DCF, Florida Abuse Hotline

*Centralized Florida hotline responsible for receiving reports alleging abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or exploitation of children under 18, the elderly, or disabled, institutionalized or vulnerable adults as mandated in Chapters 39 and 415 of the Florida Statutes *Reports can be made anonymously if desired or person making report may request that their identity be kept confidential *Call-takers assess information and take reports when warranted 24/7 *Reports transmitted to DCF staff in local counties for investigation *Persons wanting to make a report may either call, fax, or use the website tool *Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child under 18, aged person, disabled or institutionalized adult is abused, neglected, abandoned or exploited is mandated by Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes to report such information to the Florida Abuse Hotline

Services: Adult Protective Services, Child Abuse Hotlines, Children's Protective Services

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Mobile Response Team

*24/7 Mobile Response Team (MRT) will go out, free of charge, to a person's home, emergency room, school or other location as needed, for an immediate and/or severe mental health crisis *Takes calls from anyone (child through adult) in a mental health crisis or their family/friends *Mobile Response Team is available when a person is expressing thoughts of suicide, experiencing out of control behaviors that place him at risk of harming self or others, or is experiencing severe stress that results in a significant decline in daily and/or family life *Counties Covered: Orange, Osceola, and Seminole

Services: In Person Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams

Dixon, Patricia, LCSW (SW10342)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW10342) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice which is not accessible and cannot be reached by public transportation *Fees $150 Initial Assessment, $125 Hourly for follow ups, sliding scale to $50 for uninsured clients; accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Evernorth, Anthem and Lucet insurances *Treats adults and young adults as individuals and couples by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, Pregnancy mental health, Marriage/relationship, Crisis counseling/trauma     *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Pregnancy Counseling, Suicide Counseling, Telemental Health

Dose of Reality

*Website dedicated to educated and prevent prescription painkiller abuse in Florida with resources located around the state for students, parents, veterans, seniors, Native Americans, and businesses *Opioid Task Force includes mental health experts, law enforcement, legislators, a State Attorney, and Public Defender to improve education and prevention *Rerferrals and assistance provided by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service with a phone line, an online treatment facility locator, Narcotics Anonymous Meeting information *Website includes Drug Take Back locations, where substances can be properly disposed of

Services: Substance Use Disorder Crisis Intervention, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Hotlines

FAMU, Counseling Services

*Provides psychiatric evaluation and counseling including crisis counseling for short term; counsels, individuals, couples and groups in person or by video (telemental health) *Counseling services are provided by mental health professionals, but also may be provided by masters and doctoral students in training; Psychiatrists and M.

Services: Conjoint Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Case Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Student Counseling Services, Support Groups, Telemental Health

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, FCASV

*24/7 Toll-Free Information Line provides information and referral to sexual assault survivors, primarily to agencies that can provide assistance and/or counseling over the phone.

Services: Sexual Assault Hotlines

Florida Network of Youth and Family Services

*Statewide agency provides information and referrals for both children/teens (6-17) and/or parents who are in crisis; agency does NOT provide direct services to callers *Serves as information and referral resource for CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) and other agencies for families with a child persistently beyond the reasonable and lawful control of parents or guardians *Refers homeless, runaway, truant and at risk youth to shelters, respite care, and other helping agencies *Website has important information related to parents and youth in crisis: Parent Options (legal and otherwise) for ungovernable children, and legal rights for youth *Advocates for agencies who serve troubled youth providing training, quality improvement, contract management, data collection, research, and advocacy

Services: Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Parenting Skills Classes, Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling, Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines, Truancy Counseling

FSU, Case Management

*Case Management Services work with FSU students taking classes, applicants, or alumni to provide emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources *Problems may include :Emotional Distress/Mental Health; death of family member or close friend; serious illness, accident resulting in injury; hospitalization for emotional or physical condition; housing crisis; financial hardship; family/relationship difficulties; and academic concerns related to a crisis *Case Managers available to assist with concerns, referrals from faculty, staff, family, friend or community member concerned about an individual's well-being *Students may call to speak with a Case Manager or walk-in 8am-4pm, M-F *Faculty and staff should refer students directly to Case Management Services; Call, email or use online reporting (report.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Case/Care Management, Emergency Funds, General Counseling Services, In Person Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities

Good Samaritan Network, AngelWingz Family Crisis and Intervention Center

*Faith-based transitional housing for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and human trafficking *Initial assessment will determine needs; 30, 60, 90 day stays are available while working toward self-sufficiency and readiness for independent living *Connects residents with GED classes and testing if needed, employment training and search assistance, counseling for recovery and referrals to other support services as needed; maintains DCF compliance and regulations *Once employed, monthly donations for program fees of $300 to $500 are required from residents depending on income *Women may be accompanied by minor children, day care or school is mandatory; residents must participate daily in their own personal hygiene and household chores; residents must be willing to participate in their own wellness and education through counseling, reading, videos and other tools *Applicant must be willing to work as able, go to school, or participate in community service or work therapy *Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs are forbidden; addicts in recovery are permitted as long as they are actively working their program *Emergency escape assistance is available *For intake, go to the website to complete an intake assessment form or call if necessary *This is NOT an emergency shelter

Services: Domestic Violence Shelters, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Good Samaritan Network, Chelsea House

*Faith-based transitional housing for women experiencing homelessness, being released from prison, victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking *Length of stay depends on program: Rescue (Phase 1) 1-3 night stay, Redeem (Phase 2) Trial period up to two weeks, Rebuild (Phase 3) stabilization up to 30 days, and Restore (Phase 4) up to six months with extensions based on need, Resend (Phase 5) assistance to resume independent living *Provides job-readiness training, job placement services and referrals to other support services on an "as needed" basis *Physical, emotional and spiritual support while working toward self-sufficiency and readiness for independent living *CH program fees of $300 monthly, $75 weekly or $15 nightly; if a resident is unable to pay, she may apply for a scholarship, and may be approved based on fund availability and program compliance *Applicant must be mentally and physically stable, able and willing and able to work, go to school or participate in GSN community service or work therapy for a combined minimum of 40 hours weekly *Does not accept applicants with substance abuse issues until they have completeted detox and rehab *Application options include hand delivery or mail to Good Samaritan Thrift Store, 2706 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303; fax to 850-297-1113, email to info@gsncares.

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