Family Assistance ServicesMental Health Support Groups are offered. 18 years or older who have a diagnosis of substance abuse. Voluntary therapy and counseling. Outpatient services do not serve individuals who have a primary diagnosis of:
Call to get a schedule of groups.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend helps children realize their potential and build their futures. They help develop positive relationships that have a long-lasting effect on the lives of young people. The program is available to children from ages 5 to 18. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides mentoring programs for children. They offer a Site-Based Program, or a Community Based Program. Volunteers will meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a near-by school or after-school site. Outings can range from going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. The agency provides free or reduced-priced tickets to various events in the community. Please call 813.759.3600 or visit website for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors youth in need. They offer a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 6 through 18, with role models in one-to-one relationships. Please call or visit website for more information.
MBH offers many services for children and youth. Help is available 24 hours a day. Please call for more information.
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MBH offers many services for children and youth. Children can be seen at school, at home or at the clinic. There are outpatient and inpatient services. Family involvement is key to a successful program. There are summer programs as well. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.330.5615
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The group offers outpatient counseling services. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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MBH offers many outpatient services. They serve adults as well as youth. Help is available 24 hours a day. Patients can get counseling, rehab services and treatment for opioid dependency. They can meet in a group therapy setting or get more intensive day treatment. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.330.5615
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
TTD: 1.800.955.8770
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LIHEAP helps those in need with their power bills. It is a one-time payment that is made directly to the power company. Households interested in applying should contact the Mid Florida Community Services office in their county for an appointment.
There are also funds for Crisis Energy Assistance. It helps households that have received a final notice or disconnection of services.
Please see the website for all services. Click on Our Programs/Energy Assistance.
The Birth Cottage provides midwife services to pregnant women in need. All insurance companies, HMOs and Medicaid cover all or most of the fees. Payment plans are available.
Services:
Please call or visit website for more information.
