Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

*Child Care program that provides tuition assistance to young children that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment; voluntary Pre-kindergarten: approved list of providers *Parents may register for VPK and apply for the School Readiness program for child care assistance online or call for assistance; Trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs including other services in the Whole Child network such as Food Stamps *Parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available *Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Eye Screening, Hearing Screening, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Preschools

Community Action Agency, Emergency Services Program

3/4/2024: FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR AGE 60+ OR DISABLED, City of Tallahassee, City of Quincy, Talquin Electric, and Duke Energy customers only *In-take application: http://capitalareacommunityactionagency.

Services: Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Big Bend Hospice, The Caring Tree Program

*Helps young people grieving the death of a loved one; loss does not have to be recent for youth to benefit *Outreach providing limited number of school-based grief support groups, monthly Children and Teen Nights at Big Bend Hospice, and two annual youth bereavement camps: Camp Woe-Be-Gone, one day camp for youth ages 6-12 held each spring; Teen Woe-Be-Gone, held each fall, one day retreat to meet the special needs of grieving teens ages 13-18; grief education and training *All services available for Leon County; limited services available for Gadsden, Franklin, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties youth

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Camps, General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups, Terminal Illness Counseling, Volunteer Opportunities

Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse, Inc

*Church-affiliated organization: transitional housing and 12-step rehabilitation center for both men and women dealing with substance abuse or addiction *18 beds for men; 7 beds for women; open 24-hours a day; dormitory housing when space available; length of stay varies depending upon individual needs *Program is NOT a temporary homeless shelter *Food pantry open to the community first W of month, 1PM-3PM *Provides meal assistance upon request when food supplies are available; appointments needed to receive food outside of food pantry hours *Donation-based handyman and lawn services provided *Thrift store with clothing and household goods located at 3299 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, 32327, open 9AM-4PM, M, Tu, Th, F, Sa

Services: Food Pantries, Household Goods, In Home Assistance, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Thrift Shops, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Salvation Army, Basic Needs Assistance, Tallahassee Office

*Provide assistance to residents of Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla Counties in need including clothing vouchers, food pantry, hygiene kits, limited baby and feminine hygiene products, furniture vouchers, disaster assistance program, Thanksgiving dinner on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, and holiday Angel Tree assistance program *All assistance is for emergency services only and available on a limited basis; food pantry may be used once a month (except daily bread and pastries, when available); furniture vouchers are given on a case by case bases for those who are recovering from a natural disaster or homelessness and will require photo ID and a letter from a caseworker; personal hygiene kits are provided every 6 months, if available; all other all other assistance is available once every 12 months

Services: Diapers, Food Pantries, Furniture, General Clothing Provision, Menstruation Supplies, Personal/Grooming Supplies

A Time to Change Counseling Center

*Group practice of LCSW, LMHC, and Licensed Psychologists, and supervised interns which is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $85 - $150 an hour, sliding scale for self-pay; accepts most insurances, call to confirm that they accept your insurance; practice includes supervised interns who may offer services at discounted rates.

CareerSource, Capital Region

*Provides services for job seekers, businesses and employers in Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden Counties

DISC Village, Inc

*CARF accredited multi-site community based child welfare, criminal justice, diversion, and substance abuse/mental health treatment with both inpatient and outpatient centers in the big bend area *Youth services include substance abuse and behavior prevention services, in patient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, outpatient counseling, trauma recovrery, family and parent sessions, child welfare programs, the Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) Team, and Criminal Justice services *Adult services include inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), case management, and transitional care for patients returning to the community; also inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment with specialized couseling and medication management for major psyciatric disorders *Fees for services are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; Assistance available in completing private insurance claims; Federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: Pregnant Injecting Drug Users, Pregnant Drug Users, People who inject drugs *Locations in the eight county big bend area, but not all services are offered in each county - check website to confirm what services are offered in what counties: Leon, Jefferson, Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla Counties

Florida Wild Mammal Association, Inc

*Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and education of public on wildlife issues *Volunteers 16 years old and over are welcome, preferably with a consistent availability for scheduling

North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority

*Administers Section 8 and public housing program for Wakulla plus four other counties that are not in the Big Bend area *Public Housing Units range in size from one bedroom up through four bedrooms; rents are based on 30% of income and residents are responsible for their own water and electric; all units are total electric with central heating and air *There is always a waiting list; local resident preference with proof required before going on the waiting list; applications can be found in English and Spanish on the website