Pasco

2-1-1 Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

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.

AAA - SHINE - Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders

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.

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. - AAA

This agency's focus is on funding, advocacy, services, and programs for seniors. They can help victims of crime. They can provide an emergency 9-1-1 cell phone. They can provide information and referrals. They can give support to grandparents caring for younger children.

Services include:

  • National Family Caregiver Support Program
  • Safety Phone Project
  • Senior Helpline
  • Senior Victim Advocate Program
  • SHINE - Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders
  • SMP Project