The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The program helps girls of ages 10 and 18 grow from childhood to young adulthood. The program offers personal skills, community service, health classes and career guidance. Girls can also learn about problem solving and get after-school tutoring.
Please see the website for details.
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Centre offers mental health services. They work to strengthen those going through a difficult life transition. The help is for individuals or couples. It is also for parents and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Centre offers the Tampa Bay Works for Women program. It is an employment services program. The program provides a variety of different services. This program serves all gender identities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Include:
The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women is called the Centre for short. It is a nonprofit group. They offer a variety of programs to help women in the Tampa Bay area. These programs and services empower, educate, and elevate women. The programs also help them succeed both personally and professionally. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers the Project Return program. It helps people experiencing mental illness, and helps them recover productive and fulfilling lives. Clients become members and are engaged in operating the center. Members can create and follow a plan at their own pace.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrichment Opportunities Include:
Project Return is a not-for-profit organization. It offers a variety of services. These are for people recovering from mental illnesses. The group works to improve the quality of life for their clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers an Independent Living Skills Training program. It is designed for individuals who have recently lost part or all of their vision. Participants learn skills that are needed to perform daily living tasks independently. The course can last as long as eight weeks. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: tlh@lighthouseblv.org
This program provides employment services to people who are blind or visually impaired. The goal is to place them into jobs that are compatible with their interests and abilities. Services could also include direct training at the job site and help with issues that have an impact on the job. This includes issues such as transportation, housing and referrals to local resources.
Please see the website for all services.