Community Resource Guide

This community resource guide focuses on the specific services available within Monticello and Jefferson County, Florida.

 **Big Bend 2-1-1: Dial **2-1-1** or text your zip code to **898211**. This is the primary point of contact for housing, food, and emergency assistance in North Florida.

* **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**: Dial or text **988** for immediate mental health support.

Jefferson County School District: (850) 342-0110, 1495 W Washington St – Student Enrollment - www.jeffersonschools.net

 

Homeless Shelters (Leon County)

  • The Kearney Center: (850) 792-9000, 2650 Municipal Way – Offers 24/7 emergency shelter, meals, case management, and supportive services for adults experiencing homelessness (proof of local residence may be required).
  •  Big Bend Homeless Coalition: (850) 576-5566, 2729 W Pensacola St – Transitional housing and services for families, individuals, and those experiencing homelessness, focused on long-term stability.
  • Brehon Family Services: (850) 656-7110, 1315 Linda Ann – Shelter and self-sufficiency program for pregnant women who are homeless or at risk.
  • Apalachee Center Homeless Project: (850) 523-3333, 850-523-3333, 2634 Capital Circle NE - Offers housing location assistance and psychiatric services for those experiencing homelessness.
  • Family Promise Hope Community: (850) 792-9433 – Family Shelter Center, 2729 W   Pensacola St
  • Chelsea House: (850) 297-1153, 2706 N Monroe St – Local facility listed as shelter support (availability and services may vary).
  •  Grace Mission (850) 224-3817, 303 W Brevard St – Help  with hot meals, securing ID

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Temporary Housing Options

  •  The Brahman Motel: (850) 997-3525, 1530 West Washington Street
  •  Capri Lazy Days Motel: (850) 997-5712, 2465 N. Jefferson Street
  •  HUD Public Housing: (904) 232-2627

 

Heating and Cooling Stations

  • Jefferson County Emergency Management: (850) 342-0211

Legal Assistance

  • Legal Service of North Florida: (850) 385-9007
  • Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee:  (850) 322-3292

 

Veteran Services

  • Kaysona Jones (Jefferson and Madison Counties): (850) 688-5448 - Jefferson County Public Library, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am – 1pm. http://www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov/p/county-departments/veterans-affairs
  •  American Legion: (330) 354-5533, 1065 S. Water St.
  • CareerSource Capital Region: (850) 922-0023 - Provides veterans employment assistance

 

Employment

  • CareerSource Capital Region: (850) 922-0023, Located at Jefferson K-12 School, 50 David Rd, Thursdays 12:30pm – 4:00pm. Offers job search assistance, resume help, and vocational training connections for residents seeking stability.

 

Food & Basic Needs:

  • Tiger Mart @ Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School: (850) 347-7050, 50           David Rd – Free food and basic supplies for students, families and community members.  Access to free laundry facilities and other wellness services.
  • Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry: (850) 997-4116, 425 North Cherry Street
  • First Baptist Church of Monticello: (850) 997-2349, 325 W Washington St
  • Jefferson County Health Department: (850) 342-0170, 1255 W Washington St - Food lockers and WIC
  • Other Jefferson Food Pantries: https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/fl-monticello

 

Free Clothing

  • Tiger Closet @ Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School: (850) 347-7050, 50 David Rd - Free clothing closet for students, families and community members. Everyday wear and business attire for all ages.
  • Macedonia Church: (850) 447-1764, 3093 S Jefferson Hwy - Clothing closet open every Saturday

   

Health & Wellness

  • Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County: (850) 342-0170, 1255 W Washington St - Provides immunizations, primary care, labs and infectious disease services regardless of insurance status
  • Dept of Children and Families: (850) 300-4322 - Provides access to Food Stamps, Medicaid and Cash Assistance. www.myflfamilies.com
  • Bond Medical Center (Leon County): (850) 576-4073, 1720 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee - Provides medical and dental services
  • FSU Primary Health: (850) 644-1543, 2911 Roberts Ave , Tallahassee - Provides medical services.
  • Molar Express Dental (850) 404-6450, 912 Railroad Ave, Tallahassee - Provides children's dental services.

 

Mental  Health

  • Apalachee Center: (850) 997-3958, 1996 S. Jefferson St - Provides mental health and substance abuse outpatient services.
  • Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School: (850) 347-7050, 50 David Rd – Offers student counseling services. Telehealth services are also available.

 

Hospitals and Urgent Care Centers (Leon County)

  • Tallahassee Memorial Hospital: (850) 431-1155 – Hospital and Urgent Care
  •  HCA Florida Capital Hospital: (850) 325-5000 – Hospital and Urgent Care
  • Patients First: (850) 329-8429, 3652 Mahan Dr – Urgent Care Center
  • Main Street Family Care: (850) 558-6126, 2615 N Monroe St Suite 1A – Urgent Care Center

Transportation Assistance

  • Big Bend Transit (Jefferson County): (850) 997-1323 or (850) 574-6064

 

Utility and Rental Payment Assistance

  • Capital Area Community Action Agency: (850) 222-2043 – Cacaainc.org
  • Catholic Charities: (850) 222-2180
  • Helping Hands: www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/florida_assistance_programs.html

 

Disaster Assistance

  • Red Cross: (850) 878-6080

 

Free Phone Service

  • Assurance Wireless: (850) 898-4888 – www.assurancewireless.com
  • SafeLink: (850) 723-3546 – www.safelinkwireless.com

 

Free Internet and Printing Services

  • Jefferson County Public Library: (850) 342-0205, 375 S Water St

 

Need an ID?

  • Dept of Motor Vehicles (Jefferson County): (850) 342-0147, 500 W Walnut St - Securing an ID or Drivers Permit

For additional support, scan the QR code below to submit a support referral with the Jefferson K-12 Community Partnership Team: