Health Care
Behavioral Health
All-N-One Therapy
226 S. Sudduth Place
Panama City, FL 32404
850-784-7888
Providing support and assistance to children and parents, during difficult times of transition like divorce, death or any loss, crisis, or trauma.
Emerald Coast Behavioral Health Center
1914 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
850-763-0017
Does not accept Medicaid at this time; provides counseling, medication management, 24-hour crisis stabilization and case management to children and adults
Florida Therapy Services
421 Oak Ave
Panama City, FL
850-769-6001
Medicaid accepting agency providing counseling, medication management, and care management to children and adults.
Hughley’s Mental Health Services
205 Forest Park Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
850-628-9326
Accepts Medicaid
Life Management Center
525 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL
850-522-4485
Medicaid accepting and sliding scale agency providing counseling, medication management, 24-hour crisis stabilization and case management to children and adults
Mental Health America of Bay County, Inc.
1137 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
850-769-5441
Promotes good mental health through early detection and treatment and promotes improvements in the care and treatment for individuals who are mentally ill.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8225)
PanCare Medical Clinic
2309 E. 15th St
Panama City, FL 32401
850-747-5272
PanCare health offers an affordable sliding fee scale for patients without insurance. Fee for service is based upon household income and the number of people within the household. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.
PanCare Medical Clinic
12427 Hwy. 231
Youngstown, FL 32466
850-753-3246
PanCare health offers an affordable sliding fee scale for patients without insurance. Fee for service is based upon household income and the number of people within the household. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.
CHEMICAL Addiction & Substance Abuse
Alcoholic Anonymous Treatment Program
1008 E. 24th Plaza
Panama City, FL
850-784-7431
Services for referrals and assistance are FREE and available 7:00 am- 12:00 pm, 7 days a week
CARE AWARE (A Women’s Addiction Recovery Effort)
2388 Park Ave
Alford, FL
850-579-1001
AWARE is an inpatient facility for women, located in Alford, FL, with 24 hour-a-day supervision. Length of residential stay is up to 60 days with a Halfway House program. AWARE is staffed with full-time addiction counselors, and treatment includes individual and group therapy, drug education groups, family groups, and AA/NA meetings. Admission criteria require clients must be 18 years old or older and have been unsuccessful staying alcohol or drug-free.
CARE (Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort)
910 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
850-308-7219
Adult and Adolescent residential facility for people experiencing chemical dependency. Provides prevention, intervention, outpatient, and detox
CARE Drug Court & DUI Programs
4000 East 3rd Street
Panama City, FL
850-872-7676 x4426
In cooperation with the judicial system, CARE integrates individual and group counseling to educate offenders on the effects of substance abuse, not only on the individual, but also on the family and society.
CARE Detox
4000 East 3rd Street
Panama City, FL
850-769-1632
Vital signs are taken twice a day, and medications are strictly monitored daily. Schedules include attending group therapy, Drug/Alcohol Education groups, and AA/NA meetings, sliding scale fee
CARE Outpatient Services
910 Cherry Street
Panama City, FL
850-747-5456
Provides TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) evaluations for all six Counties in District 2A. TASC evaluations are based on referrals from the Department of Juvenile Justice in which specific issues and behavioral problems are assessed. Also provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services in six counties for adults and adolescents experiencing substance abuse problems
CARE Prevention Services
4000 East 3rd Street
Panama City, FL
850-872-7676 x4426
ALPHA PROGRAMS - School programs that target high-risk youth in grades 4-6 which include individual counseling and group sessions. PREVENTION PROGRAMS -Comprehensive educational programs designed for the needs of churches, schools, hospitals, civic organizations, and clubs, are available upon request. DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE -Educational seminar designed for employers and employees to generate understanding about the effects of substance abuse in the workplace. DRUG ALCOHOL TRAFFIC EDUCATION - Required course for all first-time driver license applicants who have not completed an approved driver's education course. The course focuses on traffic safety, Florida laws, and critical information on substance abuse. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PPROGRAM (EAP) - Provides employers with assistance in establishing a program to resolve job performance problems in a positive and cost-effective way.
CARE S.O.S - Youth Services
4000 East 3rd Street
Panama City, FL
850-872-7676 x4455 Fax: 850-872-9202
CARE Reliance House
4000 E 3rd Street
Panama City FL
850-769-1632
Substance abuse treatment for men; must go through detox first. Staffed with full-time addiction counselors, and treatment includes individual and group therapy, drug education groups, family groups, and AA/NA meetings
Emerald Coast Behavioral Health Center
Chemical Dependency Program
1914 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
850-763-0017; 800-543-2919
Offers a full range of care for the treatment of alcohol and/or drug dependency. The comprehensive program provides structured, effective treatment for individuals struggling with substance-related and addictive disorders, mental illness, or dual-diagnosis. While each treatment plan is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, the levels of care in our chemical dependency program for adults include medical detoxification, rehabilitation, 12-Step Recovery based programming, relapse risk and prevention education, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, engaging support network, group and family therapy, and discharge planning.
Evers House (Longleaf Outreach)
850-630-7820
A faith-based program that provides housing for women “in transition” (have completed a substance abuse recovery program or have been incarcerated). Can house up to 20 women. There is a fee of $95/week and residents are required to search for and secure employment.
Gamblers Anonymous
1-800-426-7711
Most Excellent Way
Recovery meeting for men and women.
Meets in the Grace Building every Wed. night at 6pm (a ministry of First Baptist Church, PC); For more info, please call 850-785-6146.
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-711-6375
Right Way Ministries
2909 E. 11th St.
Panama City, FL 32404
Main: 850-867-6748; Center: 850-481-8795
Faith based recovery program for chemical addiction/substance abuse for men. Fee is $500 per month.
Titus 2 Partnership, Inc
4600 Tropical Drive, #4216
Panama
City, FL 32404
(Mailing address:
P.O. Box 35482; Panama City, Florida 32412)
850-832-4052
Titus 2 Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit ministry in Bay County, Florida, offered for women seeking substance abuse recovery and life recovery from other life-limiting dysfunctions. The program offers a structured women-only Christian education, discipleship and mentoring program designed to foster life transformation. The program components include spiritual formation and character development, substance abuse recovery and education, life-skills training, and vocational skill development.
Treatment Center of Panama City
1530 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, FL 32405
850-769-5695
Providing effective treatment for those suffering from an addiction to opiates or narcotics and other drug dependencies. Provides professionally supervised Methadone Maintenance and medical withdrawal as a licensed Narcotic Treatment Program. Services include Addiction Counseling, Group Counseling, Employment/Educational Planning, Physical Examinations, Pregnancy Tests, Blood Analysis, Referrals & Transfers, Urine Drug Testing and Transition Planning.
Unlimited Path
7108 Laird St.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-873-6415
Drug Abuse information and treatment
Dental
Bay Co. Health Dept Children Dental Clinic
3518 E. Hwy 98
Panama City, FL
850-872-4455 (ext. 1201 or 1108)
Call for info and appointment
Gulf Coast State College Dental Clinic (on the campus of GCSC)
5230 W Highway 98
Panama City, FL
850-872-3833
Open while school is in session, closed school holidays. Free and low-cost dental care for low-income children ages 7-17 and adults provided by dental hygiene students who are practicing cleaning teeth and dental assistant students who are learning to assist licensed dentist during procedures. Call the clinic to verify income and set up an appointment. Limited numbers of appointments are available each semester.
PanCare Dental Clinic
403 E. 11th St.
Panama City, FL
850-767-3350
Insurance
Access Florida- Economic Self Sufficiency Help Line- 1-866-762-2237
Web site-www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
(Contact this agency if applying for Cash Assistance, Food Stamps or Medicaid)
Call your local Medicaid office: 850-767-3400
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS/HEALTH INSURANCE
You should check with your employer for the health insurance. Often it is the best value for the coverage you get. Do not assume that you will not need health insurance at a future date. An illness or injury can cause financial problems for years. REMEMBER, no health insurance, government sponsored or private, covers everything. Know what yours cover,
know your deductibles, know your co-pays, know which the providers that take your insurance, and know what medications are covered.
Florida Kid Care
P.O. Box 980
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-0980
Contact Number 1-(888) 540-5437
Florida Kid Care is a program through the state of Florida that offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18. Families are still eligible for health care even if one or both caregivers are working. To obtain an application for this service, visit www.floridakidcare.org. To qualify for assistance, a child must:
Be under age 19
Be uninsured
Meet income eligibility requirements
Be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
Not be eligible for Medicaid
Not be the dependent of a state employee eligible for health insurance
Not be in a public institution Services include- dental, health, vision, check-ups, shots, prescriptions, hospitalization, surgery, mental and behavioral therapy.
MEDICAID FOR DISABLED/ELDERLY is a Federal & State Government program for adults and children receiving SSI—Supplementary Security Income, who are 100% disabled and/or elderly. There are small co-pays or no charge for most hospital, doctor/out-patient services, and approved prescriptions. People receiving Social Security below the payment standard for SSI can receive some SSI along with their Social Security and have both Medicare and Medicaid with Medicaid making the part B Medicare payment.
MEDICARE is Federal Government insurance for people who are receiving Social Security because they have worked and paid into the Medicare system for at least 40 quarters (10 years). They are 100% disabled and it is 2 years after the date of application OR they have reached the age of 65 even if choosing to continue to work and postpone receiving Social Security checks. Part A--most hospitalization 80/20; Part B—(optional if you work & have insurance) after deductibles & co-pays covers 80/20 most doctor visits & outpatient services, with the monthly premium of $99.90 or more based on income(in 2012 taken directly out of your Social Security check if not on Medicaid (see Medicaid below) or by direct payment if postponing receiving Social Security; Part C—(optional) is co-insurance through different companies to help pay the 20% that Part A and Part B does not pay. Cost varies. Part D—(optional) prescription assistance—different programs, that covers their list of medications, cost varies. For info / exceptions contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or check online at www.ssa.gov or www.medicare.gov the Medicare Part B premium for certain disabled or aged individuals For SSI call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1212 or go on line to www.ssa.gov/disability For Medically Needy, QMB and SLMB, contact Access Florida at 2505 W. 15th St., Panama City, Florida, or phone 872-4185, or visit on line at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES is a Federal & State Government program intended to cover low-income children (birth-age--18 and pregnant women) --cooperation with Child Support is not a requirement. In a few situations the children’s very low-income parents or related caregivers are eligible so they can continue to care for the children with the requirement that they must first cooperate with Child Support Enforcement if both parents are not in the home and included in the Medicaid.
MEDICALLY NEEDY is intended for “catastrophic medical expenses” for children and parents/relative caregivers of children under the age of 18 who are over income or assets for Medicaid but are under the asset limits for Medically Needy and have cooperate with Child Support Enforcement. Catastrophic means medical bills that are over the household income for the month of the bills such as hospitalization/surgery or extensive out-patient treatments such at Cancer treatments. You can apply for Medicaid and Medically Needy at the Department of Children and Families office/Access Florida 872-4185 2505 W. 15th St Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; apply on line at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida; or for children only you can use a paper Kid Care application available by call 1-888-540-54379 (Kid Care) and one will be mailed or see websites below.
IF YOUR CHILD IS OR HAS BEEN ENROLLED IN MEDICALLY NEEDY WITH A SHARE OF COST, YOU ARE OVER INCOME FOR MEDICAID AND NEED TO APPLY FOR HEALTHY KIDS OR MEDIKIDS.
MEDICALLY NEEDY is a “last resort” program for disabled or elderly who are over the income limit for SSI, with medical bills that Medicare does not pay i.e., nursing homes. The “share of cost” they pay before Medicaid pays is almost an entire month’s income.
There are income and asset requirements. QMB (Qualified Medicaid Beneficiaries) is a Medicaid program that pays the Medicare premium for certain individuals with a disability or renal kidney failure. SLMB (Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program) is a Medicaid program to pay
MEDIKIDS (AGES 1-4 AND HEALTHY KIDS (AGES 5-18 is a Federal & State Government program for children who do not have any other health insurance. It has a monthly cost based on income often $15 to $20 or full pay, along with small co-pays (usually $5.00 for services. There are several requirements including not having any other insurance. Payment must be made on time each month or benefits are canceled. For information call 1-888-540-5437 or check on line at www.healthykids.org for Healthy Kids and www.fdhc.state.fl.us/Mediicaid/MediKids/indes.shtml for MediKids. To apply online go to www.floridakidcare.org or use a paper Kid Care Application call 1-888-540-5437 to have one sent to you, or down load/print one from www.healthykids.org.
Medical
Ascension Sacred Heart (formerly Bay Medical Center…local public hospital)
615 North Bonita Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
850-769-1511
Also has home health care, hospice services and sponsors several support groups. Has Indigent Care program for those who have a verifiable need/
Ascension Sacred Heart ER
11111 PCB Parkway
Panama City, Beach, FL
850-747-2900
Avicenna Health Clinic (Lincoln Center)
237-E West 15th St
Panama City, Fl
850-215-8200
Dedicated to providing quality health care for the uninsured of Bay County.
BASIC
432 Magnolia Ave
Panama City, FL
850-785-1088
Free HIV Testing and additional services to individuals who test positive for HIV or AIDS
Bay Cares
597 W. 11th Street
Panama City, FL
850-872-4455
Indigent care for adults without any medical coverage.
Bay County Health Department
597 W. 11th St
Panama City, FL
850-872-4455
Public Health Services - some services are free, some on are on a sliding scale from $0.00 to full price, and some are always full price. Payment is due when service is received.
Many services not listed--check www.baycountyhealth.org
SHOTS (Appointment recommended)
Baby shots & School shots (required & recommended)—No charge--
Yearly Flu Shots—Medicare or Full price—– Seasonal, Check for dates
Shots required/recommended for International Travel—Full Price—Appointment required
TB testing required for some jobs—Full Price—Appointment strongly recommended
SCHOOL PHYSICALS (not sports physicals)
For students who are attending a Florida school for the 1st time and do not
have any insurance. --Payment on sliding scale. Appointment required.
BIRTH CONTROL—includes a physical exam, blood work, screening for STD’s and counseling on the types of birth control available. Follow-up depends on method chosen. Appointment required, Payment on sliding scale.
TESTING &TREATMENT FOR STD’S--testing for many sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. Treatment options need to be discussed with clinic staff. Appointment required, Payment on sliding scale.
Big Bend Health Council
403 E. 11th Street
Panama City, FL
Phone: 850-872-4128
Center of Hope (St. Andrew Community Medical Clinic)
St. Andrew Baptist Church
3101 W. Hwy. 98
Panama City, FL
850-785-1419
Days and times vary on doctor availability. Primary Care (not walk-in or urgent care). A free clinic for Bay County Residents, 18 & over, with no health insurance, no Medicaid, or no Medicare. Call to make an appointment.
Children's Medical Services
230 N Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, FL
850-872-4700
Services are family-centered and designed to help children with a variety of conditions & needs who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m. Call for an appointment
Covenant Hospice
107 W 19th Street
Panama City, FL
(850) 785-3040
Medicare/ Medicaid/ Insurance funded. Provides compassionate services to patients with a terminal illness, and their families
Early Steps Program (Emerald Coast Division of Children’s Home Society)
914 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL
850-747-5411; 800-218-0001
Works with infants and toddlers (birth to 36 moths) who have developmental delays or a condition that puts them at risk of developmental delay. Services are individualized for each child’s need.
Emerald Coast Urgent Care
2704 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-236-8655
Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services
1-800-523-1673
Offers free in home Occupational and Physical Therapy to Children in Florida
Go Now Doctors Health Clinic
2306 Hwy. 77 (near the mall)
Panama City, FL 32405
850-763-9744
Gulf Coast Medical Center (Local public hospital)
449 W 23rd St
Panama City, FL 32405
850-747-3600
Gulf Coast Medical Center ER
3711 Hwy 231
Panama City, Fl 32404
850-772-6200
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Care: Walk-in Clinic
16181 PCB Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-249-1000
Hospice of Emerald Coast
421 W. Oak Ave.
Panama City, FL
Phone: 850-769-0055
Offers a full range of coordinated services from a variety of health and social service professionals as well as trained volunteers-all specialists in the care of terminally ill.
Interim Health Care
2679 Jenks Ave.
Panama City, FL 32405
850-747-0080
Kindred @ Home Health Care
1013 Beck Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
850-769-3390
Nation’s Best Family Health Care
1514 west 23rd Street
Panama City, FL 32405
850-481-1101
Panama City VA Outpatient Clinic
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
2600 Veterans Way
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-636-7000; 888-231-5047
PanCare Medical Clinic (Medical and Behavioral Health)
2309 E. 15th St
Panama City, FL 32401
850-747-5272
PanCare health offers an affordable sliding fee scale for patients without insurance. Fee for service is based upon household income and the number of people within the household. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.
PanCare Medical Clinic (Medical and Behavioral Health)
12427 Hwy. 231
Youngstown, FL 32466
850-753-3246
PanCare health offers an affordable sliding fee scale for patients without insurance. Fee for service is based upon household income and the number of people within the household. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance.
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
1241 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 850-769-7960
PPEC provides care to children with medically complex conditions at a non-residential pediatric center. Children in PPEC are able to be with other children instead of staying home with nurses coming and going.
In order for Medicaid to reimburse, the child must be:
• Age 20 or under.
• Medicaid eligible.
• Medically complex or medically fragile.
• Medically stable; and
• Require short or long-term skilled nursing care due to a medical condition.
Purest Hearts Home Care
Call 850-358-7491 for free consultation+
Services provided: Alzheimer’s/dementia care, medication management, personal care/showers, laundry (light), cleaning (light), meal preparation (light), grocery shopping, personal errands
ResCare Home Care
200 Forest Park Circle
Panama City, FL 32405
850-872-9044
Provides services and support to seniors and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Medical Equipment
Beach Powered Mobility
17168 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-333-0210; 800-533-1168
Rents manual and electric wheelchairs designed for mobility on the sand
Disability Resource Center, Inc.
Serving 8 counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty & Washington
305 W. 5th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Main: 850-769-6890 or 850-387-1800 (Video Phone)
Short term loans for manual wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, canes, etc. long-term loans for amplified phones through FTRI (Fla. Telecommunications Relay, Inc.)
Millennium DME
756 Harrison Ave
Panama City, Florida 32401
850-215-7961
Shoreline Medical Solutions
405 W. Oak Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
Ph. 850-769-0080
Accepts some health insurance plans.
Team Adaptive
1201 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
850-522-0059
Assist with building in home handicapped friendly devices and modifying vans to accommodate disabilities.
Prescriptions
LOW COST-- Most Pharmacies provide some low-cost generic prescriptions, 1 month supply and/or 3-month supply--each with their own list and requirements.
FREE GENERIC ANTIBIOTICS--Some Pharmacies offer up to a 2-week supply of some generic prescriptions Antibiotics at no cost: Winn Dixie Pharmacy, Publix Pharmacy. (Antibiotics are not antiviral--Your doctor knows what is best for you.)
FREE OR REDUCED COST MEDICATIONS FROM PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES - Some agencies & clinics help their patients/clients or community members apply for non-generic medication directly from the manufacturer.
Bay Co. Health Dept Prescription Assistance
597 W. 11th St
Panama City, FL
850-872-4455
Charge of $9.00 per Rx with max of $35.00 for all Rx brought on same day.
Center of Hope (St Andrew Community Medical Clinic)
St. Andrew Baptist Church
3101 W. Hwy. 98
Panama City, FL
850-785-1419
Call for info and appointments.
Family Service Agency
114 E. 9th St
Panama City, FL 32401
850-785-1721 for an appointment.
They may have other medical supplies and used medical equipment. Most services offered free of charge
