ADOPTION / KINSHIP
There are about 14,000 children in foster care in Florida. About 750 of children waiting for permanent placement are without identified families.
Adoption Home Study Services
licensed adoption agency
3818 Dogtrot St, Trinity 34655
727-375-2996 9am-6pm
www.adoptionhomestudyservices.org
Adoption Information Center
Florida’s adoption information center
1-800-962-3678 or 1-888-200-4005
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
info@adoptuskids.org
www.adoptuskids.org
Adoption Professionals
licensed adoption agency
5207 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34652
727-842-2055
Adoption Services
referrals and support 24 hours
1-800-943-0400
Vince@adoptionservices.org
Adoptive Families Magazine
national magazine for families
39 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
1-800-372-3300 customer service
letters@adoptivefamilies.com
www.adoptivefamilies.com
Calvary Chapel Worship Ctr
6825 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34653
727-376-7733
loradiaz@gmail.com or contact@ccwc.org
www.ccwc.org
Children of Nations Intl Adoption
international & domestic adoptions
10241 Widgeon Way, NPR 34654
727-859-0365 Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm
http://childrenofallnations.com
Children’s Home Society
adoption information & support
Winter Park, Florida 32792
813-471-0006
info@chsfl.org
www.chsfl.org/GulfCoast
Cornerstone Center for Women
adoption information & support
14310 10th St, DC 33523
352-567-5777 Mon-Thu 9am-2pm
ccfw@embarqmail.com
www.cornerstonecenterforwomen.com
Dept. of Children & Families
Florida’s public adoption system
4203 Southpoint Blvd, Jacksonville 32216
1-800-96ADOPT (962-3678)
850-922-5055 family safety program www.adoptflorida.org
Eckerd Community Alternatives
adoption support and services
1-866-271-4705 recruitment line
1-866-233-0790 foster parent info
727-456-0600 screening info
post adoption services counselors
727-456-0600 ext 2018
background screening information
727-456-0600 ext 2229
West Pasco Office
7601 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-569-1740
East Pasco Office
36739 SR 52, DC 33525
352-521-1266 East Pasco
Independent Living Office
Camelot Community Care
4910 Creekside Dr, Ste D, CLW
www.eckerdcbc-c6.org
Explore Adoption
adoption resources
www.adoptflorida.org
Fostering Florida’s Future
info/resources provided by DCF
www.fosteringflorida.com
Foundation of Life
adoption services, referrals
5609 US 19, Ste 1, NPR 34654
37733 Meridian Ave, DC
352-521-1218 or 866-973-8638
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
adoptionservices@ccdosp.org
Grand
Free digital magazine for grandparents and their families
www.grandsub.com
HOPE Youth Ranch
group home, school and counseling for teens in foster care system
17933 East Rd, Hudson 34667
Get directions
727-232-0119
www.hopeyouthranch.org
Pasco County Foster/Adoptive Association
resources, training, networking
813-713-1228
president@pascofapa.com
lfm413929@yahoo.com
http://pascofapa.com/
Pasco County Health Dept.
adoption support
10841 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-861-5250
13941 15th St, DC 33525
352-521-1450
www.doh.state.fl.us/chdpasco/default.html
Pasco Kinship Support Group
info & support for relative caregivers
Calvary Chapel Worship Center
6825 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34653
813-716-8254
Pinellas Pasco Heart Gallery
adoption agency
13575 58th St N, #200, CLW 33760
1-866-233-0790 toll-free
727-456-0637
tiffanyf@heartgallerykids.org
http://heartgallerykids.org
ProTherapyPlus, LLC
adoptive family counseling
813-966-7064
Erica.dupont@hotmail.com
West Pasco Pregnancy Center information on adoption & parenting 5330 George St, NPR 34652
727-846-9999 or 1-800-712-4357
1-800-395-4357 free counseling
11am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri
11am-7pm Tue, Wed by appt only
www.pascopregnancy.com
Youth and Family Alternatives adoption services
7601 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-569-1740
info@yfainc.org
www.yfainc.org
CHILD CARE
The average cost of full-time child care for one child is over $3,000 a year, consuming as much as 60% of parents’ salaries and wages.
Boys & Girls Club
out of school activities, ages 5-18
West Pasco Club
Port Richey Youth Center
8239 Youth Lane, PR 34668
727-842-5673
East Pasco Club
Lewis Abraham Lacoochee Club
38749 Patti Lane, DC 33523
352-583-2994
www.bgctampa.org
Child Care Center Search
database of 122 Pasco daycare and childcare centers and preschools
http://childcarecenter.us/county/pasco_fl
DCF Child Care Search Engine
licensed child care providers
http://dcfsanswrite.state.fl.us/Childcare/provider
Early
Childhood
Programs
school readiness, birth through age 5
7227 LOL Blvd, LOL 34638
813-794-2730 West Pasco
352-524-2730 East Pasco
727-774-2730 Central
www.pasco.k12.fl.us/prek
Early Learning Coalition
child care costs based on sliding scale
West Pasco Office
7334 Little Rd, St 102, NPR 34654
727-569-1004
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Tue 7:30am-6pm
East Pasco Office
15000 US 301, DC, 33523
352-834-0052
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Tue 7:30am-6pm
Administration
15506 County Line Rd, SH 34610
727-233-8291 or 866-797-9444
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
coalition@phelc.org
www.phelc.org
P.L.A.C.E.
before & after school activity program
at various elementary schools
813-794-2298
727-774-2298
352-524-2298
www.pasco.k12.fl.us/place
YMCA Suncoast
after school programs in Pasco
2469 Enterprise Rd, CLW 33763
727-467-9622
www.ymcasuncoast.org
CLOTHING
Free clothing can be found if an individual is willing to ask for assistance. Notify friends and families that you are open to hand-me-downs, shop at garage sales, and check the following resources.
ACTS Abundant Commodities To Share
Christian multi-function resource center
12515 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
727-808-8313 or 727-810-0910
www.actsresource.org
Angel Store
items at discounted prices
7820 Congress St, NPR 34653
727-815-0433 or 727-457-2958
Martha@thevolunteerway.org
www.thevolunteerway.org
Cinderella Project
free prom fashions for students in need
18 Merchant Ave. Odessa
727-858-1281 or 727-389-3112
Dress for Success Tampa Bay
professional clothing to women in need
1705 N. Howard Ave, Tampa, 33607
813-259-1876 tampabay@dressforsuccess.org
Farmworker’s Selfhelp Inc.
clothing for low income Hispanics
37240 Lock St, Dade City, 33523
352-567-1432
Good Connections Thrift Shoppe
discounted new/gently worn clothing
6634 US HWY 19, NPR
727-841-7108
Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-3pm
www.connectionsjobdevelopment.org
Goodwill Industries Suncoast
new and used clothing at low prices
11462 SR 54, Trinity 34656
727-247-1600
2390 Willow Oak Dr, WC 33544
813-751-2047
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-5:30pm
www.goodwill-suncoast.org
Gulfside Hospice Thrift
used clothing at reasonable prices
visit website for 10% off coupon
37925 Sky Ridge Circle, DC 33525
813-782-7200
12154 US 19, Bayonet Point, 34667
727-861-4900
6117 State Road 54, NPR 34652
727-842-7262
36524 State Road 54, ZH 33541
813-788-5461
1930 Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz 33549
813-909-0485
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
http://www.ghppc.org/gh/thrift-shoppes.html
Helping Hands of CCWC
clothing closet
6825 Trouble Creek, NPR 34653
727-755-4465 or 727-376-7733
Mon and Wed 10am-1pm
hh@ccwc.org
www.ccwc.org
HPH Hospice Thrift Store
used clothing at reasonable prices
6528 Massachusetts Ave., NPR
727-841-7356
4910 S. Allen Road, ZH
813-355-4830
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
www.hph-hospice.org/thrift-store
Impact Family Ministries
clothing distribution to the homeless
8020 Washington St, PR 34668
727-847-5000
impactfamilyministries@verizon.net
Jericho Road Ministries Thrift
clothing available once per month
8924 State Road 52 Hudson, 34667
727-245-2295
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Metropolitan Ministries
clothing available once per month
3214 US 19, Holiday, 34691
727-937-3268
Mon/ Wed/Thu 9am-4 pm, Tue 9am-7pm, Fri 10am-12pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm daily)
www.metromin.org/PASCO
St. James Church
clothing programs
8400 Monarch Dr., PR 34668
727-869-3132
Salvation Army–Center Of Hope
free clothing available as donated
8040 Washington St, PR 34668
727-847-6321
Salvation Army Thrift Store
50% off clothing on Wednesdays
East Pasco
27040 Wesley Chapel Blvd, WC
813-991-6830
14445 7th St, Dade City
352-621-3126
West Pasco
2225 US Hwy 19, Holiday
727-937-7841
7745 Ridge Rd, PR
727-847-0264
13324 Hudson Ave, Hudson 34469
727-856-2419
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises
donated items at reasonable prices
3621 US Hwy 19, Ste B, NPR 34652
727-848-0000
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Solutions Thrift Store
boutique designer labels
35535 State Road 52, DC 33525
352-521-3000
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
www.sunrisepasco.org/thriftstore.html
St. Vincent de Paul
Homeless Resource Center
8014 St Rd 52 MO 5 Hudson 34667 727-868-8160
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
new and used clothing at low prices
7944 Grand Blvd, PR 34668
727-845 8283
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
svdp11@verizon.net
www.svdppascofl.org/thrift_store.htm
The ROPE Center
clothing and blankets to the needy
14121 Watertower Dr, Hudson
727-255-2353 or 727-869-6426
Intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-1pm
camp@pasco.org
www.theropecor.org
Yours Thrift Store
new & used clothing at low prices
12124 US 19, Hudson 34667
727-868-8200
COMPUTER / INTERNET
In 1997, only 18% of US households had internet access. As of 2012, 78.9% of all households had a computer and 94.8% of those are connected to the internet. In 2012, 45.3% of individuals 25 and older were using Smartphones.
Career Source Pasco Hernando
workforce development center
West Pasco Office
4440 Grand Blvd. NPR, 34652
727-484-3400
East Pasco Office
6038 Gall Blvd, ZH 33542
813-377-1300 East Pasco
North Pasco & Hernando Office
7361 Forest Oaks Blvd, SH 34606
352-200-3020
1-866-396-9675
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Mobile One Stop
352-593-2231 Dave Hamilton
www.careersourcepascohernando.com
Questions@CareerSourcePascoHernando.com
Pasco County Library System
books, DVDs, education, free computer access. printing $0.10/pg
West Pasco Locations
Centennial Park Library
5740 Moog Rd, Holiday 34690
727-834-3204
Tue 10am-8pm, Wed-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-5pm Sat 11am-4pm
Hudson Regional Library
8012 Library Rd, Hudson, 34667
727-861-3040
Tue 10am-8pm, Wed-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-5pm Sat 11am-4pm
New Port Richey Library
5939 Main Street, NPR
727-853-1279
Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-2pm
Regency Park Library
9701 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-861-3049
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm
South Holiday Branch
4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday 34690
727-834-3331
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm
East Pasco Locations
New River Library
34043 State Road 54, ZH
813-788-6375
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth Street, DC 33523
352-567-3576
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Land O’ Lakes Library
2818 Collier Pkwy, LOL 34639
813-929-1214
Tue 10am-8pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm
www.pascolibraries.org
The ROPE Center
computer access as needed
14121 Watertower Dr, Hudson
727-255-2353 or 727-869-6426
camp@pasco.org
www.theropecor.org
CONSUMER INFORMATION
There are a lot of free resources available to make life easier. Please take advantage of these services offered by government and nonprofit agencies. Take the initiative to be informed.
Agricultural & Labor Program
financial assistance and resources to seasonal farm & migrant workers
7301 Lynchburg Rd, Winter Haven 863-956-3491
Animal Control
adoption, lost & found, events
19640 Lake Patience Rd, LOL 34639
813-929-1212
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Emergency Service 5pm to 8am
727-847-8102
www.pascocountyfl.net
Assurance Wireless Phones
free phone with 250 minutes monthly
1-888-898-4888
www.assurancewireless.com
Better Business Bureau
accredited business directory
2655 McCormick Dr, CLW 33758 727-535-5522
Mon-Fri 8a,-4:30pm
info@bbbwestflorida.org
www.westflorida.bbb.org
Birth Certificates
certified birth records from 1917, $12
East Pasco Vital Statistics
13941 15th St, Rm 212, DC 33525
352-521-1450 xt 360
West Pasco Vital Statistics
10841 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-861-5250 ext 151
www.floridahealth.gov
CARES Community Aging & Retirement Services support and social interaction for seniors
12417 Clock Tower Pkwy, Hudson
727-862-9291 Administrative office
1-800-833-3285 Medicare home health
1-888-718-2110 Daily life services
727-844-3077 Senior health clinic
727-853-3002 Travel club
http://caresfl.org
Chamber of Commerce
business community advocacy
Central Pasco
2810 Land O' Lakes Blvd, LOL 34639
813-909-2722
office@CentralPascochamber.com
www.centralpascochamber.com
Dade City
14112 8th St, DC
352-567-3769
www.dadecitychamber.org
Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber
PO Box 7616, WC 33545
813-435-1499 or
www.phhchamber.com
Trinity Odessa
4018 Little Rd. NPR 34655
727-992-1491
Dan@TrinityOdessa.com
www.trinityodessachamberofcommerce.com
Wesley Chapel
Top of Form
6013 Wesley Grove Blvd. #105 WC
813-994-8534
office@wesleychapelchamber.com
www.wesleychapelchamber.com
Bottom of Form
West Pasco
5443 Main St, NPR 34652
727-842-7651
info@westpasco.com
www.westpasco.com
Zephyrhills
38550 5th Ave, ZH 33542
813-782-1913
zephyrhillschamber.org
Environmental Protection Agency
air, water, land conservation
13051 N. Telecom Pkwy
Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0926
813-632-7600
http://www.dep.state.fl.us
Farmworkers Self-Help
free resource referral service
37240 Lock St, Dade City, 33523
352-567-1432
ana.alamillo@fshflorida.org
farmworkersself-help.webs.com
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
concealed weapons, consumer & business services, agriculture, forests, food, education, energy, water
Florida Capitol, Tallahassee 32399
1-800-435-7352
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
www.freshfromflorida.com
Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation
business licensing & support
1940 N. Monroe St, Tallahassee 32399
850-487-1395 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
www.MyFloridaLicense.com
Florida Do Not Call Registry
register online to stop unwanted sales calls
www.fldnc.com
Food Stamp Office
9550 US 19 N, 201A, PR
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
727-834-3900
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Hope Community Development Outreach
action based community programs
4917 Shoreview Ct, PR 34668
727-847-3641
hopecdo@gmail.com
www.hopecdo.com
Pasco County Government
East Pasco Government Center
38053 Live Oak Ave, DC 33523
352-521-4274
West Pasco Government Center
7530 Little Road, NPR 33525
727-847-2411 customer service
ext. 8489 adult drug court
ext. 2211 domestic violence
ext. 7239 family law
ext. 2205 traffic court
727-847-8106 consumer affairs
727-847-8177 co-op extension
727-847-8135 court admin
727-847-8156 court reporting
727-834-3340 elderly nutrition
727-847-8137 emergency mgmt
727-834-3297 human services
727-847-8959 information center
727-847-8174 mediation
727.847.8915 teen court
727-834-3282 veterans services
Child Support Office
6709 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, PR 34688
800-622-5437 or 727-847-8055
http://www.pascocountyfl.net/
SafeLink Wireless Phones
free cell phone and airtime minutes
1-800-378-1684
www.safelinkwireless.com
SCORE
free business consulting
6014 US Hwy 19, #302, NPR 34652
727-842-4638
score439@verizon.net
www.score439.org
Senior Help Line
free senior resource referral service
1-800-963-5337 or 1-800-861-8111
Small Business Development Center free business consulting
Saint Leo University
33701 State Road 52, SL 33574
888-929-2221
Carol Johns
http://sbdctampabay.com
Social Security Administration
retirement and disability income
8661 Citizens Dr, #100, NPR 34654
1-800-772-1213
1-800-325-0778 TTY
United Way of Pasco Helpline
resource referrals for all services
Dial 211 24 hrs/day, 365 days/yr
Text your zip code to txt211 (898211)
1-877-828-8929 or 727-845-4357
211help@unitedwaypasco.org
www.unitedwaypasco.org
University of Florida IFAS
horticulture, livestock, 4H
Pasco County Fairgrounds
36702 State Rd 52, DC 33525
352-518-0156 secretary
352-518-0231 horticulture
352-518-0481 livestock, agriculture
352-518-0532 4-H
352-518-0470 friendly landscaping
813-929-2716 commercial landscape
University of Florida IFAS
family/consumer science programs
4111 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Suites 311 / 314, LOL 34639-4402
813-929-2725
http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/fcs/
USAA Educational Foundation
free publications for families
www.usaaedfoundation.org/publications-media/publications/order
West Pasco Judicial Center
community information
7530 Little Rd, S-140, NPR 34654
727-847-2411
www.pascocountyfl.net
COUNSELING &
MENTAL HEALTH
An estimated 26.2% of Americans, ages 18 and older, suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, yet the issue of mental health remains surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. Let’s talk about it.
“Though no one can go back and make a new start anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.”
www.healthyplace.com
A First Step Counseling
assessment and counseling services 5837 Main St, NPR 34652
727-841-0229
www.afirststepcounseling.com
afirststep@verizon.net
BayCare Behavioral Health
outpatient services for behavioral health or chemical dependency
1-866-762-1743
www.baycare.org
Behavioral Consulting
counseling for children with autism or behavioral disorders
3717 Turman Loop, #102, WC 33544 813-265-0210
info@bcotb.com
www.bcotb.com
Catholic Charities
individual marriage, family & group
5609 US 19, Ste 1, NPR 34654
727-834-3984 or 1-888-816-6968
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
info@catholiccharitiesusa.org
Children’s Home Society
counseling for foster families
1485 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1448
Winter Park, Florida 32792
352-334-0955
info@chsfl.org
www.chsfl.org/GulfCoast
CLEAR
mental health access referrals
1-800-945-1355
Coffee with Friends
grief counseling
6025 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34653
727-847-3999
Crazy 8 Freedom
teen advocacy, life coaching
8126 Hwy 19, PR 34668
727-271-7883
www.crazy8freedom.org
info@Crazy8Freedom.org
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
free confidential crisis counseling
813-964-1964
www.crisiscenter.com
Counselor Directory
online listing of licensed mental health counselors in Pasco County
www.goodtherapy.org/Pasco-county-mental-health.htm
Depression After Delivery
postpartum support international
1-800-944-4773
Directions for Living
outpatient counseling/psychiatric svc
5642 Meadowlane St, NPR 34652
727-847-4465
M/W/F 8am-5pm Tue/Thu 10am-7pm
www.directionsforliving.org
Early Childhood Mental Health of Pinellas, Pasco
services for children 0-5 years
www.faimhpinellas.org
Family Partnerships Pinellas
free counseling
7320 State Road 52, Hudson, 34667
727-857-7841
familypartnerships@gmail.com
www.family-partnerships.com
FL Mental Health Institute
workshops & studies at USF
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd TPA
813-974-4602
Gulf Coast Community Care
residential psychiatric rehab facility
Darlington – must be over 30
3142 Darlington Rd. Holiday 34691
727-943-4840
Chatlin – must be 18 or older
2425 Chatlin Rd. Holiday, 34691
727-943-4847
GCJFCS Counseling Center
outpatient counseling & psychiatric services for all ages
5642 Meadowland St, NPR 34652
727-847-4465
M/W/F 8am-5pm, T/Thu 10am-7pm
14041 Icot Blvd, CLW 33760
727-479-1897
dmcdermott@gcjfcs.org
http://gulfcoastjewishfamilyandcommunityservices.org
Gulfside Regional Hospice bereavement, caregiver resources 6117 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34653
727-845-5707 24 hours/7 days
www.grhospice.org
info@grhospice.org
Healthy Place Website
America’s mental health channel
www.healthyplace.com
Hope Youth Ranch
outpatient and residential therapy for autistic and foster children
17933 East Rd, Hudson 34667
Get directions
727-232-0119
www.hopeyouthranch.org
HPH Hospice
serving youth 5-18 with loved ones in hospice care, counseling
12017 Majestic Blvd, Hudson 34667
727-863-7971
Lifespan Mental Health Svcs
Individuals, couples & family
5207 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR 34652
(727) 847-0069
www.lifespanservices.com
lifespan@lifespanservices.com
Medical Center of Trinity
adult behavioral health treatment
5637 Marine Parkway, NPR 34652
727-809-1879
http://medicalcentertrinity.com
Mental Health Resources
US Dept of Health & Human Services
rResource website
www.mentalhealth.gov
NAMI Pasco
support groups, information, referrals
P.O. Box 412, Elfers 34680
727-992-9653 Info/Referral Line
www.namipasco.org
National institute of Mental Health free resources & information
1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
1-301-443-8431 (TTY)
1-866-415-8051 (TTY toll-free)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
www.nimh.nih.gov
North Tampa Behavioral Health
adult mental health/substance abuse/co-occurring treatment
22910 SR 56, Wesley Chapel 33543
813-333-0000 main number
813-922-3300 referrals/admissions
www.northtampabehavioralhealth.com
Novus Medical Detox Center
detox in safe, comfortable setting
9270 Royal Palm Ave, PR 34654
727- 232-8356
1-866-420-1286 confidential helpline
http://novusdetox.com
Operation PAR
substance abuse and mental health services on a sliding scale
7720 Washington St, #103,PR 34668
1-888-727-6398 24 hrs/7 days
www.operationpar.org
Pasco Counseling & Visitation Center of CCWC
anger mgmt, depression, anxiety, family counseling, supervised visitation, parenting classes
6825 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR, 34653
727-859-7411 or 727-495-6370
727-859-7733 cell phone after hours
Mon-Wed, 9am-7pm, Thu 9am-5pm
www.ccwc.org
johannes@ccwc.org
Pasco County Mental Health Court Marchman or Baker Act
Dade City Office
38053 Live Oak Ave,#207, DC 33523
352-523-2411 ext. 2216
New Port Richey Office
7530 Little Rd, #104, NPR 34654
727-847-2411 ext. 2216
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
www.pascoclerk.com/public-courts-mental-health.asp
Pasco County Schools in partnership with Eckerd Youth Alternatives
counseling for students in foster care
813-794-2361
kdavey@pasco.k12.fl.us
Pasco Kids First
services for children & families
7344 Little Rd, NPR, 34654
727-845-8080
www.pascokidsfirst.org
Pasco Mental Health Foundation
help to pay for counseling & meds
P.O. Box 261, PR 34673
727-364-2582
PascoMentalHealth@gmail.com
www.pascomentalhealthfoundation.com
Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services
emergency crisis hotline
727-791-3131
24-hour mental health assistance
727-541-4628
www.pemhs.org
ProTherapyPlus, LLC
adoptive family counseling
813-966-7064
Erica.dupont@hotmail.com
SequelCare of Florida
7621 Little Rd, NPR 34654
727-494-7609
www.sequelcare.com
Sober Solutions Counseling
anger management, life skills
8056 Old County Road 54, NPR
727-372-2010
5014 Mission Square, ZH 33541
813-715-2931
frank@sobersolutionscounseling.com
www.sobersolutionscounseling.com
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Svcs Administration
free resources
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
1-800-662-4357 national helpline
Suicide/Depression Hotline
24 hour mental health assistance
727-791-3131
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 certified crisis center
1-800-273-8255
Susan Sisson NCC, LMHC
sliding scale mental health therapy
7315 State Rd, 52, Hudson 34667
727-238-0031
Susan_sisson@yahoo.com
The Compassionate Friends
monthly support meetings to help after the death of a child
West Pasco – 3rd Wednesday
Life Care Center, 7400 Trouble Creek Rd, NPR doors open at 7pm
East Pasco – 2nd Tuesday
Nouveau Hope Center, SR 54, Ste 102, WC, 33543, doors open at 6pm
813-273-8721 chapterleader@tcfpascocounty.org
www.tcfpascocounty.org
Treatment Advocacy Center
online education and resources
info@treatmentadvocacycenter.org
www.treatmentadvocacy center.org
Youth And Family Alternatives
short-term shelter for youth 10-17 years old, counseling, foster care
7524 Plathe Rd, NPR, 34653
727-835-4166 administration
727-835-1777 RAP house
38022 River Rd, Dade City 33525
352-523-5020
info@yfainc.org
www.yfainc.org
DAILY MEALS
ACTS Abundant Commodities To Share
Christian multi-function resource center
12515 US 19, Hudson, 34667
727-808-8313 or 727-810-0910
www.actsresource.org
Community Humanitarian Service Center
soup, sandwich, cookies
4707 Grand Blvd., NPR 34652
727-847-7722 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
http://chscenter.com
Elderly Nutrition Program
hot nutritious meals at dining sites
352-521-5174 Dade City
813-929-1231 Land O’ Lakes
727-834-3340 Port Richey
First Baptist Church of Jasmine Lakes
meals & holiday baskets
6835 Jasmine Blvd, PR, 34668
727-863-5467
office@jasminelakeschurch.com
www.jasminelakeschurch.com
Impact Family Ministries
hot meals Mon &Thu 9:30am
8020 Washington St, PR 34668
727-847-5000
impactfamilyministries@verizon.net
Joining Hands Mission Church
breakfast Sunday 9-10am
3214 US Hwy 19, Holiday
Metropolitan Ministries
Dinner 3rd&4th Saturday from 5-6pm
3214 US 19, Holiday, 34691
727-937-3268
www.metromin.org/PASCO
Mon/ Wed/Thu 9am-4 pm, Tue 9am-7pm, Fri 10am-12pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm daily)
Moon Lake Outreach Facility
soup kitchen
10008 Moon Lake Rd, NPR
727-815-0433
Mon-Sat 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-12pm
Salvation Army–Center Of Hope
free dinner every night 4-6pm
8040 Washington St, PR 34668
727-847-6321
The ROPE Center
free meals Mon/Wed/Fri at noon
14121 Watertower Dr, Hudson
727-255-2353 or 727-869-6426
Intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-1pm
DISABILITY SERVICES
“I have not been handicapped by my condition. I am physically challenged and differently able.” Janet Barnes
AFIRE
day training for disabled adults
P.O. Box 933, Elfers, FL 34680
727-849-8982
pascoafire@aol.com
www.afirepasco.com
Aging Disability Resource Ctr
information for adults with mental or developmental disabilities
1-800-96-ELDER
AWARE 4 Autism
weekly social skills group for children
1716 Kinsmere Drive, Trinity, FL
727-376-2792 Suzette Fleiss
suzettemfleiss@yahoo.com
Holiday Recreation Center
2830 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday
727-945-0947
monica@aware4autism.org
www.aware4autism.org
Behavioral Consulting
Counseling for children with autism or behavioral disorders
3717 Turman Loop, #102, WC 33544 813-265-0210
info@bcotb.com
www.bcotb.com
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
USF Behavioral/ Community Sciences
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113-A Tampa, Fl 33612-3899
813-974-2532 or 1-800-333-4530
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
Center for Independence
residential living, adaptive/social skills
5532 Auld Ln., Holiday, 34690
727-942-5454
13910 Fivay Rd, Ste 8, Hudson 34667
727-861-5600 adult day training
www.thecenterforindependence.org
Chatterboxes Support Group
for people w/ communication deficits
Medical Center of Trinity
9330 SR 54, Trinity, FL 34655
727-834-5630
www.medicalcentertrinity,com
Children’s Medical Services
programs for special needs children
3491 Gandy Blvd. N, Ste 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-217-7800 or 1-800-336-1612
www.floridahealth.gov/AlternateSites/CMS-Kids
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
daily reassurance & safety calls
813-964-1964
www.crisiscenter.com
CHADD West Pasco
monthly meetings 1st Wed for children & adults with ADHD
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Station #65
250 West Lake Rd, Palm Harbor
North-pinellas-west-pasco@chadd.net
www.chadd.net/282
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired
8610 Galen Wilson Blvd. B-100
New Port Richey, 34668
727-853-1010 or 1-866-685-9477
727-853-1014 TTY
www.deafhhsfla.org
info@deafhhsfla.org
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Disability Achievement Center
advocacy, referral, mentoring, life skills
12552 Belcher Rd S., Largo, 33773 727-539-7550 or 1-866-539-7550
www.disabilityachievementcenter.com
Disability.gov
online listing of programs & services
www.disability.gov
Disability Rights Florida Inc.
referrals, advocacy, training & more
2728 Centerview Dr, #102, Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-488-9071 or 800-342-0823
www.disabilityrightsflorida.org
Early Steps
Early intervention, birth-3 years old, for children w/developmental delays
All Children’s Hospital
480 7th Ave S, St. Pete 33701
727-767-4403 or 1-800-374-4334
mary.pavan@allkids.org
www.floridahealth.gov/AlternateSites/CMS-Kids
Family Care Council
help for families of persons with developmental disabilities
1313 N. Tampa St, #515, TPA 33602
813-233-4318
Glorie.Singleton@apdcares.org
www.fccflorida.org
Florida Diagnostic &Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
support for ESE students & families
292 County Rd 193, CLW, 33759
727-793-2723
www.paec.org/fdlrsweb/index.htm
Florida Relay Service
specialized telephone equipment
Dial 711 or call 1-800-955-8770
1-800-955-8771 TTY
1-877-955-8773 Spanish
1-877-955-8707 French Creole
HOPE Ranch Learning Academy
private school for autistic/ADHD
17933 East Rd, Hudson 34667
Get directions
727-232-0119
www.hopeyouthranch.org
Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
support for visually impaired
8610 Galen Wilson Blvd, PR 34668 727-815-0303
Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-4pm
lighthouse@lvib.org
www.lvib.org
Maxim Healthcare Services
hourly in-home care, free consultation
15950 Bay Vista Dr, Clearwater 33760
727-524-2727
3245 US 19, Spring Hill, 34606
352-683-2885
springhill@maxhealth.com
www.maximhealthcare.com
Open Door School
handicap accessible
5837 Vermont Ave., NPR, 34653
727-848-6789
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Pasco Opportunity Program
homes for low-income disabled
11441 Osceola Dr, NPR 34654
727-861-7074
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Positive Family Intervention Project parental training and assistance in positive behavior support for children with disabilities
727-873-4814 Meme Hieneman
www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/pfi/index.htm
Red Apple Adult Training Ctr
adult day training
6640 Kentucky Ave., NPR 34653
727-847-2555 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
www.redappleadt.org
redappleschool@tampabay.rr.com.
Special Needs Registry
pre-register for emergency evacuation services
727-847-8137
The Angelus
adult day program, respite/residential 12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson, 34669 727-856-1775
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
www.theangelus.com
Ticket to Work Program
employment assistance for disabled
866-968-7842
US Department of Labor
info for disabled Americans
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
www.disability.gov
US Social Security
disability benefits
7660 Little Rd, Ste 100, NPR 34654
1-866-593-5679
Voc Rehab @ Career Source
workforce development center
4440 Grand Blvd. NPR 34652
727-484-3400 or 1-866-515-3692
8am-5pm Mon-Fri
www.careersourcepascohernando.com
EDUCATION
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
academic, linguistic, cultural and social support
classes held at various schools
7227 Land ‘O Lakes Blvd, LOL 34638
727-774-2251
aleonard@pasco.k12.fl.us
www.pasco.k12.fl.us/cis/esol
African American Club SAT/ACT workshops
6105 Pine Hill Rd, PR 34668
727-849-5582
www.aacpasco.org
africanamericanclubofpasco@yahoo.com
American Red Cross
CPR, first aid, babysitting
5744 Missouri Ave, NPR 34652
727-848-8354
www.redcross.org
AMIkids Pasco
education alternative for troubled kids
6807 Madison St., NPR 34652
727-841-4361
AMIkidspasco.org
Pasco-ED@AMIkids.org
Community Humanitarian Service Center
English as a 2nd language, job skills
4707 Grand Blvd., NPR 34652
727-847-7722
http://chscenter.com
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Credentials Work
NRF Customer Service and ServSafe
6142 Polk St, NPR 34653
727-514-1714
credentialswork@gmail.com
Early Head Start
child development services to age 3