2-1-1 Big Bend, Family Health Line

*Supportive counseling, information and referrals: family planning, pregnancy, infants and toddlers *Assist with substance abuse concerns related to pregnancy, including referrals to treatment centers that accept pregnant women *Primarily refers callers to low-cost prenatal or pediatric medical care and directs callers toward various financial resources: Medicaid, WIC, Food Stamps and the TANF Program *Follow-up services offered to ensure callers receive appropriate assistance *Free packet of information with educational materials regarding family planning, pregnancy, infants and toddlers available upon request in English or Spanish

Services: 211 Systems, Prenatal Care

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, Disease/Disability Specific Screening/Diagnosis, 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, Developmental Screening

AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc

*Elder Helpline and website is a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public *SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance *Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies *Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month *Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season *Provides elder services during disasters *Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services

Services: Area Agencies on Aging, Disaster Relief Services, Medicaid, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Disconnection Protection, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, youth transition, information and referral to other organizations, and peer support *Other programs: Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities; FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language Classes open to the community (adult) *Wheelchair ramp construction, durable medical equipment loans: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income or indigent persons with disabilities *Support groups for women survivors of domestic violence; weekly Mental Health Support Group

Services: ADA Implementation Assistance, Assistive Technology Equipment, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Mobility Aids, Sign Language Instruction, Women's Support Groups

Act Today! Autism Care and Treatment Today!

*Quarterly grant program for families of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders *Grant may help cover expenses for medications, applied behavioral analysis therapy (ABA therapy), occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home safety devices *Priority given to families with annual income of less than $100,000 *Typical grant amounts range from $100-$5000 per individual, per quarter *Families with multiple persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder encouraged to submit a separate application for each person *Grant applications available on website, or persons may call to receive application assistance, or request application by mail *SOS Program: for persons with immediate and imperative needs (such as immediate personal danger) who are unable to wait the typical 8-12 weeks for application to be processed

Services: Autism Therapy, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Prescription Expense Assistance

Advanced Driving Systems, Inc

*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 *Can print advance directives

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

AHCA, Florida Rx Drug Price Finder

*Pricing information for the 150 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida; the price an uninsured consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay *Can call or use website to search by county, city, and medication

Services: Prescription Expense Assistance

Aid for AIDS International

*Collects unused HIV medications and antibiotics to distribute to persons with AIDS in 40 countries around the world, none in United States *Mail donated medication to: AFA, 515 Greenwich St, Ste 506, New York, NY 10013 *Drop off locations for donated medications listed on website *Education, prevention, training, and advocacy programs targeting those living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Prescription Expense Assistance