Welcome Center

The Big Bend AFTER (A Fight To End Recidivism) Reentry Coalition is a coalition of individuals and groups united to increase public safety and reduce recidivism through collaborating and establishing community partnerships, identifying and providing services to currently and formerly incarcerated people, and empowering them to become productive, self-sufficient members of the community.

The BBARC Welcome Center is located at 535 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304 in the portable trailer closest to Appleyard Dr. (Old Work Camp office). See map here.

DROP-IN HOURS:

Mondays 12 pm – 4 pm, starting Sept. 14th

Tuesdays, 10 am – 2 pm, and

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 am – 12 pm

All other times by appointment only (closed on all public holidays)

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The BBARC Welcome Center offers case management, training, classes, workshops, and opportunities for social engagement or mentoring for individuals returning from incarceration. All are welcome!

Community organizations and agencies interested in providing services/classes/workshops at our BBARC Welcome Center, please contact Elaine Webb at info@bigbendreentry.org or call 850-270-3302.

A free 31-day bus pass will be provided to all returning citizens who attend our programs, as funds allow, to assist with transportation needs (up to 2 per client per year).

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Upcoming programming (850-270-3302 or info@bigbendreentry to register):

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
- Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm, starting Sept. 3rd
- Provided by North Florida DBT Center, I’m Free Now What LLC
- Free Supportive Skills for the Justice-involved
Peer Support Groups & Mentoring
- Peer Support Groups – 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 5:30 – 7 pm
  - Address themes like relationships, goal setting, and successful reentry
  - Creating meaningful opportunities for men and women to share expertise and support one another’s growth.

Control the Fire Anger Management Classes
- Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, registration open
- Provided by Divine Revelations Ministries, Inc. (DRMI)
- 501c3 non-profit charitable organization
- General public and/or court-involved are welcome
- Approved Leon County court-ordered anger management program
- Domain program with Florida Department of Corrections
- To Register: Call 877-572-3399 x2 or 850-755-7167, Email drmiusf@gmail.com
  or visit website at www.drmius.com

Reclaiming Freedom from Addictions and Substances – TBD
- Provided by Divine Revelations Ministries, Inc. (DRMI)
- 501c3 non-profit charitable organization
- General public and/or court-involved are welcome
- Approved substance misuse program at Leon County Detention Facility
- Domain program with Florida Department of Corrections
- To Register: Call 877-572-3399 x2 or 850-755-7167, Email drmiusf@gmail.com
  or visit website at www.drmius.com

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WELCOME CENTER