Tallahassee, City Senior Center, UPSLIDE Program

*UPSLIDE (Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) provides free support for older adults 50+ who are lonely, isolated and depressed and want to be more socially engaged; friendly chat groups and counseling services are provided as a welcoming gateway to becoming more connected *Independent and active individuals are encouraged to participate in other Tallahassee Senior Center activities and programs *The Senior Center will help with connection to Dial-a-Ride and other transportation services as needed *Services are supported by the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation and are provided free of charge; donations accepted

Services: Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Geriatric Counseling, Senior Centers

Tallahassee, City Senior Center

*180 activities each month at 15 centers, wellness programs, activities, services, and resources, primarily for active older adults and their caregivers *Hot lunch provided for $3 by Elder Care Services, best to make a reservation the day before *Transportation programs: StarMetro representative on-site to help *Classes: educational, social, recreational, health activities, bridge clubs, art, exercise, dance, and computer; guest speakers *Senior counseling two days per week, separate insurance, Medicare extra help, financial and legal counseling programs, and extensive library *UPSLIDE(Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) Program serves people age 50 and older offeings individual counseling, Friends Connection groups, phone buddies and more *Weekly support groups: substance abuse, Al-Anon, Grandparents as Parents, Aging

Services: Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Exercise Classes/Groups, Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, General Legal Aid, Parenting/Family Support Groups, Senior Centers

Tallahassee, City PREP Disaster Guide

*Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) provides step-by-step guidance on how residents and businesses can prepare for hurricane season and other disasters *City utility customers can visit https://talgov.

Services: Disaster Preparedness

Tallahassee, City of

*Board of Commissioners and Mayor enact policies and rules operating city, establishing goals and target issues and setting tax rates *Four-year staggered terms with elections for two commission seats being held every other year *Meetings: twice monthly to conduct city business; provide citizens with opportunity to participate in government process *Workshops held on specific issues *Appoints four officers to administer the duties of city, including City Manager who directs day to day activities and services

Services: Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Public Officials Offices

Tallahassee, City Human Resources and Workforce Development

*Addresses issues involving human and race relations *Offers programs to improve community and employee awareness of social issues, diversity, anti-harassment, recruitment and mentoring of minorities and encouragement of minority businesses in city *Oversees city compliance and practical implementation of applicable laws and regulations as mandated by Title VII of Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act *Handles race relations problems and fair housing complaints *Develops targeted equal opportunity programs

Services: Discrimination Assistance, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Tallahassee, City Dept of Communications

*Provides information to residents and media on city government and services; sends e-mails for various information on city commission agendas to job openings to city news releases and more *Produces city's utility bill insert, "Insight", oversees city's web site, facebook and twitter @cotnews, Talgov.

Services: Government Information Services, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Susan G Komen For The Cure

*Information and education about breast health, breast cancer, screening and diagnosis methods, treatment options and clinical trials either by calling or visiting website *NO direct financial assistance, but can provide referrals for various financial assistance and support services for anyone affected by breast cancer *Helpline staffed by trained specialists and oncology social workers *Information provided about clinical trials including when to consider a trial, how to find a trial, what to expect *The helpline can also be reached by email at helpline@komen.

Services: Information and Referral, Medical Information Services, Support Groups

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance

*Offers training and education to end preventable stillbirths and sleep-related infant deaths *Sleep education campaigns for parents, grandparents and care providers *Bereavement counseling for families

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

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

*Federal hotline and web sites to find outpatient, inpatient, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment centers nationwide for adolescents and adults including listings for state and local helplines, support groups, self-help, military and children *Findtreatment.

Services: Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines, Information and Referral, Mental Health Information/Education, Substance Use Disorder Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Strategic Nonprofit Alliance Partnership (SNAP)

*Offers information, resources, and training to staff and volunteers *Meetings, training and educational seminars which addresses topics such as insurance, fundraising, employment law, employee benefits, grant-writing, financial management, and more *Open forum to share ideas, learn from others and build relationships

Services: Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Professional Skills Development Support