Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Provides direct human services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and collaboration and support regarding needs *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs; distributes disposable medical supplies (such as incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Mobility ramp and half-step construction for individuals who qualify *Youth Services: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education; open to youth from Leon and Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, community service projects, and more *Assistance in applying for social security benefits *Permanent supportive housing consultation *Homeless outreach

Services: Daily Living Aids, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Youth Employment Programs

ARC Big Bend, The

*Serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with life skills, school to work, and employment services *Adult day training for developmentally disabled adults and students in high school transition programs *Supported employment *Employment Services for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation *Program serves 9 counties within the Big Bend region, including: Madison, Jefferson, Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Lafayette *Employment Services Office in Tallahassee: 2898 Mahan Dr, Suite 2.

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Special Education, Vocational Education

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

CareerSource, Capital Region, Gadsden County

*Access to employment-related services in one central location and matching qualified participants with appropriate job opportunities, based on skills and other circumstances *Center maintains lists of job openings; job search and assistance, resume writing classes, employability skills classes, training scholarships for eligible individuals *LEAP program: for young adults ages 16-24, not enrolled in school, can aid in: job and work experience, resumes, job prep, recruitment opportunities, assistance with obtaining high school diploma/GED, higher education, vocational training, certificates, and financial literacy training *Welfare Transition: case management services, employment classes, job training and placement, financial assistance for employment-related transportation and child care *Veteran services: assistance with job search and training opportunities *Assists with applying for SNAP (food assistance), Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), Medicaid, Unemployment; call for dates and times

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Youth Employment Programs

CareerSource, Capital Region, Leon County

*Access to employment-related services in one central location and matching qualified participants with appropriate job opportunities, based on skills and other circumstances *Center maintains lists of job openings; job search and assistance, resume writing classes, employability skills classes, training scholarships for eligible individuals *LEAP program: for young adults ages 16-24, not enrolled in school, can aid in: job and work experience, resumes, job prep, recruitment opportunities, assistance with obtaining high school diploma/GED, higher education, vocational training, certificates, and financial literacy training *Welfare Transition: case management services, employment classes, job training and placement, financial assistance for employment-related transportation and child care *Veteran services: assistance with job search and training opportunities *Assists with applying for SNAP (food assistance), Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), Medicaid, Unemployment; call for dates and times

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Youth Employment Programs

CareerSource, Capital Region, Wakulla County

*Access to employment-related services in one central location and matching qualified participants with appropriate job opportunities, based on skills and other circumstances *Center maintains lists of job openings; job search and assistance, resume writing classes, employability skills classes, training scholarships for eligible individuals *LEAP program: for young adults ages 16-24, not enrolled in school, can aid in: job and work experience, resumes, job prep, recruitment opportunities, assistance with obtaining high school diploma/GED, higher education, vocational training, certificates, and financial literacy training *Welfare Transition: case management services, employment classes, job training and placement, financial assistance for employment-related transportation and child care *Veteran services: assistance with job search and training opportunities *Assists with applying for SNAP (food assistance), Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), Medicaid, Unemployment; call for dates and times

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Youth Employment Programs

CareerSource, Chipola

*Provides services for job seekers, businesses and employers in Liberty, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties *Offers training for individuals who may have barriers to certain employment, or be a veteran or eligible spouse, low income or receiving public assistance *Assists dislocated workers (laid off); youth (16-24) seeking first or new jobs and/or a trade, obtaining high school diploma or GED *Welfare Transition may provide Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF) recipients with training, education, support services, and skills needed to gain unsubsidized employment *Veterans offered help in preparing for employment in the civilian world through a transition program *Veterans Transition Assistance Program helps service members with service related disabilities or barriers prepare for employment *Will help with bonding an ex-offender for employer willing to hire *Do NOT refer callers for financial assistance or housing *Other locations: *4636 Highway 90 E, Ste E, Marianna, 32446 *757 Hoyt St, Rm 108, Chipley, 32428

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs

CareerSource, Gulf Coast, Bay, Franklin and Gulf Counties

*Offers access to employment-related services in one central location *Maintains list of local job openings; provides job search assistance; offers resource room with free computer, copy and fax machine for job searching; free job seeker workshops *Provides veteran's job search help including supportive services; includes family members *Unemployment claims process: www.

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Job Finding Assistance, Tutoring Services

CareerSource, North Florida

*Unites various employment, training and support services and agencies to assist residents of Madison, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties find jobs and assist businesses to obtain employees *Access to employment services and DCF Access Florida computer application process in one central location in Madison County *Center improves employment skills through job aptitude and interest assessment, resume writing and interviewing skills, computer access *Employment information and help regarding job openings and other related services *Unemployment claims process: www.

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Food Stamps/SNAP, Job Finding Assistance, Medicaid, TANF, Unemployment Insurance

DCF, Continue the Mission Initiative

*Department of Children and Family (DCF) program offering flexible career opportunities to veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to serve as Child Protective Investigators (CPI), case managers and mentors *DCF and Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs (FDVA), partnering with local veterans' groups in Tallahassee will host the initial recruitment events for veterans, their spouses and former law enforcement officers at Career Source *Serve as a call to action for veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers who still have a desire to serve their communities.

Services: Veteran Employment Programs