2-1-1 Big Bend, Family Health Line

*Supportive counseling, information and referrals: family planning, pregnancy, infants and toddlers *Assist with substance abuse concerns related to pregnancy, including referrals to treatment centers that accept pregnant women *Primarily refers callers to low-cost prenatal or pediatric medical care and directs callers toward various financial resources: Medicaid, WIC, Food Stamps and the TANF Program *Follow-up services offered to ensure callers receive appropriate assistance *Free packet of information with educational materials regarding family planning, pregnancy, infants and toddlers available upon request in English or Spanish

Services: 211 Systems, Prenatal Care

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, Developmental Screening

Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, youth transition, information and referral to other organizations, and peer support *Other programs: Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities; FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language Classes open to the community (adult) *Wheelchair ramp construction, durable medical equipment loans: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income or indigent persons with disabilities *Support groups for women survivors of domestic violence; weekly Mental Health Support Group

Services: ADA Implementation Assistance, Assistive Technology Equipment, Domestic Violence Support Groups, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Mobility Aids, Sign Language Instruction, Women's Support Groups

Ability1st, Crime Victims Assistance (VOCA)

*Program for persons with a disability who have been a victim of a crime or have become disabled as the result of a crime *Disabilities can be physical or mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, etc.

Services: Advocacy, Crime Victim Support, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, Health/Disability Related Counseling

Act Today! Autism Care and Treatment Today!

*Quarterly grant program for families of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders *Grant may help cover expenses for medications, applied behavioral analysis therapy (ABA therapy), occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home safety devices *Priority given to families with annual income of less than $100,000 *Typical grant amounts range from $100-$5000 per individual, per quarter *Families with multiple persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder encouraged to submit a separate application for each person *Grant applications available on website, or persons may call to receive application assistance, or request application by mail *SOS Program: for persons with immediate and imperative needs (such as immediate personal danger) who are unable to wait the typical 8-12 weeks for application to be processed

Services: Autism Therapy, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Prescription Expense Assistance

ADA National Information Infoline

*ADA Infoline, division of the US Department of Justice, provides information about the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) for businesses, state and local governments, or individuals about general or specific ADA requirements and standards *Offers free ADA materials and information about filing a complaint *Calls are confidential

Services: Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance, ADA Implementation Assistance, Consumer Complaints, Medical Information Lines

Advanced Driving Systems, Inc

*Specializes in customized vehicles for persons with disabilities through contracts with the State or direct orders *May be able to build, convert or order equipment to allow disabled individuals to drive a mechanical vehicle such as a van *Lifts for loading wheelchairs, small steering device/brakes for those with limitations in the use of legs or arms, reclining lift chairs, power chairs and 3 or 4 wheel scooters are available

Services: Daily Living Aids, Mobility Aids

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 *Can print advance directives

Services: Advance Medical Directives, Consumer Complaints, Consumer Education, Consumer Fraud Reporting, Health Care Referrals, Hospice Care, Hospitals, Medicaid, Medicaid Fraud Reporting, Nursing Facilities

Alexander Graham Bell Assn/Deaf/Hard of Hearing

*Maintains listening and spoken language resource websites for parents, professionals, teens and adults with hearing loss; offers free six-month membership for parents *Helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention *Support advocacy, education, research, and financial aid programs for Infants & toddlers, Preschool age children, school age children, and children looking to advance in the Arts & Sciences *AG Bell Florida chapter: Alex DeMolina, President and Treasurer, *agbellfl@gmail.

Services: Fundraising and Resource Development Support, General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hearing Augmentation Aids, Speech Therapy

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: Assistive Technology Equipment, General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Respite Care