Dear Families and Early Childhood Educators in the Big Bend Community, We are continuing to monitor what resources are out there for the families and providers we serve in our 7 county service area. Now, more than ever, mental health services, access to food, and child safety are three areas that we know are trending and many need connection to. We have added some resources to our list below and hope that they may be of some help to you or others you know. Please let us know if there are any resources you need to be connected to or need more information on. Sincerely, The Team at ELC

Free Mental Health Services NAMI Tallahassee is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization for individuals living with mental illness that provides free mental health services in the Big Bend area of Florida. Mental Illnesses are medical conditions that can disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are brain-based conditions that often result in a variety of symptoms that can affect daily life. NAMI Tallahassee classes and support groups include programs that address depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), Attention-deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and others.  In Crisis Local resources for you if you are having a mental health crisis in the Big Bend area of Florida. Loved One In Crisis If you have a loved one in a mental health crisis situation valuable resources can be found here. Take a Class Free mental health services recognized by the SAMHSA National Registry for evidence based treatment.

Do you need to find a COVID-19 TESTING site? Listing of Available Screening Sites Schedules of Operation Testing Contact Information

Have you visited the Leon County Emergency INFORMATION Portal? Community Update Latest News and Orders Additional COVID-19 Resources

Have you heard of #SAVEWITHSTORIES? Watch Books Be Brought to Life Children's Books Uploaded Daily Book Videos for Children By Celebrities

Are you looking for THINGS TO DO with or for your FAMILY? Kids Eat Free Fun at Home Activities Nature Adventures Summer Camp Options Babysitting Options

Do you need a list of OPERATING Child Care and Preschool Sites? Provider Operational Status Report Child Care Location and Contact Information Listings Updated Regularly on ELCBIGBEND.ORG

Are you searching for  CHILD CARE and EARLY LEARNING options? Child Care Tuition Assistance School Readiness Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Assistance finding a child care (CCRR)

Are you a FIRST RESPONDER or ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE WORKER who needs child care? Child Care Authorization and Application Process Application Checklist Q & A

Do you need to apply for REEMPLOYMENT assistance? Reemployment Assistance Application Loan Opportunities Job Postings

Do you have little ones who like to COLOR? CUDDLE + KIND FREE Downloadable Coloring Book "If you Can Be Anything, Be Kind"

Are you looking for MENTAL HEALTH resources? 24 Hour Support Hotline National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline Family Health Line Help Me Grow Program for Families with Young Children

Are you needing to find supplemental  FOOD for yourself or your family? Find a Food Pantry Food Distribution Announcements Community Garden

Do you want to know more about Coronavirus Disease COVID-19? Signs and Symptoms Prevention Tips Resources for Screening Current Florida COVID-19 Statistics

Do you want know more about your ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT? Your Payment Status Your Payment Type Qualifications How to Request Payment

Are you a child care or preschool OWNER or DIRECTOR? COVID-19 Response: Federal Support Webinar for Child Care Center Directors RECORDING From April 23rd Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program Information

Additional COVID-19 Resources for Families and Providers Additional Resources on the Following: Health Mental Health Food Financial and Crisis Assistance Financial Assistance for Small Businesses Educational Resources and Activities Professional Development Opportunities School District Links