Housing ServicesThe Women’s Residence offers safe and supportive transitional housing. This program is for single, homeless women who are capable of living independently. They must be drug and alcohol free. They must also be able to work and save money for future independent living. Please call for more information.
The Center of Hope is a program that provides housing for low-income and homeless people. The program is for those trying to attain self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Clients meet with a case manager who helps them create a personalized plan of action. The Center helps Veterans, the homeless and the working poor. They may stay for up to two years. Please call for more information.
Benefits of the Program Include:
The Night Shelter is an “in at night/out by morning” shelter for homeless men and women. Staff begins admitting new clients at 8:45pm. Returning clients sign in at 9pm. Clients are allowed to sleep in the Shelter for up to 21 consecutive nights, after which they must make room for new arrivals. After 14 nights “out,” they must be re-admitted if they haven’t found more permanent lodging. Please call for more information.
Ozanam Outreach helps individuals and families who are in dire need. They serve those living in the downtown St. Petersburg area. Please note that they DO NOT help with rental payments. However, they will refer clients to other agencies that do. Please call for hours.
Types of Assistance:
This foundation helps college students who are struggling to find permanent housing. They provide education about available local resources. These resources include emergency housing. As well as other social services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
Services include:
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 Mustard Seed Inn offers transitional housing for men and women. They offer recovery support services for substance abuse and mental illness. They provide case management, counseling, job support services and more. Residents may remain at the facility for up to two years as they work toward regaining their lives. Please see the website for more information.
Turning Point is an intervention and detox shelter. It provides services for the homeless with substance abuse issues. This shelter accepts inebriated adults directly from the street. It provides shelter and cold night shelter services to those who have not yet begun their journey towards recovery. Staff members offer supportive services, which may include referrals to other area agencies. Many clients transition into treatment at the Mustard Seed Inn. Please see the website for more information.