Counseling in Tallahassee, FL. Find the Right Therapist.

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Tallahassee became the capital of Florida in 1824 with around 160,000 people within the city, and around 336,000 people who live in the metropolitan area.  The city’s name is a Muskogean Indian word that is translated as “old fields”.¹ This is thought to originate from the Creek Indians, later named the Seminole Indians who had migrated from the Georgia and Alabama region to the Tallahassee region.  There were several other Indian migrations to this area, such as the Mississippian Indians who built mounds near Lake Jackson back in 1200 A.D. and still are around today and can be viewed within the Lake Jackson Archaeological State Park. Hernando de Soto explored the area and stayed in Tallahassee during the 1538-1539 winter, based on some archaeological artifacts found near the Florida State Capitol and is believed that the first Christmas was celebrated in the United States.  The 1600’s saw many Spanish missions with the largest believed to be the Mission San Luis de Apalachee and has been partially reconstructed by the state.

Mental Health in Tallahassee

Depression and bipolar disorder can be debilitating and difficult issues to manage. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare offers support groups surrounding these serious afflictions, as well as ones that deal with coping with serious illnesses. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Tallahassee meet at the Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center Cafeteria, at 1616 Physician's Drive. More information can be found by calling 850-431-5160.²

For veterans who have served oversees and seen combat, the transition back to civilian life can be very challenging. The Veterans Administration provides mental health services for US military veterans of all branches of service. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, call 850-878-0191.³

Local Initiatives

People experiencing homelessness in Tallahassee can take advantage of the services offered by the Big Bend Homeless Coalition. Their HOPE Community program offers six-month transitional housing for individuals and families, and offers employment assistance and a range of mental health and substance abuse support services. They partner with a range of organizations in the community in order to accomplish this.⁴

Dealing with substance dependence can be a long and difficult process. Beauty for Ashes is a faith-based halfway house for women facing difficult life transitions. Residents are helped with issues ranging from substance abuse to finding employment.⁵

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References

1. Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP. (2017). About the Tallahassee Area Chapter of NIGP. Retrieved from https://www.tacnigp.com/insidepages/about.cfm
2. Support Groups Sponsored, Hosted, or Conducted by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. (2014). Pages – Support Groups. Retrieved from http://www.tmh.org/SupportGroups
3. Community Mental Health and Medical Resources. (2017). Portal – Files. Retrieved from http://www.flnb.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Emotional%20Support/community_mental_health.pdf
4. Hope Community. (2017). Pages – Programs. Retrieved from http://www.bigbendhc.org/hope.htm
5. Mission Statement. (2017). Pages – Beauty for Ashes ½ Way House. Retrieved from http://www.beautyforahes.net/Beauty-for-Ashes-1-2-Way-House.html

Tallahassee is located in Leon County, Florida. It has a land area of 100.42 square miles and a water area of 3.20 square miles.  The population of Tallahassee is 189,907 people with 74,388 households and a median annual income of $39,681. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Tallahassee are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Tallahassee may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Tallahassee public health department.