Services offered to those who are victims of trauma:

• Coping skills training groups
• Evaluation and testing
• Individual therapy
• Therapy groups for men abused as children
• Therapy groups for women abused as children

Call for more information.

This service is made possible by a partnership between the Crisis Center and AAA Auto Club South. It is located on the ticketing level at Tampa International Airport. The airport booth is near the Spirit Airlines desk and the USO office. It is staffed by volunteers who help travelers in crisis. Help is available seven days a week.

Please see the website for details.

Services include:

Better Way of Miami, Inc. provides three separate treatment programs.

This Care Center provides end-of-life care. It focuses on the physical and social care of each patient, as well as the spiritual and emotional care. There are services for family members as well. The Care Center is there for those who can no longer live in their home. They have 16 beds and all the comfort of home, along with full hospice services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Tri-County Head Start is a program of the Tri-County Community Council, Inc. that offers educational programs for low-income children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Extended Care
• Head Start
• School Readiness

Call for more information.

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. provides the Highlands County Outpatient Clinic. They offer adult/adolescent services.

Services provided include:

• Alcohol/Drug Education
• Family/Couples Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Substance Abuse Assessment
• Urinalysis Drug Testing

Each client will work with their own clinical specialist. Together they will create a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Length of stays in outpatient services range from three to nine months. The services provided b Tri-County are covered by many health insurance plans. When health insurance coverage is not available, an affordable plan is worked out with each client. Call for more information.

Tri-County Nursing Home offers 24-hour nursing care. It provides a range of services to meet the needs of patients. Please call 352.463.1222 or go to the website to learn more.

Care Options:

• Skilled Nursing Units
• Intermediate Care
• Special Care Unit
• Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation Services:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy

This ministry gives families emotional support and help for free. They reach women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. They help families plan for the future of their children and themselves. They are not a medical facility. They do not offer medical advice. Please call 352.528.0200 or go to the website to learn more.

Services Offered:

This program helps families and students. It is for those who are homeless or may become homeless.

Services available:

• Backpacks
• School registrations
• School supplies
• Tutoring

Please call 941.753.0958, Ext. 206, 221, or 204 for more information.