Apalachee Center, NAVIGATE Program

*Comprehensive outpatient treatment program for Leon County residents 18 to 40 years-old assisting persons following their first psychotic episode or in their first year of diagnosis and their families to successfully find their way to psychological well-being, and to access the services they need in the mental health system * Team-based approach including a Program Director, an APRN prescriber, an Individual Resiliency Trainer (IRT), Family Education (FE) Clinician, a Case Manager, a Supported Employment and Education (SEE) Specialist, and a Peer Support Specialist *Provides direct coordination of all medical care, help managing symptoms of illness, immediate crisis response as needed, prescribes and manages medications offers therapy, and as the patient is ready can help obtaining financial entitlements and housing; assistance with housing tasks so a person can live in regular housing alone or with a roommate; learning how to socialize; treatment for clients with co-existing substance abuse (dual diagnosis); employment service and job placement; assistance with legal issues; support, education, and skill-teaching for family members; offsite (in-home) and online (telemental health) meetings available depending on patient's circumstances *Fees based on the needs of the patient; accepts most insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and offers an income-based sliding scale; fees for medication management may be ongoing

Services: Caregiver Training, Case/Care Management, Employment Preparation, Home Based Mental Health Services, Medicaid, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Support Services, Psychiatric Case Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Telemental Health

Apalachee Center, Taylor County Clinic

*Outpatient and In-patient mental health services for Gadsden County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Medication Services

Arauco, Andrea, LCSW (SW14220)

*Licensed Social Worker and Postpartum Support International coordinator located in the Miami-Dade area *Video therapy (Telemental Health) for all of Florida and Run/Walk/Talk therapy for local clients, where clients are able to exercise while talking in a private fashion *Fees for Initial phone consultation is free; following Individual Sessions – $125 and Family Sessions – $135; accepts Cigna, Aetna, United HealthCare, Oxford, Oscar Health & Lyra Health insurances, out of network for all other insurances *Cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Life Coaching, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment, Telemental Health

Autism Society

*Information and referral for anyone looking for help with autism *Trained staff helps identify local and alternative resources *Website resources: federal, state and local agencies; professionals, education, medical service providers; support systems, and research facilities

Services: Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Autism Speaks

*Website offers varied information about autism and where to start seeking help *Autism Response Team helps families by phone with an autistic child or person with advice on where to start looking for trained assistance, learning the signs, knowing your child's rights, local assistance *Parent support, staying informed, transition to adulthood, adult services

Services: Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Aveanna Healthcare

*Provides day care with skilled nursing for children who are dealing with multiple health conditions including speech, occupational, physical and respiratory therapy services *Some case management for families with children in care; coordination of information between family and physician, *Caters to specific nutrition, socialization, specialized transportation services

Services: Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Case/Care Management, Child Care Centers

Be A Santa To A Senior

*Christmas/Holiday gifts solicited from the public and agencies and distributed to seniors and disabled adults in need *Names usually come from social workers, case managers or senior/disabled adult help groups, but amilies may call to request gifts for a senior or disabled adult *How the program works: *Seniors/disabled adults make wish list placed on ornaments on trees set up at various public sites where they can be chosen *Information about tree locations can be found at www.

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Bereaved Parents of the USA

*National self-help group for grieving parents, siblings or grandparents who have experienced the death of a child, regardless of the child's age or the circumstances of *Web site has closest in-person chapters (currently three in Florida); dates and times of vitural support groups brochures, articles, newsletters and other resources

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Bethel AME Church, Daughters of Sarah Allen

*Mentoring program for girls in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade to initially join the program; after joining they may continue to receive services through high school years *Various support services, leadership development, tutoring, and many social, fun activities

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

Bethel AME Church, Sons of Allen

*Mentoring African-American males (8-16) while participating in character-building activities and learning from positive role models *Goals: to improve academic achievement, instill self-determination and to transmit racial pride, knowledge of culture and history and its significance to contemporary living *Parental Empowerment and Enrichment Program assists parents in understanding youth and developing a closer, stronger relationship, and learning how to handle difficult situations

Services: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Leadership Development, Mentoring Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Youth Enrichment Programs