The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to help families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child. It aims to provide information to help others be supportive.
Please call first to confirm times.
Hours of operation: Every third Wednesday; doors open at 7:00pm, meeting begins at 7:30pm
The goal of this program is to reduce the stress a child has during a hospital stay. Specially trained Child Life Specialists work to help the child learn coping skills. They use play therapy to help the child understand and cope with their upcoming medical procedures. They assist the siblings of a child who has died and help them to understand and say good-bye. The team also works with families and help parents to cope with the challenges of parenting a sick child.
GRH offers services to help those cope with the loss of a loved one. They offer support groups that meet weekly in several locations. Counselors offer guidance and support with individual and family counseling. Mending Hearts is a program for children and teens. The Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) offers additional support by phone.
Gulfside holds Community Memorial Services twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. It offers family members a chance to remember loved ones. They are open to all who have experienced a loss.
This agency provides hospice care to those living with life limiting illness. Their goal is that every patient knows dignity, peace and comfort during end-of-life care. Nurses are on call 24/7. Staff doctors offer pain management and home visits. Chaplains are available to offer spiritual care. Volunteers offer respite care to caregivers. Social workers help patients and families to cope during difficult times.
Please see the website for all services.
East Pasco Administrative Office:
37826 Sky Ridge Cir
Dade City FL 33525
813.780.1235
This agency provides many services to children and their families. They have counseling. They have a residential treatment home for abused and neglected kids. They have a school for residents of the program. They have programs to reduce and prevent child abuse.
Please see the website for all services.
This agency helps expectant mothers and their families. They provide diapers, baby food, clothing and car seats. They refer the mothers for food, help with rent and utilities and other everyday needs.
WIC gives healthy food, nutrition tips, and support. New moms can get help with breast feeding and learn where to find other health care services.
For more information and a full list of locations, please call or visit the website for more information.
This group helps people with autism and disabilities associated with autism. They provide short term guidance and support. They help refer families to the resources they will need for long term solutions. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
This agency provides a full range of services to people with ALS. Newly diagnosed clients can go to the website to register and find support groups. They can get temporary loaner medical equipment at no cost. The Care Assist Program helps families get discounts for nondurable medical equipment. They can also get grants for home and van modificatons.