The mission of the Department of Neighborhood & Human Services is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Escambia County. The department oversees the Community Redevelopment Agency, Neighborhood Enterprise Division and the Safe Neighborhood Program. In addition, Neighborhood & Human Services administers the Youth Employment Program, Human Assistance Program, the Indigent Burial Program and various Community and Resource Centers. These divisions and programs help and serve more than 310,000 residents and businesses within Escambia County.
*Note: The Escambia County offices are a catchall service center for those in need living in Escambia County. They have a wide variety of programs that can be accessed by both low-income and no-income persons as well as those who are in danger of losing their homes or who are currently homeless. Both call-in and walk-in services are available.