Pasco

ALS - Care Assist Program

This agency provides a full range of services to people with ALS. Newly diagnosed clients can go to the website to register and find support groups. They can get temporary loaner medical equipment at no cost. The Care Assist Program helps families get discounts for nondurable medical equipment. They can also get grants for home and van modificatons.

Medication assisted treatment - Operation PAR

This agency is for families whose children are at risk. They may be removed from the home or have already been removed due to parental substance abuse. It also targets substance abusing pregnant women or mothers and individuals who frequently use Operation Par services. Services are also provided to males who have custody of their children and are at risk for losing custody due to their substance abuse. Clients receive assessments, case management, referrals, group counseling, urine drug screening and substance abuse education. They receive health screenings. They can get TB and HIV testing. They can receive parenting education. They can get substance abuse education.

Please see the website for more details.

MAC Associates - Counseling

This group helps people by talking with them one on one, with their families, or in groups. They help people who have been hurt or scared by things like violence or bad experiences. The goal is to help people feel better. Courtney, a golden retriever, is there to give comfort and support when needed.

Please call for more information.

Mac Associates

This agency provides group, family and individual counseling. They treat such issues as trauma, assault and domestic violence. The aim is to help clients recover from the emotional issues that have brought them to counseling. Courtney, a golden retriever, provides pet assisted therapy when needed.

Please see the website for all services.

Alcoholics Anonymous

This office serves District 15 in the West Pasco/Tarpon Springs area. AA is a group of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. Their aim is to support each other in recovering from alcoholism. There are numerous meeting places in the area. This office also houses the District 15 archives. They have early AA books and merchandise available for viewing.