Behavior, Inc

*Program that offers counseling, housing referrals (non-violent offenders only), jobs referrals, family reunification, educational assistance, and community connections for homeles veterans and offenders who are re-entering the community after incarceration *Group therapy for all in need Monday evenings at 6PM, counseling by appointment *Works to assist and take referrals from City Walk Urban Mission and RISE (Resilience.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Bright Future Behavioral Health

*Group practice of licensed professionals and supervised interns seeking to assist those with mental health and/or substance abuse issues by removing barriers such as homelessness, transportation, and accessible treatment *Practice English speaking only, is accessible, and can be reached by public transportation; currently accepting new patients; cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications *Fees $100 to $125 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts United Health Care and Humana, working for Medicaid/Medicare accreditation call for information; uninsured clients with no funds may receive counseling from a supervised intern for little to no charge *Faith-biased treatment for adolescents through adults as individuals, couples, and families both in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include ADHD, addiction and substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, coping skills, depression, family conflict, opposition/defiance disorder, school issues, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, suicidal ideation, and PTSD/Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), support animal evaluations and letters *Offers Second Chance Employment Program, a 90-day program where ex-offenders receive job coaching and job readiness training, supported by the Bright Futures Bargain Store; case management with community resources, assists in Medicaid and food stamp applications, and applying for Social Security benefits; Parenting skills coaching

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Parent Counseling, Parenting Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Day Treatment, Telemental Health

CARE-Tallahassee

*Faith-based transitional home for male sex offenders returning from prison; must agree to Christian Biblical studies, community rules, and attendance at required meetings/chapels *Residents on probation or parole must be from the 2nd Circuit only *Residents pay $450 per month, $115 per week or $15-25 per day; there is a $400 application fee for Leon County, $500 for out of county but in the 2nd Circuit and $600 for out of state *Offer jobs in lawn care services

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

City Walk Urban Mission, Men's Re-entry Transitional Housing

*Transitional housing in a Christian setting for male offenders (including non citizens) to help make the transition from incarceration back into the community *Confidential locations in Wakulla and Leon Counties *Applicants may come from social workers at jails, agency referrals; about to be released or recently incarcerated men may request an application via email Emily@citywalkmission.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter

DISC Village, Juvenile Civil Citation Program

*Two different programs for youth (under 18) involved in the legal system: *Juvenile Civil Citation Program: Diversion of first time juvenile misdemeanor offenders from Juvenile Justice system through early intervention; Successful completion of requirements such as community service, drug screening, apology letters determines no record of arrest; Eligibility based on current offenses, prior delinquency history, law enforcement discretion, and willingness of youth and parent/guardian to participate, Referrals made through legal system or self/parent referral *Juvenile Drug Court: Intensive outpatient treatment for 20 week minimum for adolescents who have been arrested with substance misuse and/or mental health issues; individual, group and family counseling, chemical education classes, community involvement, drug testing; referrals made through legal and other sources *Both programs not available in every county; call for information

Services: Alternative Sentencing/Supervision, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Florida DOC, Correctional Institutions

*Information related to the state's correctional institutions including contact information, inmate visitation, probation, medical, records, work release and system process

Services: Correctional Facilities

Florida DOC, Pre-Release Planning Program

*Provides pre-release planning services to current HIV-infected inmates, or families calling on behalf of current HIV-infected inmates, about to be released from prison *Links current inmates to medical and social service appointments to attend upon release so that HIV care is not interrupted

Services: AIDS/HIV Control, Inmate Support Services

Florida Institutional Legal Services

*Program is one division of Florida Legal Services *Provides free civil legal services to prisoners, jail inmates, incarcerated juveniles, immigrants held in detention and individuals in indefinite civil detention or commitment *Services provided on civil cases only, not criminal *Provides free legal services to formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering into society to help end cycle of recidivism *May contact by phone and leave a message, however due to high call volume, many calls may not be returned *Best to contact by mail at 14260 West Newberry Road, #142, Newberry, FL 32669 *May also request a general information packet *Publishes the Florida Manual for Incarcerated Parents to clarify rights and responsibilities as parents and the Re-Entry Information Packet for persons leaving incarceration.

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, General Legal Aid, Inmate Support Services

Florida Justice Institute

*State-wide non-profit public interest law firm advocating for civil rights issues *Corrections: deliberate indifference to medical or mental health needs, excessive force, wrongful death, conditions of confinement, censorship, medical malpractice *Prisoner Reentry Project: education to restore civil rights after release *Disabilities: advocacy for access available to all venues and fight against discrimination *Housing discrimination *Important civil rights or civil liberties issues that may impact a large number of people *Best to contact via website, but may call if internet access is not available

Services: Advocacy, Disability Rights Groups, Discrimination Assistance, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Good News Outreach, Mercy House

*Transitional housing substance abuse program for men and women recently released from prison *Room, board, mentoring, job placement assistance and other supportive services to help gain employment and self-sufficiency *Must be an able bodied worker and have been released in the past year

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Transitional Housing/Shelter