Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

COVID-19 update, 08/01/22: Appointments are required, not able to accepts walk-ins *Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support including a weekly mental health support group *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities; special funding available for the purchase of equipment for those living with paralysis, there may be a wait list depending on the type of equipment needed *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers including wheelchair ramp construction, halfsteps, handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Youth Transition: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education leading to technology-related careers; open to youth from Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, and community service projects *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with dual diagnosis (mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities)

Services: ADA Implementation Assistance, Daily Living Aids, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Prosthetic Devices, Youth Employment Programs

Action Labor

*For-profit business that hires workers to fill positions on a daily basis: often yard work, construction clean-up, custodial services, recycling, etc; no skills required for most jobs; skilled positions: such as carpentry work also available sometimes *Workers paid daily at least minimum hourly wage rate; per hour rates can vary according to job *Interested individuals need to arrive at Action Labor by 6am in order to be eligible to work that day; earliest sign-ups have best chance of receiving an assignment *Requirements to work are two forms of ID: preferably picture ID and Social Security card and a pair of sturdy work boots* *Homeless persons encouraged to apply; transportation to and from job generally provided after checking in at a cost of $5/day

Services: Day Labor, Job Finding Assistance, Temporary Employment

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

AHCA, Medicaid Helpline

*For persons who have straight Medicaid (Not a Managed Medical Assistance MMA Plan), who have Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy), or who have the Medicaid Family Planning Waiver, can provide information on services covered and give referrals to health care providers in their area who will accept their form of Medicaid *Will take complaints and help try to resolve issues from persons who have straight Medicaid or Medicaid Share of Cost *Provides general information about Medicaid; does not determine eligibility

Services: Medicaid

AHCA, Medicaid Managed Care Helpline

*Assists new Medicaid recipients in enrolling in a Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) plan, formerly known as a Medicaid HMO, as well as Long-Term Care (LTC) *Assists Medicaid recipients who are already enrolled in a Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) plan to change to a different plan if needed or desired *Almost all Medicaid members receive their health care services through a managed care plan.

Services: Medicaid

AHCA, Medicaid Pharmacy Support Call Center

*Helps resolve prescription problems for persons who have the Medicaid Family Planning Waiver or straight Medicaid or Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) or any form of Medicaid that is Not a Managed Medical Assistance MMA Plan (formerly known as a Medicaid HMO) *For Medicaid Family Planning Waiver issues: the pharmacy may need to enter "Code 6" under the Medicaid Certification in their billing system *Can be used by the caller or pharmacy staff when there is difficulty getting a prescription filled that the caller believes should be covered by Medicaid *Can also provide caller with their Medicaid ID number if needed *Call center is Not for persons on a Managed Medical Assistance MMA Plan; those persons need to call their plan provider for any prescription issues

Services: Medicaid

AHCA, Medicaid SMMC Information

*Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is responsible for the administration of all Florida Medicaid plans *Website lists information about all Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) plans in Florida *Open the following URL: https://ahca.

Services: Medicaid

All About Love, Inc.

*Does not offer utility payment assistance or rent assistance, but may be able to assist with utility service extensions based on caller's ability to pay *Other services provided as funds are available: *Prescription assistance *Clothing *Food Stamp/SNAP application process assistance *SSI/SS application process assistance *Veterans benefits assistance *Life management skills/budgeting *Resume/employment assistance *May ask some persons who receive services to volunteer for them in exchange for providing assistance *Will only asks able-bodied people (not elderly, disabled, etc.

Services: Employment Preparation, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Benefits Assistance, General Clothing Provision, Job Finding Assistance, Life Skills Education, Personal Financial Counseling, Prescription Expense Assistance

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)

*AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a residential volunteer program for young adults 18 - 26 who want to serve full-time in the Traditional AmeriCorps NCCC or the FEMA Corps *Members will be provided basic housing, transportation, and food and will earn a small living stipend and educational credit to pay for education or student loans *Members are assigned to one of four regional campuses where they remain during initial training and return to campus between projects for a 3-9 day “transition,” the remainder of the time is spent on projects in the assigned region *Corps Members are responsible for completing Corps Training Institute (CTI) (3.

Services: AmeriCorps, Student Financial Aid, Volunteer Opportunities

AmeriCorps Senior Corps

*Senior Corps is a network of national service programs for Americans 55 years and older, made up of three primary programs: Foster grandparents who serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with exceptional needs, Senior companions to help home bound seniors, and RSVP volunteers who conduct safety patrols, renovate homes, and respond to natural disasters.

Services: AmeriCorps, Senior Corps Volunteer Programs, Volunteer Opportunities