Pasco

Intervention Project for Nurses

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

Epidemiology PCHD- Pasco County

This department handles information about diseases that can spread to others. They work with things like rabies, lead, medical waste, and diseases passed through blood. They give rabies vaccines and investigate cases of food poisoning.

They also teach how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS. They help people with AIDS by providing care and support. They offer HIV testing and counseling.

Please call or visit the website for more information.

Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.

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

Resources-Brain Injury Association of Florida

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

Brain Injury Association of Florida

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.

Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities-Disability Rights Florida

This agency protects the rights of people with disabilities. They investigate any claims of abuse or neglect. They also look into any civil or legal rights violations. This includes those who are living in group homes or other facilities. They promote reform through education, advocacy and information.

Please see the website for all services.
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