FAMU, Counseling Services

*Provides psychiatric evaluation and counseling including crisis counseling for short term; counsels, individuals, couples and groups in person or by video (telemental health) *Counseling services are provided by mental health professionals, but also may be provided by masters and doctoral students in training; Psychiatrists and M.

Services: Conjoint Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Case Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Student Counseling Services, Support Groups, Telemental Health

FL DOH, Jefferson, Maternal/Infant Services

*Pregnancy testing, prenatal care, WIC, family planning, PEPW *Pediatric health services include immunizations (free) *Childbirth education and pregnancy support group open to anyone through Healthy Start

Services: Birth Control, Childbirth Education, Community Clinics, Immunizations, Medicaid, Pediatrics, Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups, Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal Care

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling

*24 hour helpline *Support services, information, and referrals for various programs for problem gamblers, their families, employers and others *Prevention and education programs, professional training for mental health providers, addiction and medical practitioners, gambling operators, law enforcement and other interested organizations

Services: Gambling Addiction Counseling, Gambling Addiction Support Groups

Florida National Guard, Family Assistance Centers

*Eight Family Assistance Centers around Florida offer practical assistance and emotional support for families and/or persons in the Florida National Guard or any branch of the military; including veterans *Services include sessions to help prepare for deployment, establishing a family care plan, relocation assistance, financial planning, explaining health benefits, and information and referrals to government and other agencies that interact with the military on family and quality of life issues *Emergency financial assistance when funds are available, most often granted to spouses of deployed service members for unexpected emergencies *Gold Star Program for families who have lost a loved one during active duty, provides emotional support and referrals to support groups, spiritual resources, bereavement and financial counselors, along with guidance to additional survivor resources

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Emergency Funds, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Military Family Service/Support Centers, Social Services for Military Personnel, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran/Military Health Insurance

FSU, ACTS 2 Alzheimer's Caregiver Training

*Free, faith-based, 12-week, telephone-based, skills-building and support program for African-American caregivers of Alzheimer's patients dealing with memory loss, increasing relaxation techniques, effective thinking, assertive communication, increasing emotional well-being, managing difficult behavior, and setting personal goals *One-on-One prayer and peer support available if requested, but not required for program entry

Services: Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Caregiver Counseling, Caregiver Training, Faith Based Counseling

FSU and TCC, Veterans Success Center

*Helps service members, veterans, and eligible dependents succeed in their education goals, student Veteran peer mentoring and tutoring services, Pathfinder program used to mentor veterans and help guide and adjust to college life *Provides qualified vocational rehabilitation and career counseling *Assistance with applying for VA benefits including GI Bill, disability compensation, life insurance and home loan guaranty *Information and referrals to VA medical and mental health services *Office located in the Computer Technology building on the second floor, room 206 (CT206)

Services: Career Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Veteran Reintegration Counseling, Veteran Support Groups, Vocational Rehabilitation

FSU, Pride Student Union

*Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transexual/Questioning (LGBTQ) discussion groups meet weekly; call for schedule *Special events such as speakers and socials, information and referral, panels for professors/classes, sensitivity training for city, county, and state governments, library of resources, roommate referral, and legal referrals *Open to the public, persons do not have to be students to use the services provided *Additional information can be found at facebook.

Services: LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Student Organizations

FSU, Women's Student Union

*Provides programs, services, and activities on topics of interest to women *Promotes women's issues on campus, confronts sexual discrimination *Lobbies administration regarding women's issues

Services: Colleges/Universities, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Women's Support Groups

Future Pathways

*Aids teens and adults with disabilities with in-home training for job readiness, independent living, and social skills *Offers independent living skills training for hygiene, cooking, safety, laundry, budgeting, and time management *Career development training which aids in pre-employment, assistance with obtaining employment, and on-the-job training *Social skills groups which aims to help build friendships and hold meaningful conversations *Consultation for guardians/caretakers which includes disability agency services, adult day programs, recreational opportunities, and guardianship

Services: Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Caregiver Counseling, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Employment Preparation, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

Gadsden Woman to Woman

*Program is part of the Center for Health Equity *Outreach maternal child program to assure healthy pregnancies and healthy babies *Case management for pregnant, postpartum, parenting women age 14-44 years old as well as advocacy, information/referral, nutritional education, biopsychosocial assessment, physical health assessment, and short term counseling *Peer support groups for pregnant and parenting women *Male involvement and fatherhood support group sessions for fathers *Education on women's health issues for pregnant women, women of childbearing age and mothers of children age birth to 2 years of age *Breastfeeding education and support with Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) for women *Peer support groups offered for males and females in Gadsden high schools

Services: Breastfeeding Support Programs, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Parent Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups