Lighthouse Children's Home

*Residential Christian facility offering shelter and schooling for girls abused, unwanted, or with behavioral problems; minimum length of stay one year; not an emergency shelter *Referrals usually from churches and private community *Housing available for 28 girls ages 13-17; may be a waiting list *Donate to Needs List (Food)

Services: Faith Based Counseling, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

MAD DADS National

*MAD DADS: acronym for MEN AGAINST DESTRUCTION - DEFENDING AGAINST DRUGS AND SOCIAL DISORDER *National movement that has become a presence of strong drug free men in neighborhoods across the country who are willing to stand up and fight against the negative forces destroying children, families and cities; gangs and substance abuse are of particular concern *60 plus chapters in 17 states *Services vary by chapter: may include mentoring, patrolling troubled neighborhoods, a gun buy-back program, arranging positive social and learning activities, a twelve week living skills class, and more *Persons looking for a chapter in their area or wanting to develop/assist a chapter are encouraged to call *Jacksonville has closest active chapter

Services: Community Involvement Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Men of Action

***TEMPORARY CLOSED*** *Mentoring services to boys between the ages of 4 and 17 *Scholarships and summer basketball programs may be offered *Assists with community projects

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Student Financial Aid, Youth Enrichment Programs

National Runaway Safeline/CINS/FINS

*24-hour hotline counseling for runaway youth 12-21 or those considering running away, their families and friends; crisis intervention; information and referral; message delivery; conference calls *Referrals to Safe Place locations for local youth needing shelter or other youth service agency *Free bus rides home to qualified youth (12-21 who call the hotline) via Greyhound's Home Free program; conference call and follow-up services to help facilitate the transition *Shelters, law enforcement or social service agencies can contact the National Runaway Safe Line to secure services for a child *Bullying information and response *Qualified children and families provided: intake and assessment, crisis and general counseling targeted toward family stabilization, networking with other agencies to provide needed services, case management, and facilitation of temporary shelter when needed *Information and referral resource for the CINS/FINS (Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services) for families with a child habitually truant from school, runs away, or persistently beyond the reasonable and lawful control of parents or guardians; interested callers should ask specifically for the CINS/FINS program *Chat, text and email options available through website

Services: Bullying Prevention, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling, Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines, Truancy Counseling, Youth Shelters

Oasis Center for Women & Girls, The

*Mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through advocacy, innovation, empowerment, leadership, etc.

Services: Camps, General Counseling Services, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Parent Support Groups, Youth Enrichment Programs

PACE Center for Girls, Leon County

*Drop-out prevention alternative school for girls in middle or high school ages 11-17 in school, at home, and online at no charge to the families; the Center Day Program provides year round education, counseling; the Reach Program is a therapeutic and counseling program offering social, emotional, and behavioral health and support services and life skills training *Provides skills to become independent, self-reliant, and economically self-supporting through individual counseling, parent/caretaker involvement, work closely with schools, set individualized goals, volunteering, and teach life management skills *3 years of case management monitoring after program completion

Services: Alternative Education, Child Guidance, Counseling Services, Dropout Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Telemental Health

SEDNET Areas 2B, 3A

*Multi-agency network for severely emotionally disturbed children, youth, and those at risk of emotional disturbance *Provides mental health consultation to Department of Children and Families, facilitates the coordination of services across agencies *Assists parents/caregivers in navigating schools and children's mental health systems *Area 2B covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla Counties *Area 3A covers Madison and Taylor Counties

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Tallahassee, City TEMPO

*Services for disconnected youth, ages 16-24, who are not in school and may or may not be employed, depending on employment circumstances *Path to essential services, vocational education opportunities, short-term apprenticeships with local organizations, and workforce training through job placement *Participants referred for screening and assessment for GED examination; assigned to a specialist and complete a five-week course until exam administration *If a participant already has a diploma or GED, a CSCR specialist will assist with job training and placement *Proactive crime prevention initiative which connects with at-risk youth and addresses underlying issues *Employment partnerships in retail, hospitality, education, government, info technology, healthcare, and manufacturing *While in the program, a participant will be dismissed for an arrest or if on probation, a violation

Services: Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Vocational Education

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

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