Grandparents As Parents (GaP)

*Tallahassee Senior Foundation Program for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren *Offers support groups, informational luncheons, access to community agencies, legal services and health screenings plus social activities *Virtual Support Groups every other Monday via Zoom at 7PM; lunch meetings generally held last Wednesday of the month from 12-1:30pm, at the Leroy Collins Public library

Services: Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups, Parenting/Family Support Groups, Parenting Skills Classes

Hang Tough Foundation, Inc

*Program for children age birth - 21 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life changing illness or with special needs and their families including Parent's Night Out, Caregiver Support Group, Family Fun Nights, Sibling Support, networking with other families, tutoring services and free counseling for child, siblings, parents or caregivers, advocacy and community awareness events

Services: Caregiver Counseling, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Respite Care

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

Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

*Quick Reaction Force (QRF) - provides 24/7 free and confidential peer support to assist in the following areas: accessing financial assistance (resourced out) and mental health resources, housing and homelessness needs, employment, education and legal help, and navigating and accessing benefits and more.

Services: Veteran Membership Organizations, Veteran Support Groups

James, Shari-Ann, PhD (PY7452)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY7452) and Qualified Supervisor in the Orlando area specializing in perinatal mental health including reproductive issues, infertility, anxiety, depression, trauma and personal growth, postpartum support, medication during pregnancy, traumatic childbirth who treats clients as individuals and couples in person, on the website and through telemental health for anyone in the state of Florida.

Services: Bereaved Parent Support Groups, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, General Counseling Services, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment, Pregnancy Counseling, Telemental Health

Killearn Methodist Church, Celebrate Recovery

*Christian faith-based recovery groups based on the 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes and the Christ-centered 12 steps for adults suffering from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors including substance abuse, food addiction, co-dependency or other hurts, habits and hang-ups; sexual addiction group; education, forms, surveys and links available on website in FAQ section *Separate support groups for women and men suffering from sexual, physical or emotional abuse, recovering from divorce issues; some meetings are closed to the general public, open only to participants *Childcare available six weeks old through kindergarten; Celebration Place offers programming for children 1st-5th grade *Friday evening schedule includes 6PM dinner, 7PM Large Group Worship, 8PM Gender Specific Small Groups or CR 101 for newcomers *Current Friday night groups in person and zoom are Men's General Issues, Men's Sexual Addiction, Women's General Issues, Women's Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse, Women's Codependent, and Open Prayer Room; Men's Open Step Studies Sundays 6:30PM

Services: Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Codependents Support Groups, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Drug Use Disorder Support Groups, Separation/Divorce Support Groups, Sexual/Love Addiction Counseling, Weight Related Support Groups

Lee's Place Grief and Loss Counseling Program

*Group practice and 501c3 non-profit currently accepting new patients, in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees based on a sliding-scale from $0 - $120 based on client's income and number of dependents; first session is free; no insurance accepted, but will give clients copies of invoices to file with insurance on their own as requested which will include diagnosis codes *Treats children aged 4 through adults individually or as families in person by video (telemental health); support groups available for groups of four or more people; specialty treatment areas include grief, loss, and trauma such as divorce, abandonment (incarcerations, foster care, adoption, service families), abuse, suicide, homicide, crime, loss of functionality, loss of home or job, long-term illnesses, other life transitions, as well as death *Practice cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications and all mental health professionals are English speaking only

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Bereaved Parent Support Groups, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Divorce Counseling, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups, Telemental Health, Terminal Illness Counseling

LOSSteam of the Big Bend

THIS IS NOT A HOTLINE FOR THOSE FEELING SUICIDAL: PLEASE CALL 988 *LOSS: Local Outreach to those who have lost a a loved one to suicide; a two-person team of trained suicide loss survivors and mental health professionals serving as volunteers to be a resource of support, help and hope to bereaved survivors no matter how long ago the sucicide occured; can be contacted 24/7 by phone or by text at 741741for supportive services immediately and then for as long as needed to decrease their risk of suicide, strengthen mental health and help cope with grief; the LOSS Team will travel to see the bereaved person face to face, or provide assistance over the phone, and also provides a monthly support group *Collaborative effort of NAMI-Tallahassee, law enforcement agencies, and community partners including providing packets to victim advocates for Leon County Sheriff's office and Tallahassee Police Department with information and referrals for help

Services: Advocacy, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups, Suicide Prevention Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Minority Alliance for Advocating Community Awareness and Action, Inc.

*Confidential HIV testing and referrals *Does street outreach to offer mobile testing in certain neighborhoods *Offers HIV/STD Prevention Counseling and Peer Navigators *Advice on how to navigate the health care system *HIV peer social group; call for dates, time and location *Positive Youth Group *Volunteers accepted

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Confidential HIV Testing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Peer Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Mitcham, Michelle, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, CFM (MH12147)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH12147) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $125-$200 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; does not accept insurance *Treats teens, young adults, adults and geriatrics as individuals, groups, families and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, racial anxiety/trauma, marriage/relationships, parenting, and women's issues.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Parent Counseling, Telemental Health, Women's Support Groups