2-1-1 Big Bend, Community Training & Speakers Bureau

*Presentations related to local 2-1-1 programs and services to community groups; topics: suicide prevention, HIV/AIDS education, and community resources *Training for groups on various topics: active listening, communication skills, crisis intervention, suicide training and prevention available for a fee *Consultation services also available

Services: 211 Systems, Outreach Programs, Speakers/Speakers Bureaus

2-1-1 Big Bend, Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline

*Extensive data base for statewide testing sites, information and referrals for HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB concerns via web site and phone *Supportive and crisis counseling

Services: 211 Systems, AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Anonymous HIV Testing, Confidential HIV Testing

2-1-1 Big Bend, Florida HIV/AIDS Resource Directory-on-the-Web

*Free internet database of nearly 400 HIV/AIDS related service programs in the state of Florida *Internet users can search easily by common keywords or pre-defined search terms to find programs and services in a specified city or region

Services: 211 Systems, Specialized Information and Referral

2-1-1 Big Bend, Helpline 2-1-1

*Telephone counseling, suicide prevention and crisis intervention *Community information and referrals to more than 1,000 human service agencies and organizations in Big Bend area *Available 24/7, 365 days a year *Training programs for volunteer counselors held three times each year; interested parties call to receive more information

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral, General Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Suicide Prevention Hotlines, Volunteer Training

2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc

*Comprehensive information and referral for Helpline 211 in Big Bend area, for Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline and Florida Family Health Line *Telephone counseling *Crisis intervention and information services, suicide helpline *Search on-line Big Bend area and HIV/AIDS programs

Services: 211 Systems, Call Center Volunteer Opportunities, Comprehensive Information and Referral, Information Sources, Suicide Prevention Hotlines

AIDS Info

*Provides latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention, and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, and researchers *Information on HIV treatment and research *Information for locating clinical trials and results for HIV and related illnesses *Volunteers may participate to help determine whether experimental treatments or new ways of using known therapies are safe and effective *Information available via live calls, web site, email and letters

Services: Clinical Trials, Medical Information Services, Specialized Information and Referral

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

Trans Lifeline

*Hotline staffed by transgender volunteers for transgender people experiencing a crisis, including people struggling with gender identity offering information on transition related health care or support groups in the area and able to assist with covering the costs for non-cisgender people to update the following documents: passport, driver’s license, state ID, court order name change, immigration documents, and tribal IDs when funding is available *Will call emergency services only with expressed consent *Family & Friends Line provides peer support for friends, partners, family members and professionals supporting trans loved ones and community members

Services: Gender Identity Counseling, LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups, LGBTQ2+ Helplines, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Specialized Information and Referral

United Way of West Florida 211

*Provides 24/7 comprehensive information and referrals to area human service agencies via a call center and web site *Covers eight county area: Escambia, Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Santa Rosa, and Washington Counties *Callers in these counties should dial 2-1-1 and they will be connected to United Way 2-1-1 *If a caller needs a 10-digit number, give the appropriate number or the toll-free number, but these will only work if the caller is in one of the eight counties

Services: 211 Systems, Comprehensive Information and Referral

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