US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tampa Field Office

*Takes complaints and enforces federal laws against job discrimination involving civil rights (race, color, religion, sex, or national origin), pregnancy, equal pay for men and women, individuals age 40 or over, and qualified persons with disabilities *Can assess monetary damages in intentional discrimination *Offers active case mediation, small business information, training and outreach *A charge must be filed within 180 days of the occurrence, or 300 days in certain cases

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Discrimination Assistance

US National Archives and Records Administration

*Government agency that preserves and maintains a collection federal documents, including military service records, federal court records, and immigration records *Veterans separated from the military before 1994 can request a DD 214 (report of separation), service record, medical record, and replacement medals

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits, Veteran Benefits Assistance

USVA, National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

*24/7 access to trained responders for homeless and at risk of homelessness veterans and their families *Responders will ask a few questions to assess needs *May be connected to Homeless Program point of contact at nearest VA facility *Referrals and help through VA Medical Centers, federal, state, and local partners, community agencies, service providers and other community programs

Services: Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Veteran Benefits Assistance

USVA, Tallahassee Clinic, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

*Identifies and assists homeless veterans (only honorable discharged veterans) and their families with ongoing supportive follow-up, information and referral services, help with accessing VA health care, emergency food *Veteran must apply (not a family member); veteran must be registered with the VA *Provides shelters, transitional housing, and supportive permanent housing throughout Big Bend area, surrounding counties, and South Georgia

Services: Homeless Shelter, Specialized Information and Referral, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Homes

Veterans Crisis Line

*National Veterans Crisis Line is a part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline *Veterans or current service members who follow the prompt to press 1 after dialing the number are transferred to the Veterans Crisis Line *Veterans Crisis Line provides suicide and crisis counseling, as well as information and referrals on multiple issues and programs related to veterans, current service members and their families *Veterans who do Not press 1 reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which routes the call to the nearest crisis hotline or center in the national network of more than 160 crisis centers *Persons also have the option of a confidential live veterans chat via the website or by texting to 838255

Services: Specialized Information and Referral, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Reintegration Counseling

Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court

*Clerk duties pertaining to the public include jury management, collecting and disbursing traffic fines, court costs, forfeitures, fees, service charges, alimony and child support, victim restitution, and certain moneys to be held in trusts, small claims paperwork, protective injunctions paperwork, issues process serving documents, marraige licenses, tax/deed documents, evictions and passports *Most forms available on website

Services: Birth Certificates, Child Support Assistance/Enforcement, Court Filing Offices, Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders, Public Officials Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office

*General law enforcement and crime prevention in Wakulla County *Other services include Victim Advocates' 24 hour crisis intervention services for victims of crime and their families, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Business Watch, School Resource Officer Program, Reserve Unit that trains volunteers to assist officers on patrol and at special events, Child ID photo kit, Operation Life Saver that issues bracelets to memory loss patients who wander

Services: Crime Victim Support, Sheriff

Whole Child, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability *Web-based listing of community programs serving young children and families; parents/guardians may access information by calling health department *Advisor available to assist parents or guardians fill out on-line profile of child (up to 5 years of age) through the "Connect" process noting his/her needs *Program lists resources; system matches child/family to community services; upon request by parent or guardian, profile forwarded to selected agencies dealing with needs indicated *Agency contacts parents who decide how to move forward in getting help

Services: Child Advocacy Centers, Health Care Referrals, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Specialized Information and Referral

Whole Child Leon

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability to include individuals suspected of being sex trafficked, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or disability *Professional network meetings open to the general public, 4th Monday, Noon-1:15PM at the Wesson Center *Provides free developmental screenings for children ages 6 months to 5 years twice a year, in October and April *On-line Mental Health Resource Guide *Tallahassee Pediatric Behavioral Health Navigator Program creates a centralized entry point to behavioral health services for children aged 0-21 years using Behavioral Health Navigators who meet with a referred child, make individualized referrals, maintain contact to ensure a successful treatment match, follow-up to assess quality of life, and report developments and updates to the child's primary care physician *Status of the Child report every five years

Services: Health Care Referrals, Human Trafficking Prevention, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Woodlands New Life Center, Transition Houses

*PROGRAM IS NOT A HOMELESS SHELTER *Faith based program with two transitional houses in Tallahassee for men 18+ coming out of incarceration, rehabilitation, homeless shelter or other institution *Primary focus is on gaining employment and other needed skills to achieve and maintain independent living; program assists with finding employment; in some cases men may receive education at Lively, TCC, or other program in order to qualify for a particular job *No drugs or alcohol allowed and all applicants must be drug and alcohol free for three days before entering the program; applicants may not have special medical needs *Intake will include questions about occupation and work history, marital status and dependents, court charges, criminal history and probation information; applicant will be asked to provide his social security card and a picture ID during intake *Transitional housing cost is $130 a week and participants are able to work; some partial scholarships for those that lack funds; transitional housing cost is $130 a week and participants are able to work *Facility in Tallahassee also offers a community center so those in the program can socialize safely and take classes offered.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter