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211 Big Bend Families and Children Online Database
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Millitary Veterans may be eligible for disablilty compensation
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Military Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation and health care benefits for diseases that the Department of Veterans Affairs has recognized as related to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides. Surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and died as the result of diseases related to Agent Orange exposure may be eligible for survivors’ benefits. Please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs, Benefits and Assistance Division, (727) 319-7440, for additional information. In addition to the list of presumptive conditions related to exposure to Agent Orange and herbicides, this hyperlink below to the 2012 Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide provides further guidance on benefits available to Military Veterans: http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?l=1&m=1509
Circle of Hope
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http://www.saint-john.org
Circle of Hope is a group of committed Christian assistance and fellowship for those who are unemployed and underemployed. We offer support in resume writing, job leads, and networking. We have a resource guide available in the main office, and a bulletin board outside the parish hall with job information. We meet twice a month after the Wednesday noon healing service for lunch, friendship, and helping out those transitioning to a new place of employment. You don’t have to believe in God to know that there are people of God willing to lend you a hand in friendship.
Mediation Solutions of North Florida, LLC
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If you are facing defaulting on your mortgage payments due to a job lay-off, please contact Mediation Solutions of North Florida to understand your options in Florida foreclosure. The mission of Mediation Solutions of North Florida, LLC, is to bring the parties involved in a possible lawsuit of homestead and non-homestead properties to a meaningful mediation in the effort to have the most successful outcome for all the parties involved. We specialize in effectively communicating with all the parties to resolve the dispute, so that a foreclosure lawsuit is not filed, by using:
• highly qualified and foreclosure experienced Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil mediators who have completed RMFM training,
• certified live financial counseling assistance,
• trained support staff, and
• an easy to access secure website (as described in Supreme Court Order 09-54).
VA Outpatient Clinic Tallahassee
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http://www.northflorida.va.gov/
VA provides a wide range of benefits including, Disability, Education and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical Treatment, Life Insurance and Burial Benefits.
You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are a:
• Veteran, Veteran’s dependent
• Surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased Veteran
• Uniformed service member
• Present or former reservist or National Guard member
For additional information please visit the NF/SG web site or visit your local Tallahassee VA Outpatient Clinic at 1607 St. James Ct. Tallahassee, Fl. 32308
“Help For Difficult Times” Handbook
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The “Help For Difficult Times” Handbook provides important resources, information and contacts to help people who are seeking employment and dealing with associated challenges.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
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2-1-1 Big Bend maintains a listing of housing resources in the community such as Public Housing, Low-income Subsidized Rentals, and Transitional Housing/Shelter. You may call 2-1-1 to speak with a counselor to get up-to-date information or you may access this information by clicking on the link above.
FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
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2-1-1 Big Bend maintains a listing of food resources in the community such as Emergency Food, Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Stamps, Baby Food, Elder Meal Sites, School Lunches, Soup Kitchens and WIC. You may call 2-1-1 to speak with a counselor to get up-to-date information or you may access this information by clicking on the link above.
Call Helpline 2-1-1
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Helpline 2-1-1 is a community helpline providing free access to emotional support and telephone counseling services. By simply dialing 2-1-1, you reach caring, trained counselors who provide supportive counseling, information and referrals to programs within the community. The counselor listens carefully to the concerns of the caller and help develop a plan. The counselor may provide information about more than 1,200 human service programs and mental health providers in the Big Bend area. The service is confidential and anonymous. We serve Tallahassee, Florida and the eight counties of the Big Bend area (Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Liberty, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison and Taylor. An alternative number is 850.617.6333.
Neighboring Counties
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http://uwbb.org/counties
Residents of Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties frequently receive services from United Way funded agencies in these counties. If you wish to contact Big Bend Agencies outside of Leon County, visit http://uwbb.org/counties, click the county of your choice, and find information for these county agencies.
