Re-Entry Resources: Medical and Treatment
The Pinellas County Office of Justice Coordination has developed a list of commonly needed local resources that can assist you as you get settled back into the community. The information will help connect you and your family to the critical support services and community resources you need to thrive.
Resources that provide access to health care and treatment services are available for everyone, including you. Below are the resources you need to stay healthy as you start your new chapter.
Medical
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Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP) – prevention-focused health care for eligible Pinellas County residents
Healthcare for the Homeless Program (HCH) – prevention-focused health care for eligible homeless Pinellas County residents
Suncoast Health Council Programs – various programs, including healthcare, insurance services, and prescription assistance
Dental Health Clinic – dental services are available for eligible uninsured low-income adults
St. Pete Free Clinic – free health care and dental services for the uninsured
Clearwater Free Clinic – primary care setting provides a full range of medical services. Community partners offer other services
For Children and Families
Healthy Start/Health Families – care for pregnant women, infants, and their families
Infant, Child and Adolescent Health – programs and services for youth
Mental Health and Substance Use
PEMHS – (Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services) – provides behavioral health crisis services including emergency screening, crisis intervention, inpatient treatment services and a 24-hour suicide hotline
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call for IMMEDIATE HELP.
- 24-Hour Suicide Hotline: 727-791-3131
- 24-Hour Mental Health Assistance: 727-541-4628
Suncoast Center – provides services to adults, children, and families facing mental health issues, trauma, substance misuse, child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault
Behavioral Health Resources – community treatment providers for mental health and substance use
Substance Use Prevention – information on treatment and referral services and Department of Health resources
National Behavioral Health Hotlines
24 – Hour Crisis text line: 741741, available for all crisis (anxiety, depression, suicide)
24 – Hour Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988
Peer Supported Behavioral Health & Other Services
Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the process of recovery from a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder. In the realm of re-entry, many peer support workers additionally have prior experience with the criminal justice system. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers serve as evidence that people can and do recover, providing inspiration, understanding, and support to their clients as they help them navigate the road to recovery.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – supports individuals & loved ones affected by mental illness so that they can build better lives
Directions for Living – peer specialist services & more
PERC (People Empowering & Restoring Communities) – support services and more