DBPR, Barber and Cosmetology Boards

*Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regulates many professional individuals and businesses, inspecting and re-licensing them annually ranging from architects to electrical engineers and real estate salesmen *Information for cosmetologists and barbers on licensing requirements and HIV/AIDS education courses to maintain, renew or acquire licenses *24/7 online service available once an initial account set up and activated

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Continuing Education, Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Disability Rights Florida

*Statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida *Information and referrals *Investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and rights violations *Negotiation and mediation support *Equal access to public and private venues *Does not cover anything that is not DIRECTLY RELATED to an individual's disability *Helps with assistive technology *Call or go on line for intake *Serves the entire state of Florida

Services: Advocacy, Assistive Technology Equipment, Consumer Complaints, Disability Rights Groups, Representative Payee Services, Specialized Information and Referral

Doctors Memorial Hospital

*Partnered with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare *Serves primarily Taylor and Madison County residents providing 48 beds, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, imaging and lab services, emergency room services, cardiopulmonary, nursing, physical therapy, surgical services *Persons from any county will be offered service in the emergency room *Participates with Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and other government-sponsored programs; accepts most major insurances *For uninsured patients, TMH provides medically-necessary services to patients without regard to their ability to pay, uninsured patients may receive a discount, patients may also be eligible for financial assistance or may qualify for a government-sponsored program like Medicaid; Please contact Patient Financial Services with any questions *Family medicine clinics in Perry, Mayo, and Steinhatchee

Services: Community Clinics, Emergency Room Care, General Medical Care, Hospitals

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

Doran, John, W, LCSW, PA (SW7576)

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW7576) who is currently accepting new patients in a private practice that is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Treats adults and young adults as individuals, couples, families, and groups in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include faith baised counseling for general anxiety and depression, recovery from drug, alcohol, and sexual addictions, selfesteem, loss and bereavement, co-dependency, LGBTQ+ Issues, Sexual Abuse survivors, Living with HIV/AIDS, overcoming guilt or shame, anger management, and dealing with change and life; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) *Accepts United Behavioral Health, Human Gold Plus, Aetna, Medicare, BC/BS, Insurances; offers sliding scale fee for self-pay *Therapist is male, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling, Faith Based Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Medicaid, Sexual Assault Counseling, Sexual Orientation Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telemental Health

Empower U Community Health Center

*Primary medical care for adults and children, LGBTQ persons, and HIV+ persons *Women's healthcare and prenatal care for pregnant women; family planning; immunizations, case management, dental care; mental health and/or substance abuse counseling available *Free confidential HIV/AIDS rapid testing on-site and by a mobile unit when available; screening for STD and HEP-C; PrEP; condom distribution; Ryan White services, HOPWA, case management, peer support in which HIV+ persons assist others in navigating the system *Empowerment Project focuses on youth and young gay/bisexual males (ages 18-29) and includes social events, risk reduction education and counseling

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Case/Care Management, Community Clinics, Confidential HIV Testing, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication, Housing Search Assistance, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Peer Counseling, Prenatal Care, Rapid HIV Tests, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

EPIC (Empath Partners in Care)

*Free rapid, confidential HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing, in office or by mobile unit *Medical case management and referrals for HIV+ clients and family to needed services *HOPWA and other housing related assistance *PrEP *Direct services to children infected or impacted by HIV/AIDS *Pantry for food and personal needs *HIV related support groups *Substance abuse and mental health counseling *Other locations: *5771 Roosevelt Rd, Clearwater, 33760 *4703 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33603 *Mobile unit goes to various places; call for information

Services: Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

Family AIDS Coalition

*Offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing for individuals at risk for HIV, especially in the Hispanic community.

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Anonymous HIV Testing, Confidential HIV Testing

FAMU, Student Health Services

*Only for registered FAMU students who have paid their semester health fee: physical examinations, medications, birth control services, pregnancy testing, confidential HIV/STD screening and counseling, and pharmacy access providing discount prescription and over the counter medications *Students are charged a health fee along with tuition which covers services unless they provide proof of insurance; charges for services not covered by the student health fee (including; labs, X-rays, EKGs, medications, immunizations, procedures, medical supplies) are discounted and are lower than the cost of care from most community providers; charges for services will be placed on the student’s financial account and must be paid prior to registration for the following semester *Clinic visits for immunizations, illness and injury are available on a walk-in basis; appointments are required for other services *Staffed by Florida licensed physicians, advanced nurse practitioners along with other support staff *Other services: testing and counseling for diabetes, hypertension, and stress management *Does NOT provide dental care, major surgery, treatment of serious illnesses, prenatal care or hospitalization *Food Pantry available to students during regular clinic hours, open Thursdays for general public

Services: Birth Control, Confidential HIV Testing, Diabetes Screening, General Medical Care, Pharmacies, Pregnancy Testing, Prescription Expense Assistance, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening, Stress Management

FL DOH, Alachua, HIV/AIDS Services

*HIV anonymous, confidential, and rapid testing, and STD testing *Available for HIV+ persons meeting income criteria: medication assistance (ADAP); HIV treatment clinic with specialized AIDS medical personnel; Ryan White HIV case management *PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) offered for people who do not have HIV but are at risk *Additional clinics: Alachua, 15530 NW Hwy 441, Ste 10030, 32615; Gainesville Southwest Clinic, 816 SW 64th Terr, 326027

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Clinics, Anonymous HIV Testing, Case/Care Management, Community Clinics, Confidential HIV Testing, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening