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ASSISTANCE PACKET

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EMERGENCY HOUSING INFORMATION & SHELTERS

Dial 2-1-1 211 is a community information number that can help you find a place to stay for the night, food and clothing, someone to talk to, youth activities, and financial assistance. Advocates for Shelter Action Policy (ASAP) (727) 823-5665 www.asaphomeless.org 423 11th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 ALPHA House for Pregnant Women (727) 822-8190 www.alphahousepinellas.org 701 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 Calvary Baptist Church (727) 441-1581 110 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759 Grace Chapel of Tarpon Springs (727) 485-3835 1278 N. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689 Grace House – R.C.S. (727) 446-5964 1552 Myrtle Ave S, Clearwater, FL 33756 Haven of RCS Domestic Violence Shelter (727) 442-4128 P.O Box 10594 Clearwater, FL, 33757 Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. (HEP) (727) 442-9041 www.ethep.org 1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL, 33755 Kimberly Home for Pregnant Women (727) 446-5483 www.kimberlyhome.org 1189 NE Cleveland St Clearwater, FL 33755 Pinellas Hope (727) 556-6397 www.pinellashope.org 5726 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL, 33760 Quest Inn (No Children) (727) 443-2067 509 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 Salvation Army (727) 446-4177 1521 East Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33756 Salvation Army (Red Shield Lodge) (727) 821-9123 310 14th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 St Petersburg Free Clinic Women’s Residence (727) 821-3894 863 3rd Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 St. Vincent De Paul Society (727) 726-8477 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL Touched By an Angel Ministries (727) 527-7770 www.touchedbyanangelministries.org 3491 62nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL, 33781

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SECTION IV HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES If you are experiencing difficulties making your rental or utility payments there are a number of non-profit organizations that offer assistance in emergency situations. Below are agencies that may be able to provide you assistance. Many agencies receive funds at different times and may not be available. Therefore, you may have to contact numerous agencies before receiving assistance. The internet is also a valuable tool in locating other assistance programs; www.211tampabay.org

EMERGENCY RENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY PAYMENTS Calvary Baptist Church (727) 441-1581 110 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759 Catholic Charities (727) 893-1313 1213 16th St N, St Petersburg, FL, 33705 Community Service Foundation (727) 461-0618 925 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756 Daystar Life Center (727) 825-0442 226 6th St S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 Department of Children & Families (727) 552-2500 11351 Ulmerton Rd. # 314, Largo, FL 33778 Dwight Jones Center (727) 894-5176 1035 Burlington Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 Enoch Davis Center (727) 822-4492 1111 18th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33705 Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAHP) 1-877-891-6445 “He Cares” Ministry (727) 548-1535 by appointment only Issiah’s Inn (727) 449-2600 1197 Grove St, Clearwater, FL LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) 1-800-330-3491 Pinellas County, Human Services Department (727) 464-8410 1100 Cleveland St, Suite 1500, Clearwater, FL Pinellas County Department of Social Services 2189 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL (727 464-8400 11351 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL (727) 588-7038 Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc (727) 823-4101 3443 1st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33713

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Pinellas Village (727) 399-2500 www.pinellasvillage.org 8384 Bayou Boardwalk, Largo, FL, 33777 Salvation Army Social Services

• 1400 4th St S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 (727) 821-9123 • 209 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34589 (727) 934-4476 • 410 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755 (727) 446-4177

St. Petersburg Free Clinic – “We Help Program” (727) 823-3471 863 3rd Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33713 St Vincent de Paul (727) 825-0725 123 8th St N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 ***The Family Homelessness Prevention Program (FHP) offers temporary financial relief to families with minor children as they work on reestablishing financial self-sufficiency. This benefit is available to qualified households once every three years.

• 2189 Cleveland St, Suite #230 Clearwater, FL, 33756 (727) 464-8400 • 647 1st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701 (727) 582-7781

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS Fax 1-866-940-7126

• North Pinellas Center – Mary Grizzle Building. 11351 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 130, Largo, FL, 33778 • South Pinellas Center – Sebring Building. 525 Mirror Lake Dr, Suite 201, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

Family Services Provides many services such as: rent assistance, utility assistance, prescription medications, food pantry, clothing, birth certificates, counseling etc.

• 410 N. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 446-4177 • 928 22nd Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 823-0544

UTILITIES ASSISTANCE If you anticipate a problem paying your bills, call the utility company and you may be able to arrange a payment plan. City of Clearwater: The City of Clearwater currently has customer utilities assistance available through the “We Care Fund”. This fund is administered through the Salvation Army. You can obtain information by calling (727) 446-4177. Progress Energy: Progress Energy has a Customer Assistance Program designed for those who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties such as sudden illness, unexpected unemployment, or an emergency or personal crisis. (727) 443-2641 Teco (Tampa Electric): If circumstances make it impossible to pay your electric or gas bill by the date due, Tampa Electric will discuss the possibility of granting a payment extension. (813) 223-0800 / 1-888-223-0800

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ADDRESS: 2189 CLEVELAND ST, SUITE 266, CLEARWATER, FL, 33765 TELEPHONE: (727) 464-8400

“Helping the residents of our community build better lives is what the Pinellas County Health and Human Services Department is all about. On a daily basis, we serve as a safety net for adults in need of assistance for themselves and their families. This department offers a wide range of programs and services to help people on the way to a better future. The department's focus is to help and treat the sick and the injured. We operate a mobile medical van that travels to transitional housing and soup kitchen facilities to treat the homeless and medically under served.”

Services Offered:

• Case Management • Community Association Task Forces • Dental Assistance • Emergency Assistance • Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program • General Assistance • Indigent Burial • Medial Assistance • Medical Quality Assurance • Mental Health Funding • Mobile Medical Units • Partnerships • Social Action Funding • Summer Food Program • Veterans • Alternate Benefits (Medical / Dental)

Suncoast Center, Inc. provides a broad range of services for children, adults, seniors, & family members.

Programs are designed to develop and support resources, and to resolve emotional and behavioral problems arising from mental health, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.

(727) 388-1220/ TTY (727) 328-6553

Adult Services: 4024 Central Ave.

St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Children Services: 4010 Central Ave St Petersburg, FL 33711

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FOOD PANTRIES

Bethlehem SDA Church (727) 443-7684

1015 N Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Pantry- Tuesday and Friday 10:00am-1:00pm

Family Of Faith (813) 514-4150

105 West MLK Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603

Pantry- Monday- Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

Religious Community Services Food Bank (727) 584-3528

700 Druid Road, Clearwater, FL 33756

Iglesia Shalom en Cristo Somo (727) 467-0224

1846 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33765

New Destiny Worship Center (727)-738-1656

2110 N. Hercules Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33763

Community Services SDA Clearwater (727) 449-9200

1445 Lakeview Road, Clearwater, FL 33756

Pantry- Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

Central Christian Church (727) 446-0988

1200 Keene Rd. S, Clearwater, FL 33756

Beacon Street Ministries (727) 278-2285

1517 Tilley Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756

United Family Outreach (727) 392-0026

833 Wyatt Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Pantry- Monday and Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm

Helping Hands (727) 724-1290

2565 Blackburn Street, Clearwater, FL 33763

Pantry- Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm

St Paul United Methodist (727) 542-6299

1199 Highland Avenue, Largo, FL 33770

Pantry- Monday and Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm

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St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church 727-452-1188

2930 County Rd. 193, Clearwater, FL 33759

Bayview Baptist Church (727) 791-9982

201 Meadow Lark Lane, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pantry- Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-11:00am

Calvary Baptist Church (727) 441-1581

110 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pantry- Tuesday and Friday 12:00pm-3:00pm

Pathways Community Church (727) 348-2310

801 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33770

Church and Community Outreach (727) 726-9567

1003 4th Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

HELP Ministries Apostolic Church of Jesus (727) 542-3741

1381 Church St, Largo, FL 33778

Pantry- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Abundant Life Ministries Pinellas (727) 410-5815

1550 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33771

Pantry- Thursday 9:00am-11:00am

Verdad Y Vida (727) 531-3949

15703 61st Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760

First Baptist Church Ozona (727) 784-3711

610 Pennsylvania Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Pantry - Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am-2:00pm

Hope Church (727) 531-3891

7100 142nd Ave, Largo, FL 33771

Pantry- Sunday 12:00pm-3:00pm

Calvary Episcopal Church (727)517-2534

1615 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

Pantry- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am-12:00pm

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Oldsmar Cares (813) 855-1567

207 Buckingham Avenue, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Pantry- Tuesday and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

Rock Church of Tampa Bay (813) 926-4101

3970 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Pantry- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm

World Wide Word of Faith (727) 942-9700

1588 Klosterman Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

USDA – RCS Food Pantry (727) 443-4031

• 700 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33756

• 863 3rd Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

Care Ride (727) 866-1193

4923 71st Ave, Pinellas Park, FL, 33781

7am-7pm Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday (On Call 24 hrs a day)

Transportation Disadvantaged Program (727) 545-2100 / (727) 545-1929

7740 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL, 33781

(schedule 3-5 days in advance)

DART (727) 724-0440

Medicaid Transportation (727) 545-2100

Neighborly Transport (727) 573-3773

PSTA (727) 530-9921

Rent-a-Ride of Pinellas County (727) 341-2117

1135 Pasadena Ave S, Suite 160, Pasadena, FL, 33707

American Red Cross Transportation (727) 898-3111

818 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

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CLOTHING NEEDS

Salvation Army Clothing Closet (727) 821-9123 / (727) 550-8080

1400 4th St S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

Clothes To Kids, Inc. (727) 441-5050

1059 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33765

Helping Hands (727) 724-1290

2565 Blackburn St, Clearwater, FL, 33763

(10am-1:15pm Monday – Friday)

Community Help Services (727) 448-0005

1848 N. Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755

Clothes Depot (727) 784-7274

2021 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683

Kimberly Home (727)446-5483

1189 NE Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755

People That Love Mission – Food & Clothing Pantry (727) 820-0775

817 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

ALPHA A Beginning Community Outreach (727) 822-8190

701 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701

CASA Collection Thrift Shop (727) 895-4912

1101 1st Ave N, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

Operation Hope Food & Clothing Bank (727) 822-2437

861 6th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33701

PARC Thrift Store (727) 541-4493 / (727) 345-9111

5825 66th St N, St Petersburg, FL, 33709

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MEDICAL / DENTAL ASSISTANCE

St. Petersburg Free Clinic (727) 327-0333 2335 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Clearwater Free Clinic (727) 447-3041

707 N Ft. Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 9am-5pm, Monday thru Thursday

Turley Center (727) 467-2400

807 N Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

JRC Health Center (727) 821-6701 1310 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Bayfront Health Clinic (727) 893-6116 700 6th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Health Department (727) 824-6900

205 9th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 547-7780

6350 76th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727) 469-5800

310 N Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 588-4040

12420 130th Ave N, Largo, FL 33744 (727) 942-5457

Pinellas Cares Clinic (727) 321-4846

3554 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (Aids, HIV)

VA Clinic (727) 398-6661

10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744

Lions Eye Clinic (727) 893-7101 330 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 530-5562 (For Upper Pinellas)

University of Florida Dental (727) 893-2704

960 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

PTEC Dental (727) 893-2500 901-34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Wednesday Only

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PCHS Medical Assistance – Clearwater (727) 464-8400 / (727) 464-8435 2189 Cleveland St, Suite 266, Clearwater, FL 33765

7:30am – 5pm, Monday thru Friday

Neighborly Pharmacy Patient Assist. Program (727) 289-5030 1015 Omaha Circle, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

The Sunshine Center (727) 892-5781 330 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Provides assistance with low income seniors obtaining prescription medications.

ADR Adult Services (727) 573-1844 3359 Ulmerton Rd. Suite 24, Clearwater, FL 33761

11am – 6pm, Monday thru Saturday Offers programs in many areas including medical and psychological health.

Health Dept. Dental Services (727)469-5800 310 N. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

8am – 5pm, Monday thru Friday

Family Services (727)446-4177 410 N Ft. Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Provides prescription medications services.

Sun Coast Health (727) 217-7070 Contact: Quenta Hunt

Free Prescriptions for Elderly and Disabled

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CITIZEN’S GUIDE 2012 myclearwater.com

COURTS (COUNTY)

Clerk of Court Information Line (727) 464-7000 Civil, Clerk of Circuit Court, Criminal, Juvenile, Official Records, Small Claims, Traffic, Paying Tickets, Evictions

CUSTOMER SERVICE (727) 562-4600 www.myclearwater.com

Use the Clearwater Task Request and Communications system on the website which can help you track your request online and view any steps taken to resolve the issue.

Mailing Address: P.O Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758

Location Address: 100 S. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Clearwater Customer Service (CCS) is responsible for meter reading, billing, payment processing, collections and contact activities for customers of the City of Clearwater’s eight utilities: water, lawn meters, reclaimed water, wastewater (sewer), storm water, solid waste, recycling, and the Clearwater Gas System. Account turn-ons / turn-offs. DISABLED SERVICES The Solid Waste/General Services Department offers special pick-up services for qualified elderly or disabled residents. For more information, call 562-4920.

• Lighthouse of Pinellas (727) 544-4433 • Deaf and Hearing Connection (727) 399-9983 • Disabled Parking Permits (County) (727) 464-7777

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Disaster and Storm Information (727) 562-4045 • Emergency Manager (727) 562-4891 • Emergency Information (Pinellas County) (727) 464-4333

EMPLOYMENT

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Federal) .800-669-4000 Investigates Job Discrimination

• Pinellas County Office of Human Rights (Local Complaints).464-4880 • Social Security .800-772-1213 • Worker’s Compensation: State 1-800-342-1741 / St Petersburg Office (727) 893-2321 • WorkNet Pinellas.524-4344

Employment & Unemployment. worknetpinellas.org

HOSPITALS

• Mease Countryside (727) 725-6111 (3231 McMullen Booth Rd) • Morton Plant (727) 462-7000 (300 Pinellas St)

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LEGAL SERVICE • State Attorney’s Office.464-6221 • Clearwater Bar Association .461-4869 • Complaints Against Businesses .464-6200 (Department of Justice/Pinellas Office of Consumer Protection) • Eviction.582-6240 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department • Gulf Coast Legal Services.443-0657 Legal Aid • Law Library.464-3411 • Lawyer Referral Service.461-4880 • Liens (City of Clearwater) .562-4093 • Liens (Clerk of the County Court).464-4876 • Public Defender (State).464-6516

SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS Clearwater offers seniors a variety of services such as health care, housing, employment, and transportation assistance for seniors are offered in Clearwater.

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).1-866-595-7678 • Chore Services (727) 327-3091

Provides heavy household cleaning and yard work to help the elderly maintain suitable home environments.

• Elder Helpline.1-800-963-5337 • Florida Department of Elder Affairs.1-850-414-2000 • Meals on Wheels (727) 573-7773 • Medicare 1-877-602-8816 • Office on Aging/Aging Well Center (727) 724-3070 • Pinellas Senior Helpline (727) 576-1533 / 1-800-861-7111

TRANSPORTATION

• Jolley Trolley.445-1200 • Clearwater Airpark.443-3433 • Greyhound Terminal.796-7315 • Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).540-1800

Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) .533-4411

• PSTA Demand Response Transportation Elderly and disabled transportation Certification (727) 540-1800 Reservations (Cab) (727) 471-3278 (727) 535-5555 Reservations (Wheelchair Van (727) 536-7433 / (727) 581-0000 • St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (727) 453-7850

UTILITIES & SERVICES

• Cable, Telephone and Internet Bright House Networks 1-866-309-3279 Knology 1-866-745-3685 Verizon FiOS/Telephone 1-800-483-4200 • City Cemetery.562-4093

Burial information

• Clearwater Customer Service .562-4600 New service and billing questions for City of Clearwater utilities: gas, reclaimed water, recycling, sewer, solid waste, storm water and water. Account turn-ons / turn-offs.

• Electric Service (Progress Energy) (727)443-2641 Power Outages 1-800-228-8485 • Clearwater Gas System (727) 562-4980 New propane or natural gas service for residential or commercial

customers. • Utilities(727) 562-4960

Sewage, Water, Reclaimed Water, Garbage Garbage Collection (727)562-4920 Recycling (727) 562-4920

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HOUSING • Housing Division (727) 562-4030

Housing provides home rehabilitation and purchasing assistance, and non-profit public service/facility improvement grants.

• Clearwater Housing Authority (727) 461-5777 • Clearwater Neighborhood Housing (727) 442-4155 • RCS Grace House Homeless Shelter (727) 446-5964 • Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) (727) 442-9041

SHELTERS & ASSISTANCE

A range of services for domestic violence victims, the homeless, and others in need of emergency or temporary assistance are provided in Clearwater.

• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares.2-1-1 • AIDS Service Association of Pinellas County (ASAP) (727)449-2437 • Crisis Intervention Helpline(727) 535-9811 • Department of Children and Families (727) 479-1800 • Family Resources (Safe Place for Youth)(727) 449-8336 • Food Pantry (RCS Food Bank) (727) 443-4031 • Free Clinic (727) 447-3041 • Grace House Homeless Shelter(727) 446-5964 • Guardian Ad Litem (727) 464-6528 • Haven (Domestic Violence) (727) 442-4128 • Homeless Emergency Project (727) 442-9041 • Pinellas Opportunity Council (727) 442-5649 • Medicaid 1-866-755-0620 • Medicare 1-877-602-8816 • Rape Crisis Center (Counseling)(727) 530-7273 • Runaway Hotline.800-786-2929 • Safe Harbor (Pinellas County Sheriff).464-8058

STATE OF FLORIDA

• AIDS Hotline.800-FLA-AIDS • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline.800-851-3291 • Department of Children and Family Services.888-540-5437

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Medicaid, Food Stamps

• Commission on Human Relations .800-342-8170 • Department of Transportation (DOT)

Construction 725-7950 Main Office (Tampa) 813-975-6016

• Florida Highway Patrol .469-5959 • Florida Fish & Wildlife/Marine Enforcement.863-648-3200 / 813-272-2516 • Medicaid.866-755-0620 • Pinellas Tax Collector.464-7777

Locations: 1663 Gulf to Bay Blvd. & 29399 U.S. Hwy 19 N. • Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).800-836-0797

Social Services AgenciesResource Sheet

R/C 9/27/2012 September 2012

Agency Street Address City, State & Zip Phone Services Provided Website

Abilities of Florida, Inc 2735 Whitney Rd. Clearwater, FL 33760 727-538-7370Rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities http://www.ourpeoplework.org/

Active Parenting Now 501 6th Ave South St. Petersburg FL 33701 727-898-7451Parenting classes, babysitting classes, family counseling http://www.allkids.org

ADR Adult Services 3350 Ulmerton Rd. # 24 Clearwater, FL 33761 727-573-1844Anger Mgmt., substance abuse, mental health counseling

Agency for Community Treatment & Services 1608 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33610 813-231-4474

Adult Services, Youth Services, Juvenile Justice Services and Administrative Services http://www.actsfl.org/

AIDS Service Assoc. of Pinellas- AIDS Comm Project 1214 Cleveland St. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-449-2437

AIDS case management, referral sources for north Pinellas residents

Alcoholics Anonymous- Pinellas Co. Central 8340 Ulmerton Rd. # 220 Largo, FL 33771 727-530-0415 12-Step support group for alcoholics http://www.aapinellas.org/

ARC Upper Pinellas 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Ste. 2Clearwater, FL 33765 727-799-3330serves adults and children with developmental disabilities http://members.aol.com/uparc

Bay Area Pregnancy Centers 11600 Seminole Blvd. Largo, FL 33778 727-395-9500Family planning, pregnancy tests, baby supplies

Bay Area Pregnancy Centers 1245 Rogers Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-449-1988Family planning, pregnancy tests, baby supplies

Bayfront Health Clinic 700 6th St. South St. Pete, FL 33701 727-893-6116 Medical/ Dental Assistance

Benedict Haven, Inc. 210 72nd Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-527-2257Residential mental health treatment facility http://www.benedicthaven.org

Boys & Girls Club 2065 N. Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-442-6762 Positive programs for kids http://www.bgca.org/clubs/

CASA- Comm. Action Stops Abuse P.O. Box 414 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 727-895-4912 Domestic abuse hotline & services www.casa-stpete.org

CHORE - Cleaning Service 4039 8th Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711 727-327-3091Assistance to seniors who need cleaning services.

Citizens Alliance for Progress, Inc. 401 E. MLK Jr. Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727)934-5881Provides one-time financial assistance, up to $75 for electric bills. www.citizensallianceforprogress.org

City of Largo Homestead Program 201 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33779 727-587-6700 Down payment assistance/ SHIP

Clearwater Adult Education Center 540 S. Hercules Ave. Clearwater, FL 33764 727-469-4190GED prep, career counseling, ESL classes, basic adult education http://www.caec.pinellas.k12.fl.us

Clearwater Free Clinic 707 N. Ft. Harrison Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-447-3041Medical care for people with no insurance or Medicare.

Clearwater Head Start (+many other centers) 701 Missouri Ave. N. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-443-3575 Child development services http://www.pinellascountyheadstart.orgClearwater Neighborhood Housing Services 608 N. Garden Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-442-4155 Housing counseling http://www.cnhs.bizClearwater Victim Assistance Program- Clwr Police Dept 645 Pierce Street Clearwater, FL 33756 727-562-4351

Crisis counseling for crime victims, court procedures, etc. http://www.clearwaterpolice.org/cid/victim_ad.asp

Clothes to Kids 1059 N. Hercules Ave. Clearwater, FL 33765 727-441-5050 Children's clothes- referral required http://www.clothestokids.orgCoalition to Prevent Substance Abuse and Suicide Box 497 Bay Pines, FL 33744 727-530-4556

Alcohol, drugs and suicide prevention- education and referral programs.

Social Services AgenciesResource Sheet

R/C 9/27/2012 September 2012

Agency Street Address City, State & Zip Phone Services Provided WebsiteCommunity Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. 6 locations Pinellas several

Medical and Dental Services- sliding scales and pymt plans http://chcpinellas.org/index.htm

Community Help Services, Inc. 1848 N. Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-448-0005Assistance to families with terminally ill children and some general assistance

Community Learning Center, Inc. 1611 N. Fort Harrison Ave Clearwater, FL 33755 727-441-4444Literacy and other educational services at low or no cost

Community Service Foundation 925 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL 33765 727-461-0618 Housing counseling http://www.csfhome.orgCoordinated Child Care of Pinellas, Inc. 6698 68th Ave. N. # B Pinellas Park, FL 33781 727-547-5700 Child care services, parenting classes http://www.childcarepinellas.orgDaystar Life Center 226 6th Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-825-0442 General assistance- food, clothing, gasDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance 1437 S. Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33764 727-584-8693 Mental illness assistance & support groups http://www.dbsatampabay.orgDept. of Children and Families- Abuse Hotline 1314 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399 800-962-2873

Counselors take reports of child, elderly, or disabled persons abuse http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report

Dept. of Children and Families- Public Assistance 11351 Ulmerton Rd. # 314 Largo, FL 33778 727-588-7038

Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida

Directions for Mental Health, Inc. 1437 S. Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33764 727-524-4464Adult daycare program, children's mental health, treatment groups, lifeskills http://www.healthehurt.com/content

Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County 5735 Rio Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760 727-548-1439

Child care scholarships, VPK- FREE, Resource and referral information for families http://elcpinellas.net/

Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711 727-864-8331 Advanced education-

Educate Today 1201 22nd St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711 727-491-8416

Acess to computer labs and printers, resume and cover letter drafting, college prep, Budget and cooking classes. http://www.educatetoday.org

Even Start- Union Academy Cultural Ctr 401 E. MLK Jr. Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-942-5498

Family Literacy- GED prep, computer literacy, parenting

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida 2735 Whitney Rd Clearwater, FL 33760 727-523-1130

Provide individuals at-risk, disabilities, or have special needs with info and resources http://www.fndfl.org/

Family Service Centers, Inc. 2188 58th St. N. Clearwater, FL 33760 727-536-9427

Provides small loans to low-income parents to help pay for car repairs & purchases, housing assistance, medical costs, job related tools and uniforms, child care, energy assistance and utility deposits.

Foundation Village Neighborhood Center 918 Woodlawn St. Clearwater, FL 33756 727-445-9504 Advocacy, human rights, daycare

Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33760 727-479-1818

Emergency financial assistance & food bank. Loans to needy college students, mental health services, and emergency shelter for women and children. http:/www.gcjfs.org

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Agency Street Address City, State & Zip Phone Services Provided WebsiteHigh Point Neighborhood Family Center 5812 150th Ave N Clearwater, FL 33760 727-533-0730

Provides financial assistance for electric bills. www.nfccoalition.org

Help-A-Child, Inc. 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Pinellas Park, FL 33782 727-544-3900Abused children hotline and referral service

Helping Hands 2565 Blackburn Street Clearwater, FL 33763 727-724-1290 Clothing and food assistance

Home With a Heart CPS 1950 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-896-4400Vocational guidance, self-sufficiency programs http://www.homewithaheartcps.org

Independence Works, Inc. 7518 3rd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 978-697-5810

Job placement, training services, resume development, interview training, job development http://www.workopportunities.net/

JRC Health Center 1310 22nd Ave. S. St. Pete, FL 33705 727-821-6701 Medical/ Dental AssistanceKimberly Home Pregnancy Resource Center 1189 NE Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 727-443-0471

Pregnancy counseling, housing, daycare, adoption. http://kimberlyhome.org

Lighthouse Credit Foundation 8550 Ulmerton Rd. # 125 Largo, FL 33771 727-535-9653 Financial education and credit counseling http://www.lighthousecredit.orgLions Eye Clinic 330 5th St. N. St. Pete, FL 33713 727-893-7101 Medical/ Dental AssistanceLiteracy Council of Upper Pinellas 223 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698 727-298-3080 Free ESL and basic literacy counseling http://www.pplc.us/literacy/upinlitcouncil.shtmlLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program 333 31st St. North St. Pete, FL 33713 727-327-0977

Provides financial assistance for electric bills & deposits.

Mammography Voucher Program, Inc.- PC Health Dept 205 Dr. MLK St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-820-4117

Pays for mammograms and ultrasounds Women 40-49 without insurance

Neighborhood Family Center 1003 Dr. MLK St. N. Safety Harbor, FL 34695 727- 791-8255 Assistance with diapers and baby itemsNeighborly Pharmacy - Patient Assistance Program 1015 Omaha Circle Palm Harbor, FL 34683 727-289-5030 Financial assistance with prescriptions

Nurses Tutoring Program 333 31st St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-327-2081Volunteer tutoring for nursing students and grad nurses by RNs

Operation Hope, Inc. 861 6th Ave. South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-2437AIDS case management, referral sources for Pinellas residents

PAR Adult & Family Services 6150 150th Ave. N. Clearwater, FL 33760 727-524-4311Substance abuse and drug rehabilitation services.

PCHS General Financial Assistance 6350 76th Ave. North Pinellas Park, FL 727-547-7736Provides rent vouchers and assists with mortgage payments and rent deposits.

PCHS Financial Assistance 2189 Cleveland St, Suite 26Clearwater, FL 33765 727-464-8400Provides one-time financial assistance for electric bills. www.pinellascounty.org

PCHS Medical Assistance 2189 Cleveland St, Suite 26Clearwater, FL 33765 727-464-8400 Medical/ Dental AssistancePinellas Cares Clinic 3554 1st Ave. N. St. Pete, FL 33713 727-321-4846 Medical/ Dental AssistancePinellas County Sheriff's Victim Advocate Unit 10750 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33778 727-582-6259

Crisis intervention, counseling, assistance with court proceedings, etc.

Pinellas County Social Services Dept. 1100 Cleveland St. Suite 15Clearwater, FL 33755 727-464-3337Payments for rent, mortgage or utilities for poverty level families, the sick or disabled

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Agency Street Address City, State & Zip Phone Services Provided WebsitePOC - Emergency Financial Assistance 1201 Douglas Ave Clearwater,FL 33755 727-442-5649

Provides one-time financial assistance for electric bills. www.poc-inc.org

POC - Emergency Financial Assistance 218 Lemonstreet Village Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-937-9393

Provides one-time financial assistance for electric bills. www.poc-inc.org

Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. 3443 1st Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-327-8690 Helps with rent or mortgage payments

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority 3201 Scherer Dr. St. Pete, FL 33716 727-725-9905To purchase bus passes, discounts for seniors and disabled people. www.psta.net

Planned Parenthood of SW & Central FL 21 A 9th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 727-898-8199 Family planning, HIV and STD testing http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ppswcfPTEC Dental 901 34th St. S. St. Pete, FL 33701 727-893-2500 Dental Assistance

READ Pinellas, Inc. 400 Chesnut St. S. Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-854-6027GED tutoring and scholarships to cover GED cost

Rent a Ride of Pinellas County 1135 Pasadena Ave. South S. Pasadena, FL 33707 727-341-2117Transportation to doctors, airports, grocery stores, etc. http://www.rentahand.com/RentaRide/Index.html

Resource Center for Women 1301 Seminole Blvd. # 150Largo, FL 33770 727-586-1110Life skills, career counseling, resume prep, computer lab http://www.resourcecenterforwomen.org

Salvation Army Social Services 1521 E. Druid Road Clearwater, FL 33756 727-446-4177Financial assistance for rent, utilities, food pantry, etc.

St. Petersburg Free Clinic's We Help Program 863 3rd Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-823-3471

Emergency financial assistance for past due bills or rent based on needs assesment.

Step Up For Students No physical address Pinellas County 877-735-7837

Scholarships for students tuition for private schools or assistance for transportation costs. http://www.stepupforstudents.org

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Pinellas P.O. Box 1716 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 727-453-7441

Adolescent substance abuse education & referral program http://www.pinellascoalition.com

Tampa Bay CDC - The HomeBuyers Club 2139 N.E. Coachman Rd. Clearwater, FL 33765 727-446-6222

Homeownership classes, credit counseling and down payment assistance.

Text4Baby No physical address Pinellas County text 511411Resources for pregnancy and babies up to the age of 2, tips, advice, and counseling http://text4baby.com

Turley Center 807 North Myrtle Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-467-2400 Medical/ Dental AssistanceUniversity of Florida Dental 960 7th Ave. N. St. Pete, FL 33705 727-893-2704 Dental AssistanceUpper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens (UPARC) 1501 B. Belcher Road # 24Clearwater, FL 33765 727-799-3330

Support group for parents of children with developmental disabilities http://www.uparc.com

Urban League 4101 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-327-0977Emergency financial assistance for past due bills or rent based on needs assesment.

Worknet Pinellas 2312 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33765 727-524-4344Employment Counseling, Verterans Services, Targeted/Economic Services

Willa Carson Health Resource Ctr 1108 N. Greenwood Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 727-467-9411 Free medical clinic and referral program. http://www.carsonhrc.org