Bookshare

*Online library of Ebooks for people with reading barriers *Online learning, tools for trainers, video tutorials, how-to guides *Reading can be customized according to individual needs; examples include: Listen to books with high quality audio; See text and follow along with word-level highlighting; Adjust reading speed, font, and color; Enlarge font size; Read in braille; Add bookmarks and notes; Take advantage of partners apps and study tools *Almost 700,000 books available

Services: Reading Services for People With Disabilities

Autism Society

*Information and referral for anyone looking for help with autism *Trained staff helps identify local and alternative resources *Website resources: federal, state and local agencies; professionals, education, medical service providers; support systems, and research facilities

Services: Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Apalachicola Margaret Key Library

*Books, other library services, and computers for public use *Faxing, printing, scanning, wi-fi available *Computer access to on-line government benefits available; assistance is very limited

Services: Library Services, Public Internet Access Sites

Apalachee Center, Homeless Project

*Provides outreach, mental health case management and psychiatric/medication management and supportive services for homeless persons with severe and persistent mental illness who are uninsured with a goal to provide clinical assessment, supportive services, and stabilize functioning *Outreach at the Kearney Center and street outreach to enroll clients where they are screened and offered intake if needed by therapists and social workers from various agencies involved in Big Bend Homeless Coalition *SSI/SSDI Outreach, access and recovery (SOAR) Services to assist eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder with applications and access.

Services: Case/Care Management, Mental Health Screening, Outreach Programs, Psychiatric Medication Services

American SIDS Institute Hotline

*Information and referral to persons who have questions or concerns about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), information about prevention and grief, referrals for counseling services, and data regarding research and information about grant funding

Services: Bereaved Parent Support Groups, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Medical Information Services

American Red Cross, Armed Forces Emergency Services

*Emergency services during times of need for armed forces members (active duty or retired with pension) and their families, including emergency communication, financial assistance and information and referral *Services: 1) emergency communications, ie births, serious illness, or death of a family member; 2) verification of need for emergency leave and leave extensions; 3) financial assistance for emergency travel, urgent needs, ie food or shelter; 4) confidential counseling, information, and referrals to military and health and support services; 5) assistance in understanding military policies; 6) direct impact of deployment, anxiety and complexities caused by separation; 7) support and information on issues from benefits or budgeting to deferments, compassionate reassignment and dependence discharge, (granting of leave is strictly between service member and his/her commanding officer) *When calling, be prepared to provide the following information as is known: full legal name; rank/rating; branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard); Social Security number; date of birth; military unit address; information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only); ongoing Support for Our Military Families; deployment Services

Services: Advocacy, Disaster Management Organizations, Disaster Relief Services, Emergency Funds, Military Family Service/Support Centers, Specialized Information and Referral

American Lung Association, National Helpline

*Trained lung specialists including nurses and respiratory therapists provide information on any topic having to do with either lung disease or lung health, either by phone or on-line chat *Referrals by phone on on-line for local offices in many cities, tobacco cessation classes and programs, Better Breathers support groups *Freedom from smoking on-line class available on web site

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Medical Information Services, Smoking/Vaping Cessation

American Liver Foundation

*Information about liver wellness and disease *Physcian locator and informal referrals to local healthcare providers and available resources *Help finding local resources such as support groups *Help finding financial resources programs for copays and medication

Services: Medical Information Services

American Heart Association, National Hotlines

*General information about heart disease and stroke, CPR training locations, high blood pressure management, and healthy diet and lifestyle *Online support network to share experiences with others and discover more resources (24-7) *Printable information sheets about preventing and managing heart diseases and stroke and living heart-healthy may be downloaded from website

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

American Diabetes Association

*Diabetes information representatives provide information about nutrition, pre-diabetes and diabetes care and management *Can give referrals for testing, patient education programs, support groups and local chapters in many cities *Camp scholarships for children/youth are sometimes available *Information can be mailed upon request and members can receive a bi-monthly magazine *Chat option available on website

Services: General Health Education Programs, Medical Information Services