Behavior, Inc

*Program that offers counseling, housing referrals (non-violent offenders only), jobs referrals, family reunification, educational assistance, and community connections for homeles veterans and offenders who are re-entering the community after incarceration *Group therapy for all in need Monday evenings at 6PM, counseling by appointment *Works to assist and take referrals from City Walk Urban Mission and RISE (Resilience.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Bright Future Behavioral Health

*Group practice of licensed professionals and supervised interns seeking to assist those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues by removing barriers such as homelessness, transportation, and accessible treatment *Practice is accessible, and can be reached by public transportation; currently accepting new patients; cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications *Fees $95 to $200 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Florida Blue, United Health Care, Humana and EAP clients for adults, accepts Aetna(non-Medicaid) for all ages; uninsured clients with no funds may receive counseling from a supervised intern for little to no charge *Holistic treatment for adolescents through adults as individuals, couples, and families both in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include ADHD, addiction and substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, coping skills, depression, family conflict, opposition/defiance disorder, school issues, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, suicidal ideation, and PTSD/Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), support animal evaluations and letters *Telehealth services available for all of FL and some of Georgia, call for more information, in-person services available for Leon County and surrounding counties *Offers Second Chance Employment Program, a 90-day program where ex-offenders receive job coaching and job readiness training, case management with community resources, help applying for Social Security benefits, and parenting skills coaching

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Parent Counseling, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Day Treatment, Telemental Health

CARE-Tallahassee

*Faith-based transitional home for male sex offenders returning from prison; must agree to Christian Biblical studies, community rules, and attendance at required meetings/chapels *Residents on probation or parole must be from the 2nd Circuit only *Residents pay $450 per month, $115 per week or $15-25 per day; there is a $400 application fee for Leon County, $500 for out of county but in the 2nd Circuit and $600 for out of state *Offer jobs in lawn care services

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

City Walk Urban Mission, Men's Re-entry Transitional Housing

*Transitional housing in a Christian setting for male offenders (including non citizens) to help make the transition from incarceration back into the community *Confidential locations in Wakulla and Leon Counties *Applicants may come from social workers at jails, agency referrals; about to be released or recently incarcerated men may request an application via email Emily@citywalkmission.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

DISC Village, Juvenile Civil Citation Program

*Two different programs for youth (under 18) involved in the legal system: *Juvenile Civil Citation Program: Diversion of first time juvenile misdemeanor offenders from Juvenile Justice system through early intervention; Successful completion of requirements such as community service, drug screening, apology letters determines no record of arrest; Eligibility based on current offenses, prior delinquency history, law enforcement discretion, and willingness of youth and parent/guardian to participate, Referrals made through legal system or self/parent referral *Juvenile Drug Court: Intensive outpatient treatment for 20 week minimum for adolescents who have been arrested with substance misuse and/or mental health issues; individual, group and family counseling, chemical education classes, community involvement, drug testing; referrals made through legal and other sources *Both programs not available in every county; call for information

Services: Alternative Sentencing/Supervision, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Florida DOC, Correctional Institutions

*Information related to the state's correctional institutions including contact information, inmate visitation, probation, medical, records, work release and system process

Services: Correctional Facilities

Florida DOC, Pre-Release Planning Program

*Provides pre-release planning services to current HIV-infected inmates, or families calling on behalf of current HIV-infected inmates, about to be released from prison *Links current inmates to medical and social service appointments to attend upon release so that HIV care is not interrupted

Services: AIDS/HIV Control, Inmate Support Services

Florida Institutional Legal Services

*Program is one division of Florida Legal Services *Provides free civil legal services to prisoners, jail inmates, incarcerated juveniles, immigrants held in detention and individuals in indefinite civil detention or commitment *Services provided on civil cases only, not criminal *Provides free legal services to formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering into society to help end cycle of recidivism *May contact by phone and leave a message, however due to high call volume, many calls may not be returned *Best to contact by mail at 14260 West Newberry Road, #142, Newberry, FL 32669 *May also request a general information packet *Publishes the Florida Manual for Incarcerated Parents to clarify rights and responsibilities as parents and the Re-Entry Information Packet for persons leaving incarceration.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, General Legal Aid, Inmate Support Services

Florida Justice Institute

*State-wide non-profit public interest law firm advocating for civil rights issues *Corrections: deliberate indifference to medical or mental health needs, excessive force, wrongful death, conditions of confinement, censorship, medical malpractice *Prisoner Reentry Project: education to restore civil rights after release *Disabilities: advocacy for access available to all venues and fight against discrimination *Housing discrimination *Important civil rights or civil liberties issues that may impact a large number of people *Best to contact via website, but may call if internet access is not available

Services: Advocacy, Disability Rights Groups, Discrimination Assistance, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Good News Outreach, Mercy House

*Transitional housing substance abuse program for men and women recently released from prison *Room, board, mentoring, job placement assistance and other supportive services to help gain employment and self-sufficiency *Must be an able bodied worker and have been released in the past year

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Transitional Housing/Shelter