Pasco

AAA - SHINE - Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders

SHINE is a free health insurance counseling program. Trained volunteers offer advice on Medicare, Medicaid, long term insurance, prescription assistance, and HMO's. Volunteers focus on consumer rights and protection. There are counseling offices throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties.

SHINE has its own website.
http://www.floridashine.org

Important numbers:
Senior Helpline – 1.800.963.5337
Outside Pasco/Pinellas area – 727.217.8111

Please see the website for more details.

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. - AAA

This agency's focus is on funding, advocacy, services, and programs for seniors. They can help victims of crime. They can provide an emergency 9-1-1 cell phone. They can provide information and referrals. They can give support to grandparents caring for younger children.

Services include:

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program
  • Safety Phone Project
  • Senior Helpline
  • Senior Victim Advocate Program
  • SHINE - Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders
  • SMP Project

Boys and Girls Club - Chasco Middle School-Pasco County

This Club has recreational, educational and arts and crafts activities. They serve youth ages 5 through 18. They have sports activities for leadership development. Tutoring is available during the school year for help with homework. There are programs for teens that help them get jobs. The Clubs are accessible and affordable for everyone. There are Club scholarships for families in need.

Hours of operation: School Year 2:00pm-8:00pm Monday - Friday, Summer 8:00am-6:00pm Monday - Friday

Dade City Location:
Lewis Abraham Lacoochee Club
38749 Pattie Lane
Dade City FL 33523
352.583.2994

Neighborhood Care Center

This agency provides food, furniture, clothing and household items. They may provide financial assistance for electric and water if they are being shut off. They can help with certain prescriptions.

Hours of operation: Monday and Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM, Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00noon
Closed Thursday

Neighborhood Care Center

This agency provides food, furniture, clothing and household items. It may provide financial assistance with part of electric and water if they are being shut off. They can help with certain prescriptions.

Hours of operation: Monday and Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM closed Thursday.