This agency provides group, family and individual counseling. They treat such issues as trauma, assault and domestic violence. The aim is to help clients recover from the emotional issues that have brought them to counseling. Courtney, a golden retriever, provides pet assisted therapy when needed.
Please see the website for all services.
Overeaters Anonymous is a group of people who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other. The goal is so they may solve their common problem and help others.
Hours of operation: Various locations and times
AA is a group of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Their aim is to support each other in alcoholism recovery.
Please see the website for a list of meeting places.
East & Central Pasco - Hillsborough - 813.933.9722
East Pasco (Polk, Lake) - 863.687.9275
This office serves District 15 in the West Pasco/Tarpon Springs area. AA is a group of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Their aim is to support each other in recovering from alcoholism. There are numerous meeting places in the area. This office also houses the District 15 archives. They have early AA books and merchandise available for viewing.
This program's is for prevention, treatment and recovery of persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
Services:
Education
Counseling
inpatient or outpatient treatment
Mental health services
Children and adults
Veterans can get help through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Please see the website for all services. Click on Services & Programs/Substance Abuse.
This agency provides information, referrals and help to nurses with substance abuse, mental or physical problems that might impair their practice. The client may need to refrain from nursing practice for a while to ensure safety to patients. It also advocates on behalf of nurses before the state nursing board. All consultations are confidential.
Please see the website for all services.
Toll Free Referral/Consultation Line: 1.800.840.2720
This department deals with information on reportable communicable diseases. They deal with rabies, lead, bio-medical waste, and blood-borne pathogens. They provide rabies vaccines. They investigate food poisoning. They teach sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV/AIDS prevention. They offer AIDS patient care and case management. They have HIV testing and counseling.
Please see the website for all services.
Sunrise is a full-service domestic violence and sexual assault center. They provide a safe place for victims to heal and to plan their future.
This agency has a wide range of services that helps victims and their children survive the aftermath of abuse.
They have an ameregency shelter in East Pasco County. They provide counseling and referral services. They can help with legal advocacy. They operate a thrift store in Dade City.
Important numbers:
Sunrise Hotline: 352.521.3120
TTY: 352.521.3120
Sexual Assault Toll Free Hotline (West and Central Pasco): 1.888.668.7273
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.500.1119
This program serves anyone who has had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). You may apply for services directly or be referred by a doctor or agency. They serve survivors, their families and caregivers.
Services:
Education
Support
Online resource directory
This web portal is their online library of TBI information:
http://www.byyourside.org
Please see the website for all services.
Toll Free Helpline: 1.800.992.3442
New Port Richey Support Group: 727.236.9426
Hudson/Hernando City Support Group: 727.375.5395
This agency is dedicated to improving the quality of life for survivors of traumatic brain injuries and their families. They have programs on brain injury prevention, research, education, support services and advocacy. They have online resources. They have area support groups. They have a week-end retreat camp (Camp TBi).
Please see the website for all services.