prevention • Prevención del Suicidio

850-484-5100

850-595-5800

2-1-1 Northwest Florida 211

Adult and Child Mental Health Care

Counseling for Infants & Toddlers, Children, Adolescents

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Support Group - Florida Panhandle Chapter

Boys Town National Hotline

Counseling and Parenting Advice

Crisis text line

Disaster Distress Helpline

Faith & Hope Counseling

850-466-3200

561-392-7877

800-448-3000

Text GULF to 741741

1-800-985-5990

Various Counseling Services for Children, Youth and Families

850-471-3430

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Substance Abuse/Addictions

de Substancias

IThis section addresses various aspects of substance abuse prevention, education, intervention and treatment. Programs focus on detox, smoking, eating disorders, driving under the influence (DUI), outpatient care, residential care and support groups. Also listed are agencies that provide services to individuals dealing with a combination (dual diagnosis) of a substance abuse problem and an additionally diagnosed disorder.

IEsta sección está dirigida a varios aspectos de la prevención del abuso de substancias, la educación, intervención y tratamiento. Estos programas tratan la desintoxicación, el tabaquismo, los desórdenes alimenticios, driving under the influence (DUI), cuidado externo de pacientes, cuidado residencial, y grupos de apoyo. También están listadas agencias que proveen servicios a individuos que tengan una combinación (diagnóstico doble) de un problema de abuso de substancias y otro desorden diagnosticado.

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National

Quit

Tobacco

850-433-1656 Ascension

850-610-0127

Innovative

Lakeview

877-848-6696

877-448-7848

866-784-8669

County

Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Initiatives

850-595-6500 ex. 1831

Substance

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

Licensed Therapy, Adolescent Counseling

Al-Anon and Alateen

Family Groups

CareConnect USA

Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol

CDAC Behavioral Healthcare

Women and Family Intervention Services

Children’s Home Society – Western

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Cokesbury Methodist Church

850-417-8991

888-425-2666

877-467-4825

850-434-2724

850-266-2700

12 Step Meetings .............. http://www.cokesburychurch.com

Community Health Northwest Florida

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association

Substance Use Disorder Workshops

Health and Hope Clinic

Narcan Distribution Program

Medicine Assistance

Huts 4 Our Friends

Rehabilitation Living Facility

Lakeview Center

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Avalon Center

Shape III (S3) ...............................

Adult Residential Mental Health - Lakeview Lodges

Emergency Services/Screening

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County

Sexual and Physical Abuse Treatment

Family Counseling

New Season Treatment Center – Pensacola

Substance Abuse Counseling

NWF Health Network

Lakeview Center Inc

850-583-1342

- Residential Treatment / Addictions

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Lakeview Center Inc - Residential Treatment

Level 3

OASIS Florida

Ryan White Case Management

Oxford House of Florida

850-505-4700

850-478-1244

850-878-2196

850-479-4456

850-479-4456

850-525-9447

850-434-4011

850-469-3500

850-494-7171

850-434-4011

850-380-0967

850-595-5815

850-453-2772

850-968-3565

850-432-1222

850-432-1222

850-429-7551

Sober Living https://www.oxfordhousefl.org/ PACE Center for Girls - Escambia-Santa Rosa

Academic and Counseling Program

850-478-7060

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

SAMHSA

Lakeview

850-479-4456

850-908-6667

850-432-1222

SEDNET – Multiagency Service Network

for Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance

Region 1 - Escambia County School District

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service

850-430-7473

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

850-469-3502 Residential

Residential

Residential Care for Children

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County Youth Shelters ...............................

Family Counseling

New Season Treatment

850-469-3572

850-471-6176

850-475-5575

850-453-2772

850-453-2772

850-968-3565

PACE Center for Girls - Escambia-Santa Rosa Non-Residential, Prevention, Intervention, and Diversion Services for At-Risk Girls, Ages 12 to 17

850-478-7060

Target Group Services Servicios para Grupos Clave

ISpecifically created for “target groups” with special needs, this category provides a listing of services that work with individuals and groups with targeted needs. This may include youth at-risk for substance abuse, running away, dropping out of school, as well as members of the LGBTQ community and ex-offenders.

ICreados específicamente para ‘grupos clave’ con necesidades específicas, esta categoría provee un listado de servicios que operan específicamente con individuos y grupos con necesidades clave. Esto puede incluir jóvenes en riesgo de abuso de sustancias, fugas, abandono escolar, así como miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ y ex delincuentes.

LGBTQ • LGBTQ

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

Advocacy

Emerald Coast Equality

Advocacy

Equality Florida

LGBTQ Advocacy

GALIP Foundation

Find a Church

LGBT National Help Center

LGBT National Hotline

LGBT National Help Center

211

786-363-2700

https://www.emeraldcoastequality.org/

813-870-3735

http://www.gaychurch.org

888-843-4564

LGBT National Youth Talkline ...................

National Center for Lesbian Rights

Legal Help

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The Trevor Project Suicide Hotline

Runaway/Pushout Programas para Jóvenes que Huyen de Casa

2-1-1 Northwest Florida

Boys Town National Hotline

800-246-7743

800-528-6257

866-488-7386

211

1-800-448-3000

Children’s Home Society – Western Street Solutions Street Outreach, Homeless and Runaway

Youth Ages 14-21

Covenant House

Nineline, Crisis Hotline for Youth and Parents

Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

850-266-2700

1-800-999-9999

Children and Families-in-Need-of-Services (CINS/FINS)

850-595-3780

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Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Missing Endangered Persons Information

Florida Runaway Hotline

Greyhound Lines, Home Free, Ages 12-21

Human Trafficking Information

and Referral Hotline

Clearinghouse

1-888-FL-MISSING

1-800-621-4000

1-800-786-2929

1-888-373-7888

Lutheran Services Florida – Escambia County

Currie House

National Runaway Safeline

PACE Center for Girls - Escambia-Santa Rosa

Academic and Counseling Program

850-453-2772

1-800-RUNAWAY

850-478-7060

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RESET: Small Steps, Big Change: This class is a part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This free program is proven to help people who have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes by making small lifestyle changes. Scan the code to find out if you are eligible.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP): This program is designed for adults with at least one chronic health condition, such as arthritis, and equips participants with skills to manage health conditions, improve physical and psychological well-being, and enhance quality of life. CDSMP has interactive educational activities, discussions, brainstorming, action planning, and symptom management activities such as exercise, relaxation techniques, communication skills, healthy eating, medication management, and fatigue management. Register now by calling 850-316-2754 or 850-316-2756.

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FROM HELLO TO HELP

211 Northwest Florida works hard to make finding services and resources easy for you, your family, or your neighbors.

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Early Learning. Early Success.

Early Learning Training: We provide child care centers and homes across the Annual Conference: Escambia

The Child Care WAGE$® Florida Program: We contract with WAGE$, which

Financial-Assistance For Child Care/School Readiness: Financial assistance is available for lowincome families (at or below 150% of the poverty level) allowing their children to be enr olled in early child care.

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Child Development Screening & Assessment: All children receiving Financial Assistance in child care centers and family c hild care homes are screened to monitor children’s development and families.

It is the vision of the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County, Inc. that all children in Escambia County will have a high quality early learning experience leading to success in school and life.

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E-EPIDEMIC: VAPING AND YOUTH

LEARN THE FACTS

E-cigarette companies claim that their products are intended for adults. Skyrocketing prevalence rates among

Some of the most popular e-cigarette brands - like Juul, Puff Bar and HQDare easy to conceal and deliver high levels of nicotine. Here's what you need to know about these products:

Deliver high levels of nicotine

Come in a variety appeal to teens

Easy to conceal and are even being used in schools

E-CIGARETTE RATES FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VS. U.S. ADULTS

KNOW THE RISKS

E-cigarette aerosol is NOT harmless “water vapor,” as many youth mistakenly believe.

E-cigarettes can contain harmful substances:

In December 2018, Marlboro cigarette maker Altria purchased a stake in JUUL for $12.8 billion. Other Big Tobacco companies, including R.J. Reynolds, have launched similar rechargeable e-cigarette devices.

In 2006, these tobacco companies were found guilty of violating civil racketeering laws (RICO) for conspiring over decades to deceive Americans about nicotine, and their marketing to youth.

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Nicotine is highly addictive, and youth may feel dependent on nicotine sooner compared to adults

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Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead particles

Nicotine can harm brain development, which continues until about age 25. The effects include reduced impulse control, deficits in attention and cognition, and mood disorders

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Educate yourself about this epidemic

Dispel myths among your friends and family

Ingredients in e-cigarette “vapor” could be harmful to the lungs in the long-term

Talk to your kids or students about the serious concerns around vaping and nicotine

Tobacco Free Florida is your trusted resource for credible and accurate information about the youth vaping epidemic.

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Toy Safety Tips

Everything you need to know to keep your kids safe around toys.

Toys and games are tons of fun for kids and adults. Whether your kids are working on a puzzle, playing with building blocks or even inventing their own games, here are a few things to think about to help them stay safer and have a blast.

Find the Perfect Toy for the Right Age

• Consider your child’s age and development when purchasing a toy or game. Read the instructions and warning labels to make sure it’s just right for your child.

• Before you’ve settled on the perfect toy, check to make sure there aren’t any small parts or other potential choking hazards.

Don’t Forget a Helmet for Riding Toys

• If your children have their hearts set on a new bike, skateboard, scooter or other riding equipment, be sure to include a CPSC certified helmet to keep them safe while they’re having fun.

• Learn more bike safety tips and watch our helmet safety video.

Store Toys After Play

• After play time is over, use a bin or container to store toys for next time. Make sure there are no holes or hinges that could catch little fingers.

Sign Up to Receive Product Recalls

• Safe Kids compiles product recalls specific to children and sends twice-monthly e-mail alerts for recent recalls. Sign-up for the latest recall information

• Go to www.recalls.gov for additional information about product recalls related to kids.

In 2016, 174,100 children under the age of 15 years were seen in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries. That’s 477 kids every day. Almost half of those children were younger than 5 years of age.

Handwashing at Home, at Play, and Out and About

Germs are everywhere! They can get onto your hands and items you touch throughout the day. Washing hands at key times with soap and water is one of the most important steps you can take to get rid of germs and avoid spreading germs to those around you.

How can washing your hands keep you healthy?

Germs can get into the body through our eyes, nose, and mouth and make us sick. Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent sickness. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.

Handwashing helps prevent infections for these reasons:

People often touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without realizing it, introducing germs into their bodies.

Germs from unwashed hands may get into foods and drinks when people prepare or consume them. Germs can grow in some types of foods or drinks and make people sick.

Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, such as door knobs, tables, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.

What is the right way to wash your hands?

1. Wet your hands with clean running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.

2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.

3. Scrub all surfaces of your hands, including the palms, backs, fingers, between your fingers, and under your nails. Keep scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice.

4. Rinse your hands under clean, running water.

5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

When should you wash your hands?

Handwashing at any time of the day can help get rid of germs, but there are key times when it’s most important to wash your hands.

• Before, during, and after preparing food

• Before eating food

• Before and after caring for someone who is sick

• Before and after treating a cut or wound

• After using the bathroom, changing diapers, or cleaning up a child who has used the bathroom

• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

• After touching an animal, animal food or treats, animal cages, or animal feces (poop)

• After touching garbage

• If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy

What type of soap should you use?

You can use bar soap or liquid soap to wash your hands. Many public places provide liquid soap because it’s easier and cleaner to share with others. Studies have not found any added health benefit from using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients when compared with plain soap. Both are equally effective in getting rid of germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

How does handwashing help fight antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria resist the effects of an antibiotic – that is, germs are not killed and they continue to grow. Sicknesses caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be harder to treat. Simply using antibiotics creates resistance, so avoiding infections in the first place reduces the amount of antibiotics that have to be used and reduces the likelihood that resistance will develop during treatment. Handwashing helps prevent many sicknesses, meaning less use of antibiotics.

Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.

For more information and a video demonstration of how to wash your hands, visit the CDC handwashing website:

www.cdc.gov/handwashing

Home Safety Tips

Everything you need to know to keep your kids safe in your home.

Every parent wants their children to grow up healthy and strong in the place where they deserve to feel safest: at home. The good news is that there are simple and easy steps that families can take to protect their children.

Preventing Falls

• Use approved safety gates at the tops and bottoms of stairs and attach them to the wall, if possible. Remember to read the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you have the right gate for your needs. Not all gates are safe for use at the top of stairs.

• Keep babies and young kids strapped in when using high chairs, swings or strollers. When placing your baby into a carrier, remember to place the carrier on the floor, not on top of tables or other furniture.

• Properly install window guards and stops to prevent window falls. Windows above the first floor should have an emergency release device in case of fire.

Water Safety

• Actively supervise children in and around water. Avoid distractions of any kind, such as reading or talking on the phone.

• Once bath time is over, immediately drain the tub. Keep toilet lids closed and keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed to prevent drowning.

• Make sure home pools have four-sided fencing that’s at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates to prevent a child from wandering into the pool area unsupervised.

• Every child is different, so enroll children in swimming lessons when you feel they are ready. Teach young children from an early age not to go near or in water without an adult. Older children should swim with a partner, every time.

Poison Prevention

• Store all household products and cleaning solutions out of children’s sight and reach. Young kids are often eyelevel with items under the kitchen and bathroom sinks.

• Keep cleaning products in their original containers. Don’t put a potentially poisonous product in something other than its original container (such as a plastic soda bottle) where it could be mistaken for something else.

• Put the toll-free Poison Help Number into your phone in case of emergency: 1-800-222-1222.

Safety from Fire

• For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas. Test batteries every six months.

• Create and practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room. In the event of a fire, leave your home immediately. Once you’re out of the house, stay out.

• Keep anything that can catch fire, such as dish towels or wooden spoons, away from your stovetop. Have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of emergency, and make sure you know how it works.

• Blow candles out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep.

Every year, more than 2,200 children die from injuries that happen at home.

Preventing Burns

• Don’t carry a child while cooking on the stove. It’s better to put your child in a high chair where you can still see them.

• Keep an eye on appliances such as irons, curling irons or hair dryers that can heat up quickly or stay warm. Unplug and safely store these items after use.

• Keep appliance cords out of children’s reach, especially if the appliances produce a lot of heat.

Preventing Scalds

• To prevent accidental scalding, set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or the manufacturer’s recommended setting. Check the water with your wrist or elbow before giving your baby a bath.

• To prevent hot food or liquid spills, use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from the edge. Keep hot foods and liquids away from the edge of your counters and tables.

Safety from Carbon Monoxide

• Make sure your home has a carbon monoxide alarm. For the best protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas.

• Don’t use a grill, generator or camping stove inside your home, garage or near a window. Don’t use your oven or stovetop to heat your home.

• If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting. Don’t leave a car, SUV or motorcycle engine running inside a garage, even if the doors are open.

Medication Safety

• Put all medicine and vitamins up and away and out of sight after every use.

• Use the dosing device that comes with the medicine, not a kitchen spoon. Kitchen spoons aren’t all the same, and a teaspoon or tablespoon used for cooking won’t measure the same amount as the dosing device.

Preventing TV and Furniture Tip-overs

• Mount flat-panel TVs to the wall to prevent them from falling off stands. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that you have a secure fit.

• Use brackets, braces or wall straps to secure unstable or top-heavy furniture to the wall.

• If you have a large, box-style cathode ray tube (CRT) TV, place it on a low, stable piece of furniture. If you no longer use your CRT TV, consider recycling it. To find a recycle location, go to www.GreenerGadgets.org.

Sleep Safety

• Make sure babies sleep on their backs and in their own crib, bassinet or play yard. Room sharing is a safer option than having your baby sleep in bed with you.

• Choose a firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet for your baby’s crib. Avoid using soft bedding, pillows, stuffed animals and bumpers in the crib.

Family Communication Plan

Emergencies can happen at any time. Does your family know how to get in touch with each other if you are not all together?

Before an emergency happens, have a family discussion to determine who would be your out-of-state point of contact, and where you would meet away from your home — both in the neighborhood and within your town.

Let them know you’re OK!

Pick the same person for each family member to contact. It might be easier to reach someone who’s out of town.

Important Information

Fill in this information and keep a copy in a safe place, such as your purse or briefcase, your car, your office, and your disaster kit. Be sure to look it over every year and keep it up to date.

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http://www.ready.gov/kids

Text, don’t talk!

Unless you are in danger, send a text.

Texts may have an easier time getting through than phone calls, and you don’t want to tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers.

Tips for Survivors: COPING WITH GRIEF AFTER COMMUNITY VIOLENCE

It is not uncommon for individuals and communities as a whole to experience grief reactions and anger after an incident of community violence. Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. Most people will experience a natural occurrence of grief after the death of a loved one, but grief and anger can be the result of other types of losses. In situations of community violence, people may experience the loss of their sense of safety, their trust in those who live in their neighborhood, or their trust in local government. The trauma and grief of community violence can be experienced by all involved.

This tip sheet contains information about some of the signs of grief and anger and provides useful information about how to cope with grief. In addition, the Helpful Resources section provides hotline numbers and treatment locators for those who may want further help.

Grief Reactions to Violence

Often after a death or loss of some kind, many people express feeling empty and numb, or unable to feel. Some people complain that they become angry at others or at situations, or they just feel angry in general, even without a reason. Some of the physical reactions to grief and anger may include the following:

n Trembling or shakiness

n Muscle weakness

n Nausea, trouble eating

n Trouble sleeping, trouble breathing

n Dry mouth

People experiencing grief may have nightmares, withdraw socially, and may have no desire to participate in their usual activities, work, or school.

How Long Do Grief Reactions Last?

Grief lasts as long as it takes you to accept and learn to live with the changes that have occurred in your community due to the violence and its aftermath. For some people, grief lasts a few months; for others, it may take more than a

year. It’s different for each person depending on his or her health, coping styles, culture, family supports, and other life experiences. How long people grieve may also depend on the resilience of the community and the ability of its members to take on roles and responsibilities that will help restore the basic needs of the community, such as getting children back to school and businesses back to working again.

Reactions to Community Violence in Children

Witnessing community violence and death can be traumatic experiences that cause negative mental health outcomes, particularly for children. Close relationships are important to children’s development, and the loss of family or a community member can represent the loss of social capital—the emotional support that enhances their well-being. Children may experience depression, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, aggression, poor academic achievement, hopelessness, and risky behavior. These losses can even affect their capacity for relationships and diminish future expectations.

Tips for Helping Children Cope With Grief

n Allow children to talk about their feelings and to express their grief (e.g., crying, being sad).

n Try to follow the same routines as usual.

n Encourage them to play and laugh.

n Limit exposure to violence on TV news.

n Encourage them to get adequate rest and to eat healthy meals.

What Can Communities Do To Cope With Their Grief?

Often the community needs to come together to honor those who died and find meaning in their deaths in a way that will help everyone in the community recover. People may create a memorial and decide together that this will remind them never to allow such violence in their community again. It may help them be determined to work out their differences in other ways in the future—for example, by forming a community advisory group or identifying a local leader to be their liaison with law enforcement and other government entities.

Helpful Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration Disaster Technical Assistance Center (SAMHSA DTAC)

Toll-Free: 1-800-308-3515

Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/dtac

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Response Mobile App

Website: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/PEP13-DKAPP-1

Administration for Children and Families*

Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov

Treatment Locators

Mental Health Treatment Facility Locator

Toll-Free: 1-800-789-2647 (English and español)

TDD: 1-866-889-2647

Website: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/MHTreatmentLocator

MentalHealth.gov

Website: http://www.mentalhealth.gov

MentalHealth.gov provides U.S. government information and resources on mental health.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator

Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) (24/7 English and español); TDD: 1-800-487-4889

Website: http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Toll-Free: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

Website: http://www.samhsa.gov

This resource can be found by accessing the Suicide Prevention Lifeline box once on the SAMHSA website.

National Domestic Violence Hotline*

Toll-Free: 1-800-799-7233

TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Website: http://www.thehotline.org

*Note: Inclusion of a resource in this fact sheet does not imply endorsement by the Center for Mental Health Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

What Can Individuals Do To Cope With Their Grief?

Talking to others who understand and respect how you feel— family members, faith leaders, people you trust—is a helpful way to ease your grief. Recognize that although you might still have these feelings over a long period, they will likely be less and less intense over time. Make sure to exercise and eat healthy meals. Do the things that you used to enjoy doing, even if you don’t always feel like it. This will help you get back into your routines. Allow yourself to feel joy at times and to cry when you need to.

Even though they may be experiencing grief, some individuals also exhibit positive changes from their experience of loss, such as the following:

n Becoming more understanding and tolerant

n Having increased appreciation for relationships and loved ones

n Being grateful for what they have and for those in their community who are loving and caring

n Experiencing enhanced spiritual connection

n Becoming more socially active

If you have experienced the death of a friend or loved one—or if you have been exposed to community violence—feelings of grief and anger are a normal reaction. But, if these feelings persist, access the resources on this page for more information on getting help.

If you or someone you know is struggling after a disaster, you are not alone.

How to Use The Child Care Listings

1. Determine your family’s child care requirements by considering your child’s individual needs, the location, the hours of care required, the cost of care and other child care issues.

2. Review the Child Care section so you will know the criteria upon which to evaluate your family’s needs and select an appropriate provider.

3. Find the child care options available in your area in the listings section. The caregivers are separated by type of care with contact information listed after the name of the provider.

There are three types of child care providers listed: child care centers, family child care homes and school age (afterschool) programs. To decide which is more suited for the needs of you and your child, refer to the articles in this directory on choosing quality child care.

The listings of providers offer several types of information. This information includes the days the program is available, hours of operation, the ages of children accepted, and services offered.

4. Verify your information, discuss your choices and resolve other concerns you may have by calling the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County at 850-595-5915 or by email at CCRR@elcescambia.org. Ask to speak to the Resource & Referral Counselor.

5. Now you are ready to visit your child’s potential caregivers. Visits should be unannounced to better determine which program best meets your needs and your expectations regarding quality child care.

Information is current as of March 2024. Providers wishing to update their information should contact Michael Moore at mmoore@escambiachildrenstrust.org.

Information and entities listed here are provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. The listings are intended solely as additional resources and do not imply a recommendation of any specific provider. We hope you will find this information useful as you decide what’s best for you and your family.

Due to limited space, the headings for the listings appear only in English. Below are the headings for the listings with Spanish translations.

ENGLISH

Child Care Centers

Family Child Care Homes

School Age Programs

Phone Number

Days Hours

Before School

After School

Ages

Special Needs Trained Staff

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

Snacks

ESPAÑOL

Centros de cuidado infantil

Casas de cuidado infantil

Programas de edad escolar

Teléfono

Días

Horas

Sala de Tarea antes de la escuela

Sala de Tarea despues de la escuela

Edades

Empleados entrenados para necesidades especiales Preescolar Voluntario

Merienda

Cómo usar los listados

1. Determine los requerimientos de cuidado infantil que tiene su familia, tomando en cuenta las necesidades de su hijo, las horas necesarias, el precio del cuidado infantil, la ubicación del centro y otros asuntos relacionados con el cuidado infantil.

2. Revise la Sección de Cuidado Infantil para familiarizarse con los criterios con que evaluar sus necesidades y seleccionar el sitio apropiado.

3. Busque las opciones de cuidado infantil existentes en su área en la sección de listados.

Los cuidadores están separados por tipo de cuidado y la información de contacto figura después del nombre del proveedor.

Hay tres tipos de proveedores de cuidado infantil: centros de cuidado infantil, hogares familiares de cuidado infantil y programas para niños en edad escolar (extraescolares). Para decidir cuál se adapta mejor a sus necesidades y a las de su hijo, consulte los artículos de este directorio sobre

cómo elegir una guardería de calidad.

Los listados de proveedores ofrecen varios tipos de información. Esta información incluye los días que el programa está disponible, las horas de funcionamiento, las edades de los niños aceptados y los servicios ofrecidos.

4. Verifique su información, analice sus opciones y resuelva otras inquietudes que pueda tener llamando a la Coalición de Aprendizaje Temprano del Condado de Escambia al 850-595-5915 o por correo electrónico a CCRR@elcescambia.org. Pida hablar con el Consejero de Recursos y Referencias.

5. Ya está listo para visitar al futuro centro infantil de su hijo. Las visitas no deben ser anunciada para determinar qué programa satisface mejor sus necesidades y sus expectativas con respecto a la calidad del cuidado infantil.

La Información que aparece está actualizada efectivo marzo del 2024. Los proveedores que deseen actualizar su información deben ponerse en contacto con la Michael Moore al mmoore@escambiachildrenstrust.org.

La información y las entidades enumeradas aquí son proporcionadas por la Coalición de Aprendizaje Temprano del Condado de Escambia. Los listados están destinados únicamente como recursos adicionales y no implican una recomendación de ningún proveedor específico. Esperamos que esta información le resulte útil para decidir qué es lo mejor para usted y su familia.

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