4FLHero Traumatized First Responders and Law Enforcements

*2-1-1 comprehensive information and referral helpline: health and human services programs, counseling and advocacy *Providing 24/7 support to everyone in the community to include: including sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, and other emotional or situational distress *Statewide Substance Abuse Hotline: drug information, local or national referrals for counseling, crisis intervention locations; search website at http://www.

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Veteran/Military Hotlines

American Legion, Sauls-Bridges Post 13

*Organization of veterans, advocates and lobbies for veterans and their families in Congress *Educates youth on Americanism and patriotism *Provides various services in the community as needed *Provides fellowship and comradery *Two related groups: American Legion is for veterans who served during certain designated war times, as well as military personnel on active duty *American Legion Auxiliary is for women with a spouse or close relative who served in the armed forces during one of the designated war times *Both groups offer a meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month and a social on the 4th Thursday of the month; call for times

Services: Veteran Membership Organizations

American Red Cross, Armed Forces Emergency Services

*Emergency services during times of need for armed forces members (active duty or retired with pension) and their families, including emergency communication, financial assistance and information and referral *Services: 1) emergency communications, ie births, serious illness, or death of a family member; 2) verification of need for emergency leave and leave extensions; 3) financial assistance for emergency travel, urgent needs, ie food or shelter; 4) confidential counseling, information, and referrals to military and health and support services; 5) assistance in understanding military policies; 6) direct impact of deployment, anxiety and complexities caused by separation; 7) support and information on issues from benefits or budgeting to deferments, compassionate reassignment and dependence discharge, (granting of leave is strictly between service member and his/her commanding officer) *When calling, be prepared to provide the following information as is known: full legal name; rank/rating; branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard); Social Security number; date of birth; military unit address; information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only); ongoing Support for Our Military Families; deployment Services

Services: Advocacy, Disaster Management Organizations, Disaster Relief Services, Emergency Funds, Military Family Service/Support Centers, Specialized Information and Referral

Bolhouse, Lisa, LCSW (SW1872)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW1872) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $125 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Aetna, CIGNA, United Healthcare, BCBS *Treats adults and young adults as individuals and couples in person and by video (telemedicine); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, Victim and Trauma counseling, PTSD, and veteran's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Conjoint Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, General Counseling Services, Telemental Health, Veteran Reintegration Counseling

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

Damron, Kristi, LCSW (SW15791)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW15791) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $125 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay; and accepts Medicare, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, Oscar, Aetna, and Kepro EAP insurances *Treats young adults, adults and geriatrics in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, trauma, crisis counseling, family issues, suicide prevention, emotional distress caused by chronic disease, and veteran's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Evaluation, Suicide Counseling, Telemental Health, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Veteran Reintegration Counseling

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