FSU, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

*AKA CARD *Provides persons with Autism or related disabilities, their family members and caregivers with free short-term consultations, support, training and linkage to community resources *Eligibility: under age 6 must pass checklist showing red flags of autism, over 6 to any age must have individual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like behavior, dual sensory impairments, and sensory impairments with other handicapping conditions *Does not provide diagnostic evaluations or therapy services, cannot duplicate services of other state and local agencies *Provides consults related to autism for professionals in the field, schools and other agencies *List of Big Bend Area support groups: https://fsucard.

Services: Autism Therapy, Specialized Information and Referral

FSU, First Words Project

*First Words Project sponsors Baby Navigator which is primarily a web based program *Relevant to children birth-24 months of age *Provides information useful to track baby's progress and learn how to encourage healthy cognitive, language, social and emotional development *Information on developmental language skills, possible early signs of autism and communication delays *To join Baby Navigator go to website and register to create an account *Account will be customized to baby’s age, with links to resources that grow as baby grows *Persons with questions or difficulty navigating website may call

Services: Autism Therapy, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

FSU, Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center

*FSU Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC) currently acception new patients; facility supervises interns, students, and doctoral candidates; provides evaluation, consultation, and behavioral health service to pre-school and school-aged children who are experiencing severe and/or complex academic, medical, behavioral/emotional problems; The MDC has four licensed psychologists on staff as well as several interns/students in training that provide assessments and limited treatment *Children are referred by twenty school districts in the Florida Panhandle, Children's Medical Services, and other agencies; call for services without official referral must be under 18 and in school *Services include Family Therapy, Marital/Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, and offering Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) on a limited basis for parents and families of children with Autism and ADHD; Diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic recommendation offered *Fees $750-$900 for a psychoeducational assessment,no insurance will cover; ADHD, Autism assessments - covered by CHP (Regular Co-Pay) w/o insurance $850-1000; if referred by any county except Leon the school will cover the payment *Facility is accessible and can be reached by public transportation

Services: Autism Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Educational Testing, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

FSU, University Health and Wellness Center

*Out-patient services for enrolled FSU students; post doctoral fellows and visiting scholars; orientation students and participants in special programs or campers *General medical care, STD and confidential HIV testing (both standard and rapid), women's clinic (includes pregnancy testing, gynecology, birth control), physical therapy and specialty care referrals, diabetes care, allergy shots, massage/ chiropractic care.

Services: Birth Control, Confidential HIV Testing, Diabetes Management Clinics, General Medical Care, Gynecology Services, Pregnancy Testing, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

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 Senior Services, Inc

*On site activities include daily devotion, recreational activities, exercise sessions, presentations from government and social services agencies, travel to local attractions, nutritional information and daily nutritious lunch *Free transportation to and from Quincy site, telephone reassurance calls to homebound clients, *Meals on wheels, congregate hot lunch, emergency home energy assistance (EHEAP), legal aid *Case management upon referral from AAANF, Alzheimers disease support, community care for the elderly, respite care, companionship, and resource assistance for seniors, their families and caregivers *Direct Service Workers to assist in daily living activities: personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, respite for caregivers, and determining need for incontinence supplies

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Delivered Meals, In Home Assistance, Respite Care, Senior Centers, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council

*Health education, resources and referrals on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, a healthy lifestyle, and disease control management, free mammogram referrals for women without insurance with FAMU support; referrals for respite and personal care for seniors and medically challenged persons *Community gardening plots *Leadership training, job opportunities, after school programs, and summer camp for youth

Services: Camps, Cancer Detection, Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Extended Child Care, General Health Education Programs, Leadership Development, Respite Care, Youth Enrichment Programs

Hicks, Beth W, LCSW (SW9480)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW9480) in private practice currently accepting new patients in a location that is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Treats infants through teens in person and by video (telemental health) with therapies that include play therapy, attachment based therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, parent consultations and coaching (1-5 sessions), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); also offers Family and marital counseling, family systems, and solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations *Assessment: $125, 1-hour follow up: $100; Sliding scale fee starts at $50-$75, private insurance, Medicaid accepted *Professional is white/Caucasian, English speaking, female, and cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Autism Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Counseling, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Parent Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Play Therapy, Telemental Health

Hope and Help Center of Central Florida

*Free, confidential rapid HIV testing and low-cost STD testing starting at age 13 through adult (teens do not need parental consent) *Provides medical care for HIV and AIDS, as well as case management, ADAP and linkage to other needed services *Peer mentors help navigate maze of services, provide information and referrals, support groups *Food pantry for HIV+ persons *Mobile unit goes to various locations for HIV testing on different days and times; call for information

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Clinics, Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Mobile Health Care, Peer Counseling, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

Kids Get Arthritis Too

*Family education programs on children's arthritis, managing daily life and school *Free literature and information, help finding a pediatric rheumatologist, camps, conferences and events

Services: Arthritis Treatment Centers, Medical Information Services, Pediatrics