Leon Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)

*Four primary programs to enable people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life *Residential: six group homes with specialized living services and supported living counselors on call 24 hours per day *Supported Employment: training and assistance to both employee and employer during sustained employment *Supported Living: training and assistance to live in and maintain a home or apartment of participants' choosing; may include: personal hygiene and grooming skills, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances, and social and adaptive skills; some participants also receive services of paid roommate (In Home Supports) who provides personal care *Community Training and Other supports: transportation, companion, community inclusion, and trial competency training *LARC also works with Leon County Schools' Exceptional Student Education program to provide vocational training so students can find and maintain competitive employment *Branch in Taylor County serves clients; call LARC office for referral *Offers Kiwanis Aktion Club program, a service club for people with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Job Accomodation Network (JAN)

*Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, expert, and confidential guidance for persons with disabilities and employers on work related issues *Topics include workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), self-employment/entrepreneurship opportunities, and many other issues related to persons with disabilities and employment *Provides A to Z listings of accommodations by disability, topic, and limitation *Archived webcasts are available at no cost on topics like disability etiquette, assistive technologies, management techniques, accommodations, and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) *Blog and monthly newsletters for timely articles on topics related to employment and people with disabilities *Workplace Accommodation Toolkit is a reference for Hiring Managers, Supervisors, IT professionals, and employees with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance

Hispanic Family Counseling

*Central Florida based multidisciplinary mental health/counseling service that focuses on the Hispanic community *Treat clients 6 years and older as individuals, couples and families in person, and by telehealth with specialties in grief, bereavement, crisis intervention, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, trauma, ADHD and suicide prevention, perinatal depression/anxiety *Fees vary; Accepted Insurance: Aetna (Medicaid, Medicare and Fl Healthy Kids), Ambetter, B-NET- Devereux, Bureau of Victim Compensation, Carisk Partners, Cenpatico, FSPT-Children's Home Society, Humana (Medicare), Molina Medicaid, Sunshine, Value Options, Wellcare, Care Plus, Devoted, CMS *Locations in: Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs, Orlando

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemental Health

HHS, Medicare Information Line

*National number offering 24 hour service regarding questions and answers relating to all aspects of Medicare *Callers can listen to a wide range of recorded information, visit website, use chat feature on website, or access customer service representative by phone

Services: Medicare

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Prosperity Center

*Music hall, training classrooms, career express lab, fitness and wellness programs *Fitness facility charges a $10 monthly fee to use the fitness equipment, participate in classes and work individually with a fitness representative

Services: Employment Preparation, Recreational Activities/Sports, Wellness Programs

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Career Training Center

*Free career development training and life skills classes serving anyone 16 and up; clients do not have to have disabilities or special needs *Adult basic education and GED classes *Employment skills in career counseling, resume writing, interviews and clothing choices; may also assist with clothing once a job is obtained; computer lab offering self-directed courses in Microsoft programs *Other training location in Quincy

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Life Skills Education

Gonzalez, Yolanda, PsyD (PY11544)

*Miami and Pompano beach based licensed psychologist (PY11544) practicing in person and by vidieo (telemental health) focusing on maternal mental health; covers most maternal mood disorders such as baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum OCD, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, postpartum PTSD, and postpartum psychosis *Fees $120 for Intake session, $60 for every session thereafter; Sliding Scale (client must make less than $30,000 a year to qualify): $60 for intake session, $30 thereafter; Insurances accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Magellan, United, some forms of Medicaid *Practitioner is female, hispanic, English and Spanish speaking, and cannot manage or prescribe medication for patients

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment

Gadsden County Public Library System

*Standard library services at 3 locations, a bookmobile, multimedia books, DVD's, large print books, computer/internet access *Children's services include story time, class visits, outreach Library programs and story times at after school programs, summer camps and daycares, Lego Robotics, Science Nights, Parent and Child Play Time, and Summer Reading Programs, Free e books on library website *Literacy instruction and for adults 18 and older, taught by volunteers, has large selection of literature for adult beginners; trains volunteers as tutors and matches them with students; computer and other adult education courses available if funding permits *Direct connection in Quincy library via a video terminal now allows visitors to speak directly with a Social Security employee in Tallahassee; call to find out days and hours this service is available *Other Branches: *Chattahoochee, Cowen Library, 300 Maple St 32324 *Havana, 203 E 5th St 32333

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, SSI, Volunteer Opportunities

Gadsden Association Rehabilitation Center, Inc

*Supported Employment Training: places persons with disabilities in jobs in the community, providing on-the-job training; employment includes roadside clean-up and janitorial services at rest stops

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Employment Preparation, Job Finding Assistance

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