Elder Care Services, Capital Tea Senior LGBT+ Support Group

*Capital Tea and Elder Care services partner to provide a free LGBT+ support group for persons 50+ years of age the last Thursday of every month from 11:30AM–12:30PM at the Tallahassee Senior Center *To register, go to https://www.

Services: LGBTQ2+ Support Groups

Elder Care Services, Elder Day Stay

*There is a waitlist; It may be a few days to a few months, depending on the individual situation; ECS encourages people to call to complete preliminary paperwork and to possibly receive assistance through other ECS services; Limited number of priority enrollment spots; call for information *Supervised day care providing respite care for family/caregivers and offering individual attention for seniors requiring supervision due to physical or mental limitations *Socialization, intellectual stimulation, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, exercise, nutritious meals and snacks *Help with mobility, eating, toileting *Clients must be able to stand and transfer on their own

Services: Adult Day Programs, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, In-Home/Community Based Services

*Care managers assess assistance needs, develops care plans, then locate, arrange, and monitor services *Provide relief to caregivers of Alzheimer patients and general respite care *Provide homemakers to help with light housekeeping tasks *Provide personal care assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Case/Care Management, Dementia Management, In Home Assistance, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, Senior Volunteer Programs

*Foster Grandparents offer love and guidance in one-on-one settings to children with special and exceptional needs at schools and day care centers *Senior Companions give companionship to frail and isolated elderly in their homes *RSVP volunteers provide free transportation to seniors for essential trips: doctor appointments, grocery and pharmacy trips which are door to door service (pick up and drop off are at door) *RSVP volunteers offer talent and experience to non-profit agencies and faith-based organizations including Meals on Wheels *Some senior volunteers receive a small stipend and/or mileage reimbursement

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Local Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee

*Comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital; programs treat brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, orthopedic, pain management, fibromyalgia, arthritis, functional restoration, pulmonary, amputations, Parkinson's, and more *Referrals accepted from physicians, health professionals, patients, and family *Evaluations made in hospital or patient's home prior to admission *Health related support groups available: Stroke and Kidney Smart, Call for days and times

Services: Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services, Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Engage Behavioral Health (Invo Center)

*Therapists and Paraprofessionals providing services for children with Autism, ages 14 and under (in some cases will see older teens) *Uses Functional Analysis assessment, ABA Therapy, Verbal Behavioral Therapy, and Workshops, to provide ADL training, Toilet Training, Feeding Therapy and to create behavioral plans to address physical aggression, self-injury, Non-compliance, self-stimulation behaviors, and tantrums *For families: parent training, behavioral babysitting, a monthly Parent's Night Out, Caregivers Lunch & Learn, Caregiver Support Groups, and Virtual Family Support *For Uninsured Patients Behavioral Therapy starts at $45/hr, Medicaid and most insurance accepted

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Autism Therapy, Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Respite Care

Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend

*Sponsors medical services for financially needy persons with seizure disorders *Services: physicians visits, diagnostic tests, emergency medications, education, support groups, case management *Educational programs for professionals and the public available *Support group 2nd Th of each month, 6pm-7pm at 1302 6th Ave

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Neurology

Eskaton Telephone Reassurance Program

*Telephone program that connects seniors with volunteers weekly in order to build friendships and help prevent loneliness in the older adult population and links to community resources when needed *Offers volunteer positions which require up to 2 hours a week; for more information call 916-334-1072, email etr@eskaton.

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Telephone Reassurance, Volunteer Opportunities

Excellence Dance Studio, Inc

*Free dance programs for male and female youth, ages 3-17 *Various styles of dance: Spiritual, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop and Latin, gymnastics and cheerleading help youth develop self esteem and character through a safe, fun and wholesome environment

Services: Recreational Activities/Sports, Youth Enrichment Programs

FAMU, Black Male College Explorers Program

*Up to four-week residential summer prevention/intervention program for black males, grades 7-12, identified as "at-risk" or economically disadvantaged *Aims at increasing educational achievements, facilitating college entry, reducing delinquency, and increasing competency in test taking *Classes: mathematics, algebra, computer science, reading, English, science, African American studies, business, professional and personal development *Comprehensive mentoring provided along with academic instruction *Program dates are almost always first week in June through the last week in June *Will accept youth from anywhere in Florida and other states although space is limited

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs