AARP, Caregiver Work/Employment

*Caregiving While Working: What to know about employment benefits and the law: Know your workplace benefits for caregivers, understand the Family and Medical Leave Act, and build a caregiver community https://www.

Services: Caregiver Counseling

AARP Florida

*AARP (Formerly American Association of Retired Persons) assists people age 18 and over to stay informed on issues important to this age group *Advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues, offers services to members including AARP Magazine, AARP Bulletin monthly newsletter, community programs such as Tax-Aide to help with filling out tax forms, Driver Safety and Money Management courses, and Benefits *All Florida offices can be reached through the main toll free number

Services: Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Senior Advocacy Groups

AARP Florida

*AARP (Formerly American Association of Retired Persons) assists people age 18 and over to stay informed on issues important to this age group *Advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues, offers services to members including AARP Magazine, AARP Bulletin monthly newsletter, community programs such as Tax-Aide to help with filling out tax forms, Driver Safety and Money Management seminars, and Benefits seminars *All Florida offices can be reached through the main toll free number

AARP, Tax-Aide Program

Update 3/15/2024: Make sure to call and make an appointment before you go to a site; all appointments may be filled based on location *Seasonal program starting late January or early February and lasts through mid April (depending location, volunteer availability and other circumstances) *Certified AARP volunteers offer free tax preparation assistance to persons OF ANY AGE with low to middle incomes, and non-complicated tax returns, at various sites throughout Florida *Persons receiving services do not have to be AARP members *In some cases AARP Tax Aide sites overlap with VITA tax sites, but AARP usually has additional non-VITA tax sites *Information about locating sites and which method(s) those sites are using is available on the website at at http://www.

Services: Tax Preparation Assistance

Abell, Terry, LMHC (MH7549)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH7549) and Certified LMH Supervisor in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in virtual practice *Fees $65 - $95 an hour, offers special student rates and a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis; offers a short, no-cost consultation to see if you are a good fit for her practice; does not accept insurance *Female, English speaking, Caucasian therapist treats clients aged teen through adults as individuals and couples by phone and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, PTSD, Trauma, and Sexual Identity (LGBTQ+) Issues, sexual abuse survivors, anger management; also provides intern supervision *Therapist cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Anger Management, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Sexual Orientation Counseling, Telemental Health

Abell, Terry, LMHC (MH7549)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH7549) and Certified LMH Supervisor in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in virtual practice *Fees $65 - $95 an hour, offers special student rates and a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis; offers a short, no-cost consultation to see if you are a good fit for her practice; does not accept insurance *Female, English speaking, Caucasian therapist treats clients aged teen through adults as individuals and couples by phone and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, PTSD, Trauma, and Sexual Identity (LGBTQ+) Issues, sexual abuse survivors, anger management; also provides intern supervision *Therapist cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Abernethy, Heidi, LCSW (SW12386)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW12386) with a Masters of Social Work in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $90-$100 for initial session and $100 for subsequent sessions, does not offer a sliding scale; does not accept insurance *Treats adults as individuals, couples, and groups; specialties include general anxiety, stress, and depression, trauma and PTSD, codependency, faith and spirituality issues, family conflict, grief/bereavement, parenting, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and women's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking with limited Spanish , Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Stress Management, Telemental Health

A Better Way Counseling

*Group practice currently accepting new patients, mental health professionals of both genders and several races/ethnicities available; English and Spanish available; practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Call office for information about fees; accepts United Healthcare, Optum, Sunshine, New Directions, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Golden Rule, Medicaid HMO, Medicaid, Magellan, Healthy Kids, Florida Blue (BCBS), Employee Assistance Program, CIGNA, Children's Medical Services, Cenpatico, Simply, Big Bend Provider Network, Beacon, Beach Street, AvMed, Ambetter, and Clear Health Choice insurances *Treats all ages in person and by video (telemental health) as individuals, couples, or families; specialty treatment areas include women's issues, PTSD, general anxiety and depression, dual diagnosis, mood disorders, addiction, trauma,and ADHD Testing; treatment methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Sand Play, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) *Practice cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Provides direct human services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and collaboration and support regarding needs *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs; distributes disposable medical supplies (such as incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Mobility ramp and half-step construction for individuals who qualify *Youth Services: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education; open to youth from Leon and Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, community service projects, and more *Assistance in applying for social security benefits *Permanent supportive housing consultation *Homeless outreach

Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Provides direct human services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and collaboration and support regarding needs *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs; distributes disposable medical supplies (such as incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Mobility ramp and half-step construction for individuals who qualify *Youth Services: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education; open to youth from Leon and Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, community service projects, and more *Assistance in applying for social security benefits *Permanent supportive housing consultation *Homeless outreach

Services: Daily Living Aids, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Youth Employment Programs