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, Pediatric Developmental Screening

Abernethy, Heidi, LCSW (SW12386)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW12386) with a Masters of Social Work in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $90-$100 for initial session and $100 for subsequent sessions, does not offer a sliding scale; does not accept insurance *Treats adults as individuals, couples, and groups; specialties include general anxiety, stress, and depression, trauma and PTSD, codependency, faith and spirituality issues, family conflict, grief/bereavement, parenting, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and women's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking with limited Spanish , Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Stress Management, Telemental Health

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, including prescription assistance, clothing, benefits application assistance (food stamps, SSI, SS, VA), life management skills/budgeting, and 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

ALS Association Florida Chapter, The

*Promotes awareness and understanding of ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) and the work of the ALS Association by providing up-to-date information and education materials to ALS patients, caregivers, researchers and members in the healthcare field *Information pamphlets, newsletters, research symposiums, and speakers bureau *Regional care coordinators may assist with getting needed services *Available services vary by county; possibilities include health care and insurance advocacy, medical transportation, medical equipment and assistive technology, respite and home care, and support groups

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Medical Information Services, Mobility Aids, Respite Care

Alzheimer's Project, Big Bend Respite Care

*Respite offered on a weekly basis on-site; caregivers may take time to go grocery shopping, get a haircut, or take a much needed nap *Respite uses socialization and group activities to keep the clients active and socially engaged throughout the day; activities include: arts and crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, chair yoga, and games *Clients must be assessed before attending; call (850) 386-2778 to schedule an initial assessment *Day respite care 9AM-3PM at each location; call for information for the location closest to you; registration required for all Tallahassee day respite programs

Services: Dementia Management, Respite Care

Ames-Dennard, Sharon, Ph.D. (PY4584)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY4584) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $150 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; does not accept insurance *Treats adolescents, young adults, adults as individuals, families and couples by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, evaluations, grief/bereavement, racial anxiety/trauma, women's issues *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Death and Dying Education/Information, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Telemental Health

Ananga, Anne, PMHNP, ARNP (APRN9315757)

*Licensed family and Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (APRN9315757), board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in practice at Bond Community Health Center who is currently accepting new patients in a location which 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 United Health One Insurances *Treats all ages as individuals and families in person, by phone, and by video (telemental health); 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 *Also practices at Apalachee Center and Ability Plus Mental Health, LLC

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

Apalachee Center, Children's Outpatient Services

*Community based service for children and adolescents age 6-18 at-risk for psychiatric hospitalization; Children’s Outpatient Program provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy and case management services; staff provide services in the home, office, or child’s school to accommodate family’s busy schedules *Family Intervention Team (FIT) receives referrals from DCF investigators for families that may be in need of services; the team provides rapid access to mental health and substance abuse services, in an effort to reduce abuse neglect and removal of children from the home *Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) assigns a case manager and a therapist work with families who feel that their child’s mental illness has risen to the level that they will need to be placed in an intensive, residential setting; assessment determines whether a placement is needed or if intensive services can be provided to prevent the placement *Community Action Team (CAT) provides full range of services to clients aged 11-21, 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; 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, Family Preservation Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Medicaid, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities

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