They offer short-term help with past due rent, utilities and limited medical services. Their are income and asset eligibility requirements. Cost for funeral expenses may also be available.
Please see the website for all services. Click on Residents/Human Services.
East Pasco Location:
13853 15th Street
Dade City FL 33525
727.521.5173
This division gives short term help with past due rent and utilities. They provide limited medical services. All residents must meet income and asset eligibility requirements.
Please call or see the website for all services.
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.
A Lighthouse optician matches the client to the proper magnification resource. It may include a magnifier that is hand-held, lighted, free standing, etc. It could include halogen lighting, sunshades or closed circuit television. The optician trains the client in the proper use of his/her remaining vision. Large print, talking and low vision aids and appliances are available.
Please call the office for details.
This program provides individualized training for visually impaired children ages birth to five years. It helps them to prepare for entering the public school system. It also helps parents with development techniques. A lending library of toys and materials is available. It is free to clients.
Services are available to teach the visually impaired how to use the Internet. They can learn basic, intermediate and advanced computer skills. Students will learn how to e-mail family and friends. They can learn skills that will enable them to return to work or maintain their current employment.
Types of Software Taught:
Support Groups, Drop-Ins, and Book Clubs for the Visually Impaired and Blind.
Please call the office for times.
This program teaches independence in all activities of daily living. It includes help with coping and adjustment to vision loss. Skills taught include cooking, home care and safe movement skills. Transportation is provided.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to help families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child. It aims to provide information to help others be supportive.
Please call first to confirm times.
Hours of operation: Every third Wednesday; doors open at 7:00pm, meeting begins at 7:30pm
Chapters Health System offers individual and group support programs for persons affected by different stages of grief. There are special children's programs. They include individual and group counseling. Age-appropriate camping weekends. Programs are free and open to anyone even if the loss. Contact the bereavement department.
East Pasco County:
37445 Clinton Avenue
Dade City FL 33525
352.518.1400