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

Taylor County Clerk of Courts

*Information/direction/certified copies of official documents relating to circuit court, marriages, divorce and property deeds *Clerk of the Courts: public trustee elected to serve county residents in filing of legal documents associated with home, marriage, divorce, property and other important legal and court documents of record; collection and disbursement of court ordered child support, and alimony payments *Wide range of record keeping, information management, and financial management in judicial system and county government, performing over 900 different constitutional and statutory functions or duties

Services: Court Filing Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Taylor County Sheriff's Office

*Provides general law enforcement services for the county *Sponsors Reserve Units in which interested civilians may apply to receive formal law enforcement training, and then volunteer to assist officers on patrol and at special events *Sheriff's Office employees are available to give educational presentations for local businesses, schools and community groups

Services: Sheriff

TCC, Spark (Entrepreneurship)

*TCC Spark is a series of entrepreneurial workshops held monthly at TCC campus focuses on helping student and community member entrepreneurs gain the skills and connections needed to explore a business idea, start a business for the first time, or grow and expand *Workshop topics include new product/service development, target marketing, competition strategies, sales forecasting, expenses and financial statements *Each workshop costs $10 plus some additional fees; cholarships may be available through the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, phone: 850-577-0789 *Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program partners with TCC Spark to provide active duty service members and veterans with the skills to open and operate their own business; program is offered twice a year and will include mentorship and networking opportunities for veterans and those in active duty service membership interested in entrepreneurship

Services: Business Development, Employment Preparation, Veteran Benefits Assistance

Turn About, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

*Minimum 21-week program for middle and high school students, ages 11-18, who are experiencing behavioral and/or substance abuse problems *Program meets every day after school for approximately 3 hours, during which time youth participate in individual, family, and group counseling *Counselors work closely with the young person and his or her family to prevent or eliminate adolescent substance abuse, improve self-esteem, create effective discipline, and improve family communication *Currently serving all of Leon County high and middle schools, four elementary schools *Weekly outpatient counseling available to children, adolescents and young adults *Free transportation may be provided *Free on-site school assessment and referral services for students whose behavior is a concern

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Turn About, Outpatient Services/Youth/College

*Weekly outpatient counseling for children, adolescents and young adults, ages 5-24 experiencing problems including but not limited to: substance abuse, behavioral problems, poor school attendance, depression, anxiety, anger and family issues; Family counseling and individual counseling for college students: substance abuse, trauma, high academic stress also available *Youth often referred by schools, the court system, DCF and other agencies, but self referrals welcome

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, General Counseling Services, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Truancy Counseling

Turn About, School Suspension, Intervention, Victim Response

*School Suspension Program-Alternative for Leon County students who would like to reduce the length of school suspension from ten to five days, consists of a brief evaluation along with substance abuse education; confidential program and school will only receive letters to confirm the student's participation and completion of program *School Intervention Program-Free on-site assessment, counseling, and referrals for Leon County students with attendance, behavioral or substance abuse problems who are referred anonymously *Victim Counseling-offers early identification, intervention, professional therapy, advocacy and victim compensation assistance to youth who are victims of and/or witnesses to violence; free on-site counseling provided to children who have been abused, bullied or neglected and their families; adults with trauma problems may be counseled in office

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Bullying Prevention, Child Abuse Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, Truancy Counseling

US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida

*Deals with Northern District of Florida bankruptcy filed cases; case begun by filing of petition on-line *Chapter 7, most common type filed by individuals, involves almost complete liquidation of assets of debtor, and discharge of most debts; Chapters 11, 12 and 13 *Purpose of bankruptcy laws: give honest debtor "fresh start" by relieving debtor of most debts, and to repay creditors in orderly manner to extent that debtor has property available for payment *Other district offices: Pensacola, Winston E Arrow Federal Building, 100 N Palafox St, Ste 154; Gainesville, 401 S First Ave, 32601

Services: Bankruptcy Courts

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

*Information and appointments regarding immigration, adoption overseas, naturalization, asylum, green cards, and citizenship *Go to web site for comprehensive detailed information before calling *The USCIS office in Jacksonville is temporarily not accepting walk-in requests or scheduling InfoPass appointments for information services *Appointments for document services (such as passport stamps and advance parole) and true emergencies can be made online at my.

Services: Immigrant Resettlement Services, Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services