Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Retail, Electronics, Book Stores

*Stores offer used and recycled clothing, household items, furniture, small appliances and refurbished computers at discount prices *Used and recycled clothing paid for by the pound in Good Cents Store *Accept authorized vouchers for disaster relief *Retail locations Big Bend area: *300 Mabry St, 32304 *2309 Apalachee Pkwy, 32301 *2578 N Monroe St, 32303 *2729 Capital Circle, NE, 32308 *6810 Thomasville Rd, 32312 *2551 W Pensacola St, 32304 *Crawfordville, 2173 Crawfordville Hwy, 32327 *Quincy, 1503 W Jefferson St, 32351 *Perry, 2050 S Jefferson St, 32347 *15072 US Hwy 19 S, Thomasville, Ga 31792 *Good Cents Outlet: 300 Mabry St, 32304, clothing sold by the pound *Electronics sales/repairs: 2734 Capital Circle NE, 32308 *Book stores: 3111 Mahan Dr, 32308; 1943 Thomasville Rd, 32303

Services: Computer Distribution Programs, General Clothing Provision, Household Goods, Thrift Shops

Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

*Child Care program that provides tuition assistance to young children that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment; voluntary Pre-kindergarten: approved list of providers *Parents may register for VPK and apply for the School Readiness program for child care assistance online or call for assistance; Trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs including other services in the Whole Child network such as Food Stamps *Parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available *Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Eye Screening, Hearing Screening, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Preschools

Community Action Agency, Emergency Services Program

3/4/2024: FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR AGE 60+ OR DISABLED, City of Tallahassee, City of Quincy, Talquin Electric, and Duke Energy customers only *In-take application: http://capitalareacommunityactionagency.

Services: Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Big Bend Hospice, The Caring Tree Program

*Helps young people grieving the death of a loved one; loss does not have to be recent for youth to benefit *Outreach providing limited number of school-based grief support groups, monthly Children and Teen Nights at Big Bend Hospice, and two annual youth bereavement camps: Camp Woe-Be-Gone, one day camp for youth ages 6-12 held each spring; Teen Woe-Be-Gone, held each fall, one day retreat to meet the special needs of grieving teens ages 13-18; grief education and training *All services available for Leon County; limited services available for Gadsden, Franklin, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties youth

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Camps, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Big Bend AHEC

*Quit Your Way, Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Program: Includes free groups in the community to help with tobacco cessation; classes available in-person and virtual (Zoom) *Health Insurance Navigator Program: Certified, Community Navigators assist with the application process and enrollment through HealthCare.

DISC Village, Inc

*CARF accredited multi-site community based child welfare, criminal justice, diversion, and substance abuse/mental health treatment with both inpatient and outpatient centers in the big bend area *Youth services include substance abuse and behavior prevention services, in patient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, outpatient counseling, trauma recovrery, family and parent sessions, child welfare programs, the Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Team, and Criminal Justice services *Adult services include inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), case management, and transitional care for patients returning to the community; also inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment with specialized couseling and medication management for major psyciatric disorders *Fees for services are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; Assistance available in completing private insurance claims; Federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: Pregnant Injecting Drug Users, Pregnant Drug Users, People who inject drugs *Locations in the eight county big bend area, but not all services are offered in each county - check website to confirm what services are offered in what counties: Leon, Jefferson, Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla Counties

Second Judicial Circuit Court

*Second Judicial Circuit serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties *This circuit, which is one of 20 for the state, has sixteen circuit judges and ten county court judges who are managed by the chief judge *Handles judicial support functions for the circuit under the direction of the chief judge, overseeing program functions set up by the judiciary *Schedules courtrooms, assigns conflict attorneys (when the public defender cannot represent parties), participates in the annual budgeting process (and handles all purchasing, accounting, etc.

State Attorney's Office, Second Judicial Circuit

*Prosecutes cases developed by law enforcement in Franklin, Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties *Assists crime victims, witnesses, and families through the criminal justice system *Investigates complaints by citizens of criminal activities, and prosecutes worthless check charges

US Postal Service, Passport Application Acceptance

*Applications may be obtained at US Main Post Office, 2800 S Adams St by appointment only or apply on-line *Absolute requirement: one photo, certified birth certificate and photo ID according to passport regulations *Applications and Renewals also available at Clerk of Court offices in Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison and Wakulla Counties *Gadsden residents may apply at Quincy Post Office *Taylor County residents may apply at Madison or Lafayette County Court Houses or Mayo post office *Fees run approximately $130 per passport book plus $35 execution fees (16 and over), $100 plus $35 (15 and younger) *Passport card available for cruises with no flying involved: $30 +$35 (16 and older); $15 + $35 (15 and under)

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits

DISC Village, Outpatient Adult Services

*Outpatient services in person or by video (telemental health) for mental health issues and substance misusing adults ages 18 and over and their families include who voluntarily self-referral or as requirement for probation/parole; federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: women that are pregnant and experiencing issues with substances and/or using intravenous methods of substance misuse or anyone that misuses substances intravenously *Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient counseling (IOP), case management, referrals and specialized counseling for intensive mental health treatment including prescribing and managing medications *Fees for services are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; assistance available in completing private insurance claims *Human service centers throughout the Big Bend area serve all eight counties; telemental health appointments by online counseling available for persons living outside of Leon County *Franklin: 150 10th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 *Gadsden: 305-B W Crawford St, Quincy, 32351 *Madison:1476 SW Main Street Greenville, 32331 *Taylor: 1012 S Jefferson St, Perry, 32348 *Wakulla: 85 High Dr, Crawfordville, 32326

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Telemental Health