Apalachee Center, Community Action Team (CAT)

*24/7 Crisis Response Team providing a full range of services to clients aged 11-21 with a documented mental illness, who failed at less intense forms of treatment or who may have multiple crisis stabilization episodes, involvement with law enforcement or Juvenile Justice systems, involvement with the child welfare system, or current/possible placement in an alternative school setting; *A step up from ‘traditional’ outpatient services or a step down from a long-term placement, such as a SIPP; available 24/7 to respond to crisis calls and are deployed when necessary in order to prevent crisis stabilization episodes or law enforcement involvement *Serves a limited number of families at any given time and services last anywhere from six to nine months; team consists of a Team Leader, two Care Managers, two Therapists, 3 Peer Specialists, and one Staff Assistant; Provides limited respite care, not lasting more than four hours for caregivers *Services available in Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla Counties; *Accepts most insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, sliding scale for those who meet clinical criteria

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling, Medicaid, Medicare, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Respite Care

Apalachee Center, Franklin County Clinic

*Outpatient mental health services for Franklin County residents including mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Medication Services

Apalachee Center, Gadsden County Clinic

*Outpatient and In-patient mental health services for Gadsden County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Day Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Services, Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities

Apalachee Center, Jefferson County Clinic

*Outpatient mental health services for Jefferson County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Day Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Services

Apalachee Center, Liberty County Clinic

*Outpatient mental health services for Liberty County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health Screening, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Day Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Services

Apalachee Center, Madison County Clinic

*Outpatient mental health services for Madison County residents including primary care, mental health evaluations, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation and psychiatric assessments for individuals, families and groups ages 6 through adults *Fees depend on patient needs and services; accepts most insurances, Medicaid, Medicare, and has an income based sliding scale for those who are uninsured

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Case/Care Management, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Mental Health Screening, Mental Health Support Services, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Psychiatric Medication Services

CareerSource, North Florida

*Unites various employment, training and support services and agencies to assist residents of Madison, Jefferson, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties find jobs and assist businesses to obtain employees *Access to employment services and DCF Access Florida computer application process in one central location in Madison County *Center improves employment skills through job aptitude and interest assessment, resume writing and interviewing skills, computer access *Employment information and help regarding job openings and other related services *Unemployment claims process: www.

Services: Employment Preparation, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Food Stamps/SNAP, Job Finding Assistance, Medicaid, TANF, Unemployment Insurance

DOEA, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)

*Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) can be reached through Florida Elder Helpline *Trained volunteers provide free in-person and telephone information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance coverage including: Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, prescription assistance, filling out insurance forms, comparing insurance policies and interpreting health insurance documents *May call insurance companies on clients' behalf if needed *The eight Big Bend area counties are all covered by the Program Liaison in Tallahassee *Specific county counseling site locations and schedule are as follows: *Franklin - No counseling sites in this county at this time * Gadsden - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Jefferson - Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center; M-F, 9AM-3PM; walk-ins and appointments welcome; 850-342-0242 *Leon - Area Agency on Aging and Tallahassee Senior Center; M-F, 9AM - 4PM; by appointment only *Liberty - No counseling sites in this county at this time *Madison County Senior Center, M-F, by appointment only *Taylor County - Taylor Senior Citizens Center, times vary, make appointment with counselor *Wakulla County - No counseling sites in this county at this time

Services: Medicaid, Medicare, Specialized Information and Referral

eBenefits

*VA website where Veterans and Service members can access and manage their VA records and other benefits *Some of the features within eBenefits allow Veterans and Service members to access official military personnel documents, view the status of their disability compensation claim, transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents (Service members only), and register for and update direct deposit information for certain benefits *Utilize the VetSuccess employment search engine (Military One Source Employee Assistance Program) *Before Veterans can access and use eBenefits they must be listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and obtain a DS Logon (instructions on website) *Note: If Veterans attempt to register and are informed they have no DEERS record, VA will first need to verify their military service and add them to DEERS *All VA Regional Offices have staff familiar with procedures for adding a Veteran to DEERS

Services: Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

FDVA, Alachua County Veterans Service Office

*Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Alachua county office *Assists veterans and dependents in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies: pensions, survivor benefits, service-related medical problems; home loans and specially adapted housing; women veterans outreach *Assists in applying for Florida benefits: Homestead and other tax exemptions, disability benefits, education and tuition breaks, lower license fees and ad valorem taxes during active duty, transportation to medical facilities when necessary *Assists surviving spouse of military retirees with burial, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and insurance *Coordinates programs with Governor's Office, Florida Legislature, and Florida Congressional Delegation

Services: Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Burial Benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits, Veteran/Military Health Insurance, Vocational Rehabilitation