Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend

*Programs develop qualities in youth ages 6 to 18 to become responsible citizens and leaders through personal and educational development, outdoor and environmental education, citizen and leadership development, cultural enrichment, health and physical education and social recreation *Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Scholarship Program for Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla Counties *Program hours: 3:50PM-7PM, M-F during school year; full day programs during summer and some school breaks *Summer camps at all locations *All backgrounds accepted; special consideration for youth from disadvantaged circumstances *Three locations in Leon County and three locations in Gadsden County

ARC Big Bend, The

*Serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with life skills, school to work, and employment services *Adult day training for developmentally disabled adults and students in high school transition programs *Supported employment *Employment Services for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation *Program serves 9 counties within the Big Bend region, including: Madison, Jefferson, Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Lafayette *Employment Services Office in Tallahassee: 2898 Mahan Dr, Suite 2.

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Special Education, Vocational Education

Alzheimer's Project, Inc

*Respite offered on a weekly basis on-site *Respite uses socialization and group activities to keep the clients active and socially engaged throughout the day; activities include: arts and crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, chair yoga, and games *Clients must be assessed before attending; call (850) 386-2778 to schedule an initial assessment *Serves Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Taylor, and Wakulla counties *Educates families caring for dementia patients through seminars, training classes and peer support groups

North Florida Child Development, Inc

*Head Start and Early Head Start programs are offered in Wakulla County and Head Start only in Madison County *Tuition assistance on sliding scale available for families meeting qualifications

Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support *Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers.

Apalachee Center, Inc

*Mental health and behavioral services to residents five years of age and older living in the eight-county Big Bend area including in-patient, out-patient, residential and short term residential services along with telemental health services *Outpatient services include Adult Services, Apalachee Center at Bethel, Children Services, Community Forensic Services, Drop-In Center, Mobile Response Team (MRT), Florida Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT), Homeless Project, Primary Care, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation, the Drop-in Center, Forensic Intervention and Re-entry Services Team (FIRST), Children’s Outpatient Program, Community Action Team (CAT) for youth, NAVIGATE for people experiencing tirst episode of psychosis; and Bradley Reach (a virtual pediatric behavioral program) *Inpatient services include Behavioral Excellence and Care for Children’s Health (BEACH), PATH (Positive Alternative to Hospitalization) Crisis Stabilization Unit, Eastside Psychiatric Hospital, Evaluation & Admissions, Primary Care Center Detox, Short-Term Residential *Residential services include Hilltop Residential Program, Forensic Residential Program, Satellite Apartments, Transition Home *Locations include Apalachee Center at Bethel, Eastside Psychiatric Hospital, as well as facilities in Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Capital Health Plan (CHP)

*Non-profit HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) serving members in Calhoun, Franklin, Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties *Three health centers; many other affiliated physicians, specialists, and service support agencies *Urgent Care location: 1264 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, 32312 *Offers telehealth appointments through Amwell for minor ailments such as allergies, cough, cold, flu, fever, minor infections (including UTIs), and upper respiratory symptoms

Rotary Youth Camp, Inc

*Free summer camp for disabled children between 6-21, or who have completed kindergarten, often held at a different location each summer *Camp sessions are divided by age and last for one week each *Staffed 24/7 by dedicated counselors and qualified health professionals able to dispense medication, oversee special dietary restrictions, and provide immediate response in medical situations *Swimming, nature programs, fishing, cooking, archery, many arts and crafts, games, photography, astronomy, campfires, music and special events *Sponsored by Rotary Clubs from Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties

Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium

*COVID-19 Update 06/29/2020 - Office is closed, staff are working remotely, contact through email or phone for assistance, to email staff to go to the website "About Us" page and click on the name of the staff you need to email *Information and education for low income first time home buyers interested in purchasing homes in Leon, Gadsden,and Wakulla Counties *Creates housing options, provides home buyer education, credit counseling, budgeting and access to affordable financing *Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure advocacy and counseling *Administers City of Tallahassee Down Payment Assistance programs

United States Marine Corps, Toys for Tots

*In many counties TOYS FOR TOTS works with local agencies to distribute toys and sometimes clothes to families with children 12 and under for Christmas; in some counties the age limit may go as high as 19 and may include seniors *Toys for Tots generally does not provide direct services, but works with other local agencies instead *Interested parents may go to the Toys for Tots website to find out if services are available in their county, as well as the name, phone number and email for their local coordinator *Toys for Tots does not cover every county *For Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla Counties, they are partnering with the Salvation Army, Angel Tree Program to provide toys and clothes for limited ages for Christmas *Persons wanting to volunteer or donate may check the website for further information

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities