Florida DOT, My Florida 511

*Real-time, traffic information: commuter travel times, congestion, construction, lane closures, severe weather and emergency evacuation information on all Florida interstate highways, toll roads including Florida's Turnpike and other metropolitan roadways *Available 24/7 via phone by dialing 511, or via www.

Services: Traffic Bulletins/Information, Travelers Assistance

Florida State Information Center

*Information line and searchable website for Florida state agencies and programs *Website may be searched in several different ways for persons who may not know the name of the agency they are looking for

Services: Directory Assistance, Government Information Services

Florida Veterans Support Line

*Veterans and families are able to talk to a trained specialist for counseling and community resources *Comprehensive information and referral to VA-funded services and hundreds of community based services *Assistance and support provided by a peer who has experienced the transition from military back to civilian life *Care coordination services including system navigation, advocacy and ongoing support

Services: Peer Counseling, Specialized Information and Referral, Suicide Counseling, Veteran Reintegration Counseling

Franklin County Public Library

*Library services: books, reference materials, internet access, books on CD, meeting rooms, children's library, story hour, laminating, fax, scanning *Programs for all ages promoting reading *Other location: 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle *Both libraries will assist with applying on-line for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and employment when time permits

Services: Library Services, Public Internet Access Sites

FSU, Black Student Union

*Create awareness to the total university community about issues relating to Black culture through its sponsorship and involvement in programs on campus *Develop unity among the Black students so that jointly and strongly they can express concerns and problems faced on campus *Promote and provide for the social welfare of the Black Student Body

Services: Colleges/Universities, Cultural Heritage Programs, Outreach Programs, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

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, IT Service Desk (ITS)

*FSU directory assistance 24 hour automated service which can provide phone numbers for all FSU departments and employees *FSU ITS service desk staffed 8am-5pm, M-F *Provides information about device registration, cable tv, and intranet

Services: Directory Assistance, Information Technology Management Offices

FSU, Public Broadcast Center

*Resource for children, youth, educators, and parents to enhance educational diversity *Sponsors Sci Girls (summer camp for girls 9-15), Ready to Learn Resources (ages 2-8), WFSU Kids (provides events for families), 411 Teen (Sunday radio program for teens) and others *Volunteer opportunities available for persons interested in programming, pledge drive support and other events *Helps promote events through website on-line calendar, cultural notes on radio and TV programs

Services: Distance Education, Literacy Programs, Media/Communications, Parent/Family Involvement in Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Volunteer Opportunities

FSU, SSTRIDE Outreach Program

*Outreach effort of FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers *Identifies and mentors middle school students with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine *Pre-college component open to students from designated Florida high schools: after-school programs in Leon and Orange Counties, in-school in Collier, Gadsden, Madison, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Outreach Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

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