FSU, Speech and Hearing Clinic

*Diagnostic-evaluation and management services by speech-language pathologists and audiologists; services are provided by graduate students under the direct supervision of faculty members and clinical instructors, all professional staff members are licensed by the Florida Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association *Serves children and adults with speech, language, and hearing problems *Evaluation and therapy are available for articulation disorders, language delay, language learning disorders, stuttering, language differences due to region, ethnic origin, or second language, memory and language disorders related to trauma, voice disorders, disorders of speech and language due to neurological damage or disease, augmentative and alternative communication disorders, rehabilitation after a laryngectomy, hearing testing, hearing aid testing and fitting, habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing impaired *Assistive Communication Lab focuses on meeting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs of people with severe communication disorders, the lab assists individuals with severe communication disorders including those related to cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or neuromuscular disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Hearing Screening, Speech Therapy

FSU, Student Disability Resource Center

*Staff works with faculty and staff to provide academic support services and accommodations both in and out of the classroom *Primary advocate for students with disabilities *Educates students with disabilities about their legal rights and responsibilities *Promotes self determination so that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and achieving their academic and personal goals

Services: Colleges/Universities, Student Disability Services

Future Pathways

*Aids teens and adults with disabilities with in-home training for job readiness, independent living, and social skills *Offers independent living skills training for hygiene, cooking, safety, laundry, budgeting, and time management *Career development training which aids in pre-employment, assistance with obtaining employment, and on-the-job training *Social skills groups which aims to help build friendships and hold meaningful conversations *Consultation for guardians/caretakers which includes disability agency services, adult day programs, recreational opportunities, and guardianship

Services: Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Caregiver Counseling, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Employment Preparation, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

Gadsden County Schools

*Public educational services for students in Gadsden County *HeadStart for 3 and 4 year olds, Voluntary Pre-K, Pre-Kindergarten and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) for 3-5 year olds *Elementary Schools: Chattahoochee Elementary, George W.

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Public Schools, Special Education

Gadsden Woman to Woman

*Program is part of the Center for Health Equity *Outreach maternal child program to assure healthy pregnancies and healthy babies *Case management for pregnant, postpartum, parenting women age 14-44 years old as well as advocacy, information/referral, nutritional education, biopsychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, and short term counseling *Peer support groups for pregnant and parenting women *Male involvement and fatherhood support group sessions for fathers *Education on women's health issues for pregnant women, women of childbearing age and mothers of children age birth to 2 years of age *Breastfeeding education and support with Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) for women *Peer support groups offered for males and females in Gadsden high schools

Services: Breastfeeding Support Programs, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Parent Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

Guilford, Marie Hume, Psychologist (PY5748)

*Licensed Psychologist (PSY5748) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice can be reached by public transportation but is not accessible *Fees $110 per hour for therapy, evaluations vary, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Tricare, Staywell, Children’s Medical Insurances *Treats infants through adults as individuals and groupss in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, Primarily providing psychological evaluations, including ADHD, ASD, learning, behavioral and emotional *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, General Counseling Services, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemental Health

Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

*Distance education school that offers more than 100 free courses in a variety of media formats: braille, large print, audio, and online, according to student's needs *Four program areas: high school, family education, adult continuing education and Hadley Institute for Professional Studies for professionals and paraprofessionals in the visually impaired field *One of the largest educators of braille

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Distance Education, Library Services, Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education

Hang Tough Foundation, Inc

*Program for children age birth - 21 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life changing illness or with special needs and their families including Parent's Night Out, Caregiver Support Group, Family Fun Nights, Sibling Support, networking with other families, tutoring services and free counseling for child, siblings, parents or caregivers, advocacy and community awareness events

Services: Caregiver Counseling, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Respite Care

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Behavioral Health, University Services

*Mental health program for university or college students age 18 and over, including those taking on-line courses, on leave of absence or transitioning back to school *Provides support and guidance to learn coping skills to manage mental health and academic life through group therapy focusing on reducing mood symptoms, self-care, wellness, social skills, navigating resources and supports, and creating/using support systems including family *Includes 12 hours of therapeutic activities per week

Services: General Counseling Services, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Student Counseling Services

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, Gadsden Emergency

*Emergency medical services available 24/7 *Laboratory testing and imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT) and X-ray *Physicians, nurses and staff trained in emergency care *Prenatal care, genecology, podiatry, cardiology, surgery

Services: General Medical Care, Gynecology Services, Prenatal Care