Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida

*Information and referral for child care, after school programs, developmental assessments, early intervention for children with special needs, school readiness programs, and Voluntary Pre-K *Toll-free number and two regional offices serve seven county area *Parents can register for VPK and Child Care Assistance at www.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Preschools

Ebener, Deborah, PhD (PY5093)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY5093) in open facility practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *See below for information about fees, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts United Healthcare Student Resources Insurance *Treats adolescents, teens, young adults and adults as individuals in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, depression and anxiety *Therapist is English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Educational Testing, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Special Education, Telemental Health

Engage Behavioral Health (Invo Center)

*Therapists and Paraprofessionals providing services for children with Autism, ages 14 and under (in some cases will see older teens) *Uses Functional Analysis assessment, ABA Therapy, Verbal Behavioral Therapy, and Workshops, to provide ADL training, Toilet Training, Feeding Therapy and to create behavioral plans to address physical aggression, self-injury, Non-compliance, self-stimulation behaviors, and tantrums *For families: parent training, behavioral babysitting, a monthly Parent's Night Out, Caregivers Lunch & Learn, Caregiver Support Groups, and Virtual Family Support *For Uninsured Patients Behavioral Therapy starts at $45/hr, Medicaid and most insurance accepted

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Autism Therapy, Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Respite Care

Family Cafe, The

*Information and referral resource for individuals with disabilities and their families *Maintains network of state agencies, non-profit organizations and other service providers that serve the disabled *Organizes annual statewide disabilities networking and information conference *Produces annual Question and Answer publication that answers questions related to disabilities

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Specialized Information and Referral

FAMU, Center for Disability Access and Resources

*Works with faculty and staff to provide academic support services and accommodations both in and out of the classroom *Primary advocate for students with disabilities *Educates students with disabilities about their legal rights and responsibilities *Promotes self determination so that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and achieving their academic and personal goals

Services: Colleges/Universities, Student Disability Services

FAMU, Counseling Services

*Provides psychiatric evaluation and counseling including crisis counseling for short term; counsels, individuals, couples and groups in person or by video (telemental health) *Counseling services are provided by mental health professionals, but also may be provided by masters and doctoral students in training; Psychiatrists and M.

Services: Conjoint Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Case Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Student Counseling Services, Support Groups, Telemental Health

FAMU, Dorothy Henderson Scholarship Program

*Campus-based support program for homeless, adopted and former foster care students attending Florida A&M University *Assists students: housing, education and academics, finances and employment, and supportive relationships through community connections *Provides: on-campus housing assistance, DCF/Homeless Waiver, academic advertisement, orientation fee deferments, housing deposit deferments, book scholarships (limited), financial aid assistance, food and clothing, support and counseling, resources and referrals *Must be enrolled as a FAMU student, who has received foster care, is homeless or adopted (certified by Florida Department of Children and Families)

Services: Student Counseling Services, Student Financial Aid

FDLRS, Miccosukee Associate Ctr

*Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System providing information and assistance to parents and diagnostic and instruction support to schools for appropriate educational programs *Child Find assists in locating, identifying, and obtaining services for children birth-21 years with developmental delays, suspected delays, and/or special learning needs

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Special Education

First Baptist Church, English/ASL Language Instruction

*Prepares for TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) *Hosts Conversational English for Internationals *Teaches citizenship classes *Free beginner American Sign Language instruction: Only cost is purchase of study book

Services: Citizenship Education, English as a Second Language, Sign Language Instruction

FL Cares

*Not for profit who builds ramps, half steps, grab bars, and other accessibility home adaptations for older adults or persons with disabilities to create or improve access to their homes *Uses a sliding scale to determine if the client holds any payment responsibility, but will not let financial issues bar the way for those in need *Funded by churches, agencies and community groups

Services: Daily Living Aids, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Mobility Aids