Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

Leon County Health Department provides a Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention Program.

• Clinical Services (Confidential counseling, testing and treatment)
• Diseases Surveillance
• Educational Presentations and Community Outreach
• Field Services (including Partner Counseling and Referral Services)
• Information for Teens

Call for more information.

Second Harvest of the Big Bend partners with local food banks to help give food to those in need.

Services include:

• Food Bank Operations
• Senior Grocery Program
• Backpack Program
• Afterschool Meals Program
• Summer Food Program
• Food on the Move
• School Pantry
• Disaster Relief
• Mobile Pantry
• Emergency Food & Shelter Program

Please call or visit website for more information.

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Click here to locate the office nearest you

Goodwill provides a range of services to those in need.

Services include:

• Career Training Centers
• GED & Adult Preparation Course
• Hospitality Training
• Job Placement Services
• Job Training
• Money Sense
• Offender Re-Entry Assistance
• QuickBooks
• Veteran Services

Please call or visit website for more information.

Additional Locations:
2173 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, Florida
32327
850.926.2253

2309 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida
32301
850.216.2437

This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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CARD is a group that works with people with Autism or related disabilities. They also work with their families. The group offers free consultations, resources, and emotional support to those in need. Their goal is to help clients build knowledge and confidence in their daily lives and their care. Please call 1.800.769.7926 or visit the website to learn more.

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This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.

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