Family Assistance ServicesBrehon House is transitional housing in Tallahassee. It is a safe house for homeless or endangered pregnant women and their infants. Pregnant women can also bring children three years or younger to live with them in the house. Brehon House provides a stable, nurturing, safe and loving environment. All services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
2-1-1 is a free helpline. It links people in need with more than 2,000 health and human service programs. The helpline is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Ways to get help:
This program may be able to help with low-cost medical services.
Call or visit website for more information.
This program provides health insurance information. It also offers counseling assistance. This help is free and confidential. It is for Medicare beneficiaries. It is also for their families and caregivers. The program is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs. They work with local Area Agency on Aging. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For the Brevard County counseling center nearest you, go here
The Center for Drug Free Living offers an outpatient center in Brevard County. This center will assist with substance abuse issues. Services include:
The Bridge Transitional Living program serves up to 6 youth with housing and 14 youth in non-residential services. It empowers these 16- to 22-year-old youths to become independent and fully contributing members of their communities. This work is done through an 18-month program. During this time, they will continue or complete their education. They will work to obtain employment. They will also develop essential life skills. Please call 850.481.8501 or visit the website to learn more.
This group provides reentry services for non-violent offenders who have substance abuse issues. The available services are made up of multiple programs. They accommodate the needs of the jailed, former inmates, and their families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed by DCF due to abusive and/or neglectful home settings. Sometimes they are placed privately by parents because of stressful home relationships. Program goals focus on independent living skills. This includes an education program, job skills, money management, and problem solving. Individual psychotherapy and group therapy are provided by licensed therapists.
Please see the website for all services.
This program helps seniors remain independent. It is available to those 60 years of age and older. There are no fees for these services, but contributions are encouraged. Please call or visit the website for more info.
Services include:
The Center offers an open computer lab.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
