Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend (BBBS)

*Mentoring program that matches mentors with youth ages 5-18, for one-on-one assistance in Title 1 elementary schools, mentors assist students with schoolwork and give individual attention in areas of academic deficiency, which results in greater academic success, also matches youth ages 6-14 with individual mentors who meet with them at least twice a month for a minimum of four hours to work on academic difficulties, career/college achievement, and positive social and emotional development *Participating youth must be enrolled by the age of 15, but once enrolled may receive services up to age 18; services may be limited in Big Bend counties outside of Leon; call for further information *Volunteers must be18 years of age or older, complete an FBI fingerprint-based background check, and reference check *To volunteer, visit www.

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Volunteer Opportunities

Blair, Simara, LMFT

*Georgia-based licensed marriage and family therapist who offers telemental health therapy for Florida residents *Offers individual and couples therapy for topics such as: prenatal and postnatal issues, stress, anxiety, work/life balance, depression, spiritual issues, weight loss issues, loved one of a recovering addict, divorce, communication issues, blended family issues, and family support for adult children with aging parents

Services: Divorce Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment, Spiritual/Religious Issues Counseling, Telemental Health

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

Boys Town North Florida, Care Coordination Services

*Intensive, family centered case management services for youth 0-17 with a mental health diagnosis *Helps families navigate the often confusing and complex systems of mental health care, child welfare, juvenile justice and special education *Youth are referred directly to providers in the community according to their needs and problem behaviors *Once services are in place, a consultant monitors them to make sure the services are addressing the needs of the youth *Interested persons who call should ask specifically for care coordination services *Eligibility requirements: *Must be 0-17 years of age and have a mental health diagnosis *Must be navigating at least two systems (i.

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

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

Bright Future Behavioral Health

*Group practice of licensed professionals and supervised interns seeking to assist those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues by removing barriers such as homelessness, transportation, and accessible treatment *Practice English speaking only, is accessible, and can be reached by public transportation; currently accepting new patients; cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications *Fees $100 to $125 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts United Health Care and Humana, working for Medicaid/Medicare accreditation call for information; uninsured clients with no funds may receive counseling from a supervised intern for little to no charge *Faith-biased treatment for adolescents through adults as individuals, couples, and families both in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include ADHD, addiction and substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, coping skills, depression, family conflict, opposition/defiance disorder, school issues, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, suicidal ideation, and PTSD/Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), support animal evaluations and letters *Offers Second Chance Employment Program, a 90-day program where ex-offenders receive job coaching and job readiness training, supported by the Bright Futures Bargain Store; case management with community resources, assists in Medicaid and food stamp applications, and applying for Social Security benefits; Parenting skills coaching

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Parent Counseling, Parenting Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Day Treatment, Telemental Health

Capital City Youth Services, Going Places Street Outreach

*Outreach services for homeless, runaway and at risk youth (11 to 24) on the streets: Provides shelter or tents and/or tarps and survival supplies for living outdoors *Help with finding housing, employment, financial aid, ID acquisition, food stamps, bus tickets home, calls home for safe and well notification *Assistance with Medicaid, health and dental care, prescriptions, pregnancy and STD testing, substance abuse and mental health counseling *Drop in center at 2407 Roberts Ave, Tallahassee, 32310, (Bus Loop 7), open M, W, F, from 10AM-4PM, offers all services plus showers, laundry, computers, meals, food pantry, clothes closet and a safe place to be *Services also available where Safe Place signs are placed, such as a table, banner or vehicle with Going Places logo

Services: Food Pantries, General Benefits Assistance, General Clothing Provision, General Counseling Services, Health Care Referrals, Homeless Drop In Centers, Laundry Facilities, Public Showers/Baths, Records/Licenses/Permits, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Transportation Expense Assistance

Capital City Youth Services, The Family Place

*Family, individual, and group counseling for families in crisis with at-risk children, ages 6-17; offering comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and case management for youth and families with consultation and referrals to other agencies and services as needed *Up to 12 free counseling sessions, either individual or with family

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Preservation Programs, General Counseling Services, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Parent Counseling

CARE-Tallahassee

*Faith-based transitional home for male sex offenders returning from prison; must agree to Christian Biblical studies, community rules, and attendance at required meetings/chapels *Residents on probation or parole must be from the 2nd Circuit only *Residents pay $450 per month, $115 per week or $15-25 per day; there is a $400 application fee for Leon County, $500 for out of county but in the 2nd Circuit and $600 for out of state *Offer jobs in lawn care services

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

Carrabelle Police Department

*Provides general law enforcement and crime prevention in city of Carrabelle *Call Franklin County Sheriff's Office if unable to reach Carrabelle Police Department at main number

Services: Municipal Police