2-1-1 Big Bend, Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline

*Extensive data base for statewide testing sites, information and referrals for HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB concerns via web site and phone *Supportive and crisis counseling

Services: 211 Systems, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Anonymous HIV Testing, Confidential HIV Testing

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

American Breast Cancer Foundation

*Financial assistance on limited basis for both men and women who have a doctor's referral, are uninsured and whose income falls 300% below the federal poverty level for screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and surgical consults *Education and Community Advocacy Program - connects diagnosed breast cancer patients with resources including living expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and legal services *Website offers the "Animated Patient Series" and a library that includes educational information on exams, mammography, risks, breast cancer stages, and treatments

Services: Cancer Detection, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services

American Cancer Society

*Information on research, education, advocacy, and services available for cancer patients, survivors, family and friends, and health care professionals *Topics: include local low-cost medical referrals where available, prevention, early detection, treatment, clinical trials, coping, support group referrals, the Cancer Survivors Network, statistics, research programs, and how to donate or volunteer with ACS *National hotline also offers information and referral for the Breast and Cervical Cancer screening sites in Florida

Services: Cancer Detection, Clinical Trials, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Archbold Northside Center for Behavioral & Psychiatric Care

*Private behavioral, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering detoxification, short term hospitalization and outpatient counseling for mental health issues, substance abuse problems, and geriatric problems *24/7 helpline *Psychiatrists coordinate care involving psychologists, counselors, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, recreational therapists and social workers to help patients and families *Inpatient Program, 22 bed short-term facility offering treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependent adults in crisis *Geriatric Inpatient Program 18 bed short-term, inpatient program provides treatment for senior adults in a secured unit specifically designed to care for geriatric patients suffering from psychiatric and chemical dependency problems *Serves only adults 18 and over *Facility is an emergency-receiving facility accepting 1013/2013 involuntary referrals by physicians, hospitals, mental health providers, law enforcement, family members and patients themselves *Inpatient Chemical Dependency Services use "Living in Balance Program" for treating patients who are dealing with alcohol or benzodiazepine addiction

Services: Detoxification, General Counseling Services, Geriatric Assessment, Geriatric Counseling, Inpatient Mental Health Facilities, Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Area 02 STD Program Manager (Leon DOH Area)

*Central contact for STD local control staff, community outreach and education, regional and county planning; evaluation of local counseling, testing, and referral programs; coordination of patient care related activities

Services: Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

Area TB Coordinator, Pamela Nelson

*Central point of contact for tuberculosis testing and treatment; provides surveillance and reporting activities for designated counties; provides community education and training

Services: Tuberculosis Control, Tuberculosis Screening

Autism Research Institute

*Conducts research and disseminates the results on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood *Provides research based information to parents, caretakers and professionals through the agency's web site which also offers screening tools such as a diagnostic check-list and an Autism Treatment Evaluation checklist (ATEC) *Awards grants and funds research studies, interested parties can learn more about taking part in the studies on the website

Services: Autism Therapy, Clinical Trials, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Baptiste, Kalisha, LMHC (MH10163)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH10163) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice that is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees are $100 for a one-hour session; State of Florida Employees qualify for 6 free EAP sessions; Autism Diagnosis, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT™): $425.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Autism Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemedicine

Bayer, Zachary, PyD (PY9214)

*Licensed Neuropsychologist (PY9214); currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Treating adults and children as individuals in-person and through video (telemedicine) for Parkinson’s, TBI, ABI (stroke, anoxia, tumors, encephalopathy), and Alzheimer’s through neuropsychological/psychological evaluations, cognitive remediation, and therapy *Psychological Evaluations for chronic pain, spinal cord stimulators, bariatric surgery, and organ transplants; Neuropsych Evaluations & Assessments (Cognitive Testing), off-the-road return to driving assessments, Worker's Compensation Evaluations, capacity/competency evaluations, individual medical evaluations (IMEs), school accommodations (ages 16 and up), activities of daily living (ADL) assessments *Fees depend on service; does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts GEHA, United Healthcare, Tricare, Optum, New Direction, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Florida Blue (BCBS), CIGNA Insurance *Therapist is male, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Brain Injury Assessment, Driving Evaluation, Geriatric Assessment, Memory Screening, Neuropsychiatry/Neuropsychology, Telemedicine