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

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, Anonymous HIV Testing, Confidential HIV Testing

American Breast Cancer Foundation

*Financial assistance on limited basis for both men and women who have a doctor's referral, are uninsured and whose income falls 300% below the federal poverty level for screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and surgical consults *Education and Community Advocacy Program - connects diagnosed breast cancer patients with resources including living expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and legal services *Website offers the "Animated Patient Series" and a library that includes educational information on exams, mammography, risks, breast cancer stages, and treatments

Services: Cancer Detection, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services

American Cancer Society

*Information on research, education, advocacy, and services available for cancer patients, survivors, family and friends, and health care professionals *Topics: include local low-cost medical referrals where available, prevention, early detection, treatment, clinical trials, coping, support group referrals, the Cancer Survivors Network, statistics, research programs, and how to donate or volunteer with ACS *National hotline also offers information and referral for the Breast and Cervical Cancer screening sites in Florida

Services: Cancer Detection, Clinical Trials, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Anchorage Children's Home

*Hannah's House: maternity home for homeless pregnant women 16-22, offering time to complete education and prepare for employment while choosing to parent or offer child for adoption *Hidle House: short-term, crisis/runaway shelter for ages 10-17 *The Bridge: transitional living program for homeless youth ages 16-22, offering stable living for up to 18 months focusing on assisting residents in completing their education, secure employment, and preparing for self sufficiency *Family Counseling: A short term, 12 week free service to youth ages 6-17 and their families involving assessment, counseling, referral, and case management services

Services: General Counseling Services, Maternity Homes, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Youth Shelters

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