Big Bend AHEC (Area Health Education Center)

Address

2815 Remington Green Circle, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 224-1177

https://bigbendahec.org/

AKA:

Big Bend Rural Health Network

Description:

*Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Program: Includes free groups in the community to help with tobacco cessation, including vaping and chewing; classes available in-person and virtual (Zoom), private group sessions available for worksites, call for more information; program serves all 14 counties
*Nicotine replacement therapy with patches, gum and lozenges available for free after attending a class, restrictions may apply
*Health Insurance Navigator Program: Certified, Community Navigators assist with the application process and enrollment through the Federal Marketplace (HealthCare.gov), the Affordable Care Act, and Florida KidCare; appointments available through Zoom (virtual); program serves all 14 counties and four extra counties including Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton
*Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance(MOB) 8-week program for seniors centering on balance to reduce fear of falling, Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program(DEEP) 6-week program for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those who want to prevent diabetes, Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6-week program focusing on how taking care of ourselves can make us better caregivers, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(CDSMP) 6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms; classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom) for all 14 counties, weekly classes range from 2 to 2.5 hour durations
*Closing the Gap (CTG) Program: Free health education classes for all ages (Nutrition, Financial Literacy, and Fitness); includes free biometric screenings which include Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties

Intake Process:

Call, email, or make appointment online

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 3, 2024

Address Listings

Mailing

2815 Remington Green Circle, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Physical (Primary)

2815 Remington Green Circle, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Main Number

(850) 224-1177

2. For Spanish

(850) 661-0120

3. Tobacco Quit Line

(850) 224-9340

Description

*Health Insurance Navigator Program: Certified, Community Navigators assist with the application process and enrollment through the Federal Marketplace (HealthCare.gov), the Affordable Care Act, and Florida KidCare; appointments available through Zoom (virtual); program serves all 14 counties and four extra counties including Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton

Hours

8AM-5PM, M-F

Required Documents

Call

Eligibility

Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call, email, or make appointment online

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

Bay County, Calhoun County, Escambia County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Walton County, Washington County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Bay County
      • Calhoun County
        • Escambia County
          • Franklin County
            • Gadsden County
              • Gulf County
                • Holmes County
                  • Jackson County
                    • Jefferson County
                      • Leon County
                        • Liberty County
                          • Madison County
                            • Okaloosa County
                              • Santa Rosa County
                                • Taylor County
                                  • Wakulla County
                                    • Walton County
                                      • Washington County
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.0200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      *Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance(MOB) 8-week program for seniors centering on balance to reduce fear of falling, Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program(DEEP) 6-week program for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those who want to prevent diabetes, Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6-week program focusing on how taking care of ourselves can make us better caregivers, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(CDSMP) 6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms; classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom) for all 14 counties, weekly classes range from 2 to 2.5 hour durations

                                      Hours

                                      8AM-5PM, M-F

                                      Required Documents

                                      Call

                                      Eligibility

                                      Anyone, but primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income and under-served individuals

                                      Fees

                                      None

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Call, email, or make appointment online

                                      Languages

                                      English, Spanish

                                      Service Area

                                      Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Washington County

                                      Geography Served

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • Florida
                                        • Bay County
                                          • Calhoun County
                                            • Franklin County
                                              • Gadsden County
                                                • Gulf County
                                                  • Holmes County
                                                    • Jackson County
                                                      • Jefferson County
                                                        • Leon County
                                                          • Liberty County
                                                            • Madison County
                                                              • Taylor County
                                                                • Wakulla County
                                                                  • Washington County
                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.1540) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  *Closing the Gap (CTG) Program: Free health education classes for all ages (Nutrition, Financial Literacy, and Fitness); includes free biometric screenings which include Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  8AM-5PM, M-F

                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                  Call

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  None

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Call, email, or make appointment online

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Leon County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Taylor County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                  • Florida
                                                                    • Jefferson County
                                                                      • Leon County
                                                                        • Madison County
                                                                          • Taylor County
                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                          Description

                                                                          *Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance(MOB) 8-week program for seniors centering on balance to reduce fear of falling, Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program(DEEP) 6-week program for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those who want to prevent diabetes, Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6-week program focusing on how taking care of ourselves can make us better caregivers, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(CDSMP) 6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms; classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom) for all 14 counties, weekly classes range from 2 to 2.5 hour durations *Closing the Gap (CTG) Program: Free health education classes for all ages (Nutrition, Financial Literacy, and Fitness); includes free biometric screenings which include Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties

                                                                          Hours

                                                                          8AM-5PM, M-F

                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                          Call

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

                                                                          Fees

                                                                          None

                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                          Call, email, or make appointment online

                                                                          Languages

                                                                          English, Spanish

                                                                          Service Area

                                                                          Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Washington County

                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                          • Florida
                                                                            • Bay County
                                                                              • Calhoun County
                                                                                • Franklin County
                                                                                  • Gadsden County
                                                                                    • Gulf County
                                                                                      • Holmes County
                                                                                        • Jackson County
                                                                                          • Jefferson County
                                                                                            • Leon County
                                                                                              • Liberty County
                                                                                                • Madison County
                                                                                                  • Taylor County
                                                                                                    • Wakulla County
                                                                                                      • Washington County
                                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                      Description

                                                                                                      *Closing the Gap (CTG) Program: Free health education classes for all ages (Nutrition, Financial Literacy, and Fitness); includes free biometric screenings which include Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties

                                                                                                      Hours

                                                                                                      8AM-5PM, M-F

                                                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                                                      Call

                                                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                                                      Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

                                                                                                      Fees

                                                                                                      None

                                                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                                                      Call, email, or make appointment online

                                                                                                      Languages

                                                                                                      English, Spanish

                                                                                                      Service Area

                                                                                                      Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, and Taylor County

                                                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                      • Florida
                                                                                                        • Jefferson County
                                                                                                          • Leon County
                                                                                                            • Madison County
                                                                                                              • Taylor County
                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.6000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                              *Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Program: Includes free groups in the community to help with tobacco cessation, including vaping and chewing; classes available in-person and virtual (Zoom), private group sessions available for worksites, call for more information; program serves all 14 counties

                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                              8AM-5PM, M-F

                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                              Call

                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                              Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                              None

                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                              Call, email, or make appointment online

                                                                                                              Languages

                                                                                                              English, Spanish

                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                              Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Washington County

                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                              • Florida
                                                                                                                • Bay County
                                                                                                                  • Calhoun County
                                                                                                                    • Franklin County
                                                                                                                      • Gadsden County
                                                                                                                        • Gulf County
                                                                                                                          • Holmes County
                                                                                                                            • Jackson County
                                                                                                                              • Jefferson County
                                                                                                                                • Leon County
                                                                                                                                  • Liberty County
                                                                                                                                    • Madison County
                                                                                                                                      • Taylor County
                                                                                                                                        • Wakulla County
                                                                                                                                          • Washington County
                                                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RX-8450.7900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                                                          *Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance(MOB) 8-week program for seniors centering on balance to reduce fear of falling, Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program(DEEP) 6-week program for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those who want to prevent diabetes, Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6-week program focusing on how taking care of ourselves can make us better caregivers, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program(CDSMP) 6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms; classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom) for all 14 counties, weekly classes range from 2 to 2.5 hour durations *Closing the Gap (CTG) Program: Free health education classes for all ages (Nutrition, Financial Literacy, and Fitness); includes free biometric screenings which include Hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI; service area limited to Jefferson, Leon, Madison, and Taylor counties

                                                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                                                          8AM-5PM, M-F

                                                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                                                          Call

                                                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                                                          Anyone over 18, primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals

                                                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                                                          None

                                                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                          Call, email, or make appointment online

                                                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                                                          English, Spanish

                                                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                                                          Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Washington County

                                                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                          • Florida
                                                                                                                                            • Bay County
                                                                                                                                              • Calhoun County
                                                                                                                                                • Franklin County
                                                                                                                                                  • Gadsden County
                                                                                                                                                    • Gulf County
                                                                                                                                                      • Holmes County
                                                                                                                                                        • Jackson County
                                                                                                                                                          • Jefferson County
                                                                                                                                                            • Leon County
                                                                                                                                                              • Liberty County
                                                                                                                                                                • Madison County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Taylor County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Wakulla County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Washington County
                                                                                                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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