FSU, Pride Student Union

*Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transexual/Questioning (LGBTQ) discussion groups meet weekly; call for schedule *Special events such as speakers and socials, information and referral, panels for professors/classes, sensitivity training for city, county, and state governments, library of resources, roommate referral, and legal referrals *Open to the public, persons do not have to be students to use the services provided *Additional information can be found at facebook.

Services: LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Student Organizations

FSU, Psychology Clinic

*Mental health service, training, and research center operated by the Department of Psychology at Florida State University; Services are provided by doctoral level student therapists in the Clinical Psychology PhD program under the close supervision of faculty members *Regardless of affiliation with the univeristy, adults, adolescents, and children are eligible to recieve psychological testing, assessment services, and individual theapy for issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress, child behavior problems; Group therapy via telementalhelath for parenting, fears, trauma, dialectical behavioral therapy skills (DBT), hoarding and substance abuse *Sliding fee scale based on family income and number of family members supported by that income; no insurance accepted; Hourly therapy rates range from $20-$60 per hour, group therapy is provided for $8 per group session; Assessment Fees: Educational Evaluations (e.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Eating Disorders Treatment, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Parent Counseling, Stress Management, Telemental Health

FSU, Public Broadcast Center

*Resource for children, youth, educators, and parents to enhance educational diversity *Sponsors Sci Girls (summer camp for girls 9-15), Ready to Learn Resources (ages 2-8), WFSU Kids (provides events for families), 411 Teen (Sunday radio program for teens) and others *Volunteer opportunities available for persons interested in programming, pledge drive support and other events *Helps promote events through website on-line calendar, cultural notes on radio and TV programs

Services: Distance Education, Literacy Programs, Media/Communications, Parent/Family Involvement in Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Volunteer Opportunities

FSU, SSTRIDE Outreach Program

*Outreach effort of FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers *Identifies and mentors middle school students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine *Pre-college component open to students from designated Florida high schools: after-school programs in Leon and Orange Counties, in-school in Collier, Gadsden, Madison, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Outreach Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

FSU, Women's Student Union

*Provides programs, services, and activities on topics of interest to women *Promotes women's issues on campus, confronts sexual discrimination *Lobbies administration regarding women's issues

Services: Colleges/Universities, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Women's Support Groups

Future Pathways

*Aids teens and adults with disabilities with in-home training for job readiness, independent living, and social skills *Offers independent living skills training for hygiene, cooking, safety, laundry, budgeting, and time management *Career development training which aids in pre-employment, assistance with obtaining employment, and on-the-job training *Social skills groups which aims to help build friendships and hold meaningful conversations *Consultation for guardians/caretakers which includes disability agency services, adult day programs, recreational opportunities, and guardianship

Services: Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Caregiver Counseling, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Employment Preparation, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

Gadsden County Humane Society

*Does not have a shelter, but animals rescued by volunteers are placed in foster homes until adopted *As funds are available, assists with pet food, medications, spay/neuter vouchers *Takes notifications of lost pets; try to include a photo when notifying *Calls usually answered, but if not leave a message and call will be returned within 48 hours *Can also send a message to their facebook page or email message to gchspets@gmail.

Services: Animal Rescue, Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals

Gadsden County Public Library System

*Standard library services at 3 locations, a bookmobile, multimedia books, DVD's, large print books, computer/internet access *Children's services include story time, class visits, outreach Library programs and story times at after school programs, summer camps and daycares, Lego Robotics, Science Nights, Parent and Child Play Time, and Summer Reading Programs, Free e books on library website *Literacy instruction and for adults 18 and older, taught by volunteers, has large selection of literature for adult beginners; trains volunteers as tutors and matches them with students; computer and other adult education courses available if funding permits *Direct connection in Quincy library via a video terminal now allows visitors to speak directly with a Social Security employee in Tallahassee; call to find out days and hours this service is available *Other Branches: *Chattahoochee, Cowen Library, 300 Maple St 32324 *Havana, 203 E 5th St 32333

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, SSI, Volunteer Opportunities

Gadsden Senior Services, Inc

*On site activities include daily devotion, recreational activities, exercise sessions, presentations from government and social services agencies, travel to local attractions, nutritional information and daily nutritious lunch *Free transportation to and from Quincy site, telephone reassurance calls to homebound clients, *Meals on wheels, congregate hot lunch, emergency home energy assistance (EHEAP), legal aid *Case management upon referral from AAANF, Alzheimers disease support, community care for the elderly, respite care, companionship, and resource assistance for seniors, their families and caregivers *Direct Service Workers to assist in daily living activities: personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, respite for caregivers, and determining need for incontinence supplies

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Delivered Meals, In Home Assistance, Respite Care, Senior Centers, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Gadsden Woman to Woman

*Program is part of the Center for Health Equity *Outreach maternal child program to assure healthy pregnancies and healthy babies *Case management for pregnant, postpartum, parenting women age 14-44 years old as well as advocacy, information/referral, nutritional education, biopsychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, and short term counseling *Peer support groups for pregnant and parenting women *Male involvement and fatherhood support group sessions for fathers *Education on women's health issues for pregnant women, women of childbearing age and mothers of children age birth to 2 years of age *Breastfeeding education and support with Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) for women *Peer support groups offered for males and females in Gadsden high schools

Services: Breastfeeding Support Programs, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Parent Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups