Tallahassee, City TEMPO

*Services for disconnected youth, ages 16-24, who are not in school and may or may not be employed, depending on employment circumstances *Path to essential services, vocational education opportunities, short-term apprenticeships with local organizations, and workforce training through job placement *Participants referred for screening and assessment for GED examination; assigned to a specialist and complete a five-week course until exam administration *If a participant already has a diploma or GED, a CSCR specialist will assist with job training and placement *Proactive crime prevention initiative which connects with at-risk youth and addresses underlying issues *Employment partnerships in retail, hospitality, education, government, info technology, healthcare, and manufacturing *While in the program, a participant will be dismissed for an arrest or if on probation, a violation

Services: Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Vocational Education

Tallahassee Men's Center, Teen Challenge

*Adult men's (18+) licensed counseling services and faith-based year-long residential programs for recovery from substance abuse and other life controlling addictions which accepts referrals from court system including men from outside of the Big Bend area *Program requires biblical study, regular church attendance, one-on-one mentoring, job training and active work in micro-business run by the program; GED study available when needed *Paperwork required includes a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID), a social security card (or letter from SS office stating you have applied), medical paperwork/tests (Physical, TB, HIV, HEP-C tests results), Medical Insurance Card (if covered, for incidental medical needs); Green Card (if a non-citizen permanent resident) *No private insurance accepted, not-for-profit is a low cost program $200 a month or $1800 a year (non-refundable) that turns no one away; those without funds work to pay for their treatment; clients on disabilty may be offered an alternative option

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Faith Based Counseling, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Telemental Health

Tallahassee Urban League, Inc

*Food pantry 9am-5pm, M-F *Urban Youth Employment Program offers hands-on work experience and access to employers, GED instruction, work and life skills training, additional education and personal development, financial literacy training *Nulites Club provides guidance for youth toward educational programs, community involvement and service, self-esteem building, and leadership training for young people, ages 10-18 *Crime prevention: behavior modification for first time juvenile offenders; gang awareness education; Black on Black Crime Prevention *Housing: major home repairs for homeowners in Leon County (generally repairs that bring the housing up to code standards); counseling on finding low-cost permanent housing; workshops on home buying *Victim and witness advocacy: information on criminal justice system, victim's rights, grief/bereavement counseling and accompaniment services/transportation of victim or witness to court if needed

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crime Victim Support, Employment Preparation, Food Pantries, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Housing Search Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

Tate, Tolanda. LMHC (MH11832)

*Licensed mental health counselor (MH11832) in private practice currently accepting new patients in a practice which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $125 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Aetna, Beacon, CIGNA, Employee Assistance Program, Humana, Optum, Tricare, United Healthcare Insurances *Treats adolescents through adults as individuals, couples, groups, and families by video (telemental health), in home and at school; specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, art therapy and play therapy for children, community behavioral assessments, anger management, parenting education, cognitive behavioral therapy, faith based therapy, PTSD, substance abuse, trauma-focused CBT, sand tray therapy, and stages of change *Counselor is female, African American/Black, English speaking and cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health

Taylor County Schools

*Education for students (K-12) and adults in Taylor County *Head Start, Pre-K and Big Bend Technical College are part of the school system *Provides exceptional student education programs for students ages 3-21 who have disabilities and students who are gifted *BBTC provides vocational and adult basic education through initial employment training, career advancement, and GED instruction

Services: Adult Basic Education, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Head Start, Preschools, School Districts, Special Education, Vocational Education

TCC, Adult Education, GED, ESL Programs

*Adult Basic Education, GED and Adult ESOL Programs teach basic skills (reading, writing and mathematics) *Improves basic reading, writing and computing skills for individuals (16 and over) preparing for the GED exam and workforce skills *Adult ESL for students (16 and over) whose first language is not English and who are no longer attending public schools *Career Advising Program for career planning *Classes held on TCC's campus and community sites around area in three hour blocks, 9AM-Noon or 6PM-9PM.

Services: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Literacy Programs

TCC, Dental Hygiene Clinic

*Students in the dental hygiene program prepare for licensure as registered dental hygienist *Provide dental screenings, x-rays, and cleanings to the general public at reduced rates *No restorative or surgical procedures *Students from any educational facility of any age are eligible for the student discount

Services: Colleges/Universities, Dental Care

TCC, EAGLE Connections

*Course of study for young adults with intellectual disabilities offering career exploration and planning, personal development, internship, work experience and social activities *Offers young adults with disabilities an opportunity to experience life on a college campus while developing independent living and employability skills

Services: Colleges/Universities, Student Disability Services

TCC, Educational Talent Search

*Assists economically disadvantaged students in Gadsden County Schools with completing high school and post secondary education through free college, career, and financial aid counseling

Services: College/University Entrance Support

TCC, Enrollment Services

*Apply for enrollment on-line https://forms.

Services: Colleges/Universities, College/University Entrance Support, Distance Education, Student Counseling Services