Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

*Distance education school that offers more than 100 free courses in a variety of media formats: braille, large print, audio, and online, according to student's needs *Four program areas: high school, family education, adult continuing education and Hadley Institute for Professional Studies for professionals and paraprofessionals in the visually impaired field *One of the largest educators of braille

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Distance Education, Library Services, Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education

Harrell Memorial Library, Liberty County

*Offers library services: books, CD's, references, book discussion groups, child and youth programs, resource assistance services for homebound persons *Large print and talking books/magazines, magnifier aids for vision, hearing and other disabilities *Computers and computer classes available to public; exam proctoring *Offers literacy and ESL help, math kits with books and activities for parents to complete with their Pre-School and Kindergarten aged children *Other location Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE SR 20, Hosford, 32334 *Bay County Public Library in Panama City headquarters of Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS)

Services: Computer Literacy Training Programs, English as a Second Language, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, Test Proctoring

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Behavioral Health, University Services

*Mental health program for university or college students age 18 and over, including those taking on-line courses, on leave of absence or transitioning back to school *Provides support and guidance to learn coping skills to manage mental health and academic life through group therapy focusing on reducing mood symptoms, self-care, wellness, social skills, navigating resources and supports, and creating/using support systems including family *Includes 12 hours of therapeutic activities per week

Services: General Counseling Services, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Student Counseling Services

HUD, Jacksonville Field Office

*Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Jacksonville Field Office covers several counties in North Florida *Explains various programs to help people buy homes, obtain affordable housing, and enforce fair housing laws *This office does not provide direct housing assistance but offers information concerning many various HUD programs *Housing Discrimination Hotline takes consumer complaints of unfair treatment or discrimination

Services: Consumer Complaints, Consumer Education

IMPACT Tallahassee

*Private Preschool and VPK specializing in individualized therapeutic education including daily living skills, occupational therapy, motor skills, handwriting; sensory, oral, environmental, play and socialization skills; physical, speech, art, and music therapy *After school programs; intensive instruction in daily living skills; summer camps (3-21) *Fees depend on age and special needs but range between $850 and $1020 monthly for children 1-year to 4-years old; Accept Medicaid, BC/BS, other private insurance, some funding available through other agencies, Mckay and Gardiner Scholarships *Must have a Rx for therapy from physician before children can be wait listed; forms found on website tab for application and enrollment

Services: Alternative Education, Camps, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Preschools, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

Jamila Holcomb, Ph.D., LMFT (MT3505)

*Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT3505) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $100 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay: $75 for students, sliding scale based on financial hardship; does not accept insurance *Treats adolescents through adults as individuals, families, and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, victim and trauma counseling, crisis counseling and trauma, PTSD, parenting, adolescent counseling, and racial anxiety, also provides workshops and presentations for business related to mental health, racial trauma, and cultural climate *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health

Jefferson County RJ Bailar Public Library

*Library services cover 40,000+ books, magazines, CD's, DVD's, audio collection *Two computer labs available with 27 units with free internet access *Summer reading program for children and adolescents *Video documentary program for adults *Literacy programs available *Gentle therapy dogs to whom children read aloud monthly on Saturday

Services: Library Services, Literacy Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Jefferson County Schools

*Four schools serving approximately 1900 students pre K through adult in Monticello, operated as free public charter schools by Somerset Academy, Inc *Jefferson Elementary School (PreK-5) *Jefferson County Middle/High School (6-12) *Jefferson Adult School for GED prep classes and testing *PreK and Early Intervention serve 3 and 4 year olds from low income families with program appropriate for children with or without delays; school lunch, health services; cap on number of children served, children placed on wait-list and slots filled as vacancies occur *Services for children of any age with special needs available *Turning Point Alternative School serving students in 6-12th grade who may need services that are an alternative to the traditional school setting

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, School Districts

Kofler, Michael, Ph.D. (PY8811)

*Scientist-practitioner training clinic located in the Psychology Building at Florida State University affiliated with FSU's Ph.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Educational Testing, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatric Developmental Screening

Learning Ally

*Provides audiobooks, including school textbooks, to dyslexic, blind or visually impaired students, parents, families, and educators *Through a grant, all public schools in Florida have free access to these publications; individuals pay for the service ($135 per year)

Services: Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education, Student Disability Services