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 Resources

 



 

Welcome to Health and Human Services

Creating solutions for a stronger community
by serving those most in need since 1955.

How can we help you?


  • Find Help at A Medical Home - Your One-Stop Health Center . . .
    A Medical Home is the place for primary, non-emergency care. It serves as a medical safety net for uninsured, low-income adults ages 18 to 64 years. more
  • Get Medical Care On Wheels in the Community . . .
    A fully equipped medical van brings primary care services to uninsured homeless residents. more
  • Obtain Relief of Pain Dental Services . . .
    Emergency help for adults needing “relief of pain” dental treatment. more
  • Request Assistance with Prescription Medications . . .
    Uninsured and medically needy residents may qualify for help with prescriptions through medical homes and the mobile medical unit. Free prescription drug discount cards are available, and MEDNET© is another way to access vital medications. more
  • Find Financial Assistance for Living Expenses . . .
    A program that provides financial assistance to residents with documented medical disabilities or certain medical conditions. more
  • Ask for Short Term Help to Find or Keep Housing ….
    A program to help residents who are homeless or living in an at-risk household get into a stable housing situation. more
  • Apply for Short-Term Help During A Financial Emergency . . .
    Limited help may be offered with rent, mortgage, utilities or food for adults with custody of minor children. more
  • Seek Energy Assistance for Seniors . . .
    Help for seniors 60 years or older to pay electric and gas bills. more
  • Reach for STARS - A New Career — A New You . . .
    Innovative approaches to employment readiness training, job placement and job retention. more
  • Salute Veterans for Their Service . . .
    Personal assistance offered for our valued veterans and families to understand and apply for benefits. more
  • Funeral Care for Indigent and Unclaimed Persons . . .
    A program offering funeral arrangements with respect and dignity. more

 

Additional Resources

If you are not eligible for these services, here are a few resources to help you search for other assistance. 
  1. Call 2-1-1 Tampa Bay’s Call Center or visit www.211tampabay.org for Pinellas County's only 24 hour program that provides crisis intervention/problem-solving counseling and information, and referrals on local health and human services.
  1. Find affordable housing by visiting Florida Housing Search or calling the bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.EST, Monday - Friday.
  1. Access community resources for seniors, caregivers and adults with severe and persistent mental illness by dialing 1-800-96-ELDER or visiting Florida Area Agency on Aging.


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