Shelter
Provides refuge, crisis intervention, and advocacy for up to 45 days when home is not a safe place. The shelter is always open. The location is confidential. Shelter residents receive:

• Clothing
• Food
• Personal care items

Gateway Transitional Housing
Can be referred to CASA Gateway as space becomes available. Residents pay reduced rent and utilities.

Group and Individual Support

• Life Skills/Employment
• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Referrals to Legal & Social Services
• Safety Planning
• Substance Abuse

Children’s Programs

• Fun & Games
• Kid’s Club
• Safety Planning
• Support Groups
• Tutoring

Call for more information.

Daystar Life Center offers internet services and telephone access. They also offer an address to securely receive mail. Clients are usually homeless, living in transitional housing or are concerned about mail check theft. Please call for more information.

The aim of this agency is to create a barrier free environment for Floridians with visual disabilities. Their many programs help clients live more independently. There are services for children and adults. Please see the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.757.7190

Call for Help!
CASA’s primary service area is the southern half of Pinellas County in Florida. CASA can be reached by calling the 24-hour help line, 727-895-4912. The automated voice message will instruct you to dial “1” to access an advocate any time, day or night.

If you live outside Pinellas County, call 800-799-SAFE (7233) to talk to an advocate at the domestic violence shelter in your area.

If you are in physical danger, call 911 to reach the police.

The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.

List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.

The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.

Housing
Elder rights,
Insurance
Transportation.

Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org

SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. It's a good idea to reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you need. For information you can call or check out the website to learn more.

Available Directories:

• Assisted Living
• Home Care
• Nursing Homes
• Adult Day Care

This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Assistance May Include:

• Clothing
• Groceries
• Rent
• Travel Expenses to and From Major Medical Facilities
• Utilities
• Vehicle Payments

This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.