BAY COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
CONTACT PERSON: MARY HELEN BARNES, PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
STREET ADDRESS: 229 HARRISON AVENUE
CITY, STATE: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32401
COUNTY: BAY
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 872-4726
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 1-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 3
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: CASE WORKERS WORK WITH FAMILIES IN CRISIS. THEY DEAL WITH SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE CASES, AND WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE TWO OR MORE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD INTERVIEW CHILDREN TO SEE IF THEY HAVE BEEN ABUSED OF NEGLECTED. THEY WOULD WORK WITH CASE WORKERS WITH CHILDREN REFERRED BY JUVENILE JUSTICE.
AGENCY NAME: COMMODORE SUCCESS CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: CAROLYN METCALF
STREET ADDRESS: 1159 JENKS AVENUE
CITY, STATE: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32401
COUNTY: BAY
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 785-0555
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALE DELINQUENTS AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 20
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN AFTER-CARE PROGRAM FOR LEVEL 6 AND 8 YOUTH WHO HAVE JUST BEEN RELEASED FROM RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. THE BOYS ARE THERE FOR 12 HOURS ON WEEK-DAYS, AND THEN THEY ARE TRACKED AT NIGHT BY SUPERVISORS.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK AS A CASE MANAGER. S/HE WOULD ASSIST IN COUNSELING AND WOULD HELP DEVELOP TREATMENT PLANS FOR THE BOYS.
AGENCY NAME: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
CONTACT PERSON: JIM HEISNER, SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 450 EAST 11TH STREET
CITY, STATE: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32401
COUNTY: BAY
PHONE NUMBER: (904) 872-4706
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILES WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 72
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A 24 HOUR SECURE DETENTION FACILITY FOR JUVENILES AWAITING DISPOSITION. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS 18 DAYS. EDUCATION AND COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK CLOSELY WITH A DETENTION CARE WORKER IN BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING.
AGENCY NAME: PANAMA CITY MARINE INSTITUTE (COED)
CONTACT PERSON: CHARLES ALEXANDER, PROGRAM MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 222 EAST BEACH DRIVE
CITY, STATE: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32401
COUNTY: BAY
PHONE NUMBER: (904)872-4715
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES CONVICTED OF MISDEMEANORS (AGES 15-18)
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 67
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR LEVEL 2 YOUTHS. IT IS A NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS SIX MONTHS. THE MAIN AREA OF FOCUS ARE THE EDUCATION, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES.
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PARTICIPATE IN ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, AND WOULD ALSO ASSIST STAFF MEMBERS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM.
AGENCY NAME: CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
CONTACT PERSON: VICKIE OLSON, ACTING TEAM MEMBER
STREET ADDRESS: 229 HARRISON AVENUE
CITY, STATE: PANAMA, FLORIDA 32401
COUNTY: BAY
PHONE NUMBER: (904)872-4726
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL AGES FROM INFANTS TO 18 YEARS OF AGE
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 3
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW THE INTERN WOULD BE USED: COUNSELING