Carwise Cares Resources
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This list of helpful area resources was provided by Carwise School Social Worker, Jennifer Eaton.
Please reach out to her at 727-724-1442 ext. 2324 if she can be of further assistance to your family.
ABUSE
Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
ACCESS (Medicaid, Cash Assistance & SNAP/Food Stamps)
Need help applying for Medicaid, Cash Assistance & SNAP/Food Stamps…
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 Dr. MLK Jr. St. North, Safety Harbor, 727-791-8255
Citizens Alliance for Progress at Union Academy Family Center, 401 MLK Jr. Dr., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-5881
Evara Health, 247 South Huey Avenue, Tarpon Springs, 727-824-8181, evarahealth.org
CHILD CARE
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, apply online www.elcpinellas.net, 2536 Countryside Blvd. #50, Clearwater, 727-400-4411 ext. 3
CLOTHING
Clothes To Kids, 727-441-5050, www.clothestokids.org, 1059 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater
Carwise Middle School Clothes Closet (for Carwise Students), Contact Carwise School Social Worker, Jennifer Eaton, 727-724-1442 ext 2324
COUNSELING
Chrysalis Health (www.chrysalishealth.com) 727-231-4885 or 888-587-0335*
Directions for Living (www.directionsforliving.org) 727-524-4464*
Family Resources (www.FamilyResourcesInc.org) 727-298-3900
Pinellas Support Team (www.childrenshomenetwork.org) 727-785-2762
Suncoast Center (www.suncoastcenter.org) 727-338-1220*
*Indicates agencies that also have psychiatric services available.
CRISIS (Behavioral Health Crisis)
Pinellas Mobile Crisis Response Team, 727-362-4424
DENTAL
Evara Health, 721 E. Lime Street, Tarpon Springs, 727-824-8181
Tarpon Springs Health Department, 301 S. Diston Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-824-6900
(request Dental Appointment)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CASA, 727-895-4912, www.casa-stpete.org
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-500-1119, www.fcadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Rape Crisis Hotline, 727-530-7273
FOOD
Pack-A-Snack Program Available to Carwise Students, Contact School Social Worker,
Jennifer Eaton, 727-724-1442 ext 2324
FEAST, feastfoodpantry.com, 2255 Nebraska Avenue, Palm Harbor, 727-789-5275
Florida Dream Center and Mobile Food Truck, 812 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs 727-851-9074
Shepherd’s Center, 304 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, 727-939-1400 www.TSCenter.org/food-pantry/
Harriet’s Food Pantry at Clearwater Community Church, 2897 Belcher Road, Dunedin,
727-799-4444, www.clearwatercommunity.org/events/upcoming-events/harriets
GRIEF SUPPORT
Suncoast Hospice at Empath Health, www.suncoasthospice.org/grief-support/, 727-523-3451
KINSHIP CARE
Support for relative caregivers, 727-785-2762 ext. 1, www.childrenshomenetwork.org/kinship
MEDICAL
Evara Health, 247 South Huey Avenue, Tarpon Springs, 727-824-8181, evarahealth.org
Florida Kid Care Insurance (for those not eligible for Medicaid), www.floridakidcare.org, 1-888-540-5437
HISPANIC FAMILY CENTER
Hispanic Outreach Center (Office is located at St. Petersburg College Tarpon Campus in Bilirakis Building), Tarpon Springs, 727-301-8917
HOLIDAY GIFT ASSISTANCE
Salvation Army Financial Assistance Social Services Office, 209 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-4476 (Apply online for Angel Tree in September for Christmas) www.salvationarmyflorida.org/clearwater
Carwise Angel Tree, Contact Carwise School Social Worker, Jennifer Eaton, 727-724-1442 ext 2324
HOMELESSNESS/ FAMILIES IN TRANSITION/ SHELTERS
Pinellas County Schools HEAT Program provides educational rights to homeless students and/or those living in transitional housing or sharing a home with others, Contact Carwise School Social Worker, Jennifer Eaton, 727-724-1442 ext 2324
Hope Villages of America, www.hopewillagesofamerica.org, 1552 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 727-446-5954 (families with children)
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter-Hope Crest, 1521 E. Druid Rd., Clearwater, FL 727-446-4177 (families with children)
H.E.P. (Homeless Empowerment Program), 1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL 727-442-9041 www.hepempowers.org (families)
LEGAL
Legal Aid Hotline (English and Spanish) 1-800-625-2257
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Salvation Army Financial Assistance Social Services Office, 209 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-4476, www.salvationarmyflorida.org/clearwater
H.E.P. Homeless Empowerment Program, 1120 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater 727-442-9041
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Center of Alliance and Progress, 401 East MLK Jr. Dr., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-5881 ext. 0
Catholic Charities, 727-893-1313, www.ccdosp.org/financial-assistance-pinellas-county/
Salvation Army Financial Assistance Social Services Office, 209 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-4476, www.salvationarmyflorida.org/clearwater
Pinellas County Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), 727-327-0977
Shepherd’s Center, 304 S. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, 727-939-1400 Duke Energy Bill Assistance
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Tarpon Springs, 727-944-3366
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Tarpon Springs, 301 S. Disston Ave., 727-942-5457
Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 Dr. MLK Jr. St. North, Safety Harbor, 727-791-8255
Referral Line for All Types of Social Services in Pinellas County
2-1-1 Call 211, www.211connects.org, or text your zip code to 898211
Call PEMHS at 727-888-HELP (4357)