This list is divided into six categories:
- Emergency Services,
- General Resources,
- Children’s Services,
- Domestic Violence,
- Health Services,
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
For additional resources, consult the lists for neighboring counties.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Escambia County Ambulance
Phone: (850) 471-6500
Website: http://www.myescambia.com
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services
Phone: (850) 471-6400
Website: http://www.myescambia.com/government/departments/ps/ems
Escambia County Police Department
Phone: (850) 436-9630
Website: http://www.escambiaso.com/
Escambia Search and Rescue
Phone: (850) 474-1644
Website: http://www.ESAR.com
Florida Division of Emergency Management
“This website contains valuable information about hoe Florida residents and visitors to the state can prepare for disasters and how citizens can become more involved in the community.”
Phone (800) 342-3557
Website: http://www.floridadisaster.org
Community Emergency Response Team
“CERT educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.”
Phone (850) 414-8538
Website: http://www.floridadisaster.org/citizencorps
GENERAL RESOURCES
2-1-1 Panhandle Helpline
COPE’s 211 staff will listen to your request and point you in the right direction. Inquiries may be made by people with disabilities, their family and friends, and members of the community at large. Human service agencies are also invited to request information to help their clients.
Phone: 211 or (850) 892-8045
Website: http://www.211panhandlehelpline.org
American Red Cross – Northwest Florida Chapter
Phone: (850) 432-7601 or (800) 773-7620
Website: http://www.redcross.org/fl/pensacola
Be Ready Escambia
A division of Emergency Management- Preparation for disaster Phone: (850) 471-6400
Website: http://www.myescambia.com/beready
Bay Area Food Bank, Inc.- Panhandle Branch
“We distribute over 2 million pounds of food annually from the Panhandle Branch facility to seven counties in West Florida, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Washington and Holmes”
Phone: (850) 626-1332
Website: http://www.bayareafoodbank.org/
Catholic Charities of Pensacola
“Serves and advocates for vulnerable families and individuals of any race or religion through counseling, emergency assistance, enrichment, adoption and refugee/immigration services.”
Phone: (850) 436-6411 OR (850) 436-8754
Website: http://www.ccnwfl.org/
Community Resource Directory
“This directory provides a listing of various agencies that help with various community needs such as help with utility payments, clothing, non-evacuation shelters, housing options, and much more.”
Website: http://www.myescambia.com/community/community-resources-directory
Clothing
|
Phone
|
Address
|
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| Alpha Center, Inc. |
479-4391
|
6004 Pernella Road |
| Goodwill Easter Seals Store |
438-3930
|
15 E. Brent Lane |
| Helping Hands Mission Thrift Store |
994-9813
|
4666 Highway 90 |
| Pensacola United Methodist Church |
432-6816
|
2600 W. Strong Street |
| Salvation Army Family Store |
432-1943
|
3870 N. Davis Highway |
| Samaritan Hands Ministry |
438-8907
|
First Baptist Church |
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store |
434-6615
|
2200 W. DeSoto Street |
Food Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Alpha Center, Inc. (baby food) |
479-4391
|
6004 Pernella Road |
| Apostolic Faith ESC First Choice |
432-5200
|
5534 Sun Valley Drive |
| Appetite For Life Pensacola |
470-9111
|
402 Cervantes Street |
| Council on Aging of West Florida |
432-1475
|
|
| Florida Dept. of Children and Families |
(866) 762-2237
|
Food stamps |
| t’s a Blessing Food Coop |
I 433-3171
|
|
| Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen |
438-7616
|
257 E. Lee Street |
| Manna Food Pantries Pensacola |
432-2053
|
116 E. Gonzalez Street |
| Pensacola United Methodist Church |
432-6816
|
2600 W. Strong Street |
| Samaritan Hands Ministry |
438-8907
|
First Baptist Church |
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store |
434-6615
|
2200 W. DeSoto Street |
Housing
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Attucks, Gonzalez and Camellia Courts (Administration) |
438-8561
|
1920 W. Garden Streeet |
| Camellia Gardens |
256-0060
|
|
| Cantonment/Cottage Hill/Farm Hill/Wild Oak |
968-6671
|
|
| Century Woods, Ltd. |
256-5631
|
|
| Cerny Village |
456-3145
|
|
| College Trace |
478-4889
|
|
| Fairfield Village |
455-6752
|
|
| First Time Homebuyer (SHIP) |
858-0350
|
|
| Harbour Place Apartments |
455-6622
|
|
| Lillian and Westwood Homes for elderly/disabled |
456-2083
|
4400 Westover Ave. |
| Morris and Sanchez Courts |
438-1876
|
|
| Oakwood Terrace |
434-2721
|
|
| Oakwood Village, Ltd. |
256-4806
|
|
| Pensacola Retirement Village 1 |
433-3671
|
|
| Pensacola Retirement Village 3 & 2 |
432-0449
|
|
| Pensacola Village |
433-2026
|
|
| Rehabilitation Program (County) |
458-0466
|
|
| Rehabilitation Program (Pensacola) |
858-0350
|
|
| Section 8 (Rental Assistance) |
858-0350
|
|
| Sugar Hill |
476-4004
|
|
| Sunrise Apartments |
455-5496
|
|
| The Moorings |
476-9025
|
|
| Torrey Village Apartments |
476-3387
|
|
| Wesley Scott Place (Elderly) |
437-1400
|
Financial Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Care Ministries |
477-5812
|
4801 N. Davis Highway |
| Catholic Charities |
436-6425
|
1815 N. Sixth Avenue |
| Community Action Program |
607-2088
|
1380 N. Palafox Street |
| Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society |
455-8574
|
153 Ellyson Avenue, Suite B |
| NWFL Area Agency on Aging |
(866) 531-8011
|
5090 Commerce Park Circle |
| Salvation Army Social Services |
432-1501
|
1501 North Q. Street |
| Samaritan Hands |
438-8907
|
511 Tarragona Street |
| United Ministries |
433-2333
|
257 E. Lee Street |
Utility Payment Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Care Ministries |
477-3784
|
4801 N. Davis Highway |
| Catholic Charities |
436-6425
|
1815 N. Sixth Avenue |
| Community Action Program Committee |
607-2088
|
1380 N. Palafox Street |
| Florida Area Agency on Aging |
(866) 531-8011 509
|
Commerce Park Circle |
| Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society |
455-8574
|
153 Ellyson Avenue, Suite B |
| Northwest Salvation Army Social Services |
432-1501
|
1501 North Q. Street |
| Samaritan Hands |
438-8907
|
511 Tarragona Street |
| United Ministries |
433-2333
|
257 East Lee Street |
Employment
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Career Source EscaRosa Workforce | 607-8700 | 3670-A N. L Street |
Disability Resources
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Center for Independent Living |
595-5566
|
3600 N. Pace Boulevard |
Shelters (non-evacuation)
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Currie House (Main) Pensacola |
453-2772
|
4610 W. Fairfield Drive |
| Heavenly Blessing |
469-0638
|
1614 N. T. Street |
| Hope Center for Teens, Inc |
434-1340
|
3636 N. Ԍ. Street |
| Hope House |
682-2374
|
|
| House of Liberty |
438-5230
|
230 N. Barcelona Street |
| Loaves and Fishes |
438-7616
|
257 E. Lee Street |
| The Salvation Army |
432-1579
|
1310 N. S. Street |
| Victory House Ministries Men’s Shelter |
456-9626
|
6200 W. Fairfield Drive |
| Waterfront Mission Men’s Shelter |
436-7868
|
348 W. Herman Street |
| Waterfront Mission Women’s Shelter |
436-7857
|
112 W. Cervantes Street |
Miscellaneous
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Department of Children and Families/ACCESS Florida |
1-866-762-
2237 |
|
| Downtown Improvement Board |
434-5371
|
41 North Jefferson, Suite 401 |
| First Call for Help |
211
|
1301 W. Government Street |
| Human Relations Commission |
437-0510
|
2257 N. Baylen Street |
Medical Clinics
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Escambia Community Clinic |
436-4630
|
2200 N. Palafox Street |
| Health and Hope Clinic |
479-4456
|
1718 E. Olive Road |
| St. Joseph Free Medical Screening |
434-8162
|
127 W. Intendencia Street |
Legal Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association |
434-8135
|
|
| Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. |
432-8222
|
1741 N. Palafox St. |
| Northwest Florida Legal Services, Inc |
432-2336
|
701 S. J Street |
Community Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| First Call for Help (United Way) |
211
|
1301 W. Government Street |
Senior Services
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| NWFL Area Agency on Aging |
(866) 531-8011
|
509 Commerce Park Circle |
Social Security
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Social Security Administration |
800-772-1213
|
411 W. Garden Street |
Food Assistance
|
Phone
|
Address
|
|
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) |
607-8700
|
Ext. 192 3670-A N. “L” Street |
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. – Pensacola
“Constructs decent, affordable housing for low-income families using volunteer labor, donated land and materials. Houses are sold at cost with a no-interest mortgage.”
Phone: (850) 434-5456
Website: http://pensacolahabitat.org/
Independence for the Blind of Northwest Florida
“Teaches independent living skills, computer and adaptive technology, and vocational training to people who are blind or visually impaired so they achieve maximum independence.”
Phone: (850) 477-2663
Website: http://www.ibwest.org/
Learn to Read of Northwest Florida
“Utilizes carefully trained volunteers to provide reading and writing instruction to adults reading at low levels and to those learning English as a second language.”
Phone: (850) 432-4347
Website: http://learntoreadnwf.org/
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
“Plans, coordinates, and funds home and community-based social services for elders, while serving as an informational focal point and advocate for that group.”
Phone: (850) 494-7100 OR (800) 963-5337
Website: http://www.nwflaaa.org/
Pensacola HelpLine Lakeview Center, Inc.
24/7 HelpLine: (850) 438-1617
24/7 TeenLine : (850) 433-TEEN or (850) 433-8336
24/7 Rape Crisis: (850) 433-RAPE or (850) 433-7273
Website: http://www.bhcpns.org/LakeviewCenter/Facilities.aspx
Salvation Army – Pensacola
“We provide utility, clothing and lodging assistance for residents and the homeless, we also provide a community center with activities for children and adults.” Phone: (850) 432-1501
Website: http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/pensacola
United Way of Escambia County
“Promotes voluntarism, provides leadership in the community, raises resources and allocates the resources to local certified agencies that meet human and community needs.”
Phone: (850) 434-3157
Website: http://www.unitedwayescambia.org/
Florida Citizen Corps
The mission of Florida Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds.
Phones (850) 444-7135
Website: http://www.bereadyalliance.org
FLASH – Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
The nonprofit FLASH is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters.
Phone (877) 221-7233
Website: http://www.flash.org
County Office
The most accurate internet database of county government offices in the United States. Use our website to locate you county assessor, board of elections, chamber of commerce, child support offices, colleges, coroners, courts, and much more, with all relevant details.
Website: http://www.countyoffice.org
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
“Provides one-to-one mentoring for children and youth primarily from single parent families with adult role models.”
Phone: (850) 433-5437
Website: http://www.bbbsnwfl.org/
Boy Scouts of America – Gulf Coast Council
Phone: (888) GULF-BSA or (850) 476-6336
Website: http://www.gulfcoastcouncil.org/
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
“Programs include homework assistance, physical fitness, leadership development, and post high school goal-setting.”
Phone: (850) 862-1616
Website: http://www.bgcec.com/
Children’s Home Society of Florida – Pensacola / Western Panhandle
“Private non-profit child welfare organization that provides services for adoption, teen services, family crisis intervention, case management, counseling, foster care for children and their families.”
Phone: (850) 266-2700
Website: http://www.chsfl.org/
Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers, Inc.
“At Capstone, we have one mission, and that is to enhance the quality of life for infants, children, youth and adults of all abilities and to encourage acceptance and inclusion within our communities.”
Phone: (850) 432-1596
Website: http://capstoneadaptivelearning.org/capstone.php
Early Learning Coalition
“To identify and meet the needs of children and families to lay the foundation for lifetime success by: maximizing each child’s potential, preparing children to enter school ready to learn, and helping families achieve economic self-sufficiency.”
Phone: (850) 332-6775
Website: http://www.elcescambia.org/
Florida Department of Children and Families, Circuit 1
Phone: (850) 595-8200
Website: http://www.myflfamilies.com/
Girl Scouts Council of the Florida Panhandle
“Provides an informal educational program for girls 5-17 years of age.”
Phone: (850) 434-1333
Website: http://www.gscfp.org/
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital / Sacred Heart Foundation
“Provides regional medical services to persons birth to 18 years regardless of financial status, with funding assistance through Sacred Heart Foundation.”
Phone: (850) 416-7000
Website: http://www.sacred-heart.org/
WIC
Northside/Ensley (850) 484-5121
Warrington (850) 484-5121
Molino (850) 484-5121
Navy hospital WIC office is open daily for military personnel.
Call (850) 484-5121
SeaStars Aquatics
A local non-profit that offers three programs to help children benefit from water safety.
Phone (850) 418-0644
Website: http://www.SeaStarsAquatics.org
4-H Community
Standing for head, heart, hands, and health – 4-H uses more than a century of experience in youth development programming to build strong, confident leaders.
Phone (850) 475-5230
Website: http://escambia.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northwest Florida
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida is to be the BEST Home-Away-From-Home and source of respite and resources for children and families of children suffering a medical crisis.
Phone (850) 477-2273
Website: http://www.rmhc-nwfl.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
FavorHouse of Northwest Florida
“Domestic violence program providing safe emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, counseling, food, clothing, transitional housing to victims of domestic & sexual violence. Free of charge.”
24-hour Crisis Line: (850) 434-6600 or (850) 994-3560
Phone: (850) 434-1177
Website: http://favorhouse.org/
Florida Abuse Hotline
Phone: (850) 595-8200 OR 1 (800) 962-2873
Website: http://www.fcadv.org/
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence State Wide Hotline
Phone: (800) 500-1119
Pensacola HelpLine Lakeview Center, Inc.
24/7 HelpLine: (850) 138-1617
24/7 TeenLine : (850) 433-TEEN or (850) 433-8336
24/7 Rape Crisis: (850) 433-RAPE or (850) 433-7273
Website: http://www.bhcpns.org/LakeviewCenter/Facilities.aspx
HEALTH SERVICES
Baptist Hospital
Phone: (850) 434-4011
Website: http://www.ebaptisthealthcare.org
Covenant Hospice
“A non-profit healthcare organization providing physician, nursing, psychosocial, spiritual, bereavement, and volunteer services to terminally-ill patients and their loved ones.”
Phone: (850) 433-2155
Website: http://www.covenanthospice.org/
Escambia County Health Department
| Century Dental Clinic | (850) 471-6983 |
| Clinic Appointments Fairfield | (850) 595-6554 |
| Environmental Health Permitting | (850) 595-6700 |
| Fairfield Dental Clinic | (850) 595-6600 |
| Northside Immunizations | (850) 484-5155 |
| ProMed Clinic | (850) 587-2544 |
| WeCare | (850) 484-5154 |
| WIC | (850) 595-6670 |
| CLINICS (STD, Well Child, and Family Planning) | (850) 484-5040 x 1125 |
| Medication Refills | (850) 484-5040 x 1125 |
| HIV/AIDS | (850) 497-7157 |
| Healthy Start | (850) 484-5117 |
| Epidemiology | (850) 595-6683 |
| General Information | (850) 595-6500 |
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital / Sacred Heart Foundation
“Provides regional medical services to persons birth to 18 years regardless of financial status, with funding assistance through Sacred Heart Foundation.”
Phone: (850) 416-7000
Website: http://www.sacred-heart.org/
West Florida Hospital
Phone: (850) 494-4000
Website: http://www.westfloridahospital.com
Medical Reserve Corps
MRC is a national network of volunteer, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities.
Phone (850) 595-6683
Website: http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council was established in 1971 to help plan individual and family-centered supports for persons with disabilities in Florida.
Phone (800) 580-7801
Website: http://www.fddc.org
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
The ADP works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. ADP also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services.
Phone (850) 487-1992
Website: http://www.apdcares.org
Rheumatoid Arthritis
“The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up- to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Our goal is simple. We want RA patients to know their options and fully understand their diagnosis. You can take steps, right now, to improve symptoms and your quality of life.”
Phone: 1(800) 405-4043
Website: https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org/
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Community Drug and Alcohol Council, Inc. – Pensacola
“Provides prevention and intervention services in the form of community-based outreach programs, after school programs, counseling and aftercare.”
Phone: (888) 994-9944 or (850) 434-2724
Website: http://cdac.info/
Florida Department of Children and Families, Circuit 1
Phone: (850) 778-4066
Website: http://www.myflfamilies.com/
Lakeview Center, Inc.
“Provides comprehensive treatment, training, education and research activities in the area of mental health, substance abuse and vocational services.”
Phone: (850) 432-1222
Website: http://www.elakeviewcenter.org/LakeviewCenter/
Mental Health Association of West Florida, Inc.
Provides information, education, and support programs to residents affected by mental illness.
Phone: (850) 438-9879
Website: http://www.mhawfl.org/
New Beginnings Group, Inc.
“Substance abuse recovery homes (women) providing shelter, nutrition, counseling, amenities, access to community resources for physical, spiritual growth, development and restoration of life skills.”
Phone: (850) 439-1522
Website: http://newbeginningsrecovery.com/wordpress/
Rehabs.com
“Rehabs.com was founded in 2011 with two goals in mind: to provide information for those suffering with substance abuse and behavioral addictions – either personally or through loved ones – and to connect those people with the treatment programs that can help them.”
Phone: 1(888) 823-3169
Website: http://www.rehabs.com/guides/substance-abuse-and-anxiety-disorders