Health Care and Behavioral Health
Pinellas County works with community partners to help our residents receive the health care and resources they need.
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Human Services Department
Human Services strives to protect consumers, connect veterans to benefits and resources, expand justice system supports, reduce homelessness and housing instability, improve access to health and behavioral health resources, fight food instability, support local emergency response, and coordinate with local system partners for program development, service planning and continuous improvement.
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COVID-19
For information about COVID-19, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Pinellas County seeks input on Opioid Abatement Funding priorities
In 2022, Pinellas County had one of the highest rates of overdose in Florida. As we fight to end this crisis, Pinellas County wants your input in planning future opioid abatement education, services and programs....
Condado Pinellas solicita sugerencias sobre prioridades para uso de Fondos
En 2022, el Condado Pinellas tuvo una de las tasas más altas de sobredosis en Florida. Al mismo tiempo que trabajamos para poner fin a esta crisis, el Condado Pinellas busca la opinión de todos los interesados con respecto a la planificación de la educación, los servicios y los programas de reducción de opioides en el futuro....
Pinellas County launches new program to streamline access to behavioral health services
Pinellas County on Tuesday launched a new service that will make it easier for residents to access behavioral health services locally. The program, called Care About Me, provides a confidential access line for Pinellas County residents of all ages who need help finding appointments for mental health, substance use and/or addiction services....
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Affordable Care Act has enabled millions of eligible and uninsured Florida residents to gain access to quality, affordable healthcare. Central to......
Social Action Funding Grant applications sought
The program provides funding to social service organizations directly supporting the health, economic and social wellbeing of Pinellas County residents....
FY2024-25 Social Action Funding Instructional Guidelines
For the Funding period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 I. Introduction/Purpose The Social Action Funding Program is designed to......
Residents can save money with ambulance membership
Enrollment applications are open for the 2024 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Residents are encouraged to enroll now to receive a full year......