ALS Association Florida Chapter, The

*Promotes awareness and understanding of ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) and the work of the ALS Association by providing up-to-date information and education materials to ALS patients, caregivers, researchers and members in the healthcare field *Information pamphlets, newsletters, research symposiums, and speakers bureau *Regional care coordinators may assist with getting needed services *Available services vary by county; possibilities include health care and insurance advocacy, medical transportation, medical equipment and assistive technology, respite and home care, and support groups

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Medical Information Services, Mobility Aids, Respite Care

Alzheimer's Project, Big Bend Respite Care

*Respite offered on a weekly basis on-site; caregivers may take time to go grocery shopping, get a haircut, or take a much needed nap *Respite uses socialization and group activities to keep the clients active and socially engaged throughout the day; activities include: arts and crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, chair yoga, and games *Clients must be assessed before attending; call (850) 386-2778 to schedule an initial assessment *Day respite care 9AM-3PM at each location; call for information for the location closest to you; registration required for all Tallahassee day respite programs

Services: Dementia Management, Respite Care

Apalachee Center, Community Action Team (CAT)

*24/7 Crisis Response Team providing a full range of services to clients aged 11-21 with a documented mental illness, who failed at less intense forms of treatment or who may have multiple crisis stabilization episodes, involvement with law enforcement or Juvenile Justice systems, involvement with the child welfare system, or current/possible placement in an alternative school setting; *A step up from ‘traditional’ outpatient services or a step down from a long-term placement, such as a SIPP; available 24/7 to respond to crisis calls and are deployed when necessary in order to prevent crisis stabilization episodes or law enforcement involvement *Serves a limited number of families at any given time and services last anywhere from six to nine months; team consists of a Team Leader, two Care Managers, two Therapists, 3 Peer Specialists, and one Staff Assistant; Provides limited respite care, not lasting more than four hours for caregivers *Services available in Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla Counties; *Accepts most insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale for those who meet clinical criteria

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling, Medicaid, Medicare, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Respite Care

Covenant Hospice, Care Services

*Must be referred by medical provider to receive hospice services, either inpatient or outpatient *Continued in-home nursing and personal care services for persons with limited life expectancy through RN case managers, LPNs and home health aids *Families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can request financial aid support for respite care.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Volunteer Opportunities

Elder Care Services, Elder Day Stay

*There is a waitlist; It may be a few days to a few months, depending on the individual situation; ECS encourages people to call to complete preliminary paperwork and to possibly receive assistance through other ECS services; Limited number of priority enrollment spots; call for information *Supervised day care providing respite care for family/caregivers and offering individual attention for seniors requiring supervision due to physical or mental limitations *Socialization, intellectual stimulation, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, exercise, nutritious meals and snacks *Help with mobility, eating, toileting *Clients must be able to stand and transfer on their own

Services: Adult Day Programs, Respite Care

Elder Care Services, In-Home/Community Based Services

*Care managers assess assistance needs, develops care plans, then locate, arrange, and monitor services *Provide relief to caregivers of Alzheimer patients and general respite care *Provide homemakers to help with light housekeeping tasks *Provide personal care assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming *Services available as funding allows, there may be a waitlist at times *Free crisis and long-term counseling available to seniors and their caregivers *LGBTQ+ senior support group meets on last Thursday of the month at 11:30AM in the Senior Center, call for more information

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Caregiver Counseling, Case/Care Management, Dementia Management, General Counseling Services, In Home Assistance, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Respite Care

Engage Behavioral Health (Invo Center)

*Therapists and Paraprofessionals providing services for children with Autism, ages 14 and under (in some cases will see older teens) *Uses Functional Analysis assessment, ABA Therapy, Verbal Behavioral Therapy, and Workshops, to provide ADL training, Toilet Training, Feeding Therapy and to create behavioral plans to address physical aggression, self-injury, Non-compliance, self-stimulation behaviors, and tantrums *For families: parent training, behavioral babysitting, a monthly Parent's Night Out, Caregivers Lunch & Learn, Caregiver Support Groups, and Virtual Family Support *For Uninsured Patients Behavioral Therapy starts at $45/hr, Medicaid and most insurance accepted

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Respite Care

Franklin County Senior Service Center

*Provides recreational, educational and wellness activities for those age 50 and older; games, billiards, ping pong, darts, reading, 60" TV, free WiFI *Liberty County Senior Citizens Association is provider for supportive and nutrition services in Franklin County due to county cutback *Distribute meals to older adults unable to get out, provide daily meals at center at Noon in Carrabelle at 302 NW Avenue F, 32322 *Transportation for shopping, pharmacy, and other services provided by Gulf County Transportation, Port St Joe, Call between 7:30AM and 5:00PM *Legal Services of North Florida, 2119 Delta Blvd, Tallahassee, 32303 provides legal assistance

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Local Transportation, Respite Care, Senior Centers

Gadsden Senior Services, Inc

*On site activities include daily devotion, recreational activities, exercise sessions, presentations from government and social services agencies, travel to local attractions, nutritional information and daily nutritious lunch *Free transportation to and from Quincy site, telephone reassurance calls to homebound clients, *Meals on wheels, congregate hot lunch, emergency home energy assistance (EHEAP), legal aid *Case management upon referral from AAANF, Alzheimers disease support, community care for the elderly, respite care, companionship, and resource assistance for seniors, their families and caregivers *Direct Service Workers to assist in daily living activities: personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, respite for caregivers, and determining need for incontinence supplies *Offers emergency food distribution for Gadsden County seniors, the first Tuesday of every month, 1pm-2pm

Services: Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Dementia Management, Food Pantries, Friendly Outreach Programs, Home Delivered Meals, In Home Assistance, Respite Care, Senior Centers, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council

*Health education, resources and referrals on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, a healthy lifestyle, and disease control management, free mammogram referrals for women without insurance with FAMU support; referrals for respite and personal care for seniors and medically challenged persons *Community gardening plots *Leadership training, job opportunities, after school programs, and summer camp for youth

Services: Camps, Cancer Detection, Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Extended Child Care, General Health Education Programs, Leadership Development, Respite Care, Youth Enrichment Programs