Senior Connection Resources
| Organization Name | Assistance Category | Phone Number | Types of Assistance/Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance Wireless | Free Wireless Cell Phone Service | (888) 321-5880 | Assistance may be provided for low income individuals and recipients of the following: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Section 8, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), free/reduced lunch, or Bureau of Indian Affairs Program. |
| CHAP (Community Housing Assistance Program) | Utility Bill | (727) 442-9041 | Deposit assistance when setting up new utility services and rental property, along with rental assistance. |
| Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP) located at the Union Academy Family Center | Electric Bill | (727) 934-5881 | Assistance for northern Pinellas County residents only. For more information, you may access the website at http://www.citizensallianceforprogress.org. |
| Day Star | Water and Electric | (727) 825-0442 | All Pinellas County residents are eligible to apply and considered on an individual needs basis. |
| Florida LifeLine Telephone Assistance | Phone Bill Assistance | (800) 540-7039 | Federal assistance program that reduces the monthly telephone bill to low income heads of households. Household income must be at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines to be eligible. Lifeline is also offered on certain wireless companies and also includes broadband. May access the website at www.floridaopc.gov for an application. |
| Free Clinic/We Help - St. Petersburg | Water Bill |
(727) 823-3471 (727) 821-1200, x115 |
Pays the last $50.00 owed on the water bill, one time only, and within a 12 month period. Receipt showing balance left owing of $50.00 is required. By appointment only |
| High Point Neighborhood Family Center | Electric Bill | (727) 533-0730 | Provides assistance for residents with minor children and living in the following zip code areas: 33760, 33762, 33764, 33770 and 33771. |
| Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center | Water and Electric | (727) 791-8255 | Provides water and electric assistance, one time within a 12 month period, for residents living in the following zip code areas: 34677, 34695, 33759 and 33761. |
| Pinellas County Urban League | Electric, Gas and Deposit | (727) 327-0977 | Assists with electric, gas and deposit. |
| Pinellas Opportunity Council | Water and Electric | (727) 823-4101 | Past due electric bill and deposit assistance for seniors only (age 60+) and by appointment only. Assists with past due water and electric bills, (no deposits) for all age groups, and by appointment only. Also assists utility companies and customers in resolving high consumption/bill issues. They are not a licensed plumber, but can assist with minor repairs and trying to determine the actual cause of the high bill. |
| Safelink Wireless | Free Cell Phone Service | (800) 723-3546 | Assistance may be provided for recipients of: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA), Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard) and Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) |
| Salvation Army | Water, Electric and Gas | (727) 446-4177 | Properties north of Ulmerton Road only - provides assistance with the water for City of Clearwater, Dunedin, Pinellas County Utilities and Safety Harbor, along with Duke Energy and Clearwater Gas. |
| Salvation Army | Water, Electric and Gas | (727) 822-4954 | Based upon the availability of funds, they provide assistance for water, electric and gas to properties south of Ulmerton Road. |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Pinellas, Inc. | Water and Electric | (727) 442-5306 | Referred to local churches. Assistance for water and electric is determined by your zip code area and as funds are available. |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. | Water and Electric |
(727) 823-2516, press 0 |
Provides water and electric assistance. |
| 211 Tampa Bay Cares | Financial, Food, Shelter, Support for adults, children, youth, veterans and military families, Older Americans, Person with Disabilities along with Physical and Mental Resources and Crisis Intervention information |
211 or text your zip code to 898211 (727) 210-4211 |
211 Tampa Bay Cares is a non-profit organization that provides the only free, confidential, multi-lingual, 24 hour telephone number 211 for access to community information, services & resources and crisis intervention information for the residents of Pinellas County. The phone #211 is available 24/7. During regular business hours, Monday - Friday, you can text your zip code to 898211 or email to info@211.org. You can also visit the website www.211tampabay.org. for further assistance and information. |
Human Services Assistance Programs |
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| Organization Name | Assistance Category | Phone Number | Types of Assistance/Eligibility Requirements |
| Boley Centers | Housing, Mental Health and Employment | (727) 821-4819 | Offers various types of housing assistance for low income individuals. Also assists with mental health, Section 8 and employment. No financial assistance provided. |
| Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP) located at the Union Academy Family Center | Clothing and Basic Necessities | (727) 934-5881 | Assistance for Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor residents only. For more information you may access the website at http://www.citizensallianceforprogress.org. |
| CHAP (Community Housing Assistance Program) | Rental Assistance | (727) 442-9041 | Screening for rental assistance along with deposit assistance when setting up rental property or utility services. |
| Clearwater Housing Authority | Housing | (727) 461-5777 | Provides housing assistance. For more information you may access the website at www.clearwaterhousingauth.org. |
| Consumer Protection | Consumer-Business and Landlord/Tenant Disputes | (727) 464-6200 | No financial assistance. Investigates most consumer-business disputes, including landlord/tenant, motor vehicle repair, home repairs, billing disputes, etc. Attempt to assist parties through mediation if civil in nature. Conducts criminal investigations of consumer fraud, and enforce various county ordinances, including towing. |
| F.E.A.S.T. (Food Emergency and Services Team) | Food | (727) 789-5275 | Food pantry only, for residents living in the following zip code areas: 33761, 34677, 34681, 34682, 34683, 34684, 34685, 34695 and 34698. Must provide proof of residence and income (if applicable), along with a Social Security card or a Green Card, for each individual that is requesting assistance. |
| Gulf Coast Legal - St. Petersburg | Legal Issues | (727) 821-0726 | Provides free legal assistance with specific concerns such as domestic violence, family issues, Social Security, human trafficking, taxes, housing assistance and foreclosures. |
| HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program) | Shelters | (727) 442-9041 | HEP processes the intake of individuals Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Individuals may also request for shelter at the main office Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5:00. |
Neighborly Care Network Programs: |
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| Adult Day Care | Supervised Adult Activities | 727) 573-9444, x3051 | Request is reviewed and evaluated on a case by case situation. |
| Meals on Wheels | Meals Delivered to Home | (727) 573-7773 | Provides meals to individuals over 60, but may make exceptions to the age. All individuals under 60 are allowed to purchase a meal. Individuals need to call to have their request reviewed. |
| Senior Dining | Food and Entertainment | (727) 573-9444, x3025 | Meals served along with socializing, informational programs and activities. Ages 60 years old or more. |
| Transportation | Transportation | (727) 571-4384 | Provides medical transportation, shopping and field trips for individuals 60 years old or more. |
| Pinellas County Housing Authority | Housing | (727) 443-7684 | Provides subsidized and HUD housing for Pinellas County, excluding St. Petersburg and Clearwater city limits. |
| Pinellas County Senior Connections | Social Services, Housing, Transportation, Health Services and Discounts | Various types of assistance supporting senior citizens. For more information, please visit our Age-Friendly Services and Resources page. | |
| Pinellas County Veterans Services | Various Non-Financial Assistance |
(727) 464-8460 (Clearwater) (727) 582-7828 (St. Petersburg) |
Wide variety of assistance available including filing claims for benefits for veterans, spouses and dependents. |
| Pinellas Heights | Housing | (727) 953-9809 | Provides housing for seniors, 62 years old or more. This organization is affiliated with Pinellas County Housing Authority. |
| Pinellas Opportunity Council | Rent and Mortgage | (727) 953-9809 | Provides assistance for past due rent and mortgage when funds are available. One time per a 12 month period, by appointment only and does not assist with deposits. |
| Pinellas Opportunity Council - Chore Services | Household Cleaning | (727) 953-9809 | Provides assistance to people 60 years old and above. No income restrictions apply. |
| St. Ignatius Catholic Church | Food and Prescriptions | (727) 953-9809 | Food Pantry for Tarpon springs residents only. Assists with the payment of Tarpon Springs Water bills, up to $25.00, if shut off is pending. Limited prescription assistance. Food Pantry open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., except holidays. |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Pinellas, Inc. | Furniture, Household Furnishings, Meals and Clothes | (727) 953-9809 | Referred to local churches. Provides assistance for furniture and household furnishings, soup kitchen and a change of clothes (three times a year). |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. | Clothing and Food Vouchers |
(727) 823-2516, press 0 |
Assists with clothing and food vouchers. |
| Tarpon Springs Housing Authority | Housing |
(727) 937-4411 (727) 279-2814 (Fax) |
Provides low income public housing assistance for families. |
| 211 Tampa Bay Cares | Financial, Food, Shelter, Support for adults, children, youth, veterans and military families, Older Americans, Person with Disabilities along with Physical and Mental Resources and Crisis Intervention information. |
211 or text your zip code to
898211 (727) 210-4211 |
211 Tampa Bay Cares is a non-profit organization that provides the only free, confidential, multi-lingual, 24 hour telephone number 211 for access to community information, services & resources and crisis intervention information for the residents of Pinellas County. The phone #211 is available 24/7. During regular business hours, Monday - Friday, you can text your zip code to 898211 or email to info@211.org. You can also visit the website www.211tampabay.org. for further assistance and information. |