2-1-1 Big Bend, Children's Mental Health Line

*Referrals for DCF Northwest Region callers on behalf of children or adolescents needing referrals, crisis intervention, mental health or substance abuse counseling

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Mental Health Screening, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Alfonso, Isabel, Ph.D. (PY6302)

*Licensed psychologist (PY6302) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location that can be reached by public transportation but is not accessible *Fees $200 for intake and $150 for 50 minute sessions, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; tricare and out of network BCBS, PPO client files *Treats adolescents through adults as individuals and groups in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and family issues, treats athletes who have lost their ability to play due to medical issues through an organization called "Who We Play For" *Therapist is female, English and Spanish speaking, Hispanic & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Eating Disorders Treatment, Family Counseling, Mental Health Evaluation, Telemental Health

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

Anderson, Karima, LCSW (SW14729)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW14729) in a group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Call for information about fees, insurance not accepted *Treats young adults and adults as individuals, groups and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, crisis counseling, trauma, PTSD, self-harming behavior *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crisis Intervention, General Counseling Services, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Mental Health Support Services, Stress Management, Student Counseling Services, Suicide Prevention Programs, Support Groups, Telemental Health

Apalachee Center, Evaluations/Admissions

*Central Receiving Facility serving as 24/7 walk-in central receiving facility for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis including suicide crisis intervention and all persons who are subject to the involuntary Baker Act or Marchman Act where evaluation will determine appropriate level of care (inpatient or outpatient) *Persons determined to be in need of outpatient care will be given referrals to receive outpatient services *Based on insurance, preference, availability and other factors, those admitted to inpatient care may go to either Eastside, Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center, HCA Florida Capital Hospital, or in the case of most uninsured patients, PATH (Positive Alternative to Hospitalization) *Fees depend on need of patient; accepts most insurance, medicare, and medicaid

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, In Person Crisis Intervention, Involuntary Psychiatric Intervention, Mental Health Screening

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, Homeless Project

*Provides outreach, mental health case management and psychiatric/medication management and supportive services for homeless persons with severe and persistent mental illness who are uninsured with a goal to provide clinical assessment, supportive services, and stabilize functioning *Outreach at the Kearney Center and street outreach to enroll clients where they are screened and offered intake if needed by therapists and social workers from various agencies involved in Big Bend Homeless Coalition *SSI/SSDI Outreach, access and recovery (SOAR) Services to assist eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder with applications and access.

Services: Case/Care Management, Mental Health Screening, Outreach Programs, Psychiatric Medication Services

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, Leon County Outpatient Services

*Serves persons age 18 and older who have a primary mental health diagnosis and meet clinical criteria providing mental health evaluations, medication management, case management, outpatient individual and/or family mental health therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation services (aka day treatment which includes social rehabilitation and basic living skills training), co-occurring disorder treatment for persons with a mental health diagnosis along with a substance abuse disorder, and primary medical care services *Program does not accept new clients without Medicaid, Medicare, or other insurance, unless they meet clinical eligibility criteria or have first been admitted to one of their inpatient units (PATH, Detox, or Eastside Psychiatric Hospital); accepts most insurance, offers a sliding scale based on incomoe *New clients must be referred from an outside source such as a doctor, clinic, DCF, DOH, or mental health agency and have a primary mental health diagnosis, unless they have first been in PATH, Detox or Eastside Psychiatric Hospital

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