Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium

*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

Services: Credit Counseling, Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

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

Services: Camps

Leon County Schools, Hearing Impaired Program

*Provides educational programming and support services to hearing impaired students in Leon, Gadsden, Madison, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties *Continuum of services is provided, depending on individual needs, extending from full-time placement in a special class for hearing impaired students to full-time placement in a mainstream class with consultation *Special assistance may be provided by a teacher certified in Hearing Disabilities, an audiologist, a speech language pathologist, an interpreter, a note taker, or by the fitting of amplification equipment

Services: Special Education

Florida Wild Mammal Association, Inc

*Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and education of public on wildlife issues *Volunteers 16 years old and over are welcome, preferably with a consistent availability for scheduling

Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife Conservation

Florida DHSMV, County Driver License Offices

*In Leon County, driving tests for Florida licenses may be obtained by walk in only at the Southside Service Center at 3477 S Monroe St, 32301 *Three other Leon County tax office locations provide license renewals, updates, and payment of fees: Lake Jackson Service Center at 3840 N Monroe St, Ste 102, 32303; Metro & Services Center at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Ste 102, 32312; and the Neil Kirkman Service Center at 2900 Apalachee Pkwy, B-133, 32399 *Offices in surrounding Big Bend Counties: *Franklin County at 33 Market St, Ste 202, Apalachicola, 32320; Carabelle Courthouse Annex, 912 NW Ave A, Carabelle, 32322 *Gadsden County at 16 S Calhoun Street, 32351 *Jefferson County at 500 W Walnut St, Monticello, 32344 *Liberty County at 10818 NW SR 20, Bristol, 32321 *Madison County at 229 SW Pinckney St, Madison, 32340 *Taylor County at 2275 US 19 N, Perry, 32347 *Wakulla County at 202 Ochlockonee St, Crawfordville, 32327

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits, Tax Collection Agencies, Traffic School

SEDNET Areas 2B, 3A

*Multi-agency network for severely emotionally disturbed children, youth, and those at risk of emotional disturbance *Provides mental health consultation to Department of Children and Families, facilitates the coordination of services across agencies *Assists parents/caregivers in navigating schools and children's mental health systems *Area 2B covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla Counties *Area 3A covers Madison and Taylor Counties

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

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

Services: Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Telemedicine

Big Bend Hospice, Grief and Loss Program

*Services for families and individuals who have experienced death of loved one: individual counseling and group grief support, whether the death was natural, accidental, suicide, or homicide *Remembrance and Memorial events hosted: "Hope for the Holidays" sessions; "Family Feast of Remembrance" in November and Family Holiday session in December.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Holiday Programs, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

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 including a weekly mental health support group *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities; special funding available for the purchase of equipment for those living with paralysis, there may be a wait list depending on the type of equipment needed *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers including wheelchair ramp construction, halfsteps, handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower *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 *Youth Transition: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education leading to technology-related careers; open to youth from Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, and community service projects *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with dual diagnosis (mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities)

Services: ADA Implementation Assistance, Daily Living Aids, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Prosthetic Devices, Youth Employment Programs

Goodwin, Cynthia R, LCSW (SW6334)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW6334) who is currently accepting new patients in a group private practice that is accessible but cannot be reached by public transportation *Treats children 4 years old and up through adults as individuals, couples, and families in person, by phone, and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include Non-directive play therapy, abuse, trauma, parenting, family counseling, marital, and general counseling for adults, substances abuse, EMDR, assessments available for children 0-3 years old *Fees $130 for 60 minute sessions, $90 for 45 minute sessions, sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Aetna, AvMed, Beach Street, Beacon, Big Bend Provider Network, Capital Health Plan, Cenpatico, Children’s Medical, CIGNA, Com Psych, Employee Assistance Program, Florida Blue (BCBS), Health First, Health Kids, HealthEASE, Humana, Magellan, Medicaid, Medicaid HMO, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, New Direction, Optum, Oscar, Prestige, Psychcare, Staywell, Tricare, United Healthcare, Access/ Lighthouse Behavioral Health Insurances *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications *Tallahassee office: 2509 Barrington Circle, 32308

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Child Abuse Counseling, Child Sexual Abuse Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, General Counseling Services, Parent Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Play Therapy