Big Bend Transition Council

*Group of school district personnel, local agencies, service providers, parents and students who come together to coordinate transition services in the Big Bend area for youth with disabilities, ages 11-22 *Transition for students with disabilities getting ready to move from school to adult life, which takes place over a period of several years *Parents and other interested persons may contact the council with questions and may request a 37 page Transition Resource Guide for Students With Disabilities

Services: Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Special Education

Birth Cottage, Inc

*Midwifery clinic offering pre-pregnancy counseling for women considering pregnancy, prenatal care, delivery at the birth center or home, underwater birth, postpartum care, and doula services with a personalized plan of care based on clients needs and wishes *Fees vary for services; $5,000 for prenatal care with flexible pay plan for the uninsured, includes delivery and postpartum care; Clinic accepts Medicaid, HMOs, insurance, and payment plans

Services: Birthing Centers, Doula Services, Medicaid, Midwifery, Prenatal Care

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc

*Provides parents and expectant parents with information about birth defects and support services for children and families *Parent-matching program links families who have children with similar birth defects *Sponsors the National Birth Defect Registry, a research project that studies associations between birth defects and exposures to radiation, medication, alcohol, smoking, chemicals, pesticides, lead, mercury, and other environmental toxins

Services: Genetic Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Teratogenic Counseling

Bogan, Yolanda, Dr. (PY6229)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY6229) in a virtual private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is not accessible but can be reached by public transportation *Fees $150-$215 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts CHP Insurance *Treats adults and young adults as individuals and couples by video only currently (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety, depression, and trauma, College SmartWellness service helps college students prepare for and cope with college life, COVID-19 adjustment, and Medical and Health Professionals mental healthcare *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: College/University Entrance Support, General Counseling Services, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health

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

Boys Town North Florida

*Various programs for at-risk boys and girls, ages 0-18 *Common Sense Parenting Education: Open to the community, 6 week parent education class for parents/caregivers of children 18 or younger offering skills to address common behavior challenges *Boys Town National Hotline: 24/7 Crisis Counseling, primarily for parents/caretakers, as well as problem solving suggestions, parent education, and referrals to support services such as parenting classes and in home family services.

Services: Family Preservation Programs, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Parenting Skills Classes, Therapeutic Foster Homes

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

Brehon Institute, Project SAFE, Madison/Taylor

*Program office in Tallahassee, but workers travel to Madison and Taylor Counties to provide services *In-home visiting service to assist at-risk pregnant women and families with children through age 17 by visiting case management and parent education on weekly basis *Promotes healthy birth outcomes, positive parenting skills and/or job skills, knowledge of available services, independence, personal goals, and family unity *Can serve family 3 to 6 months

Services: Case/Care Management, Child Abuse Prevention, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Parenting Skills Classes

Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Primary Care Clinic

*Primary family care, pediatrics, immunizations

Services: Community Clinics, General Medical Care, Immunizations, Pediatrics