Big Bend AHEC (Area Health Education Center)
Address
2815 Remington Green Circle, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 224-1177
AKA:
Big Bend Rural Health Network
Description:
*Quit Your Way, Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Program: Includes free groups in the community to help with tobacco cessation; classes available in-person and virtual (Zoom)
*Health Insurance Navigator Program: Certified, Community Navigators assist with the application process and enrollment through HealthCare.gov and the Affordable Care Act; appointments available through primarily Zoom (virtual)
*Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance (8-week program for seniors centering on balance), Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (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 (6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms); classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom)
*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, and Tobacco/diabetes education referrals; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison counties
Intake Process:
Call, email, or make appointment online
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Anyone, but primarily targeting rural, minority, low-income, and under-served individuals
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 31, 2023
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
Services
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Description
*Health Insurance Navigator Program: Certified, Community Navigators assist with the application process and enrollment through HealthCare.gov and the Affordable Care Act; appointments available through primarily Zoom (virtual)
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
Description
*Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance (8-week program for seniors centering on balance), Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (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 (6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms); classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom)
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
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, and Tobacco/diabetes education referrals; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison counties
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
Description
*Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance (8-week program for seniors centering on balance), Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (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 (6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms); classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom) *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, and Tobacco/diabetes education referrals; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison counties
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
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, and Tobacco/diabetes education referrals; service area limited to Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison counties
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
Description
*Quit Your Way, Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Program: Includes free groups in the community to help with tobacco cessation; classes available in-person and virtual (Zoom)
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
Description
*Aging Programs: Includes A Matter of Balance (8-week program for seniors centering on balance), Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (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 (6-week program that focuses on daily management of chronic disease symptoms); classes available in-person and virtually (Zoom)
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Call, email, or make appointment online
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
Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Jefferson County
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.
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