Resources & Support:
Campus Resources:
Reporting Mistreatment or Concerning Behavior:
Pregnancy and Parenting Resources and Support:
- There are two designated lactation rooms in the College of Medicine
- Room 4412 in the main building
- Room 131 in the COM Research Building
- FSU Case Management Services
- Report instances of discrimination at report.fsu.edu
- Establish ADA accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services
- Childcare:
Food for Thought Food Pantry, located in University Center A (the stadium) Suite 4148
FSU College of Medicine Wellness Committee
Community Resources:
2-1-1 Big Bend | Call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333, or visit the website for help navigating through the maze of community services available locally. Their human service referral database is comprehensive and up-to-date. There is no eligibility criteria and services are free. Skilled hotline counselors can also provide confidential emotional support and crisis counseling 24 hours a day.
Capital Area Red Cross | The American Red Cross provides shelter and assistance information in the case of a natural disaster, flood, or fire, as well as emergency preparedness training.
City Parks, Centers, and Athletics | The City of Tallahassee offers a wide variety of beautiful parks, fun activities and lessons, adult and child athletics programs, swimming instruction, and more. Go to talgov.com and view the drop-down menu under “Play” for an overview of these resources. The City also has an email subscription service available to get announcement and event information emails.
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend | Family support services include pre-school tuition assistance programs (VPK), child care information services, and community referrals.
Florida Bar Association – A wealth of valuable consumer information is also available on their website. This association also has an attorney referral service available that provides half-hour legal consultations with a qualified attorney for a fee of $25. Additional fees for further services would be discussed at the consultation. This is a reliable source for identifying an attorney for issues such as lease disagreements, accidents, misdemeanor offenses, or preparing a will.
Leon County Public Schools | Information on Kindergarten through 12th grade school zones, school grades, school registration requirements, school choice and magnet programs, and the school calendar can be obtained on their website.
Second Harvest of the Big Bend Food Pantry | Second Harvest is the primary food bank serving Tallahassee and the surrounding Big Bend region. Through a network of partner agencies, food pantries, and community programs, it provides nutritious meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. In addition to food distribution, Second Harvest supports programs for children, seniors, and disaster relief. Visit fightinghunger.org for more information on services, food distribution sites, or volunteer opportunities.
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