Bartow Chamber of Young Professionals provides Engage. This program helps young professionals with career opportunities.

Programs include:

• Lunch & Learns
• Leadership Development such as ENGAGE Serves
• Socials with like-minded young professionals
• Participation in the Stuff the Bus campaign each summer to benefit the Polk County School Board’s Heart
• Project

Please call 863.533.7125 or visit website for more information.

BASE Camp acts as a support base. Where children and their families can turn to for help and support. The group offers a variety of programs and services. They also offer support groups and other family activities. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Family Programs & Services Available:

This group offers a variety of help to those in need. This help is for basic needs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Email: help@mysbsc.org

Help Includes:

This group offers a family services program for basic needs. The help available is on a limited basis. Services are for those in the community that are facing unexpected financial situations. The group does this through a CARE plan. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This facility has counseling for adults. They offer aftercare, case management, outpatient services and outreach for adults of all ages. They can help with chemical dependency issues.

Please see the website for all services.

24-hour Crisis Support Line (Pasco): 727.849.9988

An expansion of the Bay Care system is Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center. It is the only freestanding psychiatric hospital in Pasco County. It is a Baker Act receiving facility.

Treatment at the Center includes acute care services, case management, crisis intervention and support. The medical staff focuses on the unique needs of each patient. In addition to mental health care, good nutrition and physical activity are part of the care plan. Each patient will get aftercare planning before being discharged.

Please see the website for all services.

24-Hour Crisis Support Number (Pasco): 727.849.9988

Bay County Council on Aging, Inc. provides Information & Referral for seniors living in Bay County. If a service is not available, they can connect you with someone who can help. Please call 850.769.3468 or visit the website to learn more.

Guardian ad Litem (GAL) provides Beds for Kids. This program provides a bed and bedding for a child in need. Please call or visit website for more information.

This program helps a person learn new behaviors. This is to help with behaviors that are problematic for them and may hinder their sucess. Please call 850.863.1530 or visit website for more information.