2-1-1 Big Bend, Helpline 2-1-1

*Telephone counseling, suicide prevention and crisis intervention *Community information and referrals to more than 1,000 human service agencies and organizations in Big Bend area *Available 24/7, 365 days a year *Training programs for volunteer counselors held three times each year; interested parties call to receive more information

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Volunteer Training

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

4FLHero Traumatized First Responders and Law Enforcements

*2-1-1 comprehensive information and referral helpline: health and human services programs, counseling and advocacy *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

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

*New 988 number active as of July 16, 2022.

Services: Suicide Counseling, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Abell, Terry, LMHC (MH7549)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH7549) and Certified LMH Supervisor in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in an accessible office that cannot be reached by public transportation *Fees $65 - $95 an hour, offers special student rates and a sliding scale on a case-by-case basis; offers a short, no-cost consultation to see if you are a good fit for her practice; does not accept insurance *Female, English speaking, Caucasian therapist treats clients aged teen through adults as individuals and couples in person, by phone, and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, PTSD, Trauma, and Sexual Identity (LGBTQ+) Issues, sexual abuse survivors, anger management *Therapist cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Anger Management, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Sexual Orientation Counseling, Telemental Health

Abernethy, Heidi, LCSW (SW12386)

COVID Update 09/01/2022 - unvaccinated patients need to wear a mask for in person visits *Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW12386) with a Masters of Social Work in private practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice 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 Counseling, Parent Counseling, Stress Management, Telemental Health

AHCA, FloridaHealthFinder.gov

*Updated information on AHCA licensed health care providers: health plans, hospitals, hospice providers, assisted living, nursing homes, physicians, prescription drug prices *Can call or search web site by type, name, county or general zip code area *Status of license of health care providers and agencies available *Report Medicaid fraud if found *Can file a complaint against a health care facility

Services: Consumer Complaints, Consumer Education, Consumer Fraud Reporting, Health Care Referrals, Hospice Care, Hospitals, Medicaid, Medicaid Fraud Reporting, Nursing Facilities

American Red Cross, Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC)

*Program concentrates on family/friends of persons who have died from COVID-19, but also welcomes any calls or website use for anyone affected by COVID-19 in any way, including emotionally *Primarily offers information and referrals to emotional support and grief counseling, faith based resources, funeral information, legal assistance and financial resource information.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines

Apalachee Center, Crisis Counseling Walk-In Center

*Free of charge walk-in center for persons who are in need of crisis counseling but do not need inpatient level of care where individuals may be seen up to three times while waiting for an outpatient appointment with any counselor in the community *Main entrance is in the back of building B; department of the Central Receiving Facility (AKA Evaluations/Admissions)

Services: General Counseling Services, In Person Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Suicide Counseling

Archibald, Mary, LMHC (MH11931)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MH11931) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $125 for initial assessment and $75 for individual sessions, does offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts EAP, Tricare *Treats adolescence, teens, young adults, adults and geriatrics as individuals and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, LGBTQ, marriage, family, grief, trauma counseling, and faith based counseling *Therapist is female, English speaking, Black or African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Faith Based Counseling, General Counseling Services, Geriatric Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Sexual Orientation Counseling