Your Penny's Worth Thrift Shop

*Affiliated with Trinity Episcopal Church but in a different location *Volunteer-run thrift shop that supplies free clothing for persons who qualify and low cost clothing for anyone *Persons needing free clothing should have validation of need via written note or phone call from a social service or helping agency: Community Action Agency, a church, sheriff, fire department, landlord, or health care provider *If unable to get validation, call or come anyway; includes homeless and transient persons *Outreach Ministry can assist with prescription, rent, and utility expenses when funding available through Trinity Episcopal Church, call 9AM-12:30PM, M-Th for more information

Services: General Clothing Provision, Prescription Expense Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Thrift Shops, Utility Assistance

Wakulla County Public Housing and Section 8 Housing

*Section 8 Housing Office in Bronson handles rentals for Wakulla County *Wakulla office open the 2nd and 4th Thursday monthly from 1PM-4PM (appointment only) at 322 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

USVA, Tallahassee Clinic, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

*Identifies and assists homeless veterans (only honorable discharged veterans) and their families with ongoing supportive follow-up, information and referral services, help with accessing VA health care, emergency food *Veteran must apply (not a family member); veteran must be registered with the VA *Provides shelters, transitional housing, and supportive permanent housing throughout Big Bend area, surrounding counties, and South Georgia

Services: Homeless Shelter, Specialized Information and Referral, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Homes

Unconditional Love, Comprehensive Health Care

*Confidential HIV testing *Early intervention, case management, ADAP coordination *Adherence counseling, transportation, HOPWA housing assistance and emergency financial assistance

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Housing Search Assistance

Project Response, Melbourne

*Free confidential rapid HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing *Primary and specialty HIV/AIDS health care in clinic *HIV case management services (Ryan White, ADAP and HOPWA), plus education and prevention programs *Weekly HIV support group *Food pantry and transportation for HIV+ clients

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Clinics, Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Housing Search Assistance, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

OASIS Florida

*Free, confidential or anonymous, rapid HIV testing and syphilis screening, PREP, condom distribution, education and prevention *Services for HIV+ persons: case management, advocacy training, food pantry, ADAP, assists with paying for medications, transportation, housing and utilities *Referrals to appropriate resources and to free counseling on issues relevant to the LGBT community and/or any HIV/AIDS issues *Mobile testing unit

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Anonymous HIV Testing, Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Housing Search Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Rapid HIV Tests

Northeast Florida AIDS Network (NFAN)

*Prevention, care and advocacy for HIV/AIDS clients and their families *Food pantry *Referrals for medical care, social services referrals, HOPWA housing funds, pharmacy and dental care, shelter, job assistance, transportation, victim services *Not a testing site, but will give locations

Services: Case/Care Management, Dental Care, Food Pantries, Health Care Referrals, Housing Search Assistance

Mission Hills Apartments

*Private apartment complex subsidized by the Federal Government through the HUD Section 8 housing program; not directly affiliated with Tallahassee Housing Authority *Apartments consist of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units; income guidelines apply *Recreation and laundry facilities available *Persons served on a first come, first serve basis *At times, the application waiting list becomes full, and new applications are not accepted

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Miracle of Love, Inc

*Free confidential, rapid HIV testing at two locations in Orlando: W.

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Case/Care Management, Confidential HIV Testing, Drop In Centers, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medication, Housing Search Assistance, Rapid HIV Tests, Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

Kearney Center, The

*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

Services: Homeless Drop In Centers, Homeless Shelter