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CHS Locations

Emerald Coast (Panama City)

704 W 23rd Street, Bldg E-40
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 747-5411

Proudly serving:

Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Walton, Washington

Greater Emerald Coast Events

From family‑friendly gatherings to community trainings and advocacy events, CHS is bringing people together across the Greater Emerald Coast to uplift children and strengthen families. Explore upcoming happenings in your area and join us in building a safer, brighter future for every child.

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Seaside Soiree

Emerald Coast (Panama City)
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Services Offered in Greater Emerald Coast

Community Partnership Schools in Emerald Coast

Community Partnership Schools bring together schools, families, and community partners to provide coordinated support that helps students thrive. CHS is a partner within 37 Community Partnership Schools statewide, including Parker Elementary and Rutherford Middle and High in Panama City.

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Purpose:

  • Strengthen connections between schools, families, and community services.
  • Help students stay engaged and supported in their education.

Local Schools

  • Parker Elementary
  • Rutherford Middle and High
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Counseling

CHS Counseling provides professional mental health support for children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, or life challenges. Licensed counselors work with clients in flexible settings to address concerns and strengthen coping strategies.

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Who Qualifies:

  • Children, teens, adults, and families experiencing mental health or life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, or behavioral concerns.
  • Services are available through in-person, school-based, or telehealth appointments, depending on location and program availability.

Purpose:

  • Provide therapeutic support to address mental health and family challenges.
  • Strengthen coping skills, family relationships, and emotional well-being.
  • Connect clients with additional resources when needed, including telepsychiatry for medication management and crisis response services where available.

Early Steps

Early Steps is Florida’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or delays. It connects young children and their families with supports that promote learning, movement, communication, and social‑emotional development.

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Who Qualifies:

  • Children birth to age 3 with developmental concerns or diagnosed delays.
  • Referrals can come from pediatric providers, hospitals, community partners, or families themselves.

Purpose:

  • Identify developmental needs early and connect families with targeted resources.
  • Support children’s growth and family confidence through coordinated services and coaching.

Healthy Families

Healthy Families is a voluntary, home‑based family support and coaching program that helps expectant parents and families of newborns build strong, nurturing foundations during the early childhood years. It’s part of the statewide Healthy Families Florida network and designed to promote positive parent‑child relationships and healthy development.

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Who Qualifies:

  • Families with a prenatal referral or a newborn less than about three months old.
  • Families referred by partner agencies who would benefit from in‑home support and connection with community resources.

Who qualifies?

  • Provide supportive home visiting to strengthen parenting skills and engagement.
  • Connect families to community services and help them set and achieve family goals.
  • Support child development and help create safe, stable home environments.

Make a difference along the Emerald Coast

Connect with us!

Leah Harrison

Executive Director

Natalie Magaw

Managing Director of Area Development

Adam Morris

Development

Chuntell Patterson

Community Engagement

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Local Community Advisory Board

Liz Branch

Chair

  • COO/Director of Sales AccountingFly

Eric Billot

Vice Chair

  • Vice President Branch Manager Cadence Bank

Caitie Cerise

  • Library Director Walton County Public Library System

Emily Madden

  • Child Advocate

Jessica Standley

  • President Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Association

Brittany Golden

  • Medical Sales Area Manager Castle Biosciences

Adrienne Seaborn

  • Certified Behavioral Analyst Dune Lakes Therapy Group

Sara Patterson

  • Real Estate The Naumann Group 30 A

Callie Cox

  • Seaside School

Joanna Copenhaver

  • Florida Connect Academy

Victoria Klauder

  • Haus of Hair

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We believe in a world where children realize their full potential. We believe in turning odds into opportunities. We’re honored to serve children and families in nearly every Florida community. Learn more about the solutions and services in your area.

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