Speakers Bureau: Health and Human Services
Pinellas County Human Services offers the following presentations:
Care Fund
The Pinellas County Care Fund is a program that accepts financial donations to help residents in need of basic necessities such as water or electric bills. The helping hand provided through the fund can make a big difference for those faced with financial hardship. Individuals and businesses in Pinellas County can donate to the Pinellas County Care Fund. Donations are tax deductible and can be made online. Learn who qualifies to receive the funds, what the program covers and how you can participate. Recommended Audience: Adults
Disability Advocacy Program
The Human Services Disability Advocacy (DA) Program provides assistance to individuals who may be eligible for Social Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits. Our case managers assist these individuals with filing their initial application and subsequent appeals if necessary. An approval is based on developing a comprehensive case that includes providing extensive medical records to support the individual’s claim for disability. Recommended Audience: Individuals Who May Be Eligible for SSI and/or SSDI Benefits
Financial Assistance Program
Pinellas County’s Financial Assistance Program is available to adults without minor children who need a helping hand during unexpected financial hardships. Learn how the program works, who qualifies and emergencies the program covers. Recommended Audience: Adults
Family Housing Assistance Program
This program is designed to assist working families work towards economic self sufficiency through case management services, rental and utility support, along with referrals to employment, credit counseling and other community services. Learn how the program works, who qualifies for assistance and how the program has already helped several Pinellas County families. Recommended Audience: Adults
Medical Home-Your One-Stop Health Center
Medical homes provide primary medical care, limited specialty care, relief-of-pain dental services, wellness and prevention services, mental health and substance abuse services, and prescriptions. Find out who qualifies, the medical home locations, how the program works and who can take advantage of these essential services. Recommended Audience: Adults
Mobile Medical Unit
A mobile medical van provides outreach medical care to homeless persons living in Pinellas County. Learn how these services are provided and how this service benefits our community. Presentation can be tailored for all ages
Dementia Caring
Dementia is an umbrella term for 200+ different types of illnesses (including Alzheimer’s) that affect the brain. There are 34,900+ known cases of Alzheimer’s in Pinellas County. As part of Human Service’s Age Friendly Pinellas initiative, staff serves on the Dementia Care & Cure Initiative Task Force of Pasco-Pinellas and facilitates training to help individuals become more educated about dementia and how to be more sensitive and Dementia Caring when encountering someone with the disease. Recommended Audience: Adults
Fall Prevention
In 2023, Pinellas County 9-1-1 received more than 27,000 calls related to falls. Although older adults are at a higher risk of falling, we’re all susceptible and certain health conditions make us more likely to fall. Learn about the impacts of falls and how to prevent them through exercise, tips for home safety and resources to keep you and your loved ones safe and falls free. Presentation can be tailored for all ages
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