2-1-1 Big Bend, Children's Mental Health Line

*Referrals for DCF Northwest Region callers on behalf of children or adolescents needing referrals, crisis intervention, mental health or substance abuse counseling

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

2-1-1 Big Bend, Helpline 2-1-1

*Telephone counseling, suicide prevention and crisis intervention *Community information and referrals to more than 1,000 human service agencies and organizations in Big Bend area *Available 24/7, 365 days a year *Training programs for volunteer counselors held three times each year; interested parties call to receive more information

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Volunteer Training

2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc

*Comprehensive information and referral for Helpline 211 in Big Bend area, for Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline and Florida Family Health Line *Telephone counseling *Crisis intervention and information services, suicide helpline *Search on-line Big Bend area and HIV/AIDS programs

Services: 211 Systems, Call Center Volunteer Opportunities, Comprehensive Information and Referral, Information Sources, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

2nd Alarm Project

*Free and confidential mental health counseling and peer support via telehealth for Firefighters and First Responders *Counseling provided by by licensed counselors who are familiar with the stressors of public safety work *Assistance for Firefighter/First Responder administrators/leaders in starting or improving a peer support network for their employees and in lessoning the stigma against seeking mental health treatment *App with information and resources may be downloaded from website

Services: First Responder Trauma Counseling, General Counseling Services, Peer Counseling, Suicide Prevention Programs, Telemedicine

4FLHero Traumatized First Responders and Law Enforcements

*2-1-1 comprehensive information and referral helpline: health and human services programs, counseling and advocacy *Providing 24/7 support to everyone in the community to include: including sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, and other emotional or situational distress *Statewide Substance Abuse Hotline: drug information, local or national referrals for counseling, crisis intervention locations; search website at http://www.

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Veteran/Military Hotlines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

*24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress *Call is routed to nearest crisis center in national network of more than 140 crisis centers *National network of local crisis centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals 24/7 *Serves people who are deaf and hard of hearing with American Sign Language (ASL) services; (Can click the "ASL Now" button on https://988lifeline.

Services: Suicide Counseling, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc

*Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (aka Advantage Aging Solutions) serves the public through the Elder Helpline and website as a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public *SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance *EHEAP - Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies; utility payment assistance may be sporadic due to variations in funding *Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month *Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season *Provides elder services during disasters *Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services *Area Resource Directory at https://www.

Services: Adult Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

AARP, Caregiver Driving/transportation

*What caregivers need to know and how to help your loved one get around: https://www.

Services: Caregiver Counseling

AARP, Caregiver Finances

*AARP Financial Workbook: Highlights caregiving costs to help individuals track what they spend on caregiving; understanding out of pocket costs allows caregivers to plan and save, which can take a significant financial pressure off the household budget https://www.

Services: Caregiver Counseling

AARP, Caregiver Home Health Care

*AARP HomeFit Guide: A free publication featuring smart ways to make a home comfortable, safe and a great fit for older adults; Order or download your free copy of the AARP HomeFit Guide and view the selection of HomeFit videos, and a downloadable worksheet template that can be used to make your house or apartment more HomeFit: https://aarp.

Services: Caregiver Counseling