Medical & mental health
Health departments, open pharmacies, oxygen, poison help, and crisis counseling.
Text 9 to (850) 898-1741 to get this list on your phone.
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Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
DOH-Escambia said all locations were expected to reopen Tue Oct 13.
County health department for public health questions, boil water guidance, and clinic services in Escambia County.
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Florida Poison Control
Free, confidential expert help for poisonings, including carbon monoxide from generators, spoiled food, or chemicals. If someone is unconscious or not breathing, call 911.
Hours: 24/7
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Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Free, confidential crisis counseling for stress, fear, or grief after the storm. Call or text. Press 2 for Spanish.
Hours: 24/7
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Call or text 988 any time if you feel overwhelmed, are in emotional distress, or are thinking about suicide. Free and confidential.
Hours: 24/7
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Rx Open: find an open pharmacy
Recommended by Santa Rosa County, Oct 12.
Map of pharmacies that are open, so you can refill medicines.
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Florida Medicaid Helpline (AHCA)
Medicaid members can call for help getting care after the storm, or call their health plan. Early prescription refills are available in impacted counties.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Storm health and safety tips (Florida DOH)
Guides on safe water, food safety, carbon monoxide, mold, wound care, tetanus, and Vibrio after the storm. Early prescription refills are allowed during the state of emergency. If you get a cut or puncture wound during cleanup, ask your doctor whether you need a tetanus shot.
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Florida Veterans Support Line (1-844-MyFLVet)
Free, confidential support and links to local resources for veterans, service members, and their families.
Hours: 24/7