FSU, Student Veterans Center

*Provides support to Florida State University students who are veterans, veteran-dependents, active duty personnel, Reserve and National Guard members, and ROTC cadets *Assist student veterans, service members and dependents in securing Veterans Affairs educational benefits *Ease the transition to campus life with veteran-specific orientation sessions and first-semester courses *Facilitate connections and a sense of community through veteran-centered events and activities *Collaborate with local, state and national veterans-support organizations *Work study program available

Services: Colleges/Universities, General Benefits Assistance

FSU, Women's Student Union

*Provides programs, services, and activities on topics of interest to women *Promotes women's issues on campus, confronts sexual discrimination *Lobbies administration regarding women's issues

Services: Colleges/Universities, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Women's Support Groups

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

Gadsden County Schools

*Public educational services for students in Gadsden County *HeadStart for 3 and 4 year olds, Voluntary Pre-K, Pre-Kindergarten and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) for 3-5 year olds *Elementary Schools: Chattahoochee Elementary, George W.

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Public Schools, Special Education

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Career Training Center

*Free career development training and life skills classes serving anyone 16 and up; clients do not have to have disabilities or special needs *Adult basic education and GED classes *Employment skills in career counseling, resume writing, interviews and clothing choices; may also assist with clothing once a job is obtained; computer lab offering self-directed courses in Microsoft programs *Other training location in Quincy

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Life Skills Education

Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

*Distance education school that offers more than 100 free courses in a variety of media formats: braille, large print, audio, and online, according to student's needs *Four program areas: high school, family education, adult continuing education and Hadley Institute for Professional Studies for professionals and paraprofessionals in the visually impaired field *One of the largest educators of braille

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Distance Education, Library Services, Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education

Harrell Memorial Library, Liberty County

*Offers library services: books, CD's, references, book discussion groups, child and youth programs, resource assistance services for homebound persons *Large print and talking books/magazines, magnifier aids for vision, hearing and other disabilities *Computers and computer classes available to public; exam proctoring *Offers literacy and ESL help, math kits with books and activities for parents to complete with their Pre-School and Kindergarten aged children *Other location Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library, 22149 NE SR 20, Hosford, 32334 *Bay County Public Library in Panama City headquarters of Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS)

Services: Computer Literacy Training Programs, English as a Second Language, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, Test Proctoring

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Behavioral Health, University Services

*Mental health program for university or college students age 18 and over, including those taking on-line courses, on leave of absence or transitioning back to school *Provides support and guidance to learn coping skills to manage mental health and academic life through group therapy focusing on reducing mood symptoms, self-care, wellness, social skills, navigating resources and supports, and creating/using support systems including family *Includes 12 hours of therapeutic activities per week

Services: General Counseling Services, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Student Counseling Services

IMPACT Tallahassee

*Private Preschool and VPK specializing in individualized therapeutic education including daily living skills, occupational therapy, motor skills, handwriting; sensory, oral, environmental, play and socialization skills; physical, speech, art, and music therapy *After school programs; intensive instruction in daily living skills; summer camps (3-21) *Fees depend on age and special needs but range between $850 and $1020 monthly for children 1-year to 4-years old; Accept Medicaid, BC/BS, other private insurance, some funding available through other agencies, Mckay and Gardiner Scholarships *Must have a Rx for therapy from physician before children can be wait listed; forms found on website tab for application and enrollment

Services: Alternative Education, Camps, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Preschools, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

Jamila Holcomb, Ph.D., LMFT (MT3505)

*Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT3505) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $100 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay: $75 for students, sliding scale based on financial hardship; does not accept insurance *Treats adolescents through adults as individuals, families, and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, victim and trauma counseling, crisis counseling and trauma, PTSD, parenting, adolescent counseling, and racial anxiety, also provides workshops and presentations for business related to mental health, racial trauma, and cultural climate *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health