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

FAMU, Center for Disability Access and Resources

*Works with faculty and staff to provide academic support services and accommodations both in and out of the classroom *Primary advocate for students with disabilities *Educates students with disabilities about their legal rights and responsibilities *Promotes self determination so that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and achieving their academic and personal goals

Services: Colleges/Universities, Student Disability Services

Ebener, Deborah, PhD (PY5093)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY5093) in open facility practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *See below for information about fees, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts United Healthcare Student Resources Insurance *Treats adolescents, teens, young adults and adults as individuals in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, depression and anxiety *Therapist is English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Educational Testing, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Special Education, Telemental Health

Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT)

*Serving North Florida and South Georgia to provide information, education, support and resources to families who have children with Down Syndrome *Gives financial support to families with cost of speech, physical, occupational and music therapy through scholarships to families for tutoring, education, mentoring, recreational and medical purposes including assessment and planning *Member outreach including workshops, social gatherings, an online lending library, a newsletter, an annual calendar, emergency assistance, “Tribe Time” mothers’ group; and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

Services: Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Special Education Plan Development

DOE, Florida Virtual Campus

*Support for distance learners and institutions offering public post-secondary online courses and degrees in Florida *Online academic advising services to help students identify requirements of chosen degree *Variety of tools used by staff at college and university libraries to provide services to students and faculties *Online access to library holdings of all Florida public colleges and universities, including electronic resources: full-text journals, databases, and eBooks *Support and training for college and university students and staff using the services of FLVC *Can be reached by phone, or by chat or email through the website

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Distance Education, Student Counseling Services

DOE, BEESS Resource & Information Center

*Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) *Information for exceptional student education: early intervention, student services, behavior management, juvenile justice education and other alternative programs *Call or see website: www.

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Special Education

DOE, AAA Scholarships

*Provides private school scholarships for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade whose needs are not being met by their current school situation *Children who meet income guidelines either with or without special needs/disabilities may potentially qualify *Income guidelines are significantly higher than most subsidized programs *For the 2022/2023 School Year *In addition to tuition, may include funds for books, tutoring and/or therapy *Exceptions to the income guidelines include military dependents as well as children in foster or out of home care (children in those situations may have higher family incomes) *Typically applications are available on the website in March for the following school year; applications Must be completed by the stated deadline on website, no exceptions *Telephone support available to assist with application process and questions

Services: School Placement Services, Special Education, Student Disability Services, Student Financial Aid

Community Action Agency, Head Start Child Development Program

*Child development and child care program for low-income families offer pre-school and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) services to prepare children ages 3-5 to enter the primary grades including education, health services, parent involvement, social services, and special needs services; breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks served each day *There are five centers in Leon County, one in Jefferson County and one in Franklin County; most have a waiting list for entry

Services: Child Care Centers, Head Start

CapTel Captioned Phones

*CapTel Caption Telephones are for persons who have difficulty hearing and/or understanding on the phone *Phones are free for those who qualify and are devised under provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) *These landline phones come with large screens with text display so that the user can read what is being said on the other end *Eligibility: must have certification of hearing impairment by a hearing professional, a physician, PA, RN, licensed social worker, or VA representative *Website has certification form and information about CapTel phones *Free phones require internet and a land line, however, low cost accommodations can be made for persons without land line and/or internet *Interested persons may call Outreach Educator for more information and to request a phone

Services: Assistive Technology Equipment, Assistive Technology Information, Hearing Augmentation Aids

Capital City Music Therapy, LLC

*Provides music therapy and early music learning services to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities *Offers adapted music lessons to children with special needs

Services: Music Therapy, Special Education