Autism Research Institute

*Conducts research and disseminates the results on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood *Provides research based information to parents, caretakers and professionals through the agency's web site which also offers screening tools such as a diagnostic check-list and an Autism Treatment Evaluation checklist (ATEC) *Awards grants and funds research studies, interested parties can learn more about taking part in the studies on the website

Services: Autism Therapy, Clinical Trials, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Baptiste, Kalisha, LMHC (MH10163)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH10163) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice that is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees are $100 for a one-hour session; State of Florida Employees qualify for 6 free EAP sessions; Autism Diagnosis, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT™): $425.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Autism Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemedicine

Bayer, Zachary, PyD (PY9214)

*Licensed Neuropsychologist (PY9214); currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Treating adults and children as individuals in-person and through video (telemedicine) for Parkinson’s, TBI, ABI (stroke, anoxia, tumors, encephalopathy), and Alzheimer’s through neuropsychological/psychological evaluations, cognitive remediation, and therapy *Psychological Evaluations for chronic pain, spinal cord stimulators, bariatric surgery, and organ transplants; Neuropsych Evaluations & Assessments (Cognitive Testing), off-the-road return to driving assessments, Worker's Compensation Evaluations, capacity/competency evaluations, individual medical evaluations (IMEs), school accommodations (ages 16 and up), activities of daily living (ADL) assessments *Fees depend on service; does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts GEHA, United Healthcare, Tricare, Optum, New Direction, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Florida Blue (BCBS), CIGNA Insurance *Therapist is male, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Brain Injury Assessment, Driving Evaluation, Geriatric Assessment, Memory Screening, Neuropsychiatry/Neuropsychology, Telemedicine

Big Bend Cares, HIV/AIDS Health Services

*Confidential, rapid HIV testing, ADAP, primary medical care and HIV/AIDS treatment available for HIV+ persons, administers Ryan White funds part B, PrEP and PEP, STD testing and treatment *Transportation available to and from medical appointment via bus passes or use of agency transportation *Mental health and substance use screenings and referrals to providers who accept uninsured individuals

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Clinics, Confidential HIV Testing, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication, Mental Health Screening, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Information, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment

Big Bend Cares, HIV/AIDS Non-Health Services

*HIV Case Management including HOPWA, linkage to other needed services *HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and safer sex education, including supplies and condoms *Dental expense assistance for eligible individuals; up to $1,000 annually *Limited financial assistance for eligible individuals, including utilities, rent, and mortgage assistance *One bag of food per month for eligible individuals

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies, Case/Care Management, Dental Care Expense Assistance, Food Pantries, Housing Search Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Bond Community Health Center, Inc

*Comprehensive adult health care services, immunizations, chronic disease management *Dental Clinic for children and adults, accepts Medicaid, persons without Medicaid or dental insurance may be able to qualify for free or low-cost dental services *Pregnancy testing, prenatal care, family planning; pregnant women applying for Medicaid referred to apply for PEPW *HIV confidential and rapid testing, primary care for HIV+ patients *Outpatient mental health services including evaluation, counseling, psychiatric services and medication management; Telemental health (video) available *Specialty care including: nutrition information, chiropractor, ophthalmology, podiatry, diabetes management, pharmacy services in-house *Affordable Care Act navigator helps with health insurance questions *Mobile clinic goes to various counties on a regular basis; call for more information and appointments *Patients in need of transportation should call 850-391-4799 and schedule transportation prior to their appointment *Additional location for Specialty Services: 1549 S Monroe St, 32301 (main number is for both locations)

Services: Birth Control, Confidential HIV Testing, Dental Care, Diabetes Management Clinics, General Medical Care, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Pharmacies, Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal Care, Telemental Health

Bond Pediatric Center

*Pediatric medical care for children from newborn to 17 including immunizations and physicals, Autism screenings, ADHD diagnosis and management

Services: Community Clinics, Immunizations, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Pediatrics

Brehon Family Services, Brehon House

*Non-Emergency transitional housing for homeless, adult pregnant women and women with infants up to age 2 (without criminal background) on first come, first serve basis for 6 to 9 months; waiting period may be several months) *Pre and postnatal education, infant care training, case management *Career counseling, encouragement to continue schooling, assistance in finding permanent housing *May help with baby or maternity items on a limited basis

Services: Baby Clothing, Career Counseling, Diapers, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Maternity Clothing, Maternity Homes, Parenting Education, Post Pregnancy Shelter/Transitional Housing, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Canto, Angela, PhD (PY10048)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY10048) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $165 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; does not accept insurance; 2 appts weekly available for sliding scale; free 20 minute initial consultation *Treats adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults as individuals, couples, and groups in person and by video (telemedicine); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, evaluations, parenting, marriage/relationships, and PTSD *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemedicine

Care Point Health & Wellness Center

*Offers primary health care to children aged 10 through adults: illness and well checkups, chronic disease management, lab work, radiology, pharmacy; full service dental care for adults; offers pap tests and well woman checkups; however family planning and prenatal care services both referred to other providers *Mental health case management and medication management; medication management occurs via video (telemental health) with a Nurse Practitioner from Apalachee Center; Most patients receiving mental health services are referred by Apalachee Center, and Apalachee clients can request to go there for appointments *Provides transportation to and from appointments for patients who qualify *Works with Bond Community Health Center to ensure patients full care

Services: Community Clinics, Dental Care, General Medical Care, Gynecology Services, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Case Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Telemental Health