The National Institute on Aging is known as NIA for short. It is one of 27 institutes and centers of the NIH. They seek to understand the nature of aging and the aging process. As well as the diseases and conditions associated with growing older.
This group helps people and families so that they can achieve sexually healthy lives. They do this through education and support. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The American Sexual Health Association is known as ASHA for short. It is a nonprofit organization. The group believes that everyone has the right to information and services. That will help them be sexually healthy. They aim to provide resources and information. That is reliable, science-based, and stigma-free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Children's Home Society of Florida works to provide children and teens with resources to help them reach their full potential. CHS delivers the right services at the right time to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Call or visit our website to see how CHS can help.
The Home Free Program helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Please call or visit the website for more information.
24/7 Toll Free: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
Sunshine Health provides Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. This plan is for children under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Farmworkers can get free legal advice and help.
They can get help with:
Local farm workers can get health screenings and referrals. They can get safety training and AIDS information.
Please see website for more information.
This ministry offers several educational programs.
Preschool - Ages 6 wks to 5 years. Staffed by farm workers.
Charter School - Bilingual education for grades K-5. Year-round school.
Adult Education - English lessons, GED, vocational training.
See website for more information.
Safe Place is a place where youth ages 10-17 can go to get help. There are over 300 Safe Place sites in Pinellas and Manatee counties. Safe Place services are available 24/7.
Reasons to go to a Safe Place:
See website for locations.