WELCOME CENTER

BBARC Welcome and Wellness Center

3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite 210, Tallahassee, FL 32304; Phone: 850-270-3302

Drop-in hours: Mondays 9 am – 2 pm
Other days by appointment only

PLEASE NOTE: Drop in hours are cancelled on Monday, June 16th, 23rd & 30th, and instead will be held on Tuesday June 17th, 24th, & July 1st. Normal hours will resume the second week in July.

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 (850-270-3302 to register):

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
    • Tuesdays, 3 pm – 4 pm, weekly through Aug. 5th, open groups
    • 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 Wednesday of every month, 5:15 – 6:45 pm
    • If you are interested in participating in a peer support group and/or having a mentor, please fill out the linked form, email info@bigbendreentry.org, or call 850-591-5622.
  • Create in Community
    • Wednesdays July 2nd, 16th, and Aug. 6th, 5:15 – 6:45 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 🙂

  • Control the Fire Anger Management Classes (Registration open) 
    • Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:45 pm, starting July 10th
    • 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 may be available)
    • 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 (Registration open) 
    • Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, starting July 10th
    • 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 may be available)
    • To Register: Call 877-572-3399 x2 or 850-755-7167, Email drmiusf@gmail.com
      or visit website at www.drmius.com

Programming Calendar