2-1-1 Big Bend, Help Me Grow

*Assists parents and caregivers with identifying children at-risk for developmental or behavioral disabilities, and connects them with community-based programs for health and developmental services *For more information or access to services, call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333, to chat or text your zip code to 898211

Services: Case/Care Management, Pediatric Developmental Screening

2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc

*Comprehensive information and referral for Helpline 211 in Big Bend area, for Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline and Florida Family Health Line *Telephone counseling *Crisis intervention and information services, suicide helpline *Search on-line Big Bend area and HIV/AIDS programs

Services: 211 Systems, Call Center Volunteer Opportunities, Comprehensive Information and Referral, Information Sources, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

2-1-1 Big Bend, Volunteer Program

*Helpline 2-1-1, Lifeline, Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline, and Florida Family Health Line rely heavily on volunteers for staffing *Volunteer counselors trained in crisis counseling, active listening, information and referral, HIV/AIDS and other topics *Training held three times a year, typically two nights each week for about two months, and also involves two or three weekend sessions; alternative training schedules occasionally offered *Persons not wanting to do telephone counseling have many other volunteer opportunities

Services: 211 Systems, Volunteer Opportunities

AARP Florida

*AARP (Formerly American Association of Retired Persons) assists people age 18 and over to stay informed on issues important to this age group *Advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues, offers services to members including AARP Magazine, AARP Bulletin monthly newsletter, community programs such as Tax-Aide to help with filling out tax forms, Driver Safety and Money Management courses, and Benefits *All Florida offices can be reached through the main toll free number

Services: Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, Senior Advocacy Groups

Abernethy, Heidi, LCSW (SW12386)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW12386) with a Masters of Social Work in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $90-$100 for initial session and $100 for subsequent sessions, does not offer a sliding scale; does not accept insurance *Treats adults as individuals, couples, and groups; specialties include general anxiety, stress, and depression, trauma and PTSD, codependency, faith and spirituality issues, family conflict, grief/bereavement, parenting, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and women's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking with limited Spanish , Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage and Relationships Counseling, Parent Counseling, Stress Management, Telemental Health

Al-Anon/Alateen

*Worldwide fellowship that provides self-help groups for family, friends, or anyone affected by an alcoholic *Alateen is for teenage family members or friends of alcoholics *Local number has option of listening to a recorded message with meeting days, locations, and times, or callers can leave a message and volunteers do their best to return calls; if calls are not returned within a day or two, call and leave a message again *Website also provides meeting and other information

Services: Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Intergroup 5

*Ongoing support to people dealing with problems related to alcoholism *Membership open to anyone wanting to address a drinking problem or remain in the organization to maintain sobriety and to assist others *Meetings of different types include open speaker or discussion, closed discussion, or step meetings, Big Book Meetings *Some meetings are available in correctional treatment/institutional facilities *See web site for meeting times, locations, dates; or call to speak to a member and/or for recorded information

Services: Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, Bay County Info Line

*Meeting schedule, information, and locations for AA, Al-Anon, and Ala-Teen groups in Bay and Gulf Counties *Phone numbers of group members for people in need of support

Services: Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Alexander Graham Bell Assn/Deaf/Hard of Hearing

*Maintains listening and spoken language resource websites for parents, professionals, teens and adults with hearing loss; offers free six-month membership for parents *Helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention *Support advocacy, education, research, and financial aid programs for Infants & toddlers, Preschool age children, school age children, and children looking to advance in the Arts & Sciences

Services: Fundraising and Resource Development Support, General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hearing Augmentation Aids, Speech Therapy

All About Love, Inc.

*Does not offer utility payment assistance or rent assistance, but may be able to assist with utility service extensions based on caller's ability to pay *Other services provided as funds are available, including prescription assistance, clothing, benefits application assistance (food stamps, SSI, SS, VA), life management skills/budgeting, and resume/employment assistance *May ask some persons who receive services to volunteer for them in exchange for providing assistance *Will only asks able-bodied people (not elderly, disabled, etc.

Services: Employment Preparation, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Benefits and Services Assistance, General Clothing Provision, Job Finding Assistance, Life Skills Education, Personal Financial Counseling, Prescription Expense Assistance