The Pet Friendly Shelter is available to Palm Beach County residents residing in a mandatory evacuation zone or in mobile homes. Proof of residency is required. Space is limited and restrictions apply. Pet owners are required to stay at the shelter. The shelter can accommodate approximately 300 people, 400 cats, 250 birds and small pocket pets, and 240 small and large dogs. Livestock and reptiles will not be accepted. Pets will be housed in separate area from people. Pet owners will be given a schedule to attend to their animal’s needs. Please call for more information.

The Pearl Nelson Center, managed by ARC Gateway, is the biggest group helping young children through Early Steps in our area. They offer various therapies and developmental lessons. These programs are for kids with learning and thinking challenges. They focus on families, teaching parents how to support their child’s growth and daily skills. You need a referral through Early Steps to join. Call or check their website for details.

Programs Available:

The Center provides Pediatric care. They provide complete care for infants, children and teens. They help the uninsured and persons who are homeless. Call for an appointment.
Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Services:

• Confidential teen services
• Disease prevention
• Health education
• Hearing and vision screening
• Physical check-ups
• TB screening
• Treatment of childhood illnesses
• Vaccinations

This group offers peer support groups. They believe that peer support is important to recovery for people with mental illness. The groups bring people with similar experiences together. The meetings are confidential and informal. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Support Groups Available For:

• Depression
• IDF
• Teen Transgender Group: Families & Allies
• Veterans

This group offers additional programs. That help with elderly personal care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• In-Home Care
• Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank
• Guardianship

The Humane Society has a list on their website of national organizations that provide financial help to pet owners in need. A state by state list of other helpful organizations is also provided. Pet food and helping with spay/neuter needs are among areas of help for pet owners. There are also suggestions on what to do if your pet needs emergency care and you cannot afford a veterinarian.

Please see the website for more details.

This agency can help clients sign up for LIHEAP. This program pays a portion of the home owner’s utility bills. Please call for more information.

This agency provides heavy household cleaning and yard work. The service helps frail elderly persons maintain a safe and decent living environment. Any frail person 60 years of age or older living in Pinellas County may receive services. Please call for more information.https://poc-inc.org/locations/

This program provides child care services before and after school. It is for grades K through 5. It provides developmental childcare services for school aged children. The fall program is in operation before and after school. Full day programs are available in the summer and on days when school is not in session. Children participate in scheduled enrichment activities.

Please see the website for sites and a fee schedule.
http://www.pascok12.fl.us/place