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
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):
- 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.
- Control the Fire Anger Management Classes (Registration open)
- New series starts Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 4:30 – 5:45 pm, Register and secure your spot today!
- 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)
- New series starts Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Register and secure your spot today!
- 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
- Lifestyle Medicine Workshop
- 6 week series starts Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, registration ongoing
- with Wendy Doyle PA-C, RRT
- Focuses on the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine:
- Healthy Eating
- Staying Active
- Managing Stress
- Getting Enough Sleep
- Avoiding Harmful Substances
- Building Positive Relationships
- Icebreaker: Job Prep Workshop,
- New date: Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Register today!
- Practice your communication skills with Kim Ford.
- Build confidence, Engage with others, Real-world practice
- Prepare for presenting your best self in job situations
- GED Support and Tutoring
- Adult Community Education (ACE) School offers classes online and in-person. If you are unable to attend classes on the ACE main campus (526 Appleyard Dr.) due to past convictions, there are options for you:
- You can complete your classes online.
- Computers available for use and free GED support at the BBARC Welcome Center (3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite 210.)
- Free one-on-one tutoring and support through Leon County Libraries (literacy@leoncountyfl.gov)
- Vouchers for classes and testing are available for those who qualify.
- Adult Community Education (ACE) School offers classes online and in-person. If you are unable to attend classes on the ACE main campus (526 Appleyard Dr.) due to past convictions, there are options for you:
Programming Calendar
