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

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity

*Helps low-income families acquire modest homes built using volunteer labor *Applicants: must be able to provide 400 hours of sweat equity performing various jobs, lived in Leon or Gadsden Counties for one year or more, held same job or source of income for 6 months or more, have household income within income guidelines, must be willing to make a small cash down payment, be willing to live on a lot provided by Habitat for Humanity *Mortgages: 30 years, houses sold at cost (materials, purchased labor, and land), for no profit and no interest *By June 2023 United Way funding is expected to result in the acquisition of land for 2 small subdivisions with a total of 10-16 sites for homes

Services: Subsidized Home Acquisition, Volunteer Opportunities

Apalachee Center, Taylor County Clinic

*Outpatient and In-patient mental health services for Gadsden County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Medication Services

Apalachee Center, Wakulla County Clinic

*Outpatient mental health services for Gadsden County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Medication Services

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

Trinity Church Giveaway

5/21/20: COVID-19 UPDATE: RETAIL GIFT CARD GIVE-AWAY TO PERSON 55 OR OLDER STILL TAKING PLACE ON A DRIVE-THROUGH BASIS.

Trinity Church Giveaway

*Giveaway of clothes, shoes, and other items depending on donations: personal toiletries, household items, baby items; however there is no guarantee what might be available each month *Giveaway of a retail gift card in the amount of $25, first come first serve to any senior who is 65 and over and has not received a card within the past three months, mst bring a photo ID to be eligible * 4th Saturday of each month, starting at noon until cards are exhausted *For further information call the church office

Services: Food Vouchers, General Clothing Provision

Apalachee Center, Community Action Team (CAT)

*24/7 Crisis Response Team providing a full range of services to clients aged 11-21 with a documented mental illness, who failed at less intense forms of treatment or who may have multiple crisis stabilization episodes, involvement with law enforcement or Juvenile Justice systems, involvement with the child welfare system, or current/possible placement in an alternative school setting; *A step up from ‘traditional’ outpatient services or a step down from a long-term placement, such as a SIPP; available 24/7 to respond to crisis calls and are deployed when necessary in order to prevent crisis stabilization episodes or law enforcement involvement *Serves a limited number of families at any given time and services last anywhere from six to nine months; team consists of a Team Leader, two Care Managers, two Therapists, 3 Peer Specialists, and one Staff Assistant; Provides limited respite care, not lasting more than four hours for caregivers *Services available in Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla Counties; *Accepts most insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale for those who meet clinical criteria

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling, Medicaid, Medicare, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Respite Care