RAP House is a runaway and youth crisis program for troubled youth. It serves children between the ages of 10 and 17. Provides shelter services are provided for youth who have run away from home. They may also be homeless, having school-related problems, or be youth in crisis for any other reason and need respite care. RAP House primarily serves Pasco County. Services are available 24/7.

Important numbers:
727.835.1777
Toll free: 1.800.226.7187

HUD provides a list of websites and other resources on their website. This is to help people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. They also have a search for subsidized rental housing. Please visit the website to learn more.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.

Habitat for Humanity provides ReStore to those in the community. Some of the items include housing and building items. They also provide clothing, furniture, and household appliances. Please call 813.395.6994 or visit website for more information.

This is a place for school age kids. The center offers before and after school care with transportation to five surrounding schools. They have athletic sports leagues during the year (football and basketball). They also offer a summer day camp for ages 5 to 13.

Please see the website for details.

This shelter offers domestic violence counseling, case management and victim advocacy. Volunteers offer injunction assistance and can accompany victims as they go through the court process. Also available are safety planning, 911 cell phones, information and referrals. Clients can get emergency food and clothing. They can volunteer and get professional training. They can get help moving to a new home. There are support groups for women and children.

Please see the website for all services.

This state funded program provides a community-based service which gives an alternative to nursing home or institutional care. To qualify for the various services, the client must be 60 years of age or over. They must also be functionally impaired. Fees are based on a sliding-scale. It is dependent on individual income and current expenses. In many cases, no fee is assessed. Call for more information.

Services provided include:

• Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative: Assistance with Respite Care
• Case Management
• Emergency Alert Response
• Emergency Energy Assistance: Assistance with energy/utility crisis
• Home Delivered Meals
• Homemaker Service
• Personal Care
• Respite Care

Blind or visually impaired veterans who wish to be more independent may apply for a guide dog. Veterans live and learn on campus and then receive follow-up support. The dog, equipment and instruction are all free of charge.

Other veterans may benefit from a Veteran Service Dog. Dogs help those with PTSD to regain confidence and heal faster.

Family Therapy Dogs visit military hospitals. They spread cheer and encouragement which help the wounded heal from their injuries.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

Sunrise provides individual and group counseling and support for survivors of domestic and sexual assault. This includes incest or molestation issues. It doesn’t matter how old the incident is or if it has been reported to law enforcement. Counseling is also available for the victims loved ones.

Please call the office for times.