DCF, ACCESS Florida, Leon/Gadsden/Jefferson/Wakulla/Franklin Counties

*Office located at 2810 Sharer Rd, Unit 25, 32312 *Serves persons from Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties *DCF, ACCESS Florida is a system for persons/families with low-incomes to apply for public assistance benefits *Benefits available for persons meeting eligibility guidelines: *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT) *Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), *Medicaid insurance for health care *Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) for medical bill assistance to low-income individuals and families not qualifying for Medicaid, but unable to pay medical bills; recipients required to pay a portion of medical bills each month before financial assistance available *Applications for children determined not eligible for Medicaid will be referred electronically to Florida KidCare *Adults who are former foster youth may be eligible for Medicaid under ACA up to age 26 *THREE WAYS TO APPLY: 1.

Services: Food Stamps/SNAP, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, TANF

Dennard, Dana, Ph.D (PY4144)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY4144) currently accepting new patients in an office which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *First Meeting $100; subsequent meetings are on a sliding scale starting at $50 per session; Students are $50 standard fee; insurance not accepted *Treats infants through adults as individuals, couples, families, and groups in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, substance abuse/addiction, racial anxiety and trauma, marriage and relationships, parenting, assessments and expert testimony, also offers hypnotherapies *Therapist is male, English Speaking, African American/Native American & cannot prescribe patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemedicine

Disability Rights Florida

*Statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida *Information and referrals *Investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and rights violations *Negotiation and mediation support *Equal access to public and private venues *Does not cover anything that is not DIRECTLY RELATED to an individual's disability *Helps with assistive technology *Call or go on line for intake *Serves the entire state of Florida

Services: Advocacy, Assistive Technology Equipment, Consumer Complaints, Disability Rights Groups, Representative Payee Services, Specialized Information and Referral

DISC Village, Outpatient Adult Services

*Outpatient services in person or by video (telemental health) for mental health issues and substance misusing adults ages 18 and over and their families include who voluntarily self-referral or as requirement for probation/parole; federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: women that are pregnant and experiencing issues with substances and/or using intravenous methods of substance misuse or anyone that misuses substances intravenously *Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient counseling (IOP), case management, referrals and specialized counseling for intensive mental health treatment including prescribing and managing medications *Fees for services are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; assistance available in completing private insurance claims *Human service centers throughout the Big Bend area serve all eight counties; telemental health appointments by online counseling available for persons living outside of Leon County *Franklin: 150 10th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 *Gadsden: 305-B W Crawford St, Quincy, 32351 *Madison:1476 SW Main Street Greenville, 32331 *Taylor: 1012 S Jefferson St, Perry, 32348 *Wakulla: 85 High Dr, Crawfordville, 32326

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Telemental Health

DISC Village, Youth Outpatient Program

*Outpatient substance misuse treatment for youth 17 or younger providing comprehensive screening, assessment and counseling, both individual and family sessions; federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: pregnant people who misuse substances intravenously, pregnant people that misuse substances, people that misuse substances intravenously *Services may be voluntary or court-ordered, urinalysis Substance testing required for all participants *Fees assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; assistance available in completing private insurance claims *Offices outside Leon County *Franklin: 150 10th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 *Gadsden: 305-D W Crawford St, Quincy, 32351 *Madison: 1476 SW Main Street Greenville, FL 32331 *Taylor: 1012 S Jefferson St, Perry, 32348 *Wakulla: 85 High Dr, Crawfordville

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Doctors Memorial Hospital

*Partnered with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare *Serves primarily Taylor and Madison County residents providing 48 beds, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, imaging and lab services, emergency room services, cardiopulmonary, nursing, physical therapy, surgical services *Persons from any county will be offered service in the emergency room *Participates with Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and other government-sponsored programs; accepts most major insurances *For uninsured patients, TMH provides medically-necessary services to patients without regard to their ability to pay, uninsured patients may receive a discount, patients may also be eligible for financial assistance or may qualify for a government-sponsored program like Medicaid; Please contact Patient Financial Services with any questions *Family medicine clinics in Perry, Mayo, and Steinhatchee

Services: Community Clinics, Emergency Room Care, General Medical Care, Hospitals

DOE, Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Svcs

*Over two million books and magazines in Braille and in digital format available for loan *Digital format for persons unable to read, hold a book, or are dyslexic *Reading materials sent to and from customers via postage-free mail; services provided at no charge *Materials in Spanish available *Alternate method available through Audible Reading Download (BARD) *Call or apply on-line and place requests electronically

Services: Library Services, Visual/Reading Aids

DOE, Division of Blind Services, District 2

*Services to blind or visually impaired persons, or those with an illness which could cause blindness; some based on economic need *Children birth to 5: parent education, counseling, mobility training, social, sensory and cognitive development *School age children: family counseling, case management, educational experience and information *Youth at least 14: school to work programs involving daily living skills, self advocacy, work experience, and assistive technology *Adults (18-65): rehabilitation, counseling, medical eye assistance, vocational rehabilitation and job placement *Seniors (65+): non-vocational rehabilitation, counseling and daily living skills training *Braille and Talking Book Library services and referrals to community services for all ages

Services: Assistive Technology Information, Case/Care Management, Eye Care, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT)

*Serving North Florida and South Georgia to provide information, education, support and resources to families who have children with Down Syndrome *Gives financial support to families with cost of speech, physical, occupational and music therapy through scholarships to families for tutoring, education, mentoring, recreational and medical purposes including assessment and planning *Member outreach including workshops, social gatherings, an online lending library, a newsletter, an annual calendar, emergency assistance, “Tribe Time” mothers’ group; and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

Services: Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Special Education Plan Development