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, Developmental Screening

Advanced Driving Systems (ADS)

*Specializes in customized vehicles for persons with disabilities through contracts with the State or direct orders *May be able to build, convert or order equipment to allow disabled individuals to drive a mechanical vehicle such as a van *Lifts for loading wheelchairs, small steering device/brakes for those with limitations in the use of legs or arms, reclining lift chairs, power chairs and 3 or 4 wheel scooters are available

Services: Daily Living Aids, Mobility Aids

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

Alexander Graham Bell Assn/Deaf/Hard of Hearing

*Maintains listening and spoken language resource websites for parents, professionals, teens and adults with hearing loss; offers free six-month membership for parents *Helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention *Support advocacy, education, research, and financial aid programs for Infants & toddlers, Preschool age children, school age children, and children looking to advance in the Arts & Sciences

Services: Fundraising and Resource Development Support, General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hearing Augmentation Aids, Speech Therapy

Allan, Stephanie, APRN (9327599)

COVID-19 Update 10/08/2020: appointment will be rescheduled if patient or a family member are sick, have had a cough or fever in the last 7 days, or have traveled internationally; no one besides patients will be allowed in the treatment area during appointments; masks are required; only appointed patients come into the office; waiting room is limited to only one parent or guardian for minors; limited face-to-face contact between clinical team and parents or guardians, but will communicate through phone calls following the appointments; when an adult is the client, please do not bring children into the office; telemental health visits are available *Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN9327599) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients *Practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Accepts most major insurances, discounts are offered based upon family/household size and annual income; for those who are uninsured and qualified, sliding fees are available; managed Medicaid and Medicare plans are accepted; BCBS accepted for therapy, but not accepted for medication management *Treats all ages as individuals, couples, and families in person and by video (telementalhealth); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, Psychotic disorders, Bipolar related disorders, Trauma related disorders, disorders of impulse control, ADHD *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & can prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Abuse Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Medication Information/Management, Psychiatric Medication Services, Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis, Sexual Assault Counseling, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Telemental Health

American Autoimmune Related Disease Association

*Addresses autoimmunity, the major cause of chronic diseases, and its widening scope of related medical problems *Provides patients with information and referrals nationwide resulting in better patient adherence to treatment plans and disease management *Lobbies state and federal government to fund efforts for research

Services: Disease/Disability Information, General Health Education Programs, Immunology

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

Ananga, Anne, ARNP (APRN9315757)

*Licensed family and mental health nurse practitioner (APRN9315757), board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in practice at Bond Community Health Center who is currently accepting new patients *Practice is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $120 an hour, offers sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Aetna, Capital Health Plan, CIGNA, FL Blue (BCBS), Magellan, Medicaid, Staywell, and UnitedHealthOne Insurance *Treats all ages as individuals and families in person, by phone, and by video (telemedicine); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, anger management, psychotic disorders personality disorders, stress management, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, substance abuse *Therapist is female, speaks English and Kiswahili, African American & able to prescribe and manage patient's medications

Services: Anger Management, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Medication Information/Management, Stress Management, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemental Health

Anchorage Children's Home

*Hannah's House: maternity home for homeless pregnant women 16-22, offering time to complete education and prepare for employment while choosing to parent or offer child for adoption *Hidle House, short-term, crisis/runaway shelter for ages 10-17 The Bridge: transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16-22, offering stable living for up to 18 months focusing on assisting residents in completing their education, secure employment, and preparing for self sufficiency *Family Counseling: A short term, 12 week free service to youth ages 6-17 and their families involving assessment, counseling, referral, and case management services.

Services: General Counseling Services, Maternity Homes, Runaway/Youth Shelters, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Area 01/2A/14 Minority AIDS Coordinator

******10/29/20:MINORITY AIDS COORDINATOR POSITIONS FOR THESE AREAS ARE CURRENTLY VACANT***** *Acts as liaison and coordinates exchange of information between Bureau of HIV/AIDS and minority organizations working with HIV/AIDS clients in each region of Florida *Recruits and establishes minority volunteers to support, mentor, and assist in implementing local community events

Services: AIDS/HIV Control, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling