Other Family Assistance ServicesThe aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. Their many programs help clients live more independently. There are services for children and adults. Please see the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.757.7190
This is a state-wide human services agency. They are dedicated to helping all people in need regardless of religion, age, or national origin.
Lutheran Disaster Response steps in whenever there is a natural disaster. They can provide immediate help with shelter and food. They provide ongoing assistance to help people rebuild their lives. They have training and workshops in disaster preparedness. They provide hardship grants. They can give spiritual and emotional support.
Please see the website for more services.
The program offers relevant personal, social, therapeutic, and work skill training to adults with disabilities through community and center-based resources. The activities are designed to advance individual independence and expand participants’ life choices at work, home, school, and in the community.
Call or visit website for more info.
This agency provides free legal services in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties. They do not handle criminal or traffic cases. They do not handle Workers Comp claims. Please see the website for all services.
Applicants can get help with:
Legal Aid Line, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm: 813.232.1343
Toll Free: 1.800.625.2257
Locations: click here
Interpreters are available.
Goodwill-Suncoast has 5 apartment complexes. They offer affordable living options in their service area. The Freedom Village apartments are barrier-free for people with disabilities. The Heritage Oaks apartments are designed for people who are at least 62 years old and with low income. Applications are available at each complex. There may be a waiting list. Please call the office of your choice to check availability.
Hearing Impaired: 727.579.1068
Locations:
Freedom Village I
7700 66th Street N.
Pinellas Park FL 33781
727.541.6620
Freedom Village II
5002 Bridge Street
Tampa FL 33611
813.831.6988
Freedom Village III
1167 Turner Street
Clearwater FL 33756
727.k443.6799
Heritage Oaks of Ocala
2820 S.W. 34th Street
Ocala FL 34474
352.854.1515
Heritage Oaks of Palm Harbor
2351 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor Fl 34683
727.787.0792
This is an 8-week course for those who have recently lost part or all of their vision. It provides clients with the skills needed to perform daily living tasks independently. The training program gives instruction in several areas including Braille, money handling and phone dialing. Students will learn about handwriting guides, adaptive cooking skills and household cleaning skills.
Please see the website for all services.
Mary & Martha House offers two thrift stores in Ruskin. The Rose Boutique offers new and used items in downtown Ruskin. Clients of Mary & Martha House work there and learn retail skills.
Their other thrift store carries furniture, clothing, housewares and more.
Please see the website for details.
To donate items: 813.645.7874
Thrift Store location:
1009 1st Street SW
Ruskin FL
Project Return helps persons with mental illness find safe and affordable housing. Counselors help with medication, crisis support and home visits. Those who wish may live at Friendship Palms, PR’s own apartment complex. Educational and personal enrichment opportunities are available as well. Clients can get help with getting and keeping a job.
Please see the website for all services.
This program helps family members reunite with each other. They conduct searches using a variety of different methods. Please be advised that their resources are limited and they cannot always conduct a search for all clients. Please see the website for more information.
Click here for useful information: http://salvationarmyusa.org/usn/missing-persons
