For 24‐Hour Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Community Information, and Referrals, contact 2‐1‐1 Big Bend Helpline Dial “211,” 850‐617‐NEED (6333), or 850‐921‐4020 TTY

If you are in an emotional crisis, you can also
call 1‐800‐273‐TALK (8255)

Resources

Emergency Shelters

  • The Kearney Center
  • CCYS Emergency Shelter
  • Hope Community
  • Refuge House

Housing Services

  • Brehon House
  • Westgate Community
  • Chelsea House
  • CCYS Transitional Shelter
  • The Living Harvest, Serenity House
  • City Walk Urban Mission Transition Home
  • Making Miracles Group Home
  • Home Plate - Home Place at Balkin - A Place Called Home
  • Maryland Oaks
  • Tallahassee Housing Authority

Housing Services for Qualified Veterans

  • SSVF Program
  • Home Front
  • Veterans Village

Other Veterans Services

  • Leon County Veteran Services
  • Vet Center

Food + Clothing

  • Grace Mission
  • DCF ACCESS Florida Program
  • Salvation Army
  • ECHO Outreach
  • The Living Harvest
  • Catholic Charities
  • City Walk Urban Mission Thrift Store
  • Good News Outreach
  • Maranatha SDA Church
  • Jacob Chapel Baptist Church
  • Redeemer's Storehouse
  • Calvary United Methodist Church

Drop-In Centers/Outreach

  • Going Places Street Outreach, Drop‐In Center
  • Good Samaritan Chapel and Resource Center

Job Training + Placement

  • CareerSource Capital Region
  • Goodwill Prosperity Center
  • Vocational Rehabilitation

Legal Services

  • Legal Services of North Florida

Financial Assistance

  • Capital Area Community Action
  • Catholic Charities
  • Homeless Prevention

Mental Health + Medical Services

  • Apalachee Center, Inc
  • The Homeless Project
  • Ability1st
  • Bond Community Health Center
  • Neighborhood Medical Center
  • Tallahassee Veterans Administration Health Center
  • Leon County Health Department
  • Big Bend Cares

Family Services (including Education Services)

  • Pregnancy Help and Information Center
  • Whole Child Leon
  • Capital City Youth Services
  • Early Learning Coalition
  • Kids, Incorporated
  • Oasis Center for Women and Girls
  • Women Infants and Children (WIC)
  • Brehon Institute for Family Services
  • Leon County School Board
  • Leon County Adult and Community Education (ACE)

Social Security Cards + Disability Benefits

  • Social Security Administration
  • Ability1st
  • Kearney Center for Comprehensive Emergency Services

Transportation + Identification

  • StarMetro
  • Kearney Center for Comprehensive Emergency Services
  • ECHO Emergency Resources Program
  • Florida Licensing on Wheels (Flow Mobile)

Substance Abuse Services

  • Apalachee Center, Inc
  • DISC Village
  • DISC Village Adult Residential
  • Townsend ARC (Addiction Recovery Center)
  • A Life Recovery
  • Woodlands C.A.M.P.
  • Teen Challenge, Tallahassee Men’s Center
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Promise Land Ministries ‐ Crawfordville (Wakulla Co.)
  • Christ Town Ministries ‐ Quincy (Gadsden Co.)

Emergency Shelters

Kearney Center for Comprehensive Emergency Services

Emergency shelter and meals for single men and women. Case Management services offered.

2650 Municipal Way Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 792-9000

Capital City Youth Services Emergency and Transitional Shelter

24hr short term residential program for runaway & homeless youth ages 10-17; transitional housing for youth in crisis ages 18-21. Drop-in Center provides case management for at-risk teens ages 11-21.

2407 Roberts Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 576‐6000

Refuge House

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, rape crisis and overall support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence survivors. 24-Hour Hotlines

1‐800‐500‐1119

(850) 681‐2111

Housing Services

Brehon House

Housing and support for homeless, pregnant women ages eighteen or older w/ one child (three years or younger). Healthy Families Program for infants less than 3 months old.

1315 Linda Ann Dr Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 656‐7110

Westgate Community

For individual men and women . Assessment required prior to housing; housing options based on income.

3215 Westgate Court Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 574‐0624

Chelsea House

Faith-based transitional facility for single women and families.

(850) 217‐1113

The Living Harvest, Serenity House

Alcohol/drug free faith-based rehabilitation center for men.

308 Orange Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 900‐5930

City Walk Urban Mission Transition Home

Transitional housing for ex-offenders, including individuals required to register for sex offenses.

1105 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 528‐3909

Making Miracles Group Home

Faith-based transitional group home for pregnant young women and teens.

(850) 727‐3304

Home Plate - Home Place at Balkin - A Place Called Home

Program for chronically homeless individuals who have a disability. Referral must be completed by a case manager. Individuals and families

Maryland Oaks

Housing for single women with children. SecƟon 8 vouchers accepted.

3103 Bicycle Rd Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 412‐0016

Tallahassee Housing Authority

Federally funded housing program with monthly rent based on total income.

2940 Grady Rd Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 385‐6126

Housing Services for Qualified Veterans

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Case management, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing program for qualified, very low income Veterans.

Outreach/Eligibility

(850) 597‐5595

Home Front

Apartment complex housing for homeless Veterans. Must apply through the VA’s Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Outreach Worker, Denna Green-Corbett.

1602 Stuckey Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 574‐8000

Veterans Village

A 6-month transitional housing program for veterans (no longer 24 months). Must qualify for VA medical services.

1280 Kissimmee St. Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 575‐3140

Other Veteran Services

Leon County Veteran Services

The Leon County Division of Veteran Services assists Veterans and their dependents in securing all entitled benefits earned through honorable military service and to advocate for Veteran's interests in the community (Includes assistance with filing claims, obtaining emergency financial assistance, and transportation for homeless Veterans via StarMetro Veterans BusPass program). Mon-Thurs appointments only. Fridays are walk ins only.

918 Railroad Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 606‐1940

Vet Center (Department of Veterans Affairs)

Welcoming home war veterans with honor by providing quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. Counseling services provided.

2002 Old St Augustine Rd Bldg. A-100 Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 942‐8810

For assistance after hours, weekends, and holidays

1‐877‐WAR‐VETS (1‐877‐927‐8387)

Foot + Clothing

Grace Mission

Dinner after services on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Shower available Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00pm, and clothes distributed the first Wednesday of month at 3:00p.

305 W Brevard St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 224‐3817

DCF ACCESS Florida Program

SNAP/Food Stamps, etc. Also includes TANF and Medicaid eligibility.

1‐866‐762‐2237

Salvation Army ‐ food pantry and clothing vouchers

Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:00pm. Must have picture ID and social security card.

2410 Allen Rd Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 222‐0304

Thrift Store

(850) 575‐9798

ECHO Outreach Ministries Emergency Resources Program

Food pantry, clothing vouchers, household items. Monday –Friday 9:00am-12:00pm.

1701 S Gadsden St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 224‐3246

For furniture requests contact Steven - Tallahassee Furniture Bank

(850) 224‐3246

The Living Harvest

Thrift Store is open to general public Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm.

4500 West Shannon Lakes Drive, Tallahassee, FL

(850) 765‐6285

Catholic Charities

Food: Monday -Thursday from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Must have picture ID. Clothing: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm.

1380 Blountstown Hwy Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 222‐2180

Good News Outreach

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm. Food may be picked up once a month. Mobile delivery is offered to seniors age 60 and over, and disabled clients.

548 East Bradford Road Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 412‐0016

Maranatha SDA Church

Food and clothing on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 6:00pm7:00pm.

3121 Jim Lee Rd Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 878‐7780

Jacob Chapel Baptist Church

Food pantry available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30pm6:30pm. Bread is distributed every Thursday at 9:00am. Farm Share is held the first Friday of each month beginning at 12:00pm.

2333 Lake Bradford Rd Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 574‐3150

Redeemer’s Storehouse‐Lake Jackson United Methodist Church

Food Pantry, quarterly hygiene/personal items. 8:30a-10:30a 3rd Sat. of the month.

4423 N Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 562‐1759

Calvary United Methodist Church

Free clothing every Monday and the second Saturday of every month 8:30am-12:00pm.

218 Ausley Rd Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 576‐3124

Drop-In Centers/Outreach

Going Places Street Outreach, Drop‐In Center

Must be under 21 years old. Assistance with employment, food, and independent living skills. Shower and laundry facility available.

654 Dunn St Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 274‐8689

24 Hour Crisis Line

(850) 576‐6000

Good Samaritan Chapel and Resource Center

Daily chapel, music, a message of hope, dinner, clothing, groceries, and counseling. Food pantry and benevolence assistance available. Email info@goodsamaritanchapel.org or visit website (gsncares.org) for times & locations.

Email or visit website for times and locations

info@goodsamaritanchapel.org

Job Training + Placement

CareerSource Capital Region

Comprehensive career resource center. MondayThursday 8:30am-6:00pm, Friday 8:30am-1:00pm.

2601 N Blair Stone Rd Building C, Ste. 200

(850) 922‐0023

Goodwill Prosperity Center

Assist low-income adults with career services and financial education.

300 Mabry St Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 576‐5235

Vocational Rehabilitation

Services to those with physical or mental disabilities, for evaluation, training, and job placement Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

1311 Executive Center Dr Bldg., Suite 100A

(850) 245‐3430

Legal Services

Legal Services of North Florida

Free legal representation to low income individuals with civil legal problems. Includes issues related to landlord/tenant law, disability claims, back-tax assistance, and more. Call for appointment.

2119 Delta Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 385‐9007

Financial Assistance

Capital Area Community Action

Assistance to homeless families and individuals, rental assistance and Family Self Sufficiency Program. By Appointment only. Call M-Thurs. 3:45pm-4:45pm to schedule appointment.

309 Office Plaza Dr Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 222‐2043

Catholic Charities

Emergency assistance for financial, past due rent and utility needs. Call 9am - 10am Monday (Leon County) or Tuesday (all other counƟes).

1380 Blountstown Hwy Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 222‐2180

Homeless Prevention (Big Bend Homeless Coalition)

Financial assistance program focuses on preventing low income individuals and families from being evicted. Must meet eligibility and very limited funding.

(850) 792‐9415

Mental Health + Medical Services

Apalachee Center, Inc

24 hour crisis stabilization, mental health evaluations, medication management, and case management services available.

2634 Capital Cir NE Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 523‐3333

The Homeless Project (Apalachee Center)

Case management services for individuals who are homeless and living with a mental illness. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

2634 Capital Cir NE Bldg. C Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 523‐3301

Ability1st

Services are for any person living with a disability. (Local Center for Independent Living). Supportive services and assistance with obtaining benefits, peer counseling, housing, and more. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

1823 Buford Ct Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 575‐9621

Bond Community Health Center

Offers mental health services, primary health care, HIV/AIDS prevention and education, nutritional counseling, dental screening, participation at health fairs/other community events, and referrals.

1720 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 576‐4073

Neighborhood Medical Center (Main location in Lincoln Neighborhood Center)

Sliding fee scale medical clinic providing primary health care for adults. Medicaid/Medipass accepted. Walk-ins: Mon-Fri 8am-11am, 8am-8pm Tues.

438 W Brevard St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 224‐2469

Tallahassee Veterans Administration Health Center

Primary health, mental health & substance abuse evaluation, counseling, medication, groups, etc. for qualified Veterans. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

2181 Orange Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 878‐0191

For an emotional crisis (then press 1)

1‐800‐273‐8255

Leon County Health Department

Screening and treatment for TB, STD, and HIV; school physicals and immunizations. Children’s dental services (5-18 on Medicaid), WIC, Medicaid and social services for pregnant women. Call for appointment Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Clinic hours are Mon-Thurs 8am-3pm (doctor), 8am-4pm (nurses), and Fri 8am-11am.

Richard-Lewis Health Center

872 W Orange Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 404-6240

Main Office - Roberts & Stevens Clinic

1515 Old Bainbridge Rd Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 404-6400

Big Bend Cares

Assistance with medical, dental, housing and other needs for people with HIV or AIDS. Free HIV Testing. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Call for an appointment.

2201 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 656‐2437

1‐800‐815‐8954

Family Services (including Education Services)

Pregnancy Help and Information Center

Aid and assistance to women who are pregnant, believe they might be pregnant, or have young children. Mon 1:00pm-8:00pm, Tue 9:00am-6:00pm, Wed-Thur 9:00am-4:00pm, Closed Friday.

1710 S Gadsden St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 222-7177

Whole Child Leon

Links community services and resources to families with children. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

(850) 692‐3134

Capital City Youth Services

Outreach and non-residential counseling services to individuals, families, and groups for children between ages 10-17 years. SNAP (Stop Now and Plan), a 13-week counseling group for children ages 6-11 years.

2407 Roberts Ave Tallahassee, FL 32310

(850) 576‐6000

Early Learning Coalition

Services include: subsidized childcare, School Readiness, VPK and a variety of developmental services for children. Mon-Thur 7:00am-6:00pm, Closed Friday.

2639 N Monroe St Bldg. C-300 Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 385‐0504

Childcare resource and referral

(866) 973‐9030

Kids, Incorporated

Primarily serves children 0-3 years old and pregnant women in Jefferson, Leon and Madison counties with supportive services and educarion.

2326 Centerville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 414‐9800

Oasis Center for Women and Girls

Provides counseling, single-mother’s group and girl’s circles. Provide counseling for women 18 yrs and older.

317 E Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 222‐2747

Women Infants and Children (WIC)

Federally funded nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Any local Health Department.

(850) 404‐6300

Brehon Institute for Family Services

Improving the lives of children and their families by providing services that promote healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect.

1315 Linda Ann Dr Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 656‐7110

Leon County School Board

Liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness to provide assistance with school enrollment, transportation, and support for students pre-k – 12.

3955 W Pensacola St Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 487‐7227

Fax

(850) 414‐5146

Social Security Cards + Disability Benefits

Ability1st

Supportive services and assistance with obtaining benefits, peer counseling, housing, and more. Services are for any person living with a disability.

1823 Buford Ct Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 575‐9621

Transportation + Identification

StarMetro

Monthly bus passes for low-income people looking for work (once only) or with two medical appointments per month. Must have ID and income verification to qualify. Apply at 555 Appleyard Dr. (also available through many local social service agencies).

(850) 891‐5200

Kearney Center for Comprehensive Emergency Services

StarMetro passes are available with a referral from case management staff. Help with one-way Greyhound bus tickets funding provided by Trinity United Methodist Church Travelers Assistance Program

ECHO Emergency Resources Program

Bus passes, goods and services to those needing a helping hand to survive and turn their lives around. Must be referred by a case manager.

1701 S Gadsden St Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 224‐3246

Florida Licensing on Wheels (Flow Mobile)

Mobile service for first time licenses, renewals, replacements, ID Cards, etc. Visits the Kearney Center for Comprehensive Emergency Services every first Wednesday of the Month.

2650 Municipal Way Tallahassee, FL 32304

(850) 792‐9000

Substance Abuse Services

DISC Village

Outpatient treatment for men, women, and teenagers; inpatient treatment for women and teenagers only.

1000 W Tharpe St STE 14 Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 561‐0717

DISC Village Adult Residential

Residential treatment program for women seeking to maintain sobriety. M-F 8am-5pm

(850) 421‐4115

Townsend ARC (Addiction Recovery Center)

Substance abuse and mental health services, including individual counseling, DUI counseling, and probation services.

2724 Capital Cir NE #8 Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 656‐5112

Fax

(850) 656‐3802

A Life Recovery

Day, residential, inpatient services for men & women.

(850) 224‐9991

Woodlands C.A.M.P. (Compulsive Addiction Mending Program)

A Christ-centered program for adult males, eighteen years old or older.

(850) 574‐2267

Teen Challenge, Tallahassee Men’s Center

Christian based men's residential recovery program for substance abuse and other issues.

4141 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32311

(850) 385‐8336

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