Kearney Center, The
Address
2650 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 792-9000 x0
AKA:
Connecting Everyone with Second Chances, CESC
Description:
*Helpline 2-1-1 refers adult callers with no children seeking shelter directly to the Kearney Center intake phone line
*Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; callers will have to leave name and reliable phone number; check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; after those hours, guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry
*Day Services is available M-F 9AM-4PM; Clients in day services can shower, eat, do laundry, participate in services provided by local service providers, and utilize the clinic during clinic hours
*Calls that come in on a Friday will be returned by 5PM Tuesday
*Not everyone can be helped, please make sure callers understand this so they can consider other options if possible
*Callers will be helped on a first come, first serve basis, with women and the most vulnerable persons having priority
*CESC (Connecting Everyone with Second Chances) Health Care program offers a nurse clinic, Bond Community Health Mobile Unit, Big Bend Cares HIV Screenings, and Mental Health Counseling
*No pets allowed; Follows Federal, State, and local government guidelines and regulations pertaining to service animals
*Appeal process: Clients with grievances or concerns about services can physically go into The Kearney Center building 3PM, Mondays and Thursdays, to talk to an employee about their issues
*Donations appreciated; Items most needed: Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, male and female undergarments; monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well
Intake Process:
Clients in need of services call main number or come to the center by4PM; coming to the center is preferred over a phone call
Program Fees:
No fee for most services; For individuals coming from outside of the Big Bend region service area, the first 3 nights are free and if they choose to stay they will have to begin paying $10 a night or $60 a week on their 4th night
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Homeless adults 18 years of age or older, non sex offender, and able to complete their ADLS (Must be able to feed themselves, clean up after themselves, participate in chores, get up and down independently from a seated position on the floor)
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 31, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Call office or email Volunteer@cesctlh.org
Address Listings
Mailing
PO Box 2194
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Physical (Primary)
2650 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Contacts
Volunteer Email
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number, Intake Line
(850) 792-9000 x0
Services
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Description
*Helpline 2-1-1 refers adult callers with no children seeking shelter directly to the Kearney Center intake phone line *Day Services is available M-F 9AM-4PM; Clients in day services can shower, eat, do laundry, participate in services provided by local service providers, and utilize the clinic during clinic hours *CESC (Connecting Everyone with Second Chances) Health Care program offers a nurse clinic, Bond Community Health Mobile Unit, Big Bend Cares HIV Screenings, and Mental Health Counseling
Hours
24/7, exact services vary by day; Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; Check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; After those hours guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Homeless adults 18 years of age or older, non sex offender, and able to complete their ADLS (Must be able to feed themselves, clean up after themselves, participate in chores, get up and down independently from a seated position on the floor)
Fees
No fee for most services; For individuals coming from outside of the Big Bend region service area, the first 3 nights are free and if they choose to stay they will have to begin paying $10 a night or $60 a week on their 4th night
Intake Procedure
Clients in need of services call main number or come to the center by4PM; coming to the center is preferred over a phone call
Languages
English
Service Area
Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Wakulla, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Franklin County
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Description
*Helpline 2-1-1 refers adult callers with no children seeking shelter directly to the Kearney Center intake phone line *Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; callers will have to leave name and reliable phone number; check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; after those hours, guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry *Day Services is available M-F 9AM-4PM; Clients in day services can shower, eat, do laundry, participate in services provided by local service providers, and utilize the clinic during clinic hours *Calls that come in on a Friday will be returned by 5PM Tuesday *Not everyone can be helped, please make sure callers understand this so they can consider other options if possible *Callers will be helped on a first come, first serve basis, with women and the most vulnerable persons having priority *CESC (Connecting Everyone with Second Chances) Health Care program offers a nurse clinic, Bond Community Health Mobile Unit, Big Bend Cares HIV Screenings, and Mental Health Counseling *No pets allowed; Follows Federal, State, and local government guidelines and regulations pertaining to service animals *Appeal process: Clients with grievances or concerns about services can physically go into The Kearney Center building 3PM, Mondays and Thursdays, to talk to an employee about their issues *Donations appreciated; Items most needed: Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, male and female undergarments; monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well
Hours
24/7, exact services vary by day; Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; Check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; After those hours guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Homeless adults 18 years of age or older, non sex offender, and able to complete their ADLS (Must be able to feed themselves, clean up after themselves, participate in chores, get up and down independently from a seated position on the floor)
Fees
No fee for most services; For individuals coming from outside of the Big Bend region service area, the first 3 nights are free and if they choose to stay they will have to begin paying $10 a night or $60 a week on their 4th night
Intake Procedure
Clients in need of services call main number or come to the center by4PM; coming to the center is preferred over a phone call
Languages
English
Service Area
Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Wakulla, Taylor Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Jefferson County
- Leon County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Taylor County
- Wakulla County
- Franklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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