This hospital provides mental health services to children and teens under 18 years of age. Services take place at the Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center. They provide acute care services at the Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit. Programs are offered that provide a safe, healing environment. Services include family therapy and aftercare planning.
Please see the website for all services.
An expansion of the Bay Care system is Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Recovery Center. It is the only freestanding psychiatric hospital in Pasco County. It is a Baker Act receiving facility.
Treatment at the Center includes acute care services, case management, crisis intervention and support. The medical staff focuses on the unique needs of each patient. In addition to mental health care, good nutrition and physical activity are part of the care plan. Each patient will get aftercare planning before being discharged.
Please see the website for all services.
24-Hour Crisis Support Number (Pasco): 727.849.9988
This agency can help you deal with any number of crisis situations. Whether it is the trauma of sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence or financial problems, there is help. You can get referrals to over 4,600 area resources. You can receive confidential crisis counseling by dialing 2-1-1.
Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A trained volunteer is always here to help.
Please see the website for more details.
Sunrise has a toll-free domestic violence and rape crisis line.
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
Hours of operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week
This agency provides visitation services. They take place at the Calvary Chapel Worship Center. It provides a safe place where children can meet with a noncustodial parent.
Please call the office for details and to set up a time.
Visitation hours:
Wednesday - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm
This program offers therapy for children and families affected by sexual abuse. Their goal is to assure the child's immediate safety. They will help the child and family in coping with the trauma.
Services include:
Counseling services are provided to individuals, families, couples and children. Counselors can help with grief and loss, anxiety, and marital conflict. Fees are based on household size and income. Life Skills, parenting classes, therapeutic groups are also offered. Day and evening appointments are available.
Please see the website for more details.
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.
This program provides in-home counseling to at risk children and families. It provides counseling and psychiatric services to clients in their home, school or in the community. The level of service provided is based upon the individual needs of the client.
Please call the office for details.
SHINE is a free health insurance counseling program. Trained volunteers offer advice on Medicare, Medicaid, long term insurance, prescription assistance, and HMO's. Volunteers focus on consumer rights and protection. There are counseling offices throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties.
SHINE has its own website.
http://www.floridashine.org
Important numbers:
Senior Helpline – 1.800.963.5337
Outside Pasco/Pinellas area – 727.217.8111
Please see the website for more details.