RAP House is a runaway and youth crisis program for troubled youth. It serves children between the ages of 10 and 17. Provides shelter services are provided for youth who have run away from home. They may also be homeless, having school-related problems, or be youth in crisis for any other reason and need respite care. RAP House primarily serves Pasco County. Services are available 24/7.

Important numbers:
727.835.1777
Toll free: 1.800.226.7187

This agency has services for job seekers. You can register for the job search technique class. Orientation is offered every Monday at 10:00 a.m.

You can get career counseling, help with your resume’ and job leads. You can meet with a Job Advisor. You can take computer classes during office hours. You will have access to a copier, fax and email.

Please see the website for all services.

This agency gives help to persons sixty or older. The goal of this program is to ease the emotional, physical, and financial hardships of continual care.

Services:
Transportation
Material resources
Assistance in gaining access to services
Individual counseling
Support groups and caregiver training
Respite care
Supplemental services, including housing improvement, chore, provision of medical supplies and services
Legal assistance for caregivers, grandparents or older individuals who are caregivers for relatives.

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

This program helps people buy their own homes. There are funds available to help you with your down payment. You must make less than 120% of the median income in the Tampa Bay area to qualify.
You do not have to be a first time home buyer. You do not have to be a current Pasco County resident. You must attend a County Homebuyer class.

Any kind of home is eligible, except for mobile or manufactured homes.

You will need to put some of your own money into the purchase of the house. This can be in the form of down payment, closing costs or other pre-paid items.

This is a 0% interest loan.

Please see the website for all the details.

This program is to help homeowners pay for repairs to their houses. Any type of home is eligible, except for mobile homes. Properties may be anywhere within the County. The maximum after-rehab value of the property cannot exceed $240,000.

Anyone who makes less than 120% of the median income for the Tampa Bay area may apply. You must show that you have at least 10% of the required cost of repairs. The County loan cannot exceed $10,000. This is a 0% interest loan which you will have five years to pay off.

For more information call:
New Port Richey: 727.834.3445
Dade City – 352.521.4274, Ext 3445
Land O’Lakes – 813.996.7341, Ext 3445

Please see the website for more details.

St. Vincent de Paul Cares Program(SVdP) is a place where those in need are welcome to come for help. The staff and volunteers are committed to person-to-person service.

All services are based on partnership with other providers in the community. The goal is to help the individual toward self-sufficiency.

The Center helps individuals with an initial job search, referrals to community job programs, and GED studies. They can help with social security or getting IDs, or simply getting respite from the elements.

The center also offers a mail drop for clients, hot drinks and snacks.

Clients can consult with an on-site nurse for medical advice and appropriate treatment. You will need an appointment.

Men can get a referral to transitional housing.