Who do I call first for disability services in Bay County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Bay County.

Is help available in Spanish in Bay County?

Yes. This Bay County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Bay County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Bay County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Bay County, Florida. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Bay County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Bay County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Bay County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Disability Resource Center (DRC) ((850) 769-6890, Panama City)
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital — Outpatient Services (850-481-0306, Panama City)
Gulf Coast VAMC — Panama City CBOC (228-523-5223, Panama City)
Life Management Center — Northwest Florida Inc (850-522-4485, Panama City)
PanCare Dental - Panama City (850-767-3350, Panama City)
PanCare Health - Panama City (850-818-0050, Panama City)
PanCare Health Dental Mobile Unit (850-767-3350, Panama City)
PanCare Health Gulf Coast (850-873-3535, Panama City)
Chautauqua Charter School (PANAMA CITY)
Exceptional Student Education (PANAMA CITY)
Margaret K. Lewis In Millville (PANAMA CITY)
Sugar Cookies (P C BEACH)
Addiction & Mental Health Services Inc (850-522-5932, PANAMA CITY). Substance-use treatment
Adore Life Home Health (850-774-4699, PANAMA CITY). Respite care
All Hands In Supporting Neurodiverse Development Llc (850-326-4959, PANAMA CITY BEACH). Developmental disabilities clinic
All-N-One Therapy, Inc (850-784-7888, PANAMA CITY). Behavioral health agency
Ascension At Home (850-250-1366, LYNN HAVEN)
Concierge Home Care (850-553-4002, PANAMA CITY)
Covenant Home Health Care Llc (850-563-7635, PANAMA CITY)
Enhabit Home Health (850-522-4211, PANAMA CITY)
Coastal Mobility Transportation, Llc (PANAMA CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Emerald Coast Medical Transport, Inc. (850-780-3503, PANAMA CITY). Medical & accessible transport
Medga Transportation Llc (407-569-5275, PANAMA CITY BEACH). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Bay County

These serve every county in Florida, including Bay County.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Florida

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