Ochlockonee Bay Methodist Church

*Drive through food pantry 8AM-until food runs out on the last two Saturdays of each month; except for holiday weekends when the schedule changes; call for details; phone messages are checked daily, or contact through facebook

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

Salvation Army, Tallahassee Division

*09/05/2023 - FOLLOWING IDALIA: ONLY PROVIDING FOOD - NO HOTEL VOUCHERS *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, utility assistance when fund available, disaster assistance program, and holiday Angel Tree assistance program *All assistnce is for emergcy services only and available on a limited basis; food pantry may be used once a month, furniture vouchers are given on a case by case bases for those who are recovering from a natural disaster or homlessness and will require photo ID and a letter from a caseworker, all other all other assistance is available once every 12 months *Financiual asssitance for utilities is by appointment only; call on Monday after 9AM with a utility bill available; after the phone review, an in person appointment will be scheduled later in the week

Second Judicial Circuit Court

*Second Judicial Circuit serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties *This circuit, which is one of 20 for the state, has sixteen circuit judges and ten county court judges who are managed by the chief judge *Handles judicial support functions for the circuit under the direction of the chief judge, overseeing program functions set up by the judiciary *Schedules courtrooms, assigns conflict attorneys (when the public defender cannot represent parties), participates in the annual budgeting process (and handles all purchasing, accounting, etc.

State Attorney's Office, Second Judicial Circuit

*Prosecutes cases developed by law enforcement in Franklin, Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties *Assists crime victims, witnesses, and families through the criminal justice system *Investigates complaints by citizens of criminal activities, and prosecutes worthless check charges

US Postal Service, Passport Application Acceptance

*Applications may be obtained at US Main Post Office, 2800 S Adams St by appointment only or apply on-line *Absolute requirement: one photo, certified birth certificate and photo ID according to passport regulations *Applications and Renewals also available at Clerk of Court offices in Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison and Wakulla Counties *Gadsden residents may apply at Quincy Post Office *Taylor County residents may apply at Madison or Lafayette County Court Houses or Mayo post office *Fees run approximately $130 per passport book plus $35 execution fees (16 and over), $100 plus $35 (15 and younger) *Passport card available for cruises with no flying involved: $30 +$35 (16 and older); $15 + $35 (15 and under)

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits

DOEA, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)

*Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) can be reached through Florida Elder Helpline *Trained volunteers provide free in-person and telephone information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance coverage including: Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, prescription assistance, filling out insurance forms, comparing insurance policies and interpreting health insurance documents *May call insurance companies on clients' behalf if needed *The eight Big Bend area counties are all covered by the Program Liaison in Tallahassee *Specific county counseling site locations and schedule are as follows: *Franklin - No counseling sites in this county at this time * Gadsden - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Jefferson - Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center; M-F, 9AM-3PM; walk-ins and appointments welcome; 850-342-0242 *Leon - Area Agency on Aging and Tallahassee Senior Center; M-F, 9AM - 4PM; by appointment only *Liberty - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Madison County Senior Center, M-F, by appointment only *Taylor County - Taylor Senior Citizens Center, times vary, make appointment with counselor *Wakulla County - No counseling sites in this county at this time

Services: Medicaid, Medicare, Specialized Information and Referral

FAMU, Small Business Development Center

*Workshops, individual counseling, and resource library for individuals interested in starting their own businesses or persons with existing businesses *Consulting locations in Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce, Monticello Chamber of Commerce, Madison Chamber of Commerce, Perry Chamber of Commerce, and Crawfordville at the Wakulla County Extension; see website for specific addresses

Services: Business Development

DISC Village, Outpatient Adult Services

*Outpatient services in person or by video (telemental health) for mental health issues and substance misusing adults ages 18 and over and their families include who voluntarily self-referral or as requirement for probation/parole; federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: women that are pregnant and experiencing issues with substances and/or using intravenous methods of substance misuse or anyone that misuses substances intravenously *Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient counseling (IOP), case management, referrals and specialized counseling for intensive mental health treatment including prescribing and managing medications *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 *Human service centers throughout the Big Bend area serve all eight counties; telemental health appointments by online counseling available for persons living outside of Leon County *Franklin: 150 10th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 *Gadsden: 305-B W Crawford St, Quincy, 32351 *Madison:1476 SW Main Street Greenville, 32331 *Taylor: 1012 S Jefferson St, Perry, 32348 *Wakulla: 85 High Dr, Crawfordville, 32326

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Telemental Health

DISC Village, Youth Outpatient Program

*Outpatient substance misuse treatment for youth 17 or younger providing comprehensive screening, assessment and counseling, both individual and family sessions; federally required to give preference in admitting individuals into treatment as follows: pregnant people who misuse substances intravenously, pregnant people that misuse substances, people that misuse substances intravenously *Services may be voluntary or court-ordered, urinalysis Substance testing required for all participants *Fees assessed on a sliding scale based on household income; in-network provider for Medicaid services; assistance available in completing private insurance claims *Offices outside Leon County *Franklin: 150 10th Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 *Gadsden: 305-D W Crawford St, Quincy, 32351 *Madison: 1476 SW Main Street Greenville, FL 32331 *Taylor: 1012 S Jefferson St, Perry, 32348 *Wakulla: 85 High Dr, Crawfordville

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Disorder Counseling