DCF, Continue the Mission Initiative

*Department of Children and Family (DCF) program offering flexible career opportunities to veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to serve as Child Protective Investigators (CPI), case managers and mentors *DCF and Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs (FDVA), partnering with local veterans' groups in Tallahassee will host the initial recruitment events for veterans, their spouses and former law enforcement officers at Career Source *Serve as a call to action for veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers who still have a desire to serve their communities.

Services: Veteran Employment Programs

Demp House Transitional Housing

*Eight-bed, faith-based Sober Living Transitional Housing for Men 18+ *Residents must show a commitment to sobriety required including drug and alcohol testing, attend AA meetings, participate in counseling sessions, do chores and pay their rent *Individual counseling services provided by licensed mental health providers 1 to 3 hours a week for about 4 weeks; schedule and time length varies according to need *Intensive outpatient program (IOP) takes place 3 evenings per week for 16 weeks in a small group setting *Ongoing group setting aftercare, relapse prevention, faith based studies, peer support *Medicaid, Medicare, other insurance, sliding scale fee; services available to anyone regardless of insurance or income *Transportation services may be available, access to city transportation is available

Services: Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid, Relapse Prevention Programs, Sober Living Homes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

DISC Village, Residential Program Natural Bridge Recovery Center (NBRC)

*Residential treatment program offering voluntary or court ordered treatment for adult men aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of chemical dependency including individual counseling, group counseling, peer and family sessions, motivational interviewing, cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), nutritional screening and counseling, education and vocation programs, case management, and incorporation of 12-step programs *Support services include vocational assessments, job search assistance, job and life skills training, referral to adult education classes

Services: Career Counseling, Detoxification, Life Skills Education, Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

DISC Village, Residential Program Sisters In Sobriety (SIS)

*Residential treatment program offering voluntary or court ordered treatment for adult women aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of chemical dependency including individual counseling, group counseling, peer and family sessions, motivational interviewing, cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), nutritional screening and counseling, education and vocation programs, case management, and incorporation of 12-step programs *Support services include: vocational assessments, job search assistance, job and life skills training, referral to adult education classes

Services: Career Counseling, Detoxification, Life Skills Education, Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

DISC Village, Residential Transitional Housing Salvita House

*Transitional housing community, providing women 18 and older a minimum 2 month, voluntary stay in a step down opportunity to practice *Multifaceted holistic approach to services includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, case management, individual counseling, group therapy, dicharge planning and relapse prevention *Also offers support with practical aspects of re-entry such as job searches, vocational assessments, life skils training and adult education courses

Services: Career Counseling, Case/Care Management, Life Skills Education, Medicaid, Relapse Prevention Programs, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities

DMS, People First

*Job applicants can search and apply for state positions and maintain applications on website *Applicants do not have to be a state employee to access information

Services: Job Finding Assistance

DOEA, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)

*Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) can be reached through Florida Elder Helpline *Trained volunteers provide free in-person and telephone information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance coverage including: Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, prescription assistance, filling out insurance forms, comparing insurance policies and interpreting health insurance documents *May call insurance companies on clients' behalf if needed *The eight Big Bend area counties are all covered by the Program Liaison in Tallahassee *Specific county counseling site locations and schedule are as follows: *Franklin - No counseling sites in this county at this time * Gadsden - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Jefferson - Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center; M-F, 9AM-3PM; walk-ins and appointments welcome; 850-342-0242 *Leon - Area Agency on Aging and Tallahassee Senior Center; M-F, 9AM - 4PM; by appointment only *Liberty - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Madison County Senior Center, M-F, by appointment only *Taylor County - Taylor Senior Citizens Center, times vary, make appointment with counselor *Wakulla County - No counseling sites in this county at this time

Services: Medicaid, Medicare, Specialized Information and Referral

DOE, Division of Blind Services, District 2

*Services to blind or visually impaired persons, or those with an illness which could cause blindness; some based on economic need *Children birth to 5: parent education, counseling, mobility training, social, sensory and cognitive development *School age children: family counseling, case management, educational experience and information *Youth at least 14: school to work programs involving daily living skills, self advocacy, work experience, and assistive technology *Adults (18-65): rehabilitation, counseling, medical eye assistance, vocational rehabilitation and job placement *Seniors (65+): non-vocational rehabilitation, counseling and daily living skills training *Braille and Talking Book Library services and referrals to community services for all ages

Services: Assistive Technology Information, Case/Care Management, Eye Care, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida

*Information and referral for child care, after school programs, developmental assessments, early intervention for children with special needs, school readiness programs, and Voluntary Pre-K *Toll-free number and two regional offices serve seven county area *Parents can register for VPK and Child Care Assistance at www.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Preschools