This agency gives help to unpaid caregivers for persons sixty or older. The goal of this program is to ease the emotional, physical, and financial hardships of continual care. Services include screening and assessment, respite care and counseling. They can help with chore services and medical supplies. A second part of the program helps grandparents 55 and over who serve as primary caregivers for grandchildren or other related children under 18. They can help with support groups, chore service, and legal assistance.

There is no charge for services.

Please see the website for details.

Senior Helpline: 1.800.963.5337
Outside Pasco/Pinellas counties – 727.217.8111
National Eldercare Locator: 1.800.677.1116

AFO has several local support groups in Pasco County. They are open to AFO members and the general public. They provide support, encouragement and aid to caregivers. Brochures, literature and books are available. Please call the office for times.

https://alzheimersfamily.org/pasco-supportgroups/

Locations:

Claude Pepper Senior Center
6640 Van Buren Street
New Port Richey FL 34653

The Cottages of Port Richey
5905 Pinehill Road
Port Richey FL 34668

Emeritus at La Casa Grande
6400 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey FL 34653

Oakview Terrace
7220 Ballie Drive
New Port Richey FL 34653

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
14000 Fivay Road
Hudson FL 34667

Heritage Park
37135 Coleman Avenue
Dade City FL 33525

Westbrooke Manor
6701 Dairy Road
Zephyrhills FL 33542

Zephyr Haven Health & Rehab Center
38250 Avenue A

This chapter has support groups for those with diabetes. Fund raising activities support diabetes research and education programs. There are two support groups in Pasco County.

Locations:
Diabetes Care Center
14100 Fivay Road, Suite 250
Hudson FL 34667
727.869.7822, Ext. 225

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills FL 33541
813.783.3538

Answers for Parents is a free hotline that may be able to help parents with a troubled teen or young adult.

They may be able to help through the following programs:

• Residential Treatment Centers / Programs
• Therapeutic Boarding Schools
• Residential Youth Development Programs / Schools
• Transitional Boarding Schools
• Regular / Traditional Boarding Schools
• Wilderness and/or Outdoor Therapeutic Programs
• In-Home Intervention Programs
• Boot Camps
• Military Schools

Please call or visit 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. They can provide the emotional support you need in order to lead a more productive and independent life.

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

This program provides in-home counseling to at risk children and families. It provides counseling and psychiatric services to clients in their home, school or in the community. The level of service provided is based upon the individual needs of the client.

Please call the office for details.

Counseling services are provided to individuals, families and couples. They are for anyone who has personal, relationship and family problems. Counselors can help with grief and loss, anxiety, and marital conflict. There are services for children. Fees are based on household size and income. Counseling is also provided to children in selected Pinellas schools. Life Skills Classes and therapeutic groups are also offered. This includes parenting skills classes. Day and evening appointments are available.

Please see the website for more details.

Chapters Health System offers individual and group support programs for persons affected by different stages of grief. There are special children's programs. They include individual and group counseling. There are also age-appropriate camping weekends. Programs are free and open to anyone even if the loss was not under hospice care. Contact the bereavement department to learn what group might be best for you.

East Pasco County:
37445 Clinton Avenue
Dade City FL 33525
352.518.1400

This agency provides outpatient family therapy to families having stressful times. They serve children ages 6 to 18 and their families. Family counseling is provided in the office or in-home. They treat children for aggression, depression, school difficulties and more. Their goal is to help children be the best they can be.

Services provided:

• Clinic Services (in home or in office)
• Medication Management
• Placement Services and Support
• Psychological Testing

Toll-Free:855.893.4663