Tree House of Tallahassee

*Program of the Children's Home Society that Big Bend Community-Based Care uses to place abused and/or neglected children, ages 2-12, referred by DCF *Provides food, clothing, health services, counseling and recreation in a safe family environment *Children must be referred by DCF; does not take self-referrals *Location is confidential

Services: Child Abuse Counseling, Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Shelters

Turn About, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

*Minimum 20-week program for middle and high school students, ages 11-18, who are experiencing behavioral and/or substance abuse problems *Program meets every day after school for approximately 3 hours, during which time youth participate in individual, family, and group counseling *Counselors work closely with the young person and his or her family to prevent or eliminate adolescent substance abuse, improve self-esteem, create effective discipline, and improve family communication *Currently serving all of Leon County high and middle schools, four elementary schools *Weekly outpatient counseling available to children, adolescents and young adults *Free transportation may be provided *Free on-site school assessment and referral services for students whose behavior is a concern

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Turn About, Outpatient Services/Youth/College

*Weekly outpatient counseling for children, adolescents and young adults, ages 5-24 experiencing problems including but not limited to: substance abuse, behavioral problems, poor school attendance, depression, anxiety, anger and family issues; Family counseling and individual counseling for college students: substance abuse, trauma, high academic stress also available *Youth often referred by schools, the court system, DCF and other agencies, but self referrals welcome

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, General Counseling Services, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Truancy Counseling

Turn About, School Suspension, Intervention, Victim Response

*School Suspension Program is an alternative for Leon County students who would like to reduce the length of school suspension from ten to five days, consists of a brief evaluation along with substance abuse education; confidential program and school will only receive letters to confirm the student's participation and completion of program *School Intervention Program provides free on-site assessment, counseling, and referrals for Leon County students with attendance, behavioral or substance abuse problems who are referred anonymously *Victim Counseling offers early identification, intervention, professional therapy, advocacy and victim compensation assistance to youth who are victims of and/or witnesses to violence; free on-site counseling provided to children who have been abused, bullied or neglected and their families; adults with trauma problems may be counseled in office

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Bullying Prevention, Child Abuse Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, Truancy Counseling

Whole Child Leon

*Program focuses on the six dimensions of children's well-being: Physical and Mental Health, Quality Early Education and Development, Social-Emotional Development, Spiritual Foundation and Strength, Safe and Nurturing Environment, Economic Stability to include individuals suspected of being sex trafficked, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or disability *Professional network meetings open to the general public, 4th Monday, Noon-1:15PM at the Wesson Center *Provides free developmental screenings for children ages 6 months to 5 years twice a year, in October and April *On-line Mental Health Resource Guide *Tallahassee Pediatric Behavioral Health Navigator Program, also known as the FSU Behavioral Health Hub, creates a centralized entry point to behavioral health services for children aged 0-21 years using Behavioral Health Navigators who meet with a referred child, make individualized referrals, maintain contact to ensure a successful treatment match, follow-up to assess quality of life, and report developments and updates to the child's primary care physician *Referral from Primary Care Physician required for FSU Behavioral Health Hub; fax: 850-765-9509 *Status of the Child report every five years

Services: Health Care Referrals, Human Trafficking Prevention, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups