WELCOME CENTER

BBARC Welcome and Wellness Center

WE’VE MOVED!

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

NEW Drop-in hours: Tuesdays 10 am – 2 pm

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The BBARC Welcome and Wellness 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 this fall (850-270-3302 or info@bigbendreentry to register):

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group – Tuesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
    •  Provided by North  Florida DBT Center, I’m Free Now What LLC   

    • Free Supportive Skills for the Justice-involved

  • Peer Support Groups & Mentoring
    • Women’s Support Groups – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
      • Address themes like relationships, goal setting, and successful reentry
      • Creating opportunities for women to share expertise and support each other’s growth
  • Create in Community – Wednesdays, Oct. 29th and Nov. 19th, 5:30 – 7 pm

    • Join local storyteller and teaching artist Celine O’Malley, for a series of workshops focused on creative expression, community connection, and play! Through imagination games, mindfulness, reflective and creative writing, art making, and storytelling, we’ll explore how we can support better health and wellness in our lives by allowing space for our inner worlds to speak, and building a sense of joy, empowerment, belonging, and connection with ourselves and those around us.  No experience necessary, just bring an open mind and curious heart 🙂

  • Poetry Classes – Thursdays, starting Oct. 30th for 4 weeks, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
    • Create poetry with local writer, and BBARC Co-founder, Anne Meisenzahl
  • Control the Fire Anger Management Classes – Mondays, starting Nov. 3rd, 4:30 – 6 pm
    • 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
    • 5 sessions for $50, plus a $10 workbook (Scholarships available for clients)
    • 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 – Mondays, starting Nov. 3rd, 6 – 7:30 pm
    • 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
    • 8 sessions for $160 (Scholarships available for clients)
    • To Register: Call 877-572-3399 x2 or 850-755-7167, Email drmiusf@gmail.com
      or visit website at www.drmius.com

Programming Calendar