Our Partner Agencies
COMMUNITY CARE FUND
HELPING CHILDREN & YOUTH SUCCEED
Big Brothers Big Sisters
888-293-2535
Comprehensive Mentoring Program
Provides one-on-one mentors to children in high-risk categories.
www.bbbsfl.org
Boy Scouts of America — Gulf Ridge Council
813-872-2691
United Way Target Grant — Title One
Works with at risk-minority, male youth in the Lacoochee and Dade Oaks area.
www.boyscouting.com
Boy Scouts of America — West Central Florida
727-391-3800
Scouting Program
Prepares our male youth to be effective citizens in the West Pasco community.
www.wcfcbsa.org
Boys & Girls Club
727-842-5673 West Pasco
352-583-2994 East Pasco
Youth Development Services
Offers an affordable, accessible after school program to youth ages 5 to 18.
www.bgctampa.org
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
800-881-4475
Girl Scouting in Pasco County
Girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential, relate to others, develop values to guide their actions and sound decisions, and contribute to society through leadership skills.
www.gswcf.org
Suncoast YMCA — James P. Gills Branch
727-375-9622
SPLASH
Free Begin-to-Swim program for children ages 5-11 which focuses on basic swimming skills and boating safety so children will be better able to save themselves in case of a water-related emergency.
Tampa Bay YMCA — East Pasco Branch
813-780-9622
Youth and Senior Programming
Youth sports programs for ages 3-14 and a teen leadership program for middle and high school students providing them with an opportunity to build social skills through community service. Seniors have access to quality health and wellness sessions.
www.tampaymca.org
SUPPORTING VULNERABLE & AGING POPULATIONS
HPH Hospice
727-863-7971
Children’s Assistance Program (CAP)
Operates a bereavement camp for Pasco children to express their feelings of loss with other children and caring adults in a safe, nurturing environment.
www.hph-hospice.org
Catholic Charities
800-242-9012
Pasco Counseling Services
Mental health professionals provide individual, couples’ and family counseling to those experiencing personal, relationship and family problems.
www.ccdosp.com
CARES — Community Aging & Retirement
Services
727-862-9291
Elderly CHORE Program
Provides services to the elderly that would not be accomplished otherwise. Includes heavy household tasks, yard work, lifting or moving heavy furniture and essential errands needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the senior.
Elderly Homemaker Program
Assists elderly individuals in remaining in their homes by providing services such as cleaning, meal preparation and assistance with budgeting.
www.caresfl.org
ASSISTING PEOPLE IN CRISIS
American Red Cross
866-589-5950
Emergency Disaster Relief Services
Responds to local emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and fires, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.redcrosstbc.org
Bay Area Legal Services
800-625-2257
Domestic Violence Long-Term Stabilization Program
Helps victims of domestic violence and their children who are in need of legal assistance and long-term stability.
www.bals.org
BayCare Behavioral Healthcare (The Harbor)
866-762-1743
Medical Outpatient Services
Provides treatment, rehabilitation and support services to persons with substance abuse and mental health issues.
www.baycare.org
Sunrise of Pasco County
800-668-7273
Outreach Program
Provides individual counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence at various confidential sites throughout East Pasco.
Shelter Operations
Provides a safe haven for victims of domestic
violence and their children in confidential locations.
www.sunrisepasco.org
Youth & Family Alternatives
727-835-4166
Runaway Alternative Project (RAP)
RAP House serves runaway and homeless youth, ages 10-17, in need of a short-term, out-of-home placement due to a disruptive and/or violent family environment.
www.yfainc.org
STRENGTHENING & SUPPORTING FAMILIES
American Red Cross
866-589-5950
Health and Safety Services
Offers courses in Water Safety, Lifeguarding, First Aid for Youth, CPR and Babysitter training.
www.redcrosstbc.org
Good Samaritan Health Care Clinic
727-848-7789
Health Clinic Operations
Provides general medical and dental services, women’s health clinics, pulmonary/asthma clinic and diabetic and nutritional education classes for individuals with no health insurance.
www.goodsamclinic.org
Gulf Coast Community Care
800-888-5066
Women & Children’s Homeless Shelter
Provides shelter for homeless women and women with children. Guides them towards self sufficiency.
www.gcjfs.org
PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Center for Independence
727-861-5600
Adult Day Training (East and West)
Provides persons with developmental disabilities an opportunity to develop and enhance self-sufficiency, adaptive and social skills.
Schrader Group Home
provides a residential living environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
www.thecenterforindependence.org
Connections
727-849-4724
Job Development Program
Provides job counseling and skills training for individuals looking for jobs.
www.connectionsjobdevelopment.org
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida
866-685-9477
Signing for Everyday Living
Provides hearing screenings, sign classes, interpreting and equipment training and distribution.
FTRI Outreach Program
Provides free phones with design features for the hearing impaired to improve their quality of life.
www.deafhhsfla.org
Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
866-962-5254
Independent Living Skills Program
Instructional services that provide hands-on practice of daily living skills.
www.lvib.org
Suncoast Epilepsy Association
727-375-7774
Epilepsy Case Management Program
Provides neurological and diagnostic referrals, epilepsy counseling and education, information, advocacy, support groups, vocational services and limited dental and psychological referrals.
www.suncoastEpilepsy.org