Redeemed, Inc

*Reentry services for inmates and ex-offenders returning to their communities *Pre-trial services: Senior Pre-trial Release Specialist attends all First Appearances, cooperates with Judge in release decision, and assists when requested in specific conditions of release; responsible for administering court-ordered alcohol, drug testing and monitoring other imposed conditions: anger management, counseling, employment *Oversees electronic monitoring for parolees and probationers and day reporting *Outpatient substance abuse groups

Services: Ex-Offender Counseling, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Family Preservation Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

REfire Culinary

*Educates and trains those with felony convictions on basic skills, job experience, and job placement support in the culinary/restaurant industry *Opportunity to re-enter the workforce and become skilled and productive members of their community *Curriculum is developed by professional chefs and culinary educators and will prepare graduates to fill a significant talent gap in Tallahassee’s retail food sector, operating a community-focused catering company that provides quality food products at a reduced cost to schools, housing facilities, and elderly meal programs.

Services: Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Sessaly Rose Transit Company

*Transportation for anyone, including persons needing medical access such as wheelchair or stretcher accommodations except for clients who need medical attention during the trip *Accepts Medicaid with prior approval; fees charged for trips not paid for by Medicaid vary according to length of trip; call for fee information

Services: Local Transportation, Medicaid

Simply Healthcare Plans

*Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) plan serving Medicaid recipients in the Big Bend; also known as a Medicaid HMO *Plan led by physicians *Gives referrals to persons on the MMA plan for primary care medical services along with vision, behavioral/mental health, medications, physical therapy, and other specialty health services including prenatal care *24/7 Nurse Line *Non emergency transportation to medical appointments for members of this plan

Services: Medicaid

Social Security Administration, Big Bend Area

*Processes applications for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits *Provides assistance with all areas relating to SSA/SSI and processes all requests for original or duplicate Social Security cards *Before calling the local office, call the Region 4 Information and Referral Helpline

Services: Social Security Retirement Benefits, SSI

Social Security Administration, Region 4

*Information and Referral Helpline provides assistance with all areas of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits (SSA/SSI) *Processes all requests for original or duplicate Social Security cards *Region 4 covers the Southeastern United States, provides phone numbers and addresses of local offices by city

Services: Social Security Retirement Benefits, SSI

Social Security Administration, Ticket to Work Program

*Free training, job referrals and other services to help find employment for persons receiving SSDI or SSI benefits and want to work *Ticket issued to eligible persons who are then assigned ticket to an employment network of their choice *If network accepts ticket, it will coordinate and provide appropriate services to help person find and maintain employment *Cash benefits and Medicaid or Medicare often continue throughout transition to work, and there are protections in place to help persons return to benefits if unable to continue working due to disability *A summary guide to employment supports: http://www.

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, SSI

Southeastern Therapy Services

*Language and pathology practice for children and adults who are currently accepting referrals for new clients - Comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing services *Services include: Diagnosis and treatment for autism & Social Pragmatic Disorders; Articulation, Fluency & Motor Speech Disorders; voice and swallowing disorders, language, cognition and memory disorders, auditory processing disorders, and dyslexia, assessments *Fees are $160 per hour, sliding scale offered for clients who do not have insurance or are insured by companies forwhom they are not providers - accepts CHP, Medicaid, including some Medicaid HMOs, Medipass, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Children's Home Society, Multi-Plan, Beechstreet, PHCS, Tricare, Universal insurances and payment from the Office of Disability Determination *Handicap Accessible and can take public transportation within two blocks of Tallahassee office *Crawfordville location - 2887 Crawfordville Hwy, Suite 4.

Services: Autism Therapy, Medicaid, Medicare, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Speech Therapy

Strategic Nonprofit Alliance Partnership (SNAP)

*Offers information, resources, and training to staff and volunteers *Meetings, training and educational seminars which addresses topics such as insurance, fundraising, employment law, employee benefits, grant-writing, financial management, and more *Open forum to share ideas, learn from others and build relationships

Services: Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Professional Skills Development Support

Sunshine Health AKA StayWell

*Staywell Health Plan (Staywell) provides health care and long-term care services to people who qualify for Florida Medicaid; Florida’s Medicaid program is called the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Program *Staywell offers the following types of plans in the SMMC program: *Managed Medical Assistance (MMA): Provides health care services like doctor visits and emergency care and covers prescription drugs *Long-Term Care (LTC): Provides long-term care services, such as nursing facility services and home and community-based services *Specialty: Similar to MMA, but with specialized care for members with serious mental illness (SMI).

Services: Medicaid