Pinellas

Utility Bill Assistance - Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Children and Family Assistance - Family Resources

This agency offers counseling for kids and teens. They also have counseling for families. They provide temporary shelter for troubled kids and teens between the ages of 10 and 17. Please call 941.708.5850 to learn more.

Services available through this program:

  • Counseling - Family and Individual
  • Prevention Programs - Family Connect, Safe Place, Youth Arts Corps
  • Residential - SafePlace2B Emergency Youth Shelter

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.

National Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1.800.273.8255

Types of services:

  • Caregiver Support
  • Disability Compensation
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employment Services
  • Geriatrics and Extended Care
  • Home Loans
  • Homeless Veterans
  • Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
  • Pharmacy
  • Primary Care
  • Research
  • Social Work
  • Spinal Cord Injury