National Federation of the Blind, Florida

*Florida office includes several local chapters throughout the state *Offers information about NFB programs, scholarships, talking digital library for on-line news, cell phone app for reading printed text, braille literacy and reading clubs, improvement in lives of aging seniors, importance of family support *Tracks legislation and advocates

Services: General Health Education Programs, Specialized Information and Referral

Operation Hope, National Call Center

*Offers information, referrals and counseling related to the following concerns: *Financial disaster recovery after a natural or man made disaster; Mortgage foreclosure counseling: negotiating with lender; how to apply for loan modifications; avoiding foreclosure; Restructuring existing debt and obligations; How to sell a house and purchase an affordable home *Serve adults, youth, disaster survivors, and employees with financial dignity programming and coaching to equip them with the financial knowledge and tools to create a secure future *Programs include Credit and Money Management, Home Ownership, Small Business Development, Employee Financial Wellness, Youth Financial Literacy, Yuuth Entrepreneurship, Youth Job Skills, Financial Disaster Recovery *All programs and services are offered at no cost to the client

Services: Credit Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Personal Financial Counseling, Specialized Information and Referral

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

*Federal hotline and web sites to find outpatient, inpatient, and residential substance abuse and mental health treatment centers nationwide for adolescents and adults including listings for state and local helplines, support groups, self-help, military and children *Findtreatment.

Services: Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines, Information and Referral, Mental Health Information/Education, Substance Use Disorder Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Susan G Komen For The Cure

*Information and education about breast health, breast cancer, screening and diagnosis methods, treatment options and clinical trials either by calling or visiting website *NO direct financial assistance, but can provide referrals for various financial assistance and support services for anyone affected by breast cancer *Helpline staffed by trained specialists and oncology social workers *Information provided about clinical trials including when to consider a trial, how to find a trial, what to expect *The helpline can also be reached by email at helpline@komen.

Services: Information and Referral, Medical Information Services, Support Groups

Trans Lifeline

*Hotline staffed by transgender volunteers for transgender people experiencing a crisis, including people struggling with gender identity offering information on transition related health care or support groups in the area and able to assist with covering the costs for non-cisgender people to update the following documents: passport, driver’s license, state ID, court order name change, immigration documents, and tribal IDs when funding is available *Will call emergency services only with expressed consent *Family & Friends Line provides peer support for friends, partners, family members and professionals supporting trans loved ones and community members

Services: Gender Identity Counseling, LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups, LGBTQ2+ Helplines, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Specialized Information and Referral

United Way of West Florida 211

*Provides 24/7 comprehensive information and referrals to area human service agencies via a call center and web site *Covers eight county area: Escambia, Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Santa Rosa, and Washington Counties *Callers in these counties should dial 2-1-1 and they will be connected to United Way 2-1-1 *If a caller needs a 10-digit number, give the appropriate number or the toll-free number, but these will only work if the caller is in one of the eight counties

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral

US Army Human Resources Hotline

*Information, resources and referrals related to family issues: finances, child support and family readiness for use by family members of soldiers on active duty, those in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves, or retired military and their families *Not able to answer questions about casualties, wounded soldiers, or missing in action but will forward calls

Services: Military Family Service/Support Centers, Specialized Information and Referral

USVA, Tallahassee Clinic, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

*Identifies and assists homeless veterans (only honorable discharged veterans) and their families with ongoing supportive follow-up, information and referral services, help with accessing VA health care, emergency food *Veteran must apply (not a family member); veteran must be registered with the VA *Provides shelters, transitional housing, and supportive permanent housing throughout Big Bend area, surrounding counties, and South Georgia

Services: Homeless Shelter, Specialized Information and Referral, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Homes

Veterans Crisis Line

*National Veterans Crisis Line is a part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline *Veterans or current service members who follow the prompt to press 1 after dialing the number are transferred to the Veterans Crisis Line *Veterans Crisis Line provides suicide and crisis counseling, as well as information and referrals on multiple issues and programs related to veterans, current service members and their families *Veterans who do Not press 1 reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which routes the call to the nearest crisis hotline or center in the national network of more than 160 crisis centers *Persons also have the option of a confidential live veterans chat via the website or by texting to 838255

Services: Specialized Information and Referral, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Reintegration Counseling

Whole Child, Jefferson, Taylor, and Madison

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability *Web-based listing of community programs serving young children and families; parents/guardians may access information by calling health department *Advisor available to assist parents or guardians fill out on-line profile of child (up to 5 years of age) through the "Connect" process noting his/her needs *Program lists resources; system matches child/family to community services; upon request by parent or guardian, profile forwarded to selected agencies dealing with needs indicated *Agency contacts parents who decide how to move forward in getting help

Services: Child Advocacy Centers, Health Care Referrals, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Specialized Information and Referral