Bethel Towers

*Low-income, independent living facility for seniors age 62 or older *One bedroom units: living room, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, stove, refrigerator, carpet, and blinds provided *Fitness room, multi-purpose room, and laundry room *Physical exercises, trips, and other educational activities *Completed application, criminal background check, and proof of income needed *Non-smoking facility

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Bethel AME Church, Community Development Corporation

*DO NOT REFER TO BETHEL AME FOR RENT, UTILITIES OR ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE *Helps build affordable houses for homeowners who physically participate in the building process *Supplemental funds are provided by the City of Tallahassee in partnership with Tallahassee Lenders Consortium toward down payment, closing costs, and subsidies *Targets primarily Bond Community

Services: Subsidized Home Acquisition

Anchorage Children's Home

*Hannah's House: maternity home for homeless pregnant women 16-22, offering time to complete education and prepare for employment while choosing to parent or offer child for adoption *Hidle House: short-term, crisis/runaway shelter for ages 10-17 *The Bridge: transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16-22, offering stable living for up to 18 months focusing on assisting residents in completing their education, secure employment, and preparing for self sufficiency *Family Counseling: A short term, 12 week free service to youth ages 6-17 and their families involving assessment, counseling, referral, and case management services

Services: General Counseling Services, Maternity Homes, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Youth Shelters

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