Alcoholics Anonymous - Intergroup 5
This support group is for people dealing with problems related to alcoholism. There are also meetings for those who have substance abuse issues. Please call or see the
website for a meeting place in your area.
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Intergroup 5
This is a support group. It is for people dealing with problems related to alcoholism. The primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. There are also meetings for those who have substance abuse issues.
Thrift Stores - Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Inc.
This nonprofit runs retail thrift stores throughout the Big Bend area. The stores offer a variety of merchandise at discounted prices. Purchases made at one of the thrift stores help fund various programs offered. Please call 850.480.7476 click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Youth Services - Capital City Youth Services
This group offers a variety of services. The help is for youth in crisis. It includes emergency shelter, counseling, and intervention. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24 Hour Hotline : 850.576.6000
Programs:
- Going Places
- National Safe Place
- Someplace Else
- Tree House
- Youth Advisory Council
Capital City Youth Services
This group is called CCYS for short. It is a nonprofit. They work to promote the healthy development of youth and families.
Programs Available:
- Family Place
- Going Places
- National Safe Place
- Someplace Else
- Stop Now and Plan
- Tree House
- Youth Advisory Council
Veteran Support Services - Family Promise of the Big Bend
This group works to help veterans that were formerly homeless. They run an affordable housing site for veterans. The group is also able to help veterans and their families. This help is to find housing and support services. Please call 850.597.5595 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
SNAP Assistance - America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend
This food bank can help you get SNAP. SNAP is a government program that provides help getting food. Call to make an appointment to find out if you qualify for this benefit. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Job Training (Disabled) - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services provided:
- Career counseling and guidance
- Job coaching
- Job placement
- On-the-job training
- Training & education after high school
- Vocational evaluation and planning
Brehon House
Brehon House is a safe house in Tallahassee. It is for homeless, pregnant women and their infants. It is free. They provide support for women and their babies who are up to three years old. Please call 850.656.7110 extension 2 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Brehon Institute for Family Services, Inc.
This agency is a nonprofit. They work to improve the lives of families and children. Those being helped are in North Florida. They provide a variety of programs and services. These promote healthy families and babies. The help also promotes nurturing parent-child relationships.