AIDS Institute, The

*The institute offers education, information, reference materials *Promotes social change through public policy analysis, research, advocacy, and education; research efforts focus on prevention, treatment, and care services *Agency conducts and coordinates a range of studies involving AIDS and related healthcare issues such as Hepatitis and other infectious diseases

Services: Medical and Health Sciences Research, Medical Information Services, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Allies and Safe Zones

*Ally development program to promote acceptance and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual, Pansexual, and Two-Spirit-identifying (LGBTQ+) people *Offers workshops to FSU faculty, staff and students providing training in allyship and contemporary LGBTQ+ issues *Participants may display Safe Zone symbol on campus which denotes knowledge and support for open and understanding environment *Online resourses and educational information available to everyone

Services: LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

*Provides information on trials concerning HIV and AIDS cases *Publishes bi-yearly amfAR newsletter and monthly e-news that contains updates of amfAR's programs, activities and major HIV/AIDS-related news *Supports and solicits innovative AIDS research, targeted HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment education programs, and provides advocacy for sound AIDS-related public policy *Washington DC office: 1100 Vermont Ave, NW, 20005

Services: Clinical Trials, Medical and Health Sciences Research, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Area 03/13 HIV/AIDS North Central Florida Eligibility Determination Services

*Determines eligibility for Ryan White titles, ADAP and HOPWA for DOH Areas 03/13, which include several counties in North Central Florida *Contracted by Well Council of Florida to provide these services *Address is confidential until caller is given an appointment

Services: AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, Charities/Grantmaking Organizations, Housing Search Assistance

Capital Medical Society

*Professional membership organization for physicians, offering a ready resource for information, support and networking *Physician referral and information service providing information about member physicians, medical backgrounds, board certification *All complaints must be made to CMS in writing

Services: Consumer Complaints, Medical Associations

CTD, Big Bend Transit, Gadsden County

*Gadsden Connector provides weekday services between Chattahoochee (Kangaroo Express), Greensboro (City Hall), Gretna (City Hall), Havana (City Hall) and Quincy (Winn-Dixie); at the Winn-Dixie in Quincy, riders can take the Gadsden Express into Tallahassee *Quincy Shuttle offers rides to destinations at several locations throughout Quincy; small route deviations are available, and riders can get on or off at other locations along the route *Gadsden Express travels Quincy to Tallahassee and the reverse with stops available in Quincy, Midway, TCC, C K Steele Plaza for $1.

Services: Consumer Complaints, Local Transportation

CTD, Big Bend Transit, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor

*Non-emergency transportation for any trip purpose to destinations in Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and Leon Counties; extended transportation to Gadsden County may be available through coordination with Gadsden branch of Big Bend Transit for an additional fee *Also non-emergency transportation for any residents who qualify as "Transportation Disadvantaged" due to disability, low-income, age or other extenuating circumstances *Shuttle service available in Madison and Taylor Counties *All riders should call their local number by 2PM, 24 hours in advance of trip to make arrangements for transportation; CTD application needed for lower cost *Paratransit, specialized, door-to-door transport service for people with disabilities who are not able to ride fixed-route public transportation, is available six days a week in Gadsden, Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor counties, seven days per week in Leon county *If a car seat is needed for an underage child, adult must supply it *Wheelchair transportation service available at no extra cost, if requested at the time of reservation *Vanpool vehicles available for residents who wish to share fees covering the cost of lease and gas *Taylor County: Offers free shuttle service for local veterans to Lake City VA every Tuesday and the Tallahassee VA clinic every Thursday; Call the day before to make a reservation *Madison County: Offers free shuttle service for local veterans to Lake City VA every Wednesday; Call the day before to make a reservation *Jefferson County: Offers transit to and from Tallahassee for $1 a ride with three different buses that hold up to 14 passengers

Services: Local Transportation

CTD, Big Bend Transit, Leon

*Non-emergency transportation for persons designated either General Public rider or Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) *At the latest, all riders should call the local number by 2PM the day before transportation is needed to make arrangements; call by 2PM on Friday if needed for Saturday, Sunday or Monday *CTD application needed for lower cost *If a car seat is needed for an underage child, adult must supply it *Paratransit, specialized, door-to-door transport service for people with disabilities who are not able to ride fixed-route public transportation is available seven days per week in Leon county *Wheelchair transportation service available at no extra cost, if requested at the time of reservation *Information about commuter vanpools available

Services: Local Transportation

CTD, Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

*Information and referral for transportation disadvantaged persons who are unable to obtain their own transportation due to income, disability, age, or other extenuating circumstances *Also assists consumers with resolving local problems or concerns *Community Transportation Coordinator Contacts by County may be found by calling or visiting the website

Services: Consumer Complaints, Local Transportation

CTD, Gulf ARC & Transportation, Franklin County

*Provides contracted transportation services for Medicaid recipients and CTD qualified persons living Franklin and Gulf Counties *Non-emergency transportation for anyone of any age in need: (1) Medicaid recipients; (2) seniors and other persons who qualify as "Transportation Disadvantaged" due to disability, low-income, age or other extenuating circumstances *Transportation arrangements to health care appointments for Medicaid clients is made by the HMO to which the client is assigned; the client does NOT make the arrangements with a provider directly *Persons who do not know if they are in a Medicaid HMO should call AHCA, Medicaid Area 2B Field Office: 800-248-2243 or 850-412-4002 to find out *CTD qualified riders should call the local provider directly 48-72 hours in advance to make arrangements for transportation; CTD application needed for lower cost *Persons not in a Medicaid HMO can still use the local provider, but will have to pay out of pocket, unless a grant covers them *May have 1 free escort if necessary; parent(s) needing to take additional children to appointment must pay a fare for them *If a car seat is needed for an underage child, adult must supply it *Toll service is free for those with upper body disability including veterans

Services: Consumer Complaints, Local Transportation