MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT STUDY
Catalogue of Community and National Resources
Authors:

Brian Lucero
Susan Azrin 

September 1, 2006

Prepared for:

Social Security Administration
7111 Security Boulevard 
Baltimore, MD 21244

Contract: SS00-05-60072
Prepared by:

WESTAT
1650 Research Boulevard Rockville, Maryland



TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER	PAGE

1	INTRODUCTION		1-1

2	NATIONAL RESOURCES		2-1

3	COMMUNITY RESOURCES		3-1

4	MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER, CO		4-1

5	SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, CT		5-1

6	SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, CT		6-1

7	COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, DC		7-1

8	HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, FL		8-1

9	BOLEY CENTERS, FL		9-1

10	COBB COUNTY, GA		10-1

11	THRESHHOLDS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTERS, IL		11-1

12	FAYETTE COMPANIES, IL		12-1

13	ADULT AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., IN		13-1

14	WYDOT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
	INC., KS		14-1

15	SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, MA		15-1

16	ST. LUKE?S HOUSE, INC., NORTH BETHESDA, MD		16-1

17	RISE SPRING LAKE PARK, MN		17-1

18	MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER, NH		18-1

19	PATHWAYS TO HOUSING NEW YORK, NY		19-1

20	NEIGHBORING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, OH		20-1

21	OPTIONS OF SOUTHERN OREGON GRANTS PASS, OR		21-1

22	LIFEWORKS, NW, OR		22-1

23	AIKEN BARNWELL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, SC		23-1

24	THE CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES SAN ANTONIO, TX		24-1

25	COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VANCOUVER, WA		25-1
          
1.  INTRODUCTION
          In February 2006 we provided SSA with a preliminary version of this deliverable, a catalogue of transition resources. The contract calls for an update every six months. The February deliverable was limited to a list of national resources. During the last six months Westat worked with each of the 22 demonstration sites to develop a catalogue of community level resources. This August 2006 version of the deliverable includes both the national and community resources that will be provided to each beneficiary enrolled in the MHTS. However, each beneficiary will receive a manual of national and local resources that is customized to their local area.
          
          Soon after a site signed a site agreement, Westat began to work with the research assistant (RA) at the site to develop a community resources manual. The RA was sent a survey requesting a listing of community resources in each of ten community resources categories (provided in Chapter 3, Community Resource) or recommend an existing manual if it provided information for each of the ten categories. Westat reviewed each submission, and developed a resource manual for each demonstration site that contained both national and community level resources. A handful of sites received approval to use their own manual. For these sites Westat has produced a separate manual with just the national resources.
          
          As requested in the contract, control group beneficiaries will receive the resource manual immediately following randomization. Treatment group beneficiaries will receive the manual at transition, between months 18-24 of their 24-month intervention period.  
          
          In Chapter 2 we present the national resources. Chapter 3 lists the 10 categories of community resources included in each community resource manual. Chapters 4 through 25 provide the current listing of community resources for each of the 22 demonstration sites. 
          
          

2.  NATIONAL RESOURCES
          This Chapter lists organizations across the nation that provide services to individuals with metal illness. Organizations are listed under seven different categories depending on the types of services provided. An organization that provides multiple services is listed under multiple categories. The seven service categories included in the national resources listing are:
          
1.	Information on psychiatric disorders and substance abuse,
2.	Consumer self-help and support groups,
3.	Alcohol and substance abuse,
4.	SSA work incentive programs,
5.	Health insurance,
6.	Suicide helpline, and 
7.	Legal aid
          

2-1. INFORMATION ON PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Organization:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Web Site:
www.dbsalliance.org/
Email:
programs@dbsalliance.org
Telephone:
1-800-826-3632
312-642-0049
Address:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-7224
Description:
Consumer-directed organization for persons with mood disorders, e.g., depression and bipolar disorder. Information on these disorders, locators and guides for support groups and chapters, and various publications.
Organization:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Web Site:
www.nida.nih.gov
Email:
information@nida.nih.gov
Telephone:
301-443-1124
Address:
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institutes of Health
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5213
Bethesda, MD 20892-9561
Description:
Lead Federal agency for research on drug abuse. Comprehensive online source for information on alcohol and drug abuse. Fact sheets, research publications, news and events, and links to other NIDA sites. English and Spanish.
Organization:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Web Site:
www.nami.org/
Email:
Email addresses on website
Telephone:
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
703-524-7600
Address:
NAMI
2107 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Description:
Dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illnesses and their families. Public education and information, family and peer education and support activities, and advocacy.
Organization:
National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
Web Site:
www.nimh.nih.gov/
Email:
nimhinfo@nih.gov
Telephone:
1-866-615-6464
Address:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Public Information and Communications Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Description:
Lead Federal agency for research on mental disorders. Comprehensive information on the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of mental disorders. Find mental health services in your area, affordable healthcare, NIMH clinical trials, and listings of professionals and organizations. 
Organization:
Schizophrenics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.nsfoundation.org
Email:
inquiries@nsfoundation.org
Telephone:
517-485-7168
Address:
National Schizophrenia Foundation
403 Seymour Avenue
Suite 202
Lansing, MI 48933
Description:
Broad resource on schizophrenia and related disorders. Offers education, information, and public awareness services. Newsletter, reading list, and 160 self-help groups throughout the country.

2-2. CONSUMER SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
Web Site:
www.selfhelpgroups.org
Email:
Email addresses on website
Telephone:
Telephone directory on website
Address:
See website for self-help group addresses
Description:
A keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns and other stressful life situations. Find local self-help clearinghouses worldwide, research studies, and information on starting face-to-face and online self-help groups.
Organization:
Consumer and Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC)
Web Site:
www.contac.org
Email:
kathymuscari@contac.org
Telephone:
1-888-825-8324
Address:
Contac
P.O. Box 11000
Charleston, WV 25339
Contact:
Kathy Muscari
Director of Operations
Description:
Information; on-site training and skill-building curricula; electronic and other communication capabilities; networking and customized activities promoting self-help, recovery, leadership, business management, and empowerment.
Organization:
Emotions Anonymous
Web Site:
www.emotionsanonymous.org
Email:
info@EmotionsAnonymous.org
Telephone:
651-647-9712
Address:
Emotions Anonymous
PO Box 4245
St. Paul, MN 55105-0245
Description:
12-step self help program for individuals with a wide array of emotional issues (depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, and more). Site includes the 12 steps, meeting locator, program traditions and an online book store.
Organization:
National Empowerment Center
Web Site:
www.power2u.org
Email:
info4@power2u.org
Telephone:
1-800-769-3728
Address:
National Empowerment Center
599 Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Description:
Center?s goal is to carry the message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been labeled with mental illness. Provides information, conferences, networking, referrals, lectures, and more. Contains a database for consumer-run statewide organizations throughout the U.S.
Organization:
National Mental Health Consumers? Self-Help Clearinghouse
Web Site:
www.mhselfhelp.org
Email:
info@mhselfhelp.org
Telephone:
1-800-553-4539
215-751-1810
Address:
National Mental Health Consumer?s
Self-Help Clearinghouse
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description:
Fosters consumer empowerment through up-to-date news and information, a directory of consumer-driven services, electronic and printed publications, training packages, and consultation. Helps consumers organize coalitions, establish self-help groups and other consumer-driven services, advocate for mental health reform, and fight the stigma that society places on mental illness.
Organization:
Recovery, Inc.
Web Site:
www.recovery-inc.com
Email:
inquiries@recovery-inc.org
Telephone:
312-337-5661
Address:
Recovery, Inc.
802 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Contact:
Kathy Garcia, Executive Director
Cheri Tatar, Director of External Relations
Description:
Members are individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder of any type. Offers a free method of recovery that all persons can apply to their lives. The Recovery, Inc., program is designed to work in conjunction with professional mental health services.
Organization:
Schizophrenics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.nsfoundation.org
Email:
inquiries@nsfoundation.org
Telephone:
517-485-7168
Address:
National Schizophrenia Foundation
403 Seymour Avenue
Suite 202
Lansing, MI 48933
Description:
Directory of 160 self-help support groups for individuals, their friends, and family members, affected by schizophrenia and related disorders. Broad resource on schizophrenia and related disorders. Offers education, information, and public awareness services. 

2-3. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
Telephone:
212-870-3400
Address:
A.A. World Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 459
New York, NY 10163
Description:
Broad resource on the 12-step recovery program for persons with alcohol addiction. Information on how to find AA meetings in your area.
Organization:
Double Trouble in Recovery
Web Site:
www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org
Email:
HV613@aol.com
Telephone:
718-373-2684
Address:
Double Trouble in Recovery
PO Box 245055
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Contact:
Howie Vogle
Description:
Online brochure showing the 12 steps to recovery for individuals with both a mental illness and a substance abuse problem. Information on how to start and run a recovery group.
Organization:
Dual Recoveries Anonymous (DRA)
Web Site:
www.draonline.org
Telephone:
1-877-883-2332
Address:
Dual Recovery Anonymous
World Services Central Office
P.O. Box 8107
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Description:
Shows the 12 steps to recovery for individuals with a mental illness and substance abuse problem. Directory of meeting locations and registration for upcoming DRA meetings. Information on DRA?s history, traditions, personal stories and more.
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.na.org
Email:
customer_service@na.org
Telephone:
818-773-9999
Address:
Contact Narcotics Anonymous
World Service Office in Los Angeles
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
Description:
12-step program for persons with drug addictions, modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Information on how to find meetings in your area.
Organization:
Recovery Circle
Web Site:
www.recoverycircles.org
Description:
12-step program guides for both individuals with a mental illness and/or substance abuse and for friends, family, and professional staff who work with persons with mental illnesses.

2-4. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) WORK INCENTIVES
Organization:
Your Ticket to Work
Web Site:
www.yourtickettowork.org
Email:
Email via website
Telephone:
1-866-968-7842
Description:
Employment program for people with disabilities who want to work. Program?s goal is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations.
Organization:
The Work Site
Web Site:
www.ssa.gov/work/
Email:
joie.hill@ssa.gov
Telephone:
1-800-772-1213
For the deaf or hard of hearing call: 1-800-325-0778
Address:
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
Windsor Park Building
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Description:
Source for beneficiaries seeking information on benefits planning assistance, employment networking, Federal government employment, resume writing and job searches. Information for small business and self employment for people with disabilities.
Organization:
Social Security Work Incentives
Web Site:
www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/workincentives.htm
Email:
Email via website
Telephone:
1-800-772-1213
For the deaf or hard of hearing call: 1-800-325-0778
Address:
Social Security Administration
Windsor Park Building
6401 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21235
Description:
Complete description of SSDI and SSI work incentive programs for beneficiaries who want to work.

2-5. HEALTH INSURANCE
Organization:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Web Site:
www.medicare.gov
Email:
Question box on web site
Telephone:
Available on web site
Address:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
Description:
Medicare website for beneficiaries. Enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, find a doctor, find a Medicare-approved drug discount card, compare area hospitals, compare Medicare prescription drug plans, find helpful phone numbers and websites and more.  Frequently asked questions and more.
Organization:
Insure Kids Now
Web Site:
www.insurekidsnow.gov/states.htm
Email:
comments@hrsa.gov
Telephone:
1-877-KIDS-NOW
Description:
National campaign to link uninsured children, from birth to age 18, to free and low-cost health insurance through the State Children?s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). State directory o SCHIP programs, questions and answers, and information on immigration concerns.

2-6. SUICIDE HELPLINES
Organization:
Kristen Brooks Hope Center
Web Site:
www.hopeline.com
Email:
Info@hopeline.com
Telephone:
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Address:
Kristen Brooks Hope Center
PO Box 151293
Alexandria, VA 22315-1293
Description:
Suicide helpline and online resource center for persons who are depressed or suicidal. 24-hour, toll free hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE.
Organization:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Web Site:
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Telephone:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Description:
24-hour toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis seeking help. Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone immediately. Connection to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.

2-7. LEGAL AID
Organization:
Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Web Site:
www.bazelon.org
Email:
webmaster@bazelon.org
Telephone:
202-467-5730
Address:
1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 1212 
Washington, DC 20005
Description:
Legal advocate for persons with mental disabilities. Experts in Social Security policy as it applies to people with mental disabilities. Information on your rights to government benefit programs.
Organization:
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
Web Site:
www.napas.org
Email:
info@ndrn.org
Telephone:
202-408-9514
Address:
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
900 Second Street NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002
Description:
Legal advocacy services for persons with disabilities. Guards against abuse and ensures accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and justice systems. Nonprofit organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems and Client Assistance Programs for individuals with disabilities.
          

3.  COMMUNITY RESOURCES
          As indicated in Chapter 1, Westat mailed each of the 22 site RAs the Community Resource survey (Exhibit 3-1). The survey lists 10 categories Westat felt would be valuable to beneficiaries in the control group looking for available services and those in the treatment group transitioning out of the study. For each organization listed in the manual, Westat requested the organization?s name, a brief description, address, telephone number, website address, and a contact person at the organization. Westat required the RA include, at a minimum, the organization?s name, description and telephone number and/or website. Upon completion, the RAs sent the surveys to Westat electronically. Sites that chose to provide beneficiaries with their own Community Resource Manual were asked to submit a hard copy to Westat for review. Following finalization of each manual, Westat will reproduce and send sites copies for distribution to each enrolled beneficiary. 
          
          Community Resource Manual Status. We have reserved a chapter for each of the 22 sites?chapters 4 through 25. However, not included are resources for:
          
* Henderson Mental Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL as they will be using their current community resource booklet;
* Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in Manchester, NH as they will be using their current community resource booklet; and 
* Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, SC as they will be using their current community resource booklet.
          

Exhibit 3-1.  Site Survey on Available Community Resources

Please list the resources available in your community for beneficiaries who need any of the following services:

[FORM DESIGN NOTE: INCLUDE TABLE LIKE THAT BELOW FOR EACH OF THE 10 RESOURCE CATEGORIES] 

Organization:

Web Site

Email

Phone:

Address:

Contact:

Description:


1. Self-help and consumer-support groups

2.	Employment support
3.	Free or reduced-fee mental health care
4.	Free or reduced-fee general medical care
5.	Housing assistance
6.	Help with legal problems
7.	Medications at reduced or no cost (including pharmaceutical company medication assistance programs) 
8.	Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups
9.	Other alcohol or substance abuse treatment
10.	Benefits counseling, e.g., for public health insurance


4. MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER, CO
4-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Web Site:
www.anad.org 
Telephone:
303-369-8119
303-556-2525
303-556-6273
Contact:
Carol Koski
Linda Wilkins-Pierce
Britt Pickrel
Description:
Call any of the following local affiliates for meeting information. 
Organization:
Anorexia Support Group 
Telephone:
303-789-4641
Contact:
Stephen Firman
Description:
Support group for persons with Anorexia that is not affiliated with ANAD. 
Organization:
Bluesy-Quation
Telephone:
303-344-5103
Contact:
Doug Horn or Rick McKinney
Description:
Band and support group. Meets Saturdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call for meeting/practice location.
Organization:
Capital Hill Action and Recreation Group (CHARG)
Web Site:
www.charg.org 
Telephone:
303-830-8805
Address:
920 Emerson Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Provides resources to persons with mental illness; to empower consumers through running their own program and learning new skills; and to advocate for the needs of persons with mental illness in the larger community. OPEN HOURS: Monday - Friday, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Organization:
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
Web Site:
www.chadd.org 
Telephone:
303-675-5337
Address:
1045 Lincoln Avenue
Suite 100
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Support group and advocacy organization for children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Call for information and location of local affiliates.
Organization:
Children of Aging Parents (COAP)
Telephone:
303-693-9500
Contact:
Curtis Schmidt
Description:
Caregiver support group.
Organization:
Community College of Denver - Center for Persons with Disabilities
Web Site:
www.ccd.edu/EPAC/disabilities.htm 
Telephone:
303-556-3300
Address:
Campus Box 400
PO Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217-336
Contact:
Jackie King, Manager
Description:
Support services for students with mental illnesses and other disabilities.
Organization:
Community Connections
Telephone:
303-739-9631
Address:
1523 Emporia Street
Aurora, CO 80010
Description:
Drop-in center for individuals with mental illnesses. Educational and support services provided.
Organization:
Consumer Centered Services of Colorado (CCSC)
Telephone:
303-839-1579
Address:
190 E. 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Statewide network of individuals dealing with serious mental illnesses who are involved in mutual support, education and advocacy. Meets monthly in Denver Metro area.
Organization:
Denver Depressive / Manic Depressive Association
Telephone:
303-329-8616
Address:
920 Emerson Street
Denver, CO
Contact:
Judy Sullivan 
Description:
A local advocacy organization for persons with Depressive/Manic-Depressive disorders. The group meets Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., at Our Savior?s Lutheran Church.
Organization:
Depression Drop-In Support Center (University of Denver)
Telephone:
303-871-280
OR
303-871-3626
Address:
Professional Psychology Center 
2460 S. Vine Street, Room 12 
Denver, CO 
Description:
Group led by graduate psychology student. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Organization:
Depressive/Manic Depressive Support Group of Metro Denver, Aurora 
Telephone:
303-329-9894
OR
303-693-0364
Address:
14301 E. Hampden Avenue 
Aurora, CO 
Contact:
Carol Stowell
OR
Alan Krasnow 
Description:
A local advocacy/support group organization for persons with Depressive/Manic Depressive disorders. Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at Aurora MHC.
Organization:
Depression/Manic Depression Support Group of Metro Denver, Lakewood Chapter
Telephone:
303-331-2599
OR
303- 798-3445
Address:
6200 W. Hampden Street, Lakewood (south frontage road between Sheridan and Wadsworth).
Contact:
Joe 
Description:
A local advocacy/support group organization for persons with Depressive / Manic Depressive disorders. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., at First Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Organization:
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR)
Telephone:
719-578-1181
Address:
111 N. Walnut Street 
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Description:
A 12-step program for individuals who have an addiction to drugs/alcohol & suffer from a mental illness. Call for more information.
Organization:
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Web Site:
www.draonline.org 
Telephone:
303-866-7684
OR
303-866-7687
Address:
3520 W. Oxford Avenue
Room B106
Denver, CO 
Contact:
Barb or Jan
Description:
An independent self-help organization. For people who are chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft. Logan.
Organization:
Emotions Anonymous
Web Site:
www.emotionsanonymous.org 
Telephone:
303-331-2493
Address:
1939 S. Monroe (at Buchtel)
Denver, CO 80221
Description:
Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Divine Science Church of Truth.
Organization:
Family and Friends of Bipolars 
Telephone:
303- 308-1735
OR
303-721-1462
Address:
14301 E. Hampden Avenue
Aurora, CO 80114
Contact:
Deborah Miller or Chip Bisbee
Description:
Support group for family and friends of bipolars. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at Aurora MHC.
Organization:
Family Members of People with Anorexia Support Group 
Telephone:
303-322-6241
Contact:
Bobbie and Greg
Description:
Support group for family members of people with Anorexia. This group is not affiliated with ANAD. 
Organization:
Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health
Web Site:
www.coloradofederation.org 
Telephone:
303-572-0302
OR
1-888-569-7500
Address:
PO Box # 200188
Denver, CO 80220 
Contact:
Victoria Bresee, Executive Director
Description:
State office of National Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health (NFFCMH), a parent-run organization addressing needs of children/youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. 
Organization:
Haven House
Telephone:
719-578-1181
Address:
111 N. Walnut Street 
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Description:
A consumer-run drop in center for individuals with serious mental illnesses. 
Organization:
HEARTBEAT (Founding Chapter)
Web Site:
www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org 
Telephone:
719-596-2575
Address:
2015 Devon Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 
Contact:
LaRita Archibald, Executive Director in Colorado Springs 
Description:
Mutual support services for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call any of the following local chapters for information and meeting times.
- Robert & Jan Burnside at (303) 794-3564 in Littleton.
- Narice Wheat at (303) 934-8464 in Denver. 
- Don & Joann Harmon at (303) 422-4021 in Arvada.
Organization:
InterCommunity Volunteer Caregivers
Telephone:
303-778-5984
Address:
1955 E. Arizona Avenue 
Denver, CO 80210
Description:
Network of churches and volunteers who provide support, assistance, education and referral services for families dealing with Alzheimer?s Disease or mental illness.
Organization:
Jefferson Alliance for the Mentally Ill Partners (JAMI) 
Telephone:
303-989-5123
Address:
455 S. Lee Street 
Lakewood, CO 80226
Contact:
Chris Hack 
Description:
Network of volunteers from churches and other organizations who provide support and recreation for individuals receiving services from Jefferson Center for Mental Health. 
Organization:
Mental Health Association of Colorado
Web Site:
www.mhacolorado.org 
Telephone:
303-377-3040
Address:
6795 E. Tennessee Avenue 
Denver, CO 80224 
Contact:
Jeanne Mueller Rohner, Executive Director
Description:
State office of National Mental Health Association (NMHA), an education and advocacy organization promoting mental health.
Organization:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado (NAMI) 
Web Site:
www.namicolorado.org 
Telephone:
303-321-3104
Address:
1100 Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80206
Contact:
Heather Cameron, Executive Director
Description:
State office of NAMI ? A self-help, education & advocacy organization for individuals with mental illnesses & their families. 
Organization:
NAMI of Denver
Telephone:
303-756-0490
Contact:
Ellen Rector
Description:
A self-help, education & advocacy organization for individuals with mental illnesses & their families. 
Organization:
Peak Parent Center, Inc.
Web Site:
www.peakparent.org 
Telephone:
719-531-9400 
1-800-284-0251
Address:
6055 Lehman Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
Statewide organization providing education, support and advocacy for children with disabilities and their families. 
Organization:
Schizophrenia Peer Support Group
Telephone:
303-830-8805
Address:
920 Emerson Street
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
David Quarton
Description:
A peer support group for persons with schizophrenia. Meets Thursdays, 3:15 p.m.
Organization:
Visions of the Soul Studio
Telephone:
303-274-9981
Address:
8801 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
Contact:
Sarah McMahon
Description:
Bi-monthly support group for individuals with manic depression or depression. Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Organization:
We Incested Needing Group Support (WINGS) 
Telephone:
303-238-8660
Address:
8007 W. Colfax Avenue
CS 27 Box 129
Lakewood, CO 80215
Contact:
Terri Knapp, Program Coordinator 
Description:
Peer support/self-help services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Call for information.
Organization:
1311 York Street
Telephone:
303-322-3674
Description:
A ?social club? for individuals dealing with substance abuse. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 365 days/year. Support groups and social activities.

4-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
ARC of Denver
Web Site:
www.arcofdenver.org
Telephone:
303-831-7733
Address:
1905 Sherman Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
ARC advocates with and empowers people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in community life.
Organization:
Aspen Diversified Industries 
Web Site:
www.aspendiversifiedindustries.com
Telephone:
719-391-2550
Address:
415 W. Bijou Street
Colorado Springs, CO?80905 
Description:
ADI is an entrepreneurial, non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting disadvantaged, disabled and non-disabled, by creating meaningful career opportunities for those who may lack such opportunities in the existing job market. 
Organization:
Bayaud Industries, Inc.
Web Site:
www.bayaudindustries.org 
Telephone:
303-830-6885
Address:
333 W. Bayaud Avenue 
Denver, CO 80223
Contact:
David DeLay
Description:
Assists in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment that meets the ability and interest of the individual. Persons must meet Bayauds mission criteria. Assistance may include job-seeking skills classes, supported job search, job development, employment training at work sites, and supported employment.
Organization:
Center for Work, Education and Employment (CWEE) 
Web Site:
www.cwee.org
Telephone:
303-892-8444
Address:
1175 Osage Street
Denver, CO 
Description:
CWEE?s mission is to provide realistic programs to help low-income single parents and families develop and expand the skills and confidence necessary to obtain continuous, meaningful employment and career advancement. 
Organization:
Colorado Workforce Center (Denver)
Web Site:
www.coworkforce.com 
Telephone:
720-865-5619
Address:
1391 N. Speer Boulevard
Suite 500 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Provides easy access to a wide array of employment and training services. At a Workforce Center you will find trained staff to help with your employment needs.
Organization:
Denver Metro Department of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Web Site:
www.cdhs.state.co.us 
Telephone:
303-866-2500
Address:
2211 W. Evans Avenue
Building A & B 
Denver, CO 80223
Description:
Rehabilitation provides goods and/or services necessary to help individuals with disabilities to secure and/or retain employment.
Organization:
Denver Urban Ministries 
Web Site:
www.denum.org 
Telephone:
303-335-4896
Address:
1717 E. Colfax Avenue 
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Job counseling, placement, referrals, and scholarships. 
Organization:
Denver Works, Inc. 
Web Site:
www.denverworks.org 
Telephone:
303-433-0300
Address:
2828 N. Speer Boulevard
Suite #103
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
Denver Works strives to prepare the unemployed and underemployed for positions in which they might reach their full potential, find pride in their jobs, and provide for their families.
Organization:
Easter Seals Colorado
Web Site:
www.co.easterseals.com 
Telephone:
303-233-1666
Address:
5755 W. Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226
Description:
Easter Seals Colorado Employment Services provides vocational services to people with disabilities. Professionally trained Employment Specialists develop quality jobs for people of all disabilities, with all educational backgrounds and work histories. 
Organization:
Goodwill Industries of Denver Administration & Workforce Development
Web Site:
www.goodwilldenver.org
Telephone:
303-650-7700
Address:
6850 Federal Boulevard 
Denver, CO 80221 
Description:
Offers job development. 
Organization:
Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, Inc.
Web Site:
www.micasadenver.org 
Telephone:
303-573-1302
Address:
360 Acoma Street
Denver CO 80223
Description:
Assists low income, primarily Latina women of Metro Denver, to achieve self-sufficiency through the acquisition of basic skills, education, training, and employment. Services include emergency referral service, career assessment and advising, and educational services. 
Organization:
Regional Assessment and Training Center, Inc.
Telephone:
303-761-0193
Address:
3520 W. Oxford Avenue 
Denver, CO 80236
Contact:
Dan Bradley
Description:
The Case Manager Aide program selects, trains and provides job placement services for primary consumers of mental health services and other disabilities. 
Organization:
Urban League of Metropolitan Denver, The 
Web Site:
www.denverurbanleague.org 
Telephone:
303-388-5861
Address:
5900 E. 39th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80207 
Description:
To help African American and other residents of metro Denver attain social and economic equality and self-reliance.

4-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
A. F. Williams Family Medicine Center ? Colorado Refuge Health and Mental Health Program 
Telephone:
303-372-9750
Address:
5250 Leetsdale Drive
Suite 302
Denver, CO 80246
Description:
Refugees experiencing a mental health crisis or who are seriously mentally ill. 
Organization:
Acacia Counseling 
Telephone:
303-861-9378
Address:
1600 Downing Street
Suite 300 
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Outpatient, individual and group counseling, drug and alcohol, domestic violence and anger management, depression, anxiety. No psychiatrist. Court ordered evaluations $125 Does not accept Medicare/Medicaid. Sliding scale based on ability to pay.
Organization:
Affordable Counseling Connection
Web Site:
www.affordablecounselingconnection.com 
Telephone:
303-295-3326
Address:
Six locations throughout the Denver Metro Area (see website or call) 
Description:
Co-op of counselors and therapists who address a wide range of issues. Sliding scale available, approximately $40 to $45 per session. No psychiatrist. 
Organization:
Asian-Pacific Center
Telephone:
303-393-0304
Address:
1825 York Street 
Denver, CO 80206
Description:
Outpatient mental health treatment, child, adolescent, and adult individual therapy. Drug and alcohol treatment. Cambodian, Laos, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Hmong languages spoken.
Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay. Psychiatrist available for existing clients. Medicaid/ Medicare accepted. No court ordered evaluations.
Organization:
Buckingham Psychological Services
Telephone:
303-750-7411
Address:
1450 S. Havana Street
Suite 600
Aurora, CO 80012
Description:
Outpatient program offering individual, family, children and adolescent counseling services. Will provide court ordered evaluation/assessment for $160. No Psychiatrist. Medicare, Medicaid (as secondary), Private insurance, and sliding scale starting at $75.
Organization:
The Center
Telephone:
303-778-5774
Address:
2465 S. Downing Street 
Denver, CO 80210
Description:
Individual, couple, family counseling, and medication management. DBT groups and chemical dependency ILP. No case management. (Will treat Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, Major depression, only if there is no history of more than two hospitalizations or crisis).
Sliding scale fee: $50 for individual therapy, $130 to see a psychiatrist. Payment expected at the time of service. Medicare accepted, but Medicaid not accepted.
Organization:
Charge Resource Center
Telephone:
303-830-8805
Address:
709 E. 12th Street
Denver, CO 80204
OR
920 Emerson Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Counseling services for the chronically mental ill (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, and Major depression). Evaluations for existing clients only. Current wait list is approximately 6 months to 1 year. Accepts Medicaid and has Psychiatrist. 
Organization:
Choices in Living 
Telephone:
303-427-4197
Address:
5005 W. 81st Place 
Denver, CO 80229
Description:
Counseling, individual therapy, evaluations/assessments, drug/alcohol evaluations, DUI classes, parenting classes, UA?s, domestic violence classes, and anger management. Does not accept Medicare/Medicaid, Sliding scale based on ability to pay, $165 substance abuse evaluation. $225 for a Mental health evaluation.
Organization:
Denver Behavioral Health 
Telephone:
303-629-5293
Address:
1038 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
$60 intake/evaluation fee ? must be referred by a Denver Health Primary Care physician. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance.
Organization:
Denver Catholic Community Services
Web Site:
www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org
Telephone:
303-742-0828
Address:
2525 W. Alameda Avenue 
Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Offers Spanish and English counseling, No evaluations.
Sliding Scale Fee structure from $35-100, Medicaid and other private insurance accepted.
Psychiatrist available if seeing a counselor at the agency: $90-100 for intake and $45-75 follow-up.
Organization:
Denver Family Institute
Telephone:
303-756-3340
Address:
7200 E. Hampden Avenue
Suite 301
Denver, CO 80033
Description:
Counseling for children, adolescents, families and individuals. DFI treats a wide range of issues. No Evaluations ? phone calls returned within 24 hours. Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay.
Organization:
Eccos Family Center
Telephone:
303-480-1920
Address:
655 Broadway
Suite 450 
Denver, CO 80203 
Description:
Bilingual (Spanish) counseling for child, adolescent, family and adults. Medicaid only if person lives in Denver, sliding scale w/o Medicaid, No psychiatrist.
Organization:
Jewish Family Services
Telephone:
303-597-7777
Address:
3201 S. Tamarac Drive 
Denver, CO 80231
Description:
Child, adult, couples, family counseling. & bereavement groups. Support group for caretakers of chronically ill family members. Same day/week intakes available. 
Sliding scale fee based on income; accept Medicaid and most insurance. No psychiatrist.
Organization:
La Casa/Quigg Newton Family Counseling Center
Telephone:
303-436-8670
Address:
4545 Navajo Street 
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
This service is sponsored by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and serves residents of the Quigg Newton Public Housing. 
Organization:
Maria Droste Services of Colorado
Telephone:
303-756-9052
Address:
1355 S. Colorado Boulevard 
Denver, CO 80222 ? 3305
Description:
Counseling service; 20 private pay counselors, 1 Psychiatrist (does not take insurance/Medicaid). 
Evaluations $125-150, Sliding Scale $50-125, and Interns will see clients with sliding scale fees as low as $5-35, based on ability to pay. Psychiatrist fees are $90-165 for intake and $75-125 for medication management and therapy. Medicare/Medicaid.
Organization:
Men?s Center
Telephone:
303-420-7322
Address:
609 W. Littleton Boulevard
Suite 305
Littleton, CO 80120
Description:
Licensed Psychologist providing counseling for men, women, families, & adolescents. Testing and evaluations ($200-500). Counseling sessions range from $50/hr to $125 based on ability to pay. No insurance/Medicare/Medicaid accepted.
Organization:
Multi-Service
Telephone:
303-922-0234
Address:
3221 W. 1st Avenue 
Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Spanish services available. Outpatient counseling for substance abuse, domestic violence, marriage and family, etc. Group therapy, individual counseling, and UA testing. No evaluations/No Psychiatrist.
Fees: $25-$200 based on service requested.
Organization:
People House
Web Site:
www.peoplehouse.org 
Telephone:
303-480-5130
Address:
3035 W. 25th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
Counseling for spiritual and personal growth, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self esteem, relationships, trauma recovery, sexual abuse, substance addiction, eating disorders, career counseling, and conflict resolution. Educational classes, workshops and groups are also offered. Sliding scale of $15 to $40 to see an intern or $40 to $60 for senior professionals. 
Organization:
Professional Psychology Center at Denver University
Telephone:
303-871-3626
Address:
2450 S. Vine Street
Denver, CO 80210
Description:
Child, adolescent, family, adult counseling. Testing, court ordered evaluations (same fee). Psychiatrist available for established clients. Call for initial consultation. If appropriate, you will be put on a wait list. Sliding scale fee of $10-50 a session, accepts Denver County Medicaid. 
Organization:
Samaritan Counseling Center
Telephone:
303-639-5240
Address:
2901 S. Colorado Boulevard 
Denver, CO 80222
Description:
Counseling service for children, families and adults. Same week appointments available. Psychiatrist available. Sliding Scale fee from $45 to $125, Will do court ordered evaluations, some Medicaid accepted.
Organization:
Services De La Raza
Telephone:
303-477-3817
Address:
4055 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
Drug/alcohol counseling, individual/ family/group counseling, counseling for victims of domestic violence, and bilingual services. $45 intake fee, sliding scale for individual sessions ($25 minimum), 1 group per week, Medicare/Medicaid accepted, will perform Evaluation only ($175 for Psychiatric evaluation). Limited Psychiatric services available.
Organization:
Shepherds Gate Counseling Services at Denver Seminary
Telephone:
303-762-6987
Address:
6933 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
Description:
Training program for graduate students. Serve clients without major mental illnesses.
Sliding scale $5 to $10. No insurance accepted. No court ordered cases or evaluations. No Psychiatrist.
Organization:
Stout Street Clinic
Telephone:
303-293-2220
Address:
2100 Broadway 
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Psychiatrist available for homeless clients (no fee). Consumers can line up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays by 8:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Organization:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
(Aurora/Fitzsimons)
Telephone:
720-848-4011
OR
303-372-6868 crisis number
Address:
12605 E. 16th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80215
Description:
Only sees patients that come through the ER. Cannot call to schedule an appointment. 
Sliding scale, Medicaid if pregnant, $250 intake fee. 
Organization:
University of Colorado at Denver, Auraria Campus
Telephone:
303-556-4372
Address:
Campus Box 106
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217
OR
Physical Address
600 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 
Description:
Offers counseling services, no evaluations. Intake is free of charge. Same-week appointments available. Sliding scale fee structure from $5-40 to see interns or graduate students in practicum. 10 free sessions for Denver Public Schools? students and their families. No insurance or Medicaid and Medicare accepted. 

4-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
ARTS Outpatient Special Services Clinic
Telephone:
303-355-1014
Contact:
Michale Cugini, Clinical Coordinator 
Description:
Provides medical care such as HIV testing, HIV-related medications, and regular check-ups. Also offers group, individual, and family counseling and support services to persons who are HIV positive or have AIDS and are also substance abusers. 
Organization:
Caritas Clinic - Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
Telephone:
303-318-2250
Address:
Midtown Building 2
2005 Franklin Street
Suite #390
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Cherie Werkhoben
Description:
Adult health care services are provided for low income and underinsured persons. Services are provided by physicians in internal medicine and surgery. OB/GYN. Sliding scale fee. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Organization:
Clinica Campesina Family Health
Telephone:
303-650-4460
Address:
1701 W. 72nd Avenue
Third Floor 
Denver, CO 80221
Contact:
Mr. Pete Leibig, Director 
Description:
Comprehensive medical care services are offered, including health screenings, physical examinations, prenatal care, immunizations, etc. Sliding scale fee with a minimum of $10; Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Colorado Child Health Plan.
Organization:
Clinica Tepeyas
Telephone:
303-458-5302
Address:
3617 Kalamath Street 
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
Provides health care needs to those without medical insurance. The majority of their patients come from working families who are also Spanish-speaking residents of the Metro Denver area. They provide: wellness and physical exams; immunizations for adults and children; diabetes management and classes in Spanish; breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings; and a teen clinic.
Organization:
Center for Medicaid/ Medicare Services, The 
Telephone:
303-844-2111
Address:
1600 Broadway
Suite #700
Denver, CO 80202
Description:
Assures that Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients receive quality medical care at reasonable costs. Also administers two significant programs which contribute to assuring the quality of medical care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. 
Organization:
Colorado Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Web Site:
www.nfdh.org 
Telephone:
303-534-5297
Address:
1800 15th Street
Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Contact:
Rob Saldana
Description:
In conjunction with the Colorado Dental Association, provides comprehensive donated dental services to the elderly, medically compromised, or disabled. 
Organization:
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
Web Site:
list of CICP medical providers can be found at www.chcpf.state.co.us
Telephone:
303-866-3513
Toll Free: 1-800-221-3943
Description:
The Colorado Indigent Care Program is used to partially reimburse medical providers for services given to the State?s non-Medicaid indigent residents. The benefits vary from clinic to clinic and from hospital to hospital. The Colorado Indigent Care Program is not an insurance program but rather a financial vehicle for providers to recoup their medical cost at a ?discount.?
Organization:
Community College of Denver Dental Hygiene Program
Telephone:
303-356-7771
Address:
Lowry Campus
1062 Akron Way
Building 753
Denver, CO 80230
Description:
Provides exams, x-rays, cleanings, preventative maintenance, and sealants at reduced rates to adults and children. Rates are reduced more for children and seniors. The approx. cost for a cleaning is $25 with additional costs for x-rays. Insurance is not accepted. 
Organization:
Denver Health - Adult Urgent Care Clinic
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-6070
Address:
777 Bannock Street
First Floor 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Provides health care for adults on a walk-in basis only. Patients who do not have a defined health provider also may access the clinic for acute/urgent medical problems. The clinic offers basic medical evaluation, radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services. Patients who require routine medical follow-up are referred to one of Denver Health's community health centers in their neighborhood. 
Organization:
Denver Health - Ambulatory Care Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-6533
Address:
777 Bannock Street
Second Floor 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
The ACC features primary care services through its Kids Care, Women's and Adult clinics. Other services include ear, nose and throat, eye, and orthopedic clinics. Additional ambulatory care clinics include dental and surgery clinics. 
Organization:
Denver Health - Bernard F. Gipson, Sr., Eastside Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-4600
Address:
501 28th Street 
Denver, CO 80205
(the intersection of 28th and Welton St.)
Description:
The Eastside clinic provides primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Additional services include dental services, medical laboratory, and a pharmacy.
The Enrollment Specialists assist uninsured patients in enrolling in any of the special medical insurance plans they may qualify for. 
Organization:
Denver Health ? La Casa/Quigg Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-8700
Address:
4545 Navajo Street 
Denver, CO 80211
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. 
Organization:
Denver Health ? La Mariposa Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
720-956-2260
Address:
1020 W. 11th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages.
Organization:
Denver Health - Lowry Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-4545
Address:
1001 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages.
Organization:
Denver Health - Montbello Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
720-956-2730
Address:
4685 Peoria Street 
Denver, CO 80239
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages.
Organization:
Denver Health - Nurse Line
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-739-1211 
Address:
1010 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80220
Contact:
Ronda Dunlap, R.N.
Description:
Free medical advice offered 24 hours a day. Nurses evaluate the health issue over the phone and make a recommendation about next steps.
Organization:
Denver Health - Park Hill Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
720-956-2820
Address:
3900 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80207
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages.
Organization:
Denver Health - Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-4200
Address:
1100 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Provides comprehensive primary and preventive care including management of chronic diseases for patients of all ages. This clinic includes primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Additional services include a dental clinic, medical laboratory, and pharmacy.
Organization:
Denver Health - Westwood Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
720-956-2900
Address:
4320 W. Alaska Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
Description:
One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages.
Organization:
Denver Health -Dental Services
Web Site:
www.denverhealth.org 
Telephone:
303-436-6440
Address:
Main Hospital 
777 Bannock Street
Second Floor 
Denver, CO 80204
OR
Eastside Family Health Center
501 28th Street 80205
Denver, CO 
OR
Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center
1100 Federal Boulevard 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Denver Health offers general dentistry services at Eastside Family Health Center, Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, and at the Denver Health Dental Clinic. The Dental services offered at the community health centers are emergency dental care, routine restorative dentistry, preventative treatment (hygiene and sealant), endodontic treatment (root canals), and prosthodontic treatment (dentures and partials).
The Hospital?s Denver Health Dental Clinic is typically referred to for the more complex cases. This is the only dental clinic that offers conscious sedation to dental patients.
Organization:
Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc.
Web Site:
www.dihfs.org 
Telephone:
303-781-4050
Address:
3749 S. King Street
Denver, CO 80236
Description:
Provides services for members of Federally Recognized Tribes who reside in the Denver metropolitan area. Documentation is required. Services include: dental, optical, prescriptions, substance abuse treatment, diabetes treatment and education, mental health, youth prevention programs, and victims services. 
Organization:
Denver Rescue Mission Clinic
Telephone:
303-294-0157
Address:
1130 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
The Mission's health clinic provides free medical, dental, optical, hearing, and chiropractic services to the poor. Volunteer medical professionals play an integral part in this clinic program.
Organization:
Doctor Van, The
Description:
Every Tuesday night, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. in parking lot at Office Depot at Colfax and Pearl. Full range of medical services. (Bad weather may prevent their arrival.)
Organization:
Howard Dental Center
Web Site:
www.howarddental.org 
Telephone:
303-863-0772
Address:
1420 Ogden Street 
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
For men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. 
Organization:
Inner City Health Center
Web Site:
www.innercityhealth.com 
Telephone:
303-296-1767
Address:
3405 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Inner City Health Center is a volunteer based health care facility committed to improve the health of low-income and medically uninsured families. Inner City Health Center is a full range health care facility, providing adult, pediatric, and prenatal care, spiritual guidance, patient advocacy, and dental services. 
Organization:
Kaiser Connections
Web Site:
www.kaiserpermanente.org 
Telephone:
303-337-2524
Call for application 
Address:
P.O. Box #921010
Ft. Worth, TX 76116
Contact:
Kathy Queary 
Description:
Provides low cost health care coverage for families who otherwise could not afford health care. Cannot be enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare.
Organization:
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
Telephone:
303-739-1123
OR
HOTLINE: 800-332-3073
Address:
1001 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230 
Contact:
Richard Dart, M.D., Ph.D., Director 
Description:
A twenty-four hour emergency phone service provides information regarding treatment of any form of poisoning, exposure to toxic substances, drug reaction or overdose.
Organization:
Rose Family Medicine Center
Web Site:
www.rfmr.com 
Telephone:
303-584-7900
Address:
2149 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
Description:
Offers a broad spectrum of outpatient services including pediatrics, adolescent and adult medical and preventive care; prenatal and OB care; acute, chronic, and minor injury care; geriatric medicine; well woman care; full service laboratory and X-ray services; newborn and infant care; patient education; school, work, and sports physicals; and sports medicine. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted.
Organization:
Samaritan House Clinic
Telephone:
303-294-0241
Address:
2301 Lawrence Street 
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Volunteer physicians treat homeless patients at the Samaritan House. The Samaritan House provides temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families. The clinic hours are 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. 
Organization:
Saint Anthony Central Hospital
Web Site:
www.stanthonyhospital.org 
Telephone:
303-629-3511
Address:
4231 W. 16th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
St. Anthony Regional Hospital?s Emergency Room provides care for the community?s residents. Available services include physician consultation, laboratory evaluations, x-ray examinations, surgery, and pastoral care. St. Anthony is a state designated Level III Trauma Center.
Organization:
Stout Street Clinic
Telephone:
303-296-4996
Address:
2100 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Stout Street Clinic provides a diverse range of services which includes comprehensive primary medical, prenatal, pediatric, vision and dental care; mental health/psychiatric services; and a pharmacy to the homeless. They also provide the STOUT STREET CLINIC MOBILE CLINIC, Which operates throughout Denver. 
Organization:
University of Colorado Hospital
Web Site:
www.uch.edu 
Telephone:
303-372-0000
Address:
9th and Colorado Campus
4200 East 9th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80262
Description:
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) hospital for general inpatient services and emergency/urgent care. 
Organization:
University of Colorado School of Dentistry ? Adult
Telephone:
303-315-8752, Ext. 2
Address:
4200 East 9th Avenue
Suite C-284
Denver, CO 80262
Description:
Dentistry for adults. 
Organization:
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
Web Site:
www.vnacolorado.org/services/community.cfm. 
Telephone:
303-698-2121
Address:
390 Grant Street 
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Services are provided by dedicated teams of professional caregivers: nurses, certified home health aids, home-makers, personal care providers, medical social workers, dietitians, parent advocates, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. 
Organization:
Women's AIDS Project - Empowerment Program, The
Telephone:
303-320-1989
Address:
1600 York Street
Suite #201
Denver, CO 80206
Contact:
Jan Van Sickle, Program Manager 
Description:
Offers services to women at risk for the HIV infection and those living with AIDS or HIV. Provides education, outreach, and prevention services to women. Also offers case management, assistance with resources such as food, housing, clothing, and medical care, group and individual counseling for mental health and substance abuse issues, weekly support groups, youth counseling, legal referrals, and SSI assistance.
Organization:
Women's Center - Rose Medical Center
Telephone:
303-320-2121
Address:
4567 E. 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220 
Contact:
Vicki Swindell, Director 
Description:
Services span the ever-changing spectrum of a woman's health needs. Offer parent education and medical and psychological assistance in regard to infertility. Depending on service - Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted.

4-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
ACCESS Housing
Telephone:
303-289-7078
Address:
6978 Colorado Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
Description:
Temporary emergency shelter for families with children. 8 units. Must apply and complete intake M-F 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m.
Organization:
Alternatives Pregnancy Center
Telephone:
303-295-2288
Address:
1860 Larimer Street
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
Description:
Free pregnancy testing, pregnancy consultation, referrals for medical care, short-term housing, and post-abortion services are available to women. 
Organization:
Anchor 1 Housing Program - St. Francis Center
Web Site:
www.sfcdenver.org 
Telephone:
303-297-1576 (St Francis Center)
Address:
2323 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Ms. Jackie Humphrey, Clinical Case Manager 
Description:
Provide permanent and temporary housing with supportive services for men who are homeless with a disabling mental health diagnosis.
Organization:
Archdiocesan Housing Committee, Inc. (AHCI)
Telephone:
303-830-0215
Address:
1544 Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Provides low income persons with housing, support and understanding from caring staff. 
Organization:
Argyle Park - Independent Living
Telephone:
303-455-9513
Address:
Northwest Denver 
Contact:
Eric Meyer, Director of Administration Services
Description:
There are fifty one bedroom HUD subsidized, unfurnished apartments. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed. Noon meal is available.
Organization:
Atlantis Community, Inc.
Telephone:
303-733-9324
Address:
201 S. Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80223
Description:
Provides assistance with apartment locating, renovations for access, start-up expenses, co-signing for utilities, home repair, maintenance, finding appliances and furniture, landlord-tenant disputes, and roommate matching for persons who are severely disabled.
Organization:
Barney Ford Heights - Denver Housing Authority
Telephone:
303-832-5120
Address:
2024 Clarkson Street
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Annie Hurst, Housing Manager 
Description:
Subsidized building with 100 buffets, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units for seniors. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed. Visiting nurse program is available.
Organization:
Barrio Aztlan Homeownership Program - NEWSED Community Development Corporation
Web Site:
www.newsed.org 
Telephone:
303-534-8342, Ext. 101
Address:
1029 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
Contact:
Laura Martinez, Housing Counselor 
Description:
Provides housing services to the low-to-moderate income.
Organization:
Barrio Aztlan - Southwest Improvement Council
Telephone:
303-934-2181, Ext. 1
Address:
1000 S. Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
Contact:
Liz Freyta, Housing Counselor 
Description:
Offers assistance with down payment and closing costs, to purchase a house in the metro Denver area for first-time homebuyers. Also provides assistance with home ownership training and low cost mortgage loans. Also referrals to low cost rental housing owned by SWIC and managed with below market rents.
Organization:
Barth Hotel - Senior Housing Options, Inc.
Web Site:
www.seniorhousingoptions.org 
Telephone:
303-534-7142
Address:
1514 17th Street
Denver, CO 80226
Contact:
Carla Pradia, Manager 
Description:
Sixty-two sleeping rooms, some with bath, with full assisted living services are offered. Rooms are furnished. Building is wheelchair accessible.
Organization:
Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
Web Site:
www.briathome.org
Telephone:
303-202-6340
Address:
2250 Eaton Street
Suite B
Denver, CO 80214
Description:
Non-profit organization that provides affordable, safe, accessible housing and housing services to low income persons, seniors, and persons with disabilities in Colorado.
Organization:
Catholic Charities ? Samaritan House
Telephone:
303-742-0828
Address:
2301 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Provides emergency shelter to homeless individuals and families; assists residents in acquiring permanent housing and a dependable source of income.
Organization:
Charity's House Ministries
Telephone:
303-296-3842
Address:
3022 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80205 
Contact:
Marshall Novling, Manager 
Description:
Provides aftercare for men coming out of prison with wrap around services to prevent recidivism.
Organization:
Colorado AIDS Project
Telephone:
303-837-0166
Address:
701 E. Colfax Avenue
Suite 212
Denver, CO 80203
Contact:
Mrs. Jackie Long, Director of Public Relations 
Description:
Offering case management, bilingual case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, HIV prevention counseling, support groups, food bank, housing, health insurance assistance, and transportation and financial assistance.
Organization:
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Telephone:
303-293-2217
Address:
2111 Champa Street
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Provides a range of healthcare services, housing and supportive programs for both families and individuals.
Organization:
Colorado Department of Human Services ? Supportive Housing & Homeless Programs (SHHP)
Telephone:
303-866-7350
Address:
4020 S. Newton Street
Denver, CO 80236 
Description:
SHHP?s rental assistance programs are available in all counties in Colorado. SHHP partners with over 60 private non-profit agencies to provide housing options for Colorado citizens with special needs. The rental assistance programs provide a subsidy for extremely-low and very low income families ? the elderly, the homeless, and persons with disabilities ? to rent decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the community.
Organization:
Colorado Division of Housing (DOH)
Telephone:
303-866-2033
Address:
1313 Sherman Street
Room 518
Denver, CO 80203
Contact:
Connie Campos, 303-866-4650
OR
Marge Lambeth, 303-866-4649
Description:
Provides rental assistance subsidies (Section 8 Vouchers) to low-income families in 47 Colorado counties. DOH contracts with local housing agencies that focus on family eligibility and ensure that the rental unit meets housing quality standards.
Organization:
Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation
Telephone:
303-572-9445
Address:
670 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Down payment assistance, first time homebuyer?s education seminar, & home purchase/mortgage default lending. The mission of the program is to increase home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income families in Colorado.
Organization:
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Telephone:
303-297-2432
Address:
1981 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202
Description:
Low-interest loans are offered to low to moderate income families to purchase homes, as is financing for development of rental housing and small business growth.
Organization:
Community Housing Services, Inc.
Telephone:
303-831-1966
Address:
1212 Mariposa Street
Denver, CO 80204 
Contact:
Grace Crewse, Manager 
Description:
Elderly Housing, Housing Information and Referral. They provide services to individuals and families to help them find, and retain safe, stable and affordable housing.
Organization:
Colorado Veterans for Housing, Inc.
Telephone:
303-322-6891
Address:
1732 High Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Provides a transitional housing opportunity to homeless veterans to enable the veteran to improve his/her housing situation.
Organization:
Damen House
Telephone:
303-433-4280
Address:
52nd and Federal Boulevard 
Denver, CO 80221
Description:
Long term residence for homeless single mothers with children under 12 and domestic violence cases. 
Organization:
Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation
Telephone:
303-477-4774
Address:
2926 Zuni Street
Suite #202
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Rosa Madrigal, Manager 
Description:
Assists low and moderate income families to become homeowners. Works with families before and after the purchase on budgeting, home maintenance, financing and credit reports. 
Organization:
Delores Project, The
Telephone:
720-218-5466
Address:
Confidential 
Description:
Emergency overnight shelter for single women.
Organization:
Denver Department of Human Services
Web Site:
www.denvergov.org
Telephone:
720-944-2775
Address:
1200 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Rental assistance (three day demand for payment), emergency housing, food vouchers, personal hygiene items, and bus tokens are provided to low income persons when available. 
Organization:
Denver Housing Authority
Web Site:
www.dhanet.com
Telephone:
720-932-3000
Address:
777 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Denver Housing Authority's mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination in Denver.
Organization:
Denver Rescue Mission
Web Site:
www.denverrescuemission.org
Telephone:
303-297-1815, Ext. 1118
Address:
3501 E. 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
Contact:
Rachael Heivilin, Program Coordinator 
Description:
Provides: Shelter, Family Housing Assistance, General Goods, and Distribution to Individuals and Organ. 
Organization:
Disability Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Telephone:
303-320-1345
Address:
5900 E. 39th Avenue
Denver, CO 80207
Description:
Provides emergency funding for housing and utility emergencies. 
Organization:
Englewood House of Hope 
Telephone:
303-762-9525
Description:
Shelter for women with children, up to 90 days stay at no cost. 
Organization:
Family HomeStead
Telephone:
303-623-6514
Address:
P.O. Box 40186
Denver, CO 80204
Contact:
Les Jones, Director 
Description:
Emergency and transitional housing
Organization:
Francis Heights Clare Gardens
Telephone:
303-433-6268
Address:
2626 Osceola Street
Denver, CO 80212
Description:
Subsidized building with independent housing options available to seniors and persons with disabilities.
Organization:
Gathering Place, The
Telephone:
303-321-4198
Address:
1535 High Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
A shelter for women and children only. 
Organization:
Habitat for Humanity
Web Site:
www.habitatmetrodenver.org
Telephone:
303-534-2929
Address:
1500 W. 12th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Builds homes in partnership with low income families and volunteers in need of simple, decent housing. Homes are sold to families with no profit, no interest mortgages. In addition, homeowners must contribute 500 hours of "sweat equity" labor to the construction of their homes and others.
Organization:
Hope Communities, Inc.
Telephone:
303-860-7747
Address:
2444 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Dana Sakalys, Property Manager
Description:
Housing is provided to low income persons and persons with disabilities. Section 8 assisted and unassisted units are available.
Organization:
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Denver
Web Site:
www.InterfaithHospitality.org 
Telephone:
303-675-0713
Address:
915 E. 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
A nonprofit agency of churches providing shelter and supportive services to homeless families. During the day, professional staff provides counseling, case management, referrals, transportation assistance and advocacy.
Organization:
Jefferson County Action Center
Telephone:
303-237-7704
Description:
Shelter ? must be able to prove three days of work to get in for first week, and you must work 4 days a week after entry. 
Organization:
Karis Community
Web Site:
www.kariscommunity.com 
Telephone:
303-355-5546
Address:
1361 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
Description:
Their mission is to provide a transitional group opportunity for restoring basic life skills and improving the social well-being of individual recovering from a serious persistent mentor illness.
Organization:
Matthews Center for Excellence
Telephone:
303-295-0376
Address:
3154 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Transitional housing program for single women with a minimum stay of 3 months and a maximum stay of 1 year. Residents must volunteer a certain amount of time with a charity, and have the choice of attending on-site bible studies, AA classes, or support groups.
Organization:
Mercy Housing
Web Site:
www.mercyhousing.org
Telephone:
303-830-3300
Address:
1999 Broadway
Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
Contact:
Brendalee Connors, Regional Vice President 
Description:
Their mission is to create and strengthen healthy communities through the provision of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for low income individuals and families.
Organization:
Mile High Ministries
Web Site:
www.milehighmin.org
Telephone:
720-377-1103
Address:
2330 Mulberry Place
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Joshua Station Transitional Housing - A 15 month, Transitional Housing program for families with children. Weekly meetings with the case manager provide support and encouragement.
Organization:
Neighborhood Partners
Telephone:
720-946-9022
Address:
215 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Suite 240
Lakewood, CO 80226
Description:
Dedicated to the renewal of neighborhoods through improved housing opportunities for low income families. Renovates or constructs houses using volunteer labor and donated materials and sells them to qualifying families. 
Organization:
New Genesis
Telephone:
303-831-4905
Address:
1680 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Provides transitional housing for single men who are homeless and working. This is a twelve-week program. 
Organization:
Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc.
Web Site:
www.nedenverhousing.org
Telephone:
303-377-3334
Address:
1735 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80206
Description:
Affordable Housing Production: Rental housing & homeownership opportunities. Housing Related Services: Housing Counseling and Support Service Brokerage Home Improvements: Lead & Asthma mitigation "Healthy Homes Initiative" for homeowners and rental properties.
Organization:
Parent Pathways - Comprehensive Case Management and Supportive Services
Telephone:
303-321-6363, Ext. 216
Address:
6795 E. Tennessee Avenue
Suite #600
Denver, CO 80224
Contact:
Ms. Michele Iverson, Program Manager 
Description:
Helps struggling young homeless families acquire safe, affordable housing and build on their life skills. Case management provided to assist families in getting education, employment skills, mental health and other support services. Strong emphasis is placed on helping the family plan for a move into permanent affordable housing.
Organization:
People of Color Consortium Against Aids (POCCAA)
Telephone:
303-321-7965
Address:
1652 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
Marty Velarde, Case Manager Coordinator 
Description:
Offers linguistically appropriate, culturally competent HIV-related client intervention services such as, rental assistance. Client population consists of intravenous drug users and the chronically mentally ill. 
Organization:
Project Heritage
Telephone:
303-388-7115
Address:
6090 Smith Road
Denver, CO 80216
Description:
Provides information about and referrals to affordable housing to the working poor. 
Organization:
Providence Network
Web Site:
www.providencenetwork.org
Telephone:
Providence House I, 303-860-8404
Providence House II & III, 303-894-0282
Joy House, 303-863-8368
Address:
801 Logan Street
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
Operates 4 homes in Denver area. Providence House I is co-ed and serves 18 residents. It is designed to help people with a variety of problems. Providence Homes II & III serve men with addictions. Joy House is an apartment building for women and children coming out of domestic violence situations.
Organization:
Restoration Center
Telephone:
303-316-9816
Address:
1028 Emerson Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Provide a safe living environment for homeless women.
Organization:
River of Light Enterprise, Inc.
Telephone:
303-667-6032
Address:
1671 Irving Street
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
We offer transformational housing for women with multiple disabilities. Private rooms with meals served, shared occupancy, and home health care available.
Organization:
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, Inc.
Web Site:
www.rmmha.org
Telephone:
303-863-8651, Ext. 107
Address:
225 E. 16th Avenue
Suite 1060
Denver, CO 80203
Contact:
Bill Reagan
Description:
The Mutual owns or manages affordable apartments throughout the Denver metro area, Greeley, Ft. Morgan and in Grand Junction. A partnership organization of community and resident members that develops, owns and manages affordable multi-family housing and provides related services for low and moderate income residents.
Organization:
Sacred Heart House of Denver
Telephone:
303-296-6686
Address:
2844 Lawrence Street 
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Provides short-term emergency housing, food, clothing, and case management for mothers with children and single women. Also provides referrals for housing, education/job training, child care, and health care. The Follow-Up Program offers continued support to persons who stabilize and move into permanent housing. Average stay is three weeks, dependent upon adherence to program requirements. Transitional housing program is available to residents who qualify.
Organization:
SafeHouse Denver, Inc.
Telephone:
303-318-9959
Address:
Confidential
Description:
Offers non-residential, short-term individual counseling to battered women, support groups, short-term educational groups, systems advocacy including legal, financial, and housing, and resources for information and referral. Provides a crisis line. Individual Counseling and support groups for monolingual Spanish-speaking clients, Support/educational groups for children.
Organization:
Salvation Army, The (Denver)
Web Site:
http://intermountain.salvationarmy.org/
Telephone:
303-861-4833
OR
Crossroads, 303-298-1028
Address:
P.O. Box 2369
Denver, CO 80201
Crossroads: 
1901 29th Street 
Denver, CO 80216
Description:
Lambuth Center: Provides short term transitional housing and food for families with children. Although usually not more then 6 months there is no maximum length of stay (or guaranteed minimum); condition upon individualized care work plan.
Silvercrest: Subsidized building with sixty-four one-bedroom units for seniors and persons with disabilities. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed with pet deposit.
Crossroads: For men only. Check-in for mat on the floor from 5p.m. until 10p.m. if space is available. Breathalyzer at check-in. 
Organization:
Senior Support Services
Web Site:
www.seniorsupportservices.org
Telephone:
303-832-1622, Ext. 202
Address:
846 E. 18th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
Cheri Lea Hager, Manager 
Description:
Homeless prevention through rent/mortgage assistance, utilities assistance and case management as well as through support services: assist to obtain benefits and provide monthly medical screenings, case management, weekly psychiatric counseling, three meals a day, food pantry, clothing room, and information and referral.
Organization:
Sharing and Caring Ministries
Telephone:
303-295-3301
Address:
3739 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80207
Description:
Offers housing and employment referrals. 
Organization:
Southwest Improvement Council
Telephone:
303-934-8057
Address:
1000 S. Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Create solutions for affordable, quality neighborhood housing; youth education, recreation and employment; elder wellness; health promotion; and minority outreach programs. 
Organization:
STEP 13
Telephone:
303-295-7837
Address:
2029 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Transitional housing for men.
Organization:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Web Site:
www.hud.gov 
Description:
On HUD website, choose Colorado to get a list of all subsidized apartments and housing counseling agencies in the area. 
Organization:
Victory Outreach Denver Southwest
Telephone:
303-937-7460
Address:
3502 W. Walsh Place
Denver, CO 80219
Contact:
Patrick Ohlrogge, Director 
Description:
The Christian Recovery Home is a ministry office local church. The purpose of the home is to redeem, restore, and re-claim the lives of those who have been destroyed and or disrupted by substance abuse. The home works by instilling 3 essential values. A commitment to Christ, a commitment to family, and a positive work ethic.
Organization:
Volunteers of America
Telephone:
303-297-0408
Address:
1316 26th Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Larimer Lofts Transformational Housing: Transformational housing for families who were homeless, succeeded in transitional housing and plan for home ownership.
Brandon House: Shelter for women and children. Call for space ? 303-620-9190. Costs $4 per day per family and do work exchange. 
Theodora House: Single Women only. 
Organization:
Warren Village
Telephone:
303-321-2345
Address:
1323 Gilpin Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Warren Village provides subsidized transitional housing for low income single parent families. In addition to housing, residents must participate in the Family Services self-sufficiency program that provides support, case management and educational opportunities for residents.
Organization:
Women of the Word Ministries, Int'l
Telephone:
303-894-9689
Address:
2311 High Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Training and Development, Resource Center, Counseling Department, Affordable Housing and Elijah's Rainbow (medical financial assistance).

4-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
Call-A-Lawyer - Denver Bar Association
Web Site:
www.denbar.org 
Telephone:
303-860-1115
Address:
1900 Grant Street
Suite 900
Denver, CO 80203
Contact:
Dave Ells, Director 
Description:
Free legal information (not legal advice) and agency referrals are provided. 
Organization:
Colorado Legal Services (Denver)
Web Site:
www.coloradolegalservices.org 
Telephone:
303-837-1321
Address:
1905 Sherman Street
Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
Contact:
Jonathan Asher, Director
Description:
Legal counseling and information are provided for low income persons in civil matters regarding public assistance, family law, mental health, restraining orders, pro se (do-it yourself) divorce, etc. No misdemeanor, traffic violation, criminal, or fee-generated cases accepted.
Organization:
Discrimination Complaints - Equal Employment Opportunity Comm.
Telephone:
1-800-669-4000
Address:
303 E. 17th Avenue
Suite 510
Denver, CO 80203 
Contact:
Francisco J. Flores, Jr., District Director 
Description:
Investigates complaints filed by persons who feel they have been discriminated against while employed or seeking employment due to disability, age (forty and older), sex, national origin, race, color, religion, or equal pay issues.
Organization:
Discrimination Investigation - Colorado Division of Civil Rights
Telephone:
303-894-2997
Address:
1560 Broadway 
Suite 1050
Denver, CO 80202 
Contact:
Dr. Faye Thompson, Director of Compliance 
Description:
Investigates charges of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodation. Persons must file in person or through an attorney.
Organization:
Denver Urban Ministries Legal Services
Web Site:
www.denum.org 
Telephone:
303-355-4896, Ext. 101
Address:
1717 E Colfax Avenue 
Denver, CO 80218 
Contact:
William Lewis, Program Director 
Description:
Free legal counseling, provided by volunteer lawyers, is available.
Organization:
Legal Center for People with Disabilities
Web Site:
www.thelegalcenter.org 
Telephone:
303-722-0300
Address:
455 Sherman Street
Suite 130
Denver, CO 80203 
Contact:
Mary Anne Harvey, Director
Description:
The Legal Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes and protects the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons in Colorado. The Legal Center employs attorneys, paralegals, and advocates with expertise in disability law, elder law, and civil rights protection. Provides representation in issues of special education, employment discrimination in HIV/AIDS program only, fair housing, access to state or federally funded services, access to public accommodations, and protection from abuse and neglect as well as addressing complaints of residents of nursing homes and personal care boarding homes.
Organization:
Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado - Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado
Web Site:
www.mhopc.org 
Telephone:
303-813-1173
Address:
2460 W. 26th Avenue 
Suite 30C
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Angela Brantley, Deputy Director 
Description:
The Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado is an advocacy resource for consumers and families of consumers designed to assist with mental health service related issues. Our main service is individual advocacy to assist consumers and families with issues related to mental health services or needs. Issues may include access to services, service plans, satisfaction with services or other rights related issues. We can provide information and technical assistance, be an advocate for the consumer or family, investigate concerns, and assist in seeking solutions.
Organization:
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Web Site:
www.aclu-co.org 
Telephone:
303-777-5482
Address:
400 Corona Street 
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
The ACLU of Colorado?s Legal Department works to protect and defend civil liberties through court litigation as well as legal advocacy outside the courtroom. With only two full-time attorneys on staff, the ACLU also relies on the work of dedicated volunteer cooperating attorneys from around the state who are willing to donate their time and talent to assist our struggle for liberty. 
4-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST
Organization:
Clinica Campesina Family Health Services
Web Site:
www.clinicacampesina.org 
Telephone:
303-650-4460
Address:
1701 W. 72nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
Description:
Community health center, committed to providing affordable, high-quality medical care to low-income, unemployed and uninsured people. 
Organization:
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
Web Site:
A list of CICP medical providers can be found at www.chcpf.state.co.us 
Telephone:
303-866-3513
OR
Toll Free: 1-800-21-3943
Address:
Denver Metro Area
Description:
Partially reimburses medical providers for services given to the State's non-Medicaid indigent residents. The CICP provider network consists of 49 hospitals, 18 clinics and 51 satellite facilities. The benefits vary from clinic to clinic and from hospital to hospital. The Colorado Indigent Care Program is not an insurance program but rather a financial vehicle for providers to recoup their medical cost at a "discount."
Organization:
Denver Rescue Mission Clinic
Web Site:
www.denverrescuemission.org 
Telephone:
303-294-0157
Address:
1130 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
The Mission's health clinic provides free medical, dental, optical, hearing, and chiropractic services to the poor. Volunteer medical professionals play an integral part in this clinic program.
Organization:
Doctor Van, The
Description:
Every Tuesday night (6:00 -8:00 P.M.) in the parking lot at Office Depot at Colfax and Pearl there is full range of medical services. (Bad weather may prevent their arrival.)
Organization:
Inner City Health Center
Web Site:
www.innercityhealth.com 
Telephone:
303-296-1767
Address:
3405 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Inner City Health Center is a private, non-profit, health care facility committed to improve the health of low-income and medically uninsured families. Inner City Health Center is a full range health care facility including adult, pediatric, and prenatal care, spiritual guidance, patient advocacy, and dental services. 
Organization:
Partnership For Prescription Assistance
Web Site:
www.pparx.org
Telephone:
1-888-477-2669
Description:
Through their website and phone number, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
Organization:
Stout Street Clinic
Telephone:
303-296-4996
Address:
2100 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Comprehensive primary medical, prenatal, pediatric, vision and dental care; mental health/psychiatric services; and a pharmacy for the homeless. Stout Street Clinic serves over 75 to 100 people and fills more than 300 prescriptions each day at no cost to patients.
Organization:
Stout Street Clinic Mobile Clinic
Telephone:
303-360-9175
Description:
Mobile Clinic visiting numerous locations throughout the week. Call for scheduled times and locations. 

4-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Denver Area Central Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA Meetings)
Web Site:
www.daccaa.org 
Telephone:
303-322-5636
OR
24 Hour Hotline: 303-322-4440
Address:
2785 North Speer Boulevard
Suite 224
Denver, CO. 80211
Description:
The purpose of the Central Office is to receive, distribute and follow up on 12 step calls, to answer inquiries about AA, to cooperate with local public information committees, maintain information about local hospitals and recovery facilities for alcoholics, to provide local AA meeting lists, to provide a newsletter, and to order, sell and distribute AA conference approved literature. 
Organization:
Mile High Services Committee ? Narcotics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.nacolorado.org 
Telephone:
303-32-3784 
Address:
P. O. Box 140946 
Edgewater, CO 80214 
Description:
The Mile High Area of Narcotics Anonymous services the Denver Metro Area including the cities of Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Littleton, Aurora, Arvada, Thornton, Westminster, Golden, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Glendale, Weatridge, Highlands Ranch, covers Sheridan, Northglenn, Cherry Hills, Broomfield, Parker. Call them or visit their website for a full list of NA meetings in your area. 

4-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division ? CO Department of Human Services
Web Site:
www.cdhs.state.co.us 
Telephone:
303-866-7480
Address:
4055 S. Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80236?
Contact:
Janet Wood, Director
Description:
Visit their website for a complete directory of providers in Colorado. 
Organization:
Acacia Counseling, Inc.
Telephone:
303-861-9378 
Address:
1600 Downing Street
Suite #300
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
Bob Schneider 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Action! Substance Abuse Recovery Program
Telephone:
303-429-7144 
Address:
7100 N. Broadway 
Building 3-N
Denver, CO 80221
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Addiction Recovery Programs, Inc.
Telephone:
303-371-4804 
Address:
10900 Smith Road
Denver, CO 80239
Contact:
Dennis M. O'Neill 
Description:
Offender Education & Treatment 
(Non-DUI) 
Intensive Outpatient.
Organization:
Addiction Recovery Services
Telephone:
303-601-5140 
Address:
3801 E. Florida Street
Suite 400
Denver, CO 80210
Contact:
Stephen Bentley 
Description:
General Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS)
Telephone:
303-388-5894
Address:
3738 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
Description:
ARTS is the clinical program of the Division of Substance Dependence, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. ARTS provides residential and outpatient supported substance abuse treatment services for adolescents, women, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Organization:
Arapahoe House
Web Site:
www.arapahoehouse.org 
Telephone:
303-657-3700
Address:
Arapahoe House Administrative Offices: 
8801 Lipan Street
Thornton, CO 80260
Description:
Arapahoe House is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a continuum of accessible, affordable, and effective services for individuals and families with alcohol, drug or other behavioral health problems.
Organization:
BAC Corporation, The
Telephone:
303-458-5959 
Address:
3025 W. 37th Avenue 
Suite B8
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Michelle Medina 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Behavioral Services Institute
Telephone:
303-831-4500
Address:
1600 Downing Street 
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
Marjorie B. Lewis 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Behavioral Alternatives Centre Associates
Telephone:
303-975-1105
OR
303-371-6404
Address:
2700 W. Evans Avenue
Suite 25
Denver, CO 80219
OR
4775 Paris Street, Suite E
Denver, CO 80219
Contact:
Lincoln Baca 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Broader Horizons Counseling Services
Telephone:
720-234-4555 
Address:
1520 Marion Street
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
John Fabiano 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Community Resource for Alcohol and Family Treatment (C.R.A.F.T.)
Telephone:
303-922-6384 
Address:
200 S. Sheridan Boulevard
Suite #240
Denver, CO 80226
Contact:
Benito Alvarado, Jr., CACIII 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Choices in Living Counseling Center
Telephone:
303-937-7696 
Address:
1601 S Federal
Suite #209
Denver, CO 80219
Contact:
Camilla Granger 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Colorado Assessment and Treatment Center
Telephone:
303-757-6019 
Address:
4155 E. Jewell Avenue
Suite #916
Denver, CO 80222
Contact:
Robert Wolfshon, Psy.D. 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Telephone:
303-813-4300
OR
303-813-4300
Address:
2100 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
OR
25 E. 16th Avenue
Denver, CO 80202
Contact:
James Ginsburg 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Community Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation and Education Center (C.A.D.R.E.C.)
Telephone:
303-295-2521 
Address:
3315 Gilpin Street 
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Dr. Jacques Okonji, Ph.D., CAC III 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Community Education Center
Telephone:
303-388-2014 
OR
303-377-1110 
Address:
4280 Kearney Street 
Denver, CO 80216
OR
1763 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
OR
1740 Williams Street
Denver, CO 80218
Description:
Outpatient Treatment and Residential Treatment. 
Organization:
Compasi?n Counseling and Training Center
Telephone:
303-832-6020 
Address:
847 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80204
Contact:
Javier Del Castillo 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Correctional Psychology Associates
Telephone:
720-854-0262 
Address:
570 W. 44th Avenue
Suite 320
Denver, CO 80216
Contact:
Evan C. Crist, Psy.D. 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment for Women and Minors. 
Organization:
The Council
Telephone:
303-825-8113
Address:
1444 Wazee Street 
Suite # 125
Denver, CO 80202
Description:
The Council is a leader innovative prevention and treatment techniques for alcohol abuse, other drug use and addictions. The Council is dedicated to providing quality services and programs with a focus on promoting prevention, treatment and education.
Organization:
Dayspring Family Care Center
Telephone:
303-294-0972 
Address:
2843 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Beverly N. McGill 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Telephone:
303-436-7777 
OR
303-436-3500 
Address:
777 Bannock Street, Unit 9
Denver, CO 80204
OR
1155 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
Description:
Residential (non-hospital) Detoxification
Transitional Residential Treatment 
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Denver Indian Health and Family Services
Telephone:
303-781-4050 
Address:
3749 S. King Street
Denver, CO 80236
Contact:
Darla Williams 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Denver Rescue Mission Clinic - New Life Program
Web Site:
www.denverrescuemission.org
Telephone:
303-294-0157
Address:
1130 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Substance Abuse Education 
Program residents advance through five phases of ordered, staged growth in: academics/literacy; program performance; spiritual/ psychological/ social/emotional growth; relationship and life skills; and work habits. 
Organization:
Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Telephone:
303-393-2882 
Address:
1055 Clermont Street 
Denver, CO 80220
Contact:
Chad Emrick, Ph.D. 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Dynamic Directions Counseling, Inc.
Telephone:
303-733-2182 
Address:
2000 S. Acoma Street
Suite A
Denver, CO 80223
Contact:
Leon Groce 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Empowerment Program, The
Telephone:
303-320-1989 
Address:
1600 York Street
Suite 201
Denver, CO 80206
Contact:
Carol T. Lease 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Excel Treatment Program
Telephone:
303-782-0599 
Address:
1660 S. Albion Street 
Suite 420
Denver, CO 80222
Contact:
Tamea Sisco, Ph.D. 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
HealthONE, P/SL Behavioral Health
Telephone:
303-866-2280 
Address:
1719 E. 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
Contact:
Don Myers 
Description:
Medical Detoxification
Day Treatment
Intensive Residential Treatment
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
Heritage Outpatient Treatment Services, LLC
Telephone:
720-748-0523 
Address:
1602 S. Parker Road 
Suite 214
Denver, CO 80231
Contact:
Alex Thomas, MA, CAC III 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
IDEA
Telephone:
303-477-8280 
Address:
2560 W. 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Marcela Paiz 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Latimer Counseling Services
Telephone:
720-488-1390 
Address:
3615 S. Tamarac Drive 
Suite 130
Denver, CO 80237
Contact:
William L. Latimer, MA, CAC III, NCC 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Multi Services Clinic, Inc.
Telephone:
303-480-0693 
OR
303-922-0234 
Address:
2001 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
OR
3221 W. 1st Avenue 
Denver, CO 80219
Contact:
Jerry Fransua 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Newsed Community Development, Inc.
Telephone:
303-534-8342 
Address:
1029 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
Contact:
Veronica Barela 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment.
Organization:
North Side Center for Change
Telephone:
303-433-1306 
Address:
4300 Kalamath Street
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Rose Rodriguez 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Phoenix Concept, The
Telephone:
303-293-3620 
Address:
2162 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80205
Contact:
Harvey S. Hirsh 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment
Transitional Residential Treatment.
Organization:
Porter Adventist Hospital
Web Site:
www.porterhospital.org 
Telephone:
303-778-5774 
Address:
2465 S Downing Street
Suite 110
Denver, CO 80210
Contact:
Paul Johnson 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Salvation Army (Denver, Colorado Springs)
Telephone:
303-294-3441 
Address:
4751 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
Contact:
Major Henry Aalders 
Description:
Transitional Residential Treatment.
Organization:
Servicios de la Raza, Inc.
Web Site:
www.serviciosdelaraza.org 
Telephone:
303-458-5851
Address:
4055 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
Contact:
Sherie Calvillo, M.A 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
Sobriety House, Inc.
Web Site:
www.sobrietyhouse.org 
Telephone:
303-722-5746
OR
303-722-5746
OR
303-722-5746
OR
303-333-5407
Address:
107 Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
OR
121 W. 1st Avenue 
Denver, CO 80223
OR
121 Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
OR
1368 Elizabeth Street
Denver, CO 80206
Description:
Outpatient Treatment 
Residential Treatment 
Transitional Residential Treatment.
Organization:
Solace Counseling Services
Telephone:
303-975-1922 
Address:
3700 Havana Street
Denver, CO 80239
Contact:
Amy Dixon 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment for Women.
Organization:
Southwest Family Services
Telephone:
303-936-1790 
Address:
1800 S. Sheridan Boulevard
Suite 303
Denver, CO 80232
Contact:
Pamela Morrow 
Description:
Outpatient Treatment. 
Organization:
STEP 13
Telephone:
303-295-7837
Address:
2029 Larimer Street
Denver, Colorado 80205
Description:
Transitional living program for addicted homeless. 

4-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
BenefitsCheckUp ? RSVP Program
Web Site:
www.benefitscheckup.org 
Telephone:
303-297-0408
Address:
2660 Larimer Street 
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Confidential and free screening process that alerts persons over 55 or disabled about federal, state, and local assistance programs and services for which they may be eligible. 
Organization:
CP of Colorado
Web Site:
www.cpco.org
Telephone:
303-691-9339
Address:
2200 S. Jasmine Street 
Denver, CO 80222
Description:
Social Security Disability Income and Social Security Income recipients can obtain one-on-one benefits counseling from qualified counselors. 
Organization:
CHARG
Web Site:
www.charg.org 
Telephone:
303-830-8805
Address:
709 E. 12th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80203
Description:
The organization works to improve the quality of life and functioning capacity of persons with severe and persistent mental illness. 
Organization:
COLORADO ACCESS
Web Site:
www.coaccess.com 
Telephone:
720-744-5100
Address:
P.O. Box 17580
Denver, CO 80217-0470
Description:
Colorado Access is a nonprofit health plan that provides access to behavioral and physical health services for medically underserved Coloradans. 
Organization:
Colorado Coalition For the Homeless ? BART Program
Web Site:
www.coloradocoalition.org 
Telephone:
303-293-2220
Address:
Based at Stout Street Clinic
2100 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
Description:
Benefit Acquisition and Retention Team (BART) helps to navigate the maze of regulations involved in obtaining benefits. Funded by a grant from the Social Security Administration, the program will help between 55 and 180 people annually with the intention that they will receive benefits within 60 days of application. As an additional service, CCH will offer payeeship to 80 percent of program participants. 
Organization:
Denver County Department of Human Services
Web Site:
www.denvergov.org
Telephone:
720-944-3666
Address:
1200 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204 
Contact:
Roxanne White, Manager
Organization:
Disability Center for Independent Living, The
Telephone:
303-320-1345
Address:
5900 E. 39th Avenue 
Denver, CO 80207
Description:
They offer both personal and systemic advocacy services for individuals. From negotiating with landlords to working with SSA, they have experienced people to help. 
Organization:
Guardianship Alliance of Colorado
Web Site:
www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org 
Telephone:
303-423-2898
Address:
PO Box 740745 
Arvada, CO 80006 
Description:
The Guardianship Alliance of Colorado is a nonprofit organization which is recognized statewide in Colorado as the resource for information, assistance and coordination concerning guardianship, conservatorship and related matters for adults.

5. SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, CT
5-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24-hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Web Site:
www.namict.org
Telephone:
860-882-0236
Address:
NAMI CT
30 Jordan Lane, 3rd floor
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Description:
Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy.
Organization:
NAMI Fairfield
Web Site:
www.namifairfield.org
Telephone:
203-255-7567
Contact:
Betsy Ann Entwisle
Description:
Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy.
Organization:
NAMI Trumbull
Telephone:
203-261-2807
Contact:
Nancy Correll
Description:
Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy.
Organization:
NAMI Stamford - Greenwich
Telephone:
203-322-3383
Contact:
Peter Case
Description:
Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy.
Organization:
NAMI Helpline 
Telephone:
1-800-950-NAMI(6264)
TTY 1-888-344-6264
Description:
Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to those who have questions or are affected by serious mental illness.
Organization:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Web Site:
www.nimh.nih.gov
Telephone:
1-800-421-4211
Address:
5600 Fishers Lane 
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-8030
Description:
The NIMH includes many information services, publications, and programs dealing with serious mental illness.
Organization:
Emotions Anonymous
Web Site:
www.emotionsanonymous.org
Telephone:
203-338-0525
203-338-0525
203-323-0293
203-655-8435
Address:
Various locations:

United Congregational Church
877 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Bridge House
880 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Church of Christ
1264 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903 

Christ & Holy Trinity Church
55 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
Description:
Support group for people experiencing emotional difficulties.
Organization:
Depression and Manic Depression Support Group of Norwalk
Telephone:
203-854-6745
Address:
Grace Episcopal Church
Corner of Union Park and Mott Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Description:
Support group for people with depression and bipolar disorder, their family and friends.

Organization:
Mental Health Association of CT-Schizophrenia Support Group
Email:
www.mhact.org
Telephone:
1-800-842-1501, ext. 10
Address:
United Congregational Church
877 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Support group for people with schizophrenia.
Organization:
Schizophrenia Anonymous
Telephone:
203-388-1550
Address:
F.S. Dubois Center
780 Summer St.
Stamford, CT 06901
Description:
Self-help 6-step support group for people with schizophrenia. Meets Wednesdays 11am.
Organization:
Soundview Warmline
Telephone:
1-800-921-0359
Contact
Richard Weingarten
Description
Peer run telephone service sponsored by SWCMHS, Office of Consumer Affairs that is staffed by consumers trained to provide: a friendly voice, reassurance, help in problem solving, and peer counseling. Operates 7 nights/week from 5pm ?10 pm.
Organization:
Laurel House Warmline
Telephone:
203-363-7174
Description
Serves the communities of Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Greenwich, Norwalk, Weston, and Wilton. Operates 7 days/week from 5pm - 10pm.
Organization:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Telephone:
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Description
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.
Organization:
Focus On Recovery-United, Inc (FOR-U)
Web Site:
www.focusonrecovery.org
Telephone:
1-866-255-5029
Address:
809 Main St,, Suite 201
East Hartford, CT 06108
Contact:
Heather McDonald, Executive Director
Description:
A consumer run and DMHAS funded organization, a Center of Excellence, and a wonderful resource for CT adults who experience psychiatric symptoms, and for their families and caregivers.

Organization:
Advocacy Unlimited, Inc.
Web Site:
www.mindlink.org
Telephone:
1-800-573-6929
Address:
300 Russell Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Contact:
Melissa Marshall, Executive Director, ext 302
Description:
The mission of Advocacy Unlimited is to educate consumers of mental health services so that individuals can make informed choices about their own care and chart their own future. The goal is to integrate all persons, regardless of identified disabilities, into the larger community. Office hours Mon-Fri 9am ? 5 pm. Extensive online resources available on website.
Organization:
National Empowerment Center
Website:
www.power2u.org
Telephone:
1-800-POWER2U:  (800-769-3728)
TTY/TTD:1-800-TTY-POWER or 1-800-889-7693
Address:
National Empowerment Center
599 Canal St.
Lawrence, MA 01840
Description:
The mission of the National Empowerment Center Inc. is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to those labeled with mental illness. NEC has a toll free information and referral line and a Spanish speaking specialist is also available. NEC has a wealth of information about topics such as advance directives, schizophrenia, self-help groups in your area, legal services in your area, self-help techniques, coping with depression, etc.
Organization:
National Mental Health Consumers? Self-Help Clearinghouse
Web Site:
www.mhselfhelp.org
Telephone:
1-800-553-4KEY (4539)
Address:
1211 Chestnut St., Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description:
A consumer- run national technical assistance center that is committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy.
Organization:
Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups
Web Site:
www.cwfefc.org
Telephone:
203-334-6154
Description:
Women Share: Support group for survivors of domestic violence.
Meets Monday nights 5:30-7:00 pm.
Organization:
Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups
S.H.E. Group (Sharing Healthy Emotions)
Web Site:
www.cwfefc.org
Telephone:
Call for more information: 203-334-6154
Description:
S.H.E. Group (Sharing Healthy Emotions):Support group for women who have experienced sexual abuse or assault during their lives.
Meets Wednesday nights 5:30-7:30pm.
Organization:
Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups
Caminando Hacia La Luz
Web Site:
www.cwfefc.org
Telephone:
Call for more information: 203-334-6154
Description:
Caminando Hacia La Luz: Support group for Spanish-speaking individuals who are survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Meets Thursdays from 10am-noon.
Organization:
Greenwich YMCA Domestic Abuse Services
Web Site:
www.ywca.org/greenwich
Telephone:
Main Office: 203-869-6501, ext. 170
24-Hour Hotline: 203-622-0003
Address:
259 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Description:
Offers access to anonymous, confidential crisis intervention, safety planning and supportive counseling 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Other services include: emergency shelter, adult counseling, child counseling, court advocacy, and advocacy with service systems.
Organization:
Women?s Crisis Center (also known as DVCC/Domestic Violence Crisis Center)
Web Site:
www.dvccct.org
Telephone:
203-853-0418
24-Hour Toll-free Hotline: 1-888-774-2900
Address:
5 Eversley Avenue,, Suite 303
Norwalk, CT 06855
Description:
Through counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, education and public awareness, DVCC hopes to prevent and break the cycle of violence that plagues so many individuals and families. English and Spanish speaking services. Multiple weekly support groups are offered. Call hotline for all services including support group info and intake.
Organization:
Women?s Crisis Center (also known as DVCC/Domestic Violence Crisis Center)
Web Site:
www.dvccct.org
Telephone:
203-965-0049
Hotline: 203-357-8162
Address:
Stamford Domestic Violence Services, Inc.
141 Franklin St.
Stamford, CT 06901
Description:
Through counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, education and public awareness, DVCC hopes to prevent and break the cycle of violence that plagues so many individuals and families. English and Spanish speaking services. Multiple weekly support groups are offered. Call hotline for all services including support group info and intake.

5-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
211 Infoline
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD, 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
CT Works Centers of Southwestern CT
Web Site:
www.ctworkssw.org
Telephone:
203-333-5129, 203-353-1702
Address:
Bridgeport Site:
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Stamford Site: 
1340 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Provides services to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking jobs and job assistance at no cost. Job seekers are afforded convenient access to employment, education, training and information services they need at a single location.
Organization:
Kennedy Center
Web Site:
www.thekennedycenterinc.org
Telephone:
203-365-8522, 203-332-4535 ext 247
Address:
2440 Reservoir Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06610
Contact:
Fiona Jon
Description:
Work Services program of Kennedy Center focuses on job seeking, job placement, and job coaching.
Travel Training is offered by the Kennedy Center to assist people in learning how to get from one place to another. The travel trainer helps the person identify everything from the time of departure to the best route to take to your location.
Organization:
Goodwill Industries of Western CT
Web Site:
www.goodwillwct.org
Telephone:
203-581-5327
203-368-6511
203-609-0275
203-333-5129, ext. 357
Address:
Bridgeport Site
165 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
OR
Stamford Site
970 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact:
Judi Kibbe, Director of Vocational Services
Description:
Provides an array of vocational, residential, and community experience programs to people with disabilities. It?s vocational programs follow evidence-based practice and support individuals in competitive employment.

Goodwill Hispanic Services Program serves people with language and economic barriers as well as people with disabilities. Services include a full range of vocational services as well as screening to determine eligibility for bilingual adult occupational skills training, English classes, social services, and counseling agencies if needed.
Organization:
Bridge House Inc
Web Site:
www.bridgehousect.org
Telephone:
203-335-5339
Address:
880 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Contact:
Vicky Furey
Description:
Psychosocial rehabilitation program for persons with mental illness. Clubhouse is open 7 days per week and offers a Work-Ordered Day Program, Transitional and Supported Employment Services, Social Recreation Program, Residential support and educational opportunities.
Organization:
Laurel House
Web Site:
www.laurelhouse.net
Telephone:
203-324-1816
Address:
1616 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact:
Wendy Champeix
Description:
Laurel House offers 2 employment programs. The Transitional Employment Program offers onsite training and support at transitional employment placements. The Independent Employment Program has levels of support ranging from career guidance to on the job training and coverage. Creole, French, Russian, Romanian and Spanish spoken.
Organization:
Keystone, Inc.
Web Site:
www.keystonehouse.org
Telephone:
203-855-7920 ext 18
Address:
141 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Contact:
Thais Gordon
Description:
Keystone?s Employment Options Program provides individualized placement and supports, situational assessments, job coaching, and long term vocational supports as well as support with resume writing, interviewing skills and networking with area employers.
Organization:
Rehabilitation Center of Southwestern CT
Web Site:
www.stamhealth.org
Telephone:
203-276-2660
Address:
26 Palmer?s Hill Road
Jeanne S. Rich Campus
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Vocational program provides training and employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Organization:
Search For Change
Web Site:
www.searchforchange.org
Telephone:
203-831-0886
Address:
94 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Contact:
Cliff Beauleau
Description:
SFC programs are designed to assist consumers in attaining the American dream through job development, career exploration, computer skills training and onsite or offsite job coaching. In addition to these services are long term and comprehensive supported employment services.
Organization:
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
Web Site:
www.brs.state.ct.us/programs.htm
Telephone:
203-551-5517, 203-251-9433
Address:
1057 Broad St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604

1642 Bedford St. 
Stamford, CT 06905
Contact:
Brenda Moore or Leah Henchcliffe
Description:
Assists individuals with significant physical and mental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. American Sign Language and Spanish services at the Bridgeport site.
Organization:
Connect to Work Center
Web Site:
www.brs.state.ct.us/ConnectToWork.htm
Telephone:
203-551-5517, 203-251-9433
Address:
1057 Broad St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604

1642 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905
Contact:
Brenda Moore or Leah Henchcliffe
Description:
Provides individualized benefits planning and counseling for people on public benefits. The Center?s Benefits Specialists can help you to understand how work will affect your benefits by providing specific information on the impact working has on all the benefits received by your family, problem solving for your specific concerns, and follow up services after you return to work.
Organization:
Marrakech, Inc.
Web Site:
www.marrakechinc.org
Telephone:
203-338-0642, 203-389-2970, ext. 1303
Address:
50 Ridgefield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

6 Lunar Dr.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Contact:
Gerry Zarra
Description:
Offers training programs for employment for persons who receive TFA, GA, or other state funded/insured programs. Services include occupational skills training for Human Services or Food Service, job development, and placement services.
Organization:
Dress for Success
Web Site:
www.dressforsuccess.org
Telephone:
203-333-6505
Address:
35 Brentwood Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Description:
Provides an appropriate outfit for women to interview for jobs and upon obtaining job. By referral from member agency.
Organization:
CT Dept. of Labor
Web Site:
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Telephone:
1-888- CT-WORKS
Address:
Multiple branch offices
Description:
State of CT agency dealing with all facets of employment.
Organization:
Ticket To Work
Web Site:
www.yourtickettowork.com
Telephone:
Toll free:1-866- 968-7842
Toll free TTY: 1-866-833-2967
Description:
The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The goal of the Ticket to Work Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehab, and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
Organization:
CT Department of Social Services (DSS) -Medicaid for the Employed Disabled Program
Web Site:
www.dss.state.ct.us
Telephone:
1-800-842-1508
Description:
People who are disabled and who are employed and paying Social Security taxes can earn up to $75,000 per year and be eligible for Medicaid.

5-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program
Web Site:
www.bridgeporthospital.com
Telephone:
203-384-3377
Address:
305 Boston Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
Description:
REACH is an outpatient mental health service that offers psychiatric evaluation and treatment options for children, youth, and adults. In addition, the program offers specialized services for seniors requiring intensive treatment. Sliding scale fee or insurance.
Organization:
Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Center
Web Site:
www.greenhosp.org
Telephone:
203-863-3316
Address:
5 Perry Ridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Description:
Offers a variety of programs for adults, children, and adolescents experiencing distress and other behavioral health issues. Also treats the effects of psychological and physical trauma. Sliding fee or insurance.
Organization:
Norwalk Hospital Clinic
Web Site:
www.norwalkhosp.org
Telephone:
203-852-2988
Address:
34 Maple St
Norwalk ,CT 06586
Description:
Main Clinic provides evening individual and group therapy, medical supervision, addictions treatment, crisis intervention, as well as support groups for individuals with family members who have severe mental illness.
Organization:
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
Web Site:
www.dmhas.state.ct.us
Telephone:
Main #: 203-551-7400
CRISIS#: 203-551-7507
Toll free:1-800-586-9903
203-579-7300
203-455-2160
Main #: 203-388-1600
CRISIS#: 203-358-8500
Toll free: 1-877-677-4135
Address:
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 
Community Services
Administrative Services
97 Middle St., Bridgeport, CT 06604
(Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull)
Homeless Outreach Team
753 Fairfield Avenue,, Bridgeport, Ct 06604
F.S. Dubois Center
780 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901
(Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton) 
Transitional Residential Program
33 Stevens St., Norwalk, CT 06850
Description:
The SWCMHS is a network of state-operated or publicly funded non-profit mental health and addiction services providing evidence-based, recovery-oriented and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services. These services are targeted to publicly insured or uninsured adults with behavioral disorders and their families.
 SWCMHS provides a range of services including: intake, screening, triage and mobile crisis services, inpatient psychiatric services, inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification, transitional residential services, outpatient psychiatric services, vocational and social rehabilitation, homeless outreach services, legal and housing assistance, case management, medication monitoring, consultation and education, Hispanic services, advocacy, care management, services for persons with co-occurring mental illness and addiction, and  mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. The Crisis Admissions Units (CAU) provide clinical assessments and recovery-oriented crisis services. Available services include telephone crisis coverage, walk-in crisis services, emergency evaluations in the community, and referrals to the appropriate level of care. Telephone crisis services are available 7 days/week from 8am ? 8pm. and walk-in services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am ? 7:30pm.
Organization:
Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services-The Center at Bridgeport
Web Site:
www.stvincent.org/behavioral
Telephone:
203-362-3900
Address:
2400 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Description:
Offers Partial Day Hospital Program, Intensive Outpatient and Continuing Care services. Partial hospital is a therapeutic supported alternative to inpatient care and provides stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms. Intensive Outpatient Services provides day and evening group structured treatment. Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness for the Dual Diagnosis program. Continuing Care Services offers   individual, family and group therapies, medication evaluation and management. There are also a Latino and Women?s Latino programs.
Organization:
Optimus Healthcare
Web Site:
www.bridgeportchc.org

Telephone:
203-333-6864
203-696-3260
203-327-5111
Address:
471 Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608

982-988 East Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608

137 Henry St.
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Offers assessment, treatment, case management, and crisis intervention for persons in need of psychiatric treatment. Spanish services available. Sliding scale or insurance.
Organization:
Southwest Community Health Center
Web Site:
www.swchc.org
Telephone:
203-330-6000
203-330-6054
203-330-6010
Address:
361 Bird St
Bridgeport, CT 06605

1046 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

743 South Ave,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Individual, child, family, and group health counseling for anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, family issues, and violence. Bilingual Spanish at all sites. Creole, French, and Turkish at Bird St site. Sliding fee or insurance.
Organization:
Jewish Family Services
Web Site:
www.jfsct.org

www.stamfordjfs.org

www.stamfordjfs.org
Telephone:
203-366-5438
203-921-4161
203-454-4992
Address:
2370 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

111 Prospect St.
Stamford, CT 06901

431 Post Road, East,
Suite #11
Westport, CT 06880
Description:
Counseling and therapy services include crisis intervention, short and long term treatment, consultation and evaluation, individual and group therapy, marital and family counseling, substance abuse consultation, and evaluation for medication.  Bridgeport and Stamford offer languages spoken in Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Sliding fee or insurance.
Organization:
Tully Health System-Outpatient Behavioral Services
Web Site:
www.stamhealth.org
Telephone:
203-276-7560
Address:
32 Strawberry Hill Ct.
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services offers a full range of mental health services including individual, group, couple and family therapy, eating disorders therapy group, and substance abuse counseling. Sliding fee or insurance.
Organization:
Family Services Woodfield (FSW)

www.fswinc.org
Telephone:
203-368-4291
Address:
475 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Description:
Offers psychiatric outpatient clinical services for people with mental illness. Bilingual Spanish services.
Organization:
Regional Network of Programs
Web Site:
www.regionalnetwork.org
Telephone:
203-366-5817
Address:
480 Bond St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Description:
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program offers individual therapy by a psychiatrist and support staff to adults who are dually diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse problems. Sliding fee or insurance.

5-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT. Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Americares Free Clinics
Web Site:
www.americaresfreeclinics.org
Telephone:
1-888-736-3435
Address:
1230 Stratford Avenue
Newfield Public Library
Bridgeport, CT 06604
HRS: Tues. 1-4p, Sat. 9a-12p

877 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
HRS: Thur. 4-7p

98 South Main St.
South Norwalk Community Center
Norwalk, CT 06854
HRS: Tues. 1-4p; Sat. 9a-12p .
Contact:
Sharon Joslin
Description:
Offers outpatient health care for the uninsured over 18 years at various sites in Bridgeport and over 16 years in the Norwalk Clinic.
Organization:
Optimus Health Care Clinics
Web Site:
www.bridgeportchc.org
Telephone:
203-333-6864
203-696-3260
203-576-3881
203-330-2783
203-579-5000
203-332-4567
203-327-5111
203-359-6990
Address:
Various Locations :
Bridgeport Community Health Center
471 Barnum Avenue Bpt
982 East Main St. Bpt*
82 George St., Bpt
1071 E. Main St., Bpt 
64 Black Rock Tnpk, Bpt*
790 Central Avenue, Bpt
137 Henry St., Stamford
245 Selleck St., Stamford
Description:
Provides primary health care services for all ages including physicals, assessment screenings, and treatment, regardless of ability to pay. Departments include: Adult Medicine, OB/GYN, Family Planning, Pediatrics, Surgical, Podiatry, Mental Health, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition and Chiropractic, Dental Medicine* and Social Services.
Organization:
St. Vincent?s Medical Center Community Outreach Program
Web Site:
www.stvincents.org
Telephone:
203-576-5710
Address:
Adult Medicine Center
43 Madison Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(Lower level of Thomas Merton Center)
Description:
Outreach provides primary health care to low-income, disabled, homeless and elderly persons residing in Bridgeport who are not actively involved with a primary care physician.
Organization:
St Joseph?s Family Life Center
Telephone:
203-326-2986
Address:
587 Elm St.
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Center offers limited primary health care and health screening provided by nurse practitioners in walk-in sessions without appointment on Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, and Thursday mornings. Women?s health care and follow up care are available by appointment only. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Languages spoken: English, Creole, French, and Spanish.
Organization:
Stamford Health Dept ? Women?s Clinic
Web Site:
www.cityofstamford.org
Telephone:
203-977-5933
Health Dept Hotline: 203-977-5889
Address:
141 Franklin St.
Stamford, CT 06906
Contact:
Pauline Pochette, RN, Nurse Coordinator
Description:
Offers gynecological exams, blood work, cholesterol testing, pap smears, referrals for free mammograms, and referrals to health and social service agencies as needed. The clinic is offered twice per month. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Organization:
Norwalk Community Health Center of Norwalk Hospital
Web Site:
www.norwalkhosp.org
Telephone:
203-899-1770
Address:
121 Water St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Description:
Offers basic medical care including diagnosis and treatment of medical problems, family planning services, pregnancy testing, and health screenings. Sliding scale fee and must be a resident of Norwalk or surrounding town.
Organization:
Southwest Community Health Center
Web Site:
www.swchc.org
Telephone:
203-330-6000
203-366-4000
203-330-6010
203-330-6054
Address:
361 Bird St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605

510 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

743 South Avenue
Bridgeport, CT  06604

1046 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Description:
Southwest Community Health Center provides general medical services for all ages regardless of ability to pay. Adult medical services include physicals, sick visits, immunizations, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, nutritional counseling, gastroenterology services, chiropractic services, podiatry services and cancer screening. Dental Clinic services also available.

Special programs include comprehensive care to pediatric and adult patients with HIV/AIDS; the Michele Project, a pioneer program for early detection of major cancers. Project Connect to screen for victims of domestic violence; a prescription medications voucher program; and comprehensive outpatient services for substance abuse issues. Homeless Health Care program at the Fairfield Ave and Clinton Ave sites during varying hours. English and Spanish spoken at all sites. Main site on Bird St also has Creole, French, and Turkish speaking staff.

Sliding fee and insurance accepted. Inability to pay not an obstacle to treatment.

5-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Bridgeport Housing Authority
Web Site:
www.bridgeporthousing.org
Telephone:
203-337-8900
Address:
150 Highland Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Darien Housing Authority
Web Site:
www.darienct.gov/officials/housing
Telephone:
203-655-0866
Address:
2 Renshaw Rd,
Town Hall
Darien, CT 06820
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Fairfield Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-366-6578
Address:
15 Pine Tree Lane
Fairfield, CT 06432
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Greenwich Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-869-1138
Address:
249 Milbank Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Monroe Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-261-7685
Address:
358 Wheeler Rd, 
Fairway Acres
Monroe, CT  06468
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Stamford Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-977-1400
Address:
22 Clinton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Stratford Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-375-4483
Address:
295 Everett St.
Stratford, CT 06615
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Trumbull Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-261-5740
Address:
200 Hedgehog Circle
Trumbull, CT 06611
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Westport Housing Authority
Telephone:
203-227-4672
Address:
5 Canal St
Westport, CT 06880
Description:
Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities.
Organization:
Region 1 Bridge Subsidy Program
Telephone:
203-365-8444
203-324-3167
Address:
Mental Health  Association of CT
4270 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Family Centers, Inc
60 Palmer Hill Rd
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact:
Joan Beckert
Franklin Marzullo, HRC
Description:
A state funded rental assistance program which provides for a monthly housing subsidy payment to persons with a psychiatric disorder on a temporary basis while an individual/family is on a waiting list for permanent state and/or federal subsidy.
Organization:
Security Deposit Program
Telephone:
860-418-6903
Contact:
John Doyle, DMHAS
Description:
State funded program provides security deposit funds to individuals /families in search of permanent housing.
Organization:
Renter?s Rebate Program
Web Site:
http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/
Telephone:
203-576-8062
Address:
City of Bridgeport
Assessor?s Office
45 Lyons Terrace #105
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Rental rebate and property tax credit programs for low-income elderly or disabled individuals
Organization:
Renter?s Rebate Program
Web Site:
www.cityofstamford.org
Telephone:
203-977-4018
Address:
City of Stamford
Assessor?s Office
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
Description:
Rental rebate and property tax credit programs for low-income elderly or disabled individuals.
Organization:
Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD)
Web Site:
www.abcd.org
Telephone:
203-366-8241
Toll free: 888-852-6080
TTY: 203-366-4366
Address:
1070 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serving Bridgeport, Easton, Trumbull, Fairfield, Monroe, and Stratford.
Organization:
Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now
Telephone:
203-899-2483
Address:
98 South Main St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Description:
Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serves residents of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.
Organization:
Person to Person
Web Site:
http://p2p.darien.org/
Telephone:
203-655-0048
Address:
1864 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
Description:
Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serves residents of Darien, Greenwich, and Stamford.
Organization:
CT Fair Housing Center
Web Site:
www.ctfairhousing.org
Telephone:
1-888-247-4401
Address:
171 Orange St.
New Haven, CT 06510
Description:
Ensures that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in CT
Organization:
Shelter Plus Care
Telephone:
203-579-7388, 203-579-7441
Address:
97 Middle St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact:
Bridgeport contact: Becky Roman
Stamford /Norwalk Contact: Diana Seghorn
Description:
The Office of Community Resources and Special Programs offers supported living services in subsidized apartments for people who are homeless AND who have a history of psychiatric disability, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or who are homeless and are HIV positive. Applicant must apply through Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
Organization:
Social Services-Western Regional Office- Community Based Services Program
Web Site:
www.dss.state.ct.us
Telephone:
203-551-2700
Toll free (for Norwalk area callers):1-877-551-2700
Address:
925 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Description:
Assessment, coordination and payment for services for persons age 18-64 with physical or mental disabilities who need supportive services to live independently in the community. The plan can pay a maximum of $650/month for non-medical services such as chore assistance, home delivered meals, companion, etc.
Organization:
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Telephone:
203-333-4087
Address:
1088 Fairfield Ave
Contact:
Kathy Williamson
Description:
Men?s shelter located in Bridgeport.
Organization:
Prospect House Shelter
Telephone:
203-576-9041
Address:
392 Prospect St.
Contact:
Maria Lutz-Buyak
Description:
Men?s and Women?s shelter in Bridgeport.
Organization:
YMCA-ACS Families in Transition
Telephone:
203-366-2809
Address:
Various Locations:
387 Clinton Ave;
Brook St;
Washington Ave
Contact:
Carmen Colon
Description:
Family shelters located at 3 sites in Bridgeport.
Organization:
Operation Hope
Telephone:
203-254-2935
Address:
50 Nichols Ave
Contact:
Lisa Mazzeo
Description:
3 types of shelter services for men, women, and families located in Fairfield.
Organization:
Norwalk Emergency Shelter
Telephone:
203-866-1057
Address:
4 Merritt St
Norwalk, CT 06901
Contact:
Carol Antonetz
Description:
Men?s and Women?s shelter located in South Norwalk.
Organization:
Pacific House
Telephone:
203-348-2792
Address:
597 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact:
Jerome Roberts
Description:
Men?s shelter located in Stamford.
Organization:
St Luke?s Lifeworks-Family Shelter
Telephone:
203-388-0100
Address:
141 Franklin St
Stamford, CT 06901
Contact:
Centralized referral office
Description:
Family shelter located in Stamford.
Organization:
St Luke?s Lifeworks-Women?s Shelter
Telephone:
203-388-0152
Address:
8 Woodland Place
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact:
Centralized referral office
Description:
Women?s shelter located in Stamford.
Organization:
Bacharach Community Shelter
Telephone:
203-222-9260
Address:
3 Wassell Lane
Westport, CT 06880
Contact:
MaryLou Heintz
Description:
Shelter for women with children located in Westport.
Organization:
Gillespie Center
Telephone:
203-226-1191
Address:
45 Jessup Road
Westport, CT 06880
Contact:
MaryEllen Reynolds
Description:
Men?s shelter located in Westport.
Organization:
Hoskins Place
Telephone:
203-226-1661
Address:
45 Jessup Road
Westport, CT 06880
Contact:
Lori Williams
Description:
Women?s shelter located in Westport.
Organization:
Mental Health Association of CT
Web Site:
www.mhact.org
Telephone:
203-323-0124
203-365-8444
Address:
1480 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905

4270 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Description:
Operates several residential programs for adults with chronic and severe mental illness, including same site and scattered site apartment programs.
Organization:
Laurel House-Housing Program
Web Site:
www.laurelhouse.net
Telephone:
203-363-7170
Address:
6 Washington Ct.
Stamford , CT
Description:
Supported living apartments where residents learn how to buy and prepare food, get along with roommates and maintain an apartment.
Organization:
Bridgeport Transitional Living Centers
Telephone:
203-366-7012
Address:
74 Huntington Road
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Description:
Supervised apartments for persons with chronic mental illness.
Organization:
Keystone House
Web Site:
www.keystonehouse.org
Telephone:
203-855-2000
Address:
137 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Description:
Provides an Intensive Supported Apartment Program (ISAP) focusing on psychiatric rehabilitation in order to assist clients in developing and maintaining skills for independent living. The ISAP provides support based on each client?s needs.
Organization:
Regional Network of Programs (RNP)
Web Site:
www.regionalnetwork.org
Telephone:
203-337-8180
Address:
2445 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Description:
RNP provides many services including supportive living. Transitional Living Centers for people returning to the community after a mental health hospitalization, Supervised Apartments Program by referral from the mental health system, Single Room Occupancy for emergency shelter, and Urban Model Initiative serving those individuals who are dually diagnosed.
Organization:
Homes For The Brave
Web Site:
www.homesforthebrave.org
Telephone:
203-338-0669
Address:
655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Transitional living facility serves veterans who have been referred from Fairfield County homeless shelters and veterans involved in treatment at the VA CT Healthcare System who have chronic health and behavioral problems. The transitional program is a four to six month psycho-educational and psychosocial rehabilitation program that assists people in learning the skills needed to transition back into the community. Section 8 and Shelter Plus vouchers may be available to graduates who still need supportive case management services.

5-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
CT Legal Services
Web Site:
www.connlegalservices.org
Telephone:
203-336-3851
203-348-9216
Address:
211 State St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604

20 Summer St.
Stamford, CT 06901
Description:
Provides free civil law representation to low-income families and individuals in CT.  Full service Offices in Southwest CT located in Bridgeport and Stamford, with a satellite office in Norwalk
Organization:
CT Legal Rights Project
Telephone:
203-974-7638
Toll free: 1-877-402-2299

203-388-1566
Address:
Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center
1635 Central Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610

F.S. Dubois Center
780 Summer St.
Stamford,CT 06905
Contact:
Gina Texiera, Paralegal Advocate
Description:
Legal representation/education/Patient Rights.
Organization:
Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT- Statewide Legal Services of CT
Web Site:
www.larcc.org
Telephone:
Toll free:1-800-453-3320 
Address:
Telephone service only
Description:
Statewide Legal Services is a legal aid phone hotline program that assists low-income callers with many non-criminal legal problems such as those involving family, employment, benefits, and housing. Sponsored by Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT.
Organization:
The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Telephone:
Toll free: 1-800-842-7303 (voice or TDD)
Address:
60-B Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Description:
The Office of Protection and Advocacy seeks to protect the rights of and to advocate for people with disabilities. They do this by providing information and referral services, case advocacy services, abuse investigations and protective interventions, and community development activities.
Organization:
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Web Site:
www.medicareadvocacy.org
Telephone:
1-800-262-4414
Description:
Provides information, advocacy, and legal assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries with all aspects of Medicare-related questions or problems, including help with filing Medicare appeals.

5-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS)
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Web Site:
www.pparx.org
Telephone:
1-888-4PPA-NOW
1-888-477-2669
Description:
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs ? matches patients with available programs.
Organization:
The Medicine Program
Web Site:
www.themedicineprogram.com
Telephone:
1-573-996-7300
Description:
Online assistance to individuals who are regularly required to take prescription medication but lack adequate income.
Organization:
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging CHOICES Program
Web Site:
www.swcaa.org
Telephone:
1-800-994-9422
Address:
10 Middle St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
CHOICES counselors will help people who cannot afford their medications, AND who are enrolled in Medicare, to apply for pharmaceutical assistance programs offered by drug manufacturing companies. CHOICES counselors will also help people eligible for, or enrolled in, Medicare Part A and/or Part B understand the new Medicare prescription drug program(Part D) and will help them select the Prescription Drug Plan that best suits their individual situation.
Organization:
ConnPace
Web Site:
www.connpace.com
Telephone:
1-800-423-5026
Description:
Prescription assistance program sponsored by the CT Department of Social Services (DSS) for income eligible individuals ages 65+ or people ages 18-65 receiving SSI or SSDI. Income limit but no asset limit.
Organization:
Needymeds
Web Site:
www.needymeds.com
Description:
Web-based information on free or discounted prescription assistance programs that are offered by pharmaceutical companies.

5-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Web Site:
www.ct-aa.org
Telephone:
203-333-5804(Bpt)
203-227-2496(Westport)

203-869-5221(Greenwich)
203-855-0075(Intergroup)

Toll free: 1-800-203-1234
Address:
District 5: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport, and Weston

District 6: Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Wilton

Call for locations of meetings
Description:
12 step self help groups for individuals with alcohol addiction.  
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Web Site:
www.ctna.org
Telephone:
1-800-627-3543
Address:
Call for locations of meetings
Description:
Self help organization follows the 12 step model in support groups for people in all stages of recovery from drug abuse. Support groups meet throughout CT.

5-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Drug Treatment Advocate  Program (DTA)
City of Bridgeport-Health and Social Services Administration
Web Site:
http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/
Telephone:
203-576-8086
Address:
752 East Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Contact:
Ann Trojanowski
Description:
DPH funded case managers will do drug/addiction assessments and then find treatment beds for substance abusers who want to get into drug or alcohol treatment. Case managers can also arrange for subsequent levels of care. The case manager will transport the person to the treatment site. No Fee and must be a resident of Greater Bridgeport.
Organization:
Regional Network of Programs, Inc.
Web Site:
www.regionalnetwork.org
Telephone:
203-386-8367
Address:
1438 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Provides substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detoxification. Sliding scale or insurance. Special language services: French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Organization:
DMHAS- Access to Recovery Program (ATR)
Web Site:
www.dmhas.state.ct.us
Telephone:
860-418-6747
Address:
Access to Recovery Administration
4450 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06134

28 Programs located throughout CT.
Description:
Substance abuse treatment referral program offering 28 individual programs throughout Fairfield County providing an array of treatment options. Intensive outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug abuse, methadone maintenance, ambulatory detox for narcotic addiction, and/or brief outpatient counseling for alcohol and substance abuse. People who are in treatment through ATR are also eligible for recovery support services including housing, case management, transportation, child care, basic needs, vocational and educational services, faith based services and peer based services.
Organization:
Liberation Programs
Web Site:
www.lmgprograms.org
Telephone:
Administrative Offices: 203-851-2077
Stamford: 203-356-1980
Bridgeport: 1-888-822-2270
Address:
119 Main St
Stamford, CT 06901

399 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Description:
Liberation Programs is a private, non-profit substance abuse prevention and treatment organization.  Programs include: outpatient and residential programs for men and women, and specialized programs for youth, adults 55+ and those who are living with HIV or AIDS.
Organization:
The CT Clearinghouse
Telephone:
Toll free: 1-800-232-4424
Address:
334 Farmington Avenue
Plainville, CT 06062
Description:
The state?s most comprehensive resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness.
Organization:
Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.
Web Site:
www.ctrenaissance.com
Telephone:
203-325-4197
Address:
141 Franklin St.
Stamford, CT 06901
Description:
Provides substance abuse and mental health services in an outpatient setting. Sliding fee or insurance. English, French, and Spanish spoken.
Organization:
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Web Site:
www.ccar-recovery.org
Telephone:
203-856-9290
Toll free: 1-800-708-9145
Address:
Bridgeport Recovery Community Center
49 Cannon St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Chapter meetings 3rd Tuesday of each month 7 pm-8:30 pm. 

CCAR Norwalk Chapter
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30 pm-8 pm at:
98 South Main St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
Contact:
Michael Askew, Peer Services Coordinator for Norwalk and Bridgeport
Description:
CCAR promotes and puts a positive face on recovery through advocacy, education, and service.  CCAR advocates at the state level for policies and priorities that are pro-recovery, holds monthly meetings at local chapters, develops and delivers dozens of useful training programs, puts a face on recovery, and maintains a recovery housing database in collaboration with CT Assets Network. The chapters are ?peer led? and ?peer driven? by people in recovery and their family members. The chapters provide life skills training, support groups with trained facilitators, peer to peer advice, and referrals.
Organization:
Chemical Abuse Services Agency (CASA)
Address:
690 Arctic St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Outpatient substance abuse counseling for adults whose primary language is Spanish. Services include education, recovery, HIV management and prevention.
Organization:
CT Counseling Centers, Inc.  
Web Site:
www.ctcounseling.org
Telephone:
203-838-6508
Address:
20 North Main St , 3rd floor
Norwalk , CT 06854
Description:
Accepts people with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, dual diagnosis program, drug and alcohol urine testing. All programs offer bilingual services.  
Organization:
Fairfield Counseling Services
Telephone:
203-255-5777
Address:
125 Penfield Road
Fairfield, CT 07824
Description:
Substance abuse evaluation and counseling with a family focus. Will accept dual diagnosis patients. Sliding fee or insurance.
Organization:
Catholic Charities
Web Site:
www.ccfc-ct.org
Telephone:
203-372-4301
203-367-9036
Address:
238 Jewett Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606

43 Madison Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
Provides assessment, individual counseling, and relapse prevention. Referrals to substance abuse programs other than outpatient, if needed.

5-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211 Voice/TDD
1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD)
Description:
24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention.
Organization:
Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County
Web Site:
www.drcfc.org
Telephone:
203-378-6977
Address:
80 Ferry Blvd., Suite 210
Stratford, CT 06615
Description:
Offers disability counseling support, advice, and guidance for people who have disabilities.
Organization:
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging CHOICES Program
Web Site:
www.swcaa.org
Telephone:
1-800-994-9422
Address:
10 Middle St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Description:
CHOICES counselors will help people who cannot afford their medications, AND who are enrolled in Medicare, to apply for pharmaceutical assistance programs offered by drug manufacturing companies. CHOICES counselors will also help people eligible for, or enrolled in, Medicare Part A and/or Part B understand the new Medicare prescription drug program(Part D) and will help them select the Prescription Drug Plan that best suits their individual situation.
Organization:
Connect to Work Center
Web Site:
www.brs.state.ct.us/ConnectToWork.htm
Telephone:
1-800-994-9422
Address:
1057 Broad St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604

1642 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905
Description:
Provides individualized benefits planning and counseling for people on public benefits The Center?s Benefits Specialists can help you to understand how work will affect your benefits by providing specific information on the impact working has on all the benefits received by your family, problem solving for your specific concerns, and follow up services after you return to work.
Organization:
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Web Site:
www.medicareadvocacy.org
Telephone:
1-800-262-4414
Description:
Provides information, advocacy, and legal assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries with all aspects of Medicare-related questions or problems, including help with filing Medicare appeals.
Organization:
The CT Department of Social Services (DSS)
Web Site:
www.dss.state.ct.us
Telephone:
Public Information Line :1-800-842-1508
TDD: 1-800-842-4524

203-551-2700
Toll free: 1-877-551-2700

203-251-9300
Toll free: 1-866-663-9300
Address:
Western Regional Offices:
925 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, and Westport)

1642 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Wilton)
Description:
Administers many state medical assistance programs, including Title 19 or Medicaid, for residents of CT.
Organization:
DSS-Medicaid for the Employed Disabled
Web Site:
www.dss.state.ct.us/svcs/medical/index.htm
Telephone:
Public Information Line :1-800-842-1508
TDD: 1-800-842-4524

203-551-2700
Toll free: 1-877-551-2700

203-251-9300
Toll free: 1-866-663-9300
Address:
Western Regional Offices:
925 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, and Westport)

1642 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Wilton)
Description:
People who are disabled and who are employed and paying Social Security taxes can earn up to $75,000 per year and be eligible for Medicaid.
6.	SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, CT
6-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Pathways to Recovery
Telephone:
860-859-4646
Address:
401 W. Thames Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Lyn Lawrence
Description:
Peer support services for individuals working toward recovery.
Organization:
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
Telephone:
860-440-3585
Address:
83 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06375
Contact:
Kimberly Turner-Haubabook
Description:
Substance abuse drop-in services/alcohol/drug dependency.
Organization:
NAMI of Connecticut
Web Site:
www.nami.org
Telephone:
860-859-4658
Contact:
Julia Dimmock
Description:
National Association of Mental Illness ? local chapters provide information, support and referral.
Organization:
Reliance House
Telephone:
860-885-1908
Address:
124 Laurel Hill
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Robin Underwood
Description:
Teamworks Clubhouse ? Mental Health Support Groups.

6-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Community Enterprises
Telephone:
860-464-7221
Address:
1649 Rte. 12
Ledyard, CT 06335
Contact:
Oliver Jones
Description:
Supported Employment Services using the Individual Placement Services model.
Organization:
Sound Community Services
Telephone:
860-443-0036 Ext. 185
Address:
38 Green Street
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
Kathy Lavoie
Description:
Employment services offered using the Individual Placement Services Model.
Organization:
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Telephone:
860-859-5777
Address:
CT Works
113 Salem Turnpike, Suite 200
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Nancy Watson
Description:
Rehabilitation services for individuals interested in work.
Organization:
CW Resources
Telephone:
860-440-3318
Address:
15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06360
Contact:
Tobin Zaccaro
Description:
Supported employment services.
Organization:
Reliance House, Inc.
Telephone:
860-887-6536
Address:
40 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Kerry Dyer
Description:
Work services offered using the Individual Placement Services Model.
Organization:
CT Dept. of Labor
Web Site:
www.state.ct.gov
Telephone:
1-888-CT-WORKS
Address:
Multiple branch offices
Description:
State of CT agency dealing with all facets of employment.

6-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
United Community and Family Services
Telephone:
860-892-7042
Address:
The Meadows Center
47 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Linda Massey
Description:
UCF Health Center, outpatient treatment and counseling.
Organization:
Sound Community Services
Telephone:
860-443-0036
Address:
165 State Street
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
Emily Greene
Description:
Outpatient mental health treatment.
Organization:
Catholic Charities
Telephone:
860-892-7042
Address:
331 Main Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Dr. Ciro Massa
Description:
Adolescent and adult counseling and treatment.
Organization:
WW Backus, Center for Mental Health
Telephone:
860-823-6321
Address:
326 Washington Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Dr. James O?Dea
Description:
Mental health evaluation and treatment, psychiatric disorder counseling, inpatient treatment.
Organization:
Community Health Center
Telephone:
860-447-8304
Address:
1 Shaw?s Cove
New London, CT 06320
Description:
Community Clinic, psychiatric disorder counseling.
Organization:
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
Telephone:
860-442-0711
Address:
365 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
Max Gorski
Description:
Outpatient mental health services.  Inpatient mental health services.

6-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
United Community and Family Services
Telephone:
860-885-1308
Address:
The Meadows Center
47 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Lisa Massey
Description:
UCF Health Center, general medical services by Primary Care Physicians.
Organization:
Generations Family Health Center
Telephone:
860-885-1308
Address:
330 Washington Street
Suite 510
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Louise Murray
Description:
Community clinic, family health center.
Organization:
Community Health Center
Telephone:
860-447-8304
Address:
1 Shaw?s Cove
New London, CT 06320
Description:
Community clinic, family health center.
Organization:
Visiting Nurse Association of SE Connecticut
Telephone:
860-701-3763, Ext. 225
Address:
403 North Frontage Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Contact:
Lois Maple
Description:
Nursing services, home health assistants, in home care.  Provides a wide range of services to restore or maintain health status.

6-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Katie Blair House
Telephone:
860-886-7511
Address:
P.O. Box 913
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Carol Croteau
Description:
Supported housing for single mothers.
Organization:
TVCCA  - Thames Valley Council Community Action
Telephone:
860-425-6520
Address:
401 W. Thames Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Lisa Shippee
Description:
Emergency shelter for families.
Organization:
Women?s Center of Southeast Connecticut
Telephone:
860-440-2573
Address:
19 Jay Street
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
Kathy Ziner
Description:
Range of services, including housing supports.
Organization:
SMHA Network Housing
Telephone:
860-859-4649
Address:
401 W. Thames Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
David Pascua
Description:
Assistance locating and obtaining affordable housing.

6-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
CT Legal Services
Telephone:
860-447-0323
Address:
153 Williams Street
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
John Stilka
Description:
Free legal services for individuals with low income.  
Organization:
CT Legal Rights Project
Telephone:
860-402-2299
Address:
401 W. Thames Street
Building 301
Norwich, CT 06360
Contact:
Karyl Lee Hall
Description:
Legal representation/education/Patient Rights.
Organization:
Statewide legal services of CT
Telephone:
1-800-453-3320
Address:
Middletown, CT
Description:
Legal representation/referral/statewide intake ? statewide intake for legal aid services referral.

6-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS)
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Web Site:
www.pparx.org
Telephone:
1-888-4PPA-NOW
1-888-477-2669
Description:
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs ? matches patients with available programs.

6-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Telephone:
211
Address:
For meeting locations, dial 
2-1-1
Description:
Self help groups for individuals with alcohol addiction.  
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous
Telephone:
1-800-627-3543
Description:
Self help support groups for individuals with chemical dependency.

6-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Telephone:
860-886-2495
860-447-1717
Address:
Multiple sites
Contact:
Jack Malone
Description:
Range of services for individuals who are substance involved.
Organization:
Care Plus
Telephone:
860-455-4300, Ext. 308
Address:
1353 Gold Star Highway
Groton, CT 06340
Contact:
Kathy Walton
Description:
Full range of substance abuse treatment options.
Organization:
Stonington Institute
Telephone:
860-535-1010
Address:
75 Swantown Hill Road
N. Stonington, CT 06359
Description:
Full range of substance abuse treatment options.

6-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
211 Infoline
Web Site:
www.211infoline.org
Telephone:
211
Description:
Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention.
Organization:
Connect to Work
Telephone:
860-439-7674
Address:
Shaw?s Cove Six
New London, CT 06320
Contact:
Clare LaCross
Description:
Benefits Counseling for SSDI/SSI recipients who are considering work.

6-11. GENERAL HEALTH LINKS
Alternative Medicine Homepage 	
http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html 
Jump station for alternative medicine sources.
American Health Assistance Foundation	
http://www.ahaf.org/
A nonprofit charitable organization that funds research on age-related and degenerative diseases and provides emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers. AHAF is one of America's leading supporters of scientific and medical investigations into Alzheimer's, glaucoma, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke. 
American Heart Association	
http://www.americanheart.org/ 
Information on heart disease and strokes. 
American Medical Association	
http://www.ama-assn.org/ 
Medical information for consumers and physicians, abstracts of current medical articles from JAMA and other AMA journals, and an online doctor finder. 
Cancer News on the Net	
http://www.cancernews.com/ 
Dedicated to providing the latest information on cancer diagnosis and treatment. Links to most of the major cancer resources on the Net and articles on various forms of cancer. Also includes information on clinical trials. 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	
http://www.cdc.gov/ 
Information and statistics about diseases, disease prevention, travelers' health. 
Consumer Health Resources	
http://library.uchc.edu/departm/hnet/inters.html 
A very comprehensive list of links from the Healthnet librarians at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Provides links to such topics as alternative medicine, arthritis, allergies, nutrition, and quackery on the Web, as well as to specific diseases such as AIDS and cancer. 
Family Doctor.org	
http://familydoctor.org/ 
Operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). All information on the site has been written and reviewed by AAFP physicians and patient education professionals. The site covers the full spectrum of patients, from birth through end-of-life decisions. The Search by Symptom section is particularly helpful, both in determining the problem and in determining whether a trip to the doctor is needed. 
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
A consumer health information gateway site from the U.S. government. Provides links to reliable health information sources including online publications, web sites, support groups, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. 
HIV InSite	
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/
HIV InSite is developed by the Center for HIV Information (CHI) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Its mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge. HIV InSite's policy is to link to the best of the Web. 
InteliHealth - Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information	
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH
Articles and pull-down menus provide information on a wide variety of health issues and specific diseases, including information on medications and treatment. The physician locator finds doctors within specialties or by name. 
Kid's Health	
http://www.kidshealth.org/ 
Information for families about children's health. 
Lyme Disease Foundation	
http://www.lyme.org 
This Hartford-based organization provides information about Lyme Disease, treatment, journal abstracts, a calendar of events relating to Foundation activities, tick identification resources, and links to other online resources. 
Mayo Clinic	
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Mayo Clinic website for consumer health information. Includes current medical research news and information about prescription drugs. 
Medline Plus	
http://medlineplus.gov 
MedlinePlus brings together, by health topic, authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, non-profit and other health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to the medical research literature. It also provides you with a database of full-text drug information and an illustrated medical encyclopedia. The Spanish version is located at http://medlineplus.gov/esp/. 
MedWeb Consumer Health	
http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/
List of links to pamphlets and other documents for common diseases and health issues. Maintained by Emory University Health Sciences Center Library. 
Mental HealthNet	
http://www.mentalhelp.net/ 

This site covers a wide range of mental health issues and topics. It offers descriptions of conditions, accompanies by basic and detailed information, including news articles. In the Topics area, some of the information has been updated recently and is fairly extensive, while other topics, such as autism, have not been updated in several years and have only basic information. 
Merck Manual	
http://www.merckhomeedition.com/home.html 
Like the print publication, this online edition of the Home Manual uses everyday language to present information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. You may choose to use the interactive Edition or a text-based version. The interactive edition includes photos, videos, audio, and animations. 
Merck Manual of Geriatrics	
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/ 
This edition specifically addresses the challenges facing geriatric care, including information on nursing care, pharmacy issues, discussions of the best drugs for the elderly, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, rehabilitation, respiratory failure, and managed care. 
National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information for Patients	
http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/ 
Cancer information, including treatment guidelines written for the consumer by the federal government's National Cancer Institute. 
National Institute for Mental Health	
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm 
Offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials. 
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)	
http://www.rarediseases.org/ 
Information about rare disorders, including lists of organizations and support groups. 
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health	
http://www.noah-health.org/ 
Seeks to provide health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant, and unbiased. Sponsored by The City University of New York, The New York Academy of Medicine, Metropolitan New York Library Council, the March of Dimes, and the New York Public Library. Currently in both English and Spanish. 
Psychology Today: Therapist Finder	
http://cms.psychologytoday.com/pto/home.php 
Psychology Today provides this resource on how to recognize if you need help and where to find it if you do. The therapist finder helps you locate therapists in your local area, provides you with a picture (usually) and personal statement from the therapist, and information about their fees, focus, specialties, and training. Psychology Today verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in The Therapy Directory and annually thereafter. 
SafeMedication.Com
http://www.safemedication.com/ 
Sponsored by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The drug information in the searchable database of more than 700 name-brand and generic medications is based on ASHP's Medication Teaching Manual: The Guide to Patient Drug Information. 
Shape Up America	
http://www.shapeup.org 
Information about how to achieve a healthy weight and increase physical activity. Includes a body mass index calculator. 
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation	
http://www.komen.org 
Fundraising and education go hand-in-hand with the Komen Foundation. This site provides information on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, and complementary therapies, as well as message boards, and support for family and friends of those affected by breast cancer. 
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Oncolink	
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/ 
Medical information and support group resources for all types of cancer. 

Local Hospitals
Connecticut Children's Medical Center	
http://www.ccmckids.org 
Includes department-by-department listings, a physician directory, health-related links, and information on topics ranging from the common cold to having an MRI. You can also take a virtual tour of the hospital or see what happens before an operation. 
Connecticut Hospice	
http://www.hospice.com/
Basic information about hospice, including in-patient and home care. 
Eastern Connecticut Hospital Network	
http://www.echn.org/
Provides links to Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, the Glastonbury Wellness Center, Women's Center for Wellness, and Woodlake at Tolland 
Hartford Hospital	
http://www.harthosp.org
Hartford Hospital's site includes information about the hospital as well as health tip information and links to other health-related sites. 
New Britain General Hospital	
http://www.nbgh.org/ 
New Britain General also provides general information about the hospital and its services and programs and a physician referral service. It also provides information about off-site centers and the Race for the Cure. 
St. Francis Hospital	
http://www.stfranciscare.org/ 
Includes an overview of the hospital, a physical locator, a telephone directory, information about medical breakthroughs, and a calendar of events. 
UConn Health Center	
http://www.uchc.edu/
A deep look at the Health Center's offerings, including health care services, educational programs, and research. Try the new link UConn Health to go directly to patient care services. 
Yale-New Haven Hospital	
http://http://info.med.yale.edu/ 
An in-depth look at the hospital, including separate sections for its research, education, patient care, and community services programs. 

Other Local Health-Related Links
Connecticut Physician Profiles	
http://www.state.ct.us/dph/MD_Profile/hlthprof.htm
Located on the Connecticut Department of Public Health's web site, this page makes information about practicing Connecticut physicians available to the general public. The Profiles include biographical and current practice information, medical school attended, post-graduate training, and board certification and specialty areas, as well as information on any malpractice suits or disciplinary actions that may have been filed against the physician. 
Connecticut Clearinghouse	
http:www.ctclearinghouse.org/
A program of Wheeler Clinic, the Clearinghouse is funded by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It is Connecticut's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. 
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp	
http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/

7. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, DC
7-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
Advocates for Justice and Education
Web Site:
www.aje-dc.org
Telephone:
202-678-8060
Address:
2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Description:
Parents of children with special needs. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM.
Organization:
Washington Home/Community Hospices of Washington
Telephone:
202-895-2639
Address:
3720 Upton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Contact:
Gretchen Gaines
Description:
Children?s grief group; includes non-verbal ways of dealing with grief (small children ok).
Organization:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Capitol Area Information Line
Web Site:
www.dbsaalliance.org
Telephone:
202-689-1250
Description:
Support meetings for people in treatment who have depression and bi-polar illness (no staff; leave a message and they will call back).
Organization:
Family Advocacy & Support Association, Inc. (FASA)
Telephone:
202-234-4387
Address:
24 Evarts Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Description:
Provides education and support and advocacy for children?s issues (up to age 18) 1st & 2nd Mondays 6:00-8:00PM.
Organization:
Family Alliance for Community Support (FACs)
Telephone:
202-483-3255
Address:
1250 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Description:
Provides education workshop, support and advocacy for Children?s Mental Health & educational issues (0 to 18) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month 7:00-9:00PM.
Organization:
Recovery Inc.
Telephone:
301-431-1818
Address:
5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW (at corner of CT and McKinley)
Washington, DC 20015
Contact:
Margaret Tuttle
Description:
All mental health diagnoses. Tuesdays 7:00 PM.
Organization:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Web Site:
www.nami.org/about/namidc/
Telephone:
202-546-0646
Address:
422 8th Street, SE (2nd Floor)
Washington, DC 20003
Description:
Support groups every Wednesday from 7-8:30p.m for consumers and their family members who are suffering with mental illnesses. Support groups are free and consumers and their family members are free to walk-in and observe a group before deciding if this service is right for them. Purpose of group is to inform consumers and their family members of the symptoms of various mental illnesses.  Groups also educate family members on how to assist their loved one in dealing with a mental illness.
Organization:
Overeaters Anonymous
Web Site:
www.oa-dcmetro.org/meetings.htm
Telephone:
301-460-2800
Address:
Address varies depending on group.
Description:
Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. Approximately 18 meetings a week, in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. OA welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members. Primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer. Helpful to print the website?s list of scheduled meetings and contact numbers for each group.
Organization:
International Center for Counseling and Support
(A division of Washington Assessment and Therapy Services)
Web Site:
www.watstherapy.com
Telephone:
301-588-8881 option #6 or ext #117
Address:
Locations in Lanham, Silver Spring, and Germantown, MD
Contact:
Ms. Adrianna Martin
Description:
Center accepts Medicaid, uninsured clients, payment on a sliding scale and private insurance.
Organization:
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program)
Telephone:
1-800-345-1WIC
Description:
WIC is a nutrition program that provides education, breastfeeding promotion and support, to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5. To apply for the WIC Program in the District of Columbia call 1-800-345-1 WIC.
Organization:
Domestic Violence and Support
Telephone:
D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 202-299-1181 or 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crime Victims Assistance: 202 842-8467
House of Ruth: 202-347-2777
My Sister?s Place: 202-529-5991
D.C. Rape Crisis Center: 202-232-0789 or 24 Hour Hotline: 202-333-RAPE
Description:
Hotlines to support victims of domestic abuse.
Organization:
Domestic Violence and Support (continued)
Telephone:
Alexandria Domestic Violence Program: 703-838-4911
Arlington Violence Intervention (9am-5pm): 703-228-1550 
Arlington Violence Intervention Crisis Line (5pm-9am): 703-228-4848 
Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-838-8238
Montgomery County:
Abused Persons Program for Domestic Violence: 240-777-4000 (24 hour hotline) Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4673
Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program: 240-777-1355
Prince George?s County:
Family Crisis Center: 301-864-9101 (24- hour hotline)
Counseling for Domestic Violence: 301-779-2100
Domestic Violence Hotline: 301-731-1203
Description:
Hotlines to support victims of domestic abuse.

7-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
Community Connections, Inc.
Web Site:
www.communityconnectionsdc.org
Telephone:
202-546-1512
Address:
801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20003
Contact:
Emily Moody
Description:
Community Connections is a private, not-for-profit mental health agency in Washington, DC. Since 1984, Community Connections has worked with people who have been marginalized to assist them toward stable, integrated community living. Clinical programs, residential and supportive services, and research projects play mutually supportive roles in achieving this goal.
Services offered: comprehensive case management, psychiatric treatment, housing, HIV/AIDS support, trauma counseling, supported employment, skills groups, children?s services, forensic (pre-trial) services.
Organization:
Chimes, District of Columbia
Web Site:
www.chimes.org
Telephone:
202-408-0821
Address:
Ariel Rios Federal Building Chimes
B-351 (North Court) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20407
Description:
Multi-service program assisting people with various disabilities including mental retardation and mental illness. Provides education, vocational training, mental health, medical services, and more.
Organization:
Jubilee Jobs
Web Site:
www.jubileejobs.org
Telephone:
202-667-8970
Address:
2712 Ontario Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Description:
Provides job preparation and placement services to ex-offenders, welfare recipients, immigrants, the homeless and the formerly addicted. Once people are working, the focus becomes job retention and career growth.
Organization:
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Web Site:
www.dhs.dc.gov
Telephone:
202-442-8400
Address:
810 First Street, NE (9th Floor)
Washington, DC 20002
Description:
Comprehensive vocational and independent living services to persons with disabilities to promote their opportunities for employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence. Works with communities, businesses and organizations in an effort to ensure that individuals?attain integrated employment in the mainstream of society.
Organization:
ServiceSource, Inc.
Web Site:
www.servicesource.org
Telephone:
703-461-6000
Address:
6295 Edsall Road Suite 175
Alexandria, VA 22312
Description:
Offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. Also outsources labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including: food service, mail management, administrative services, document management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, shipping, receiving and logistics.

7-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.)
Web Site:
www.some.org
Telephone:
202-797-8806
Address:
68 0 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Description:
Services: Inpatient only; Mix of mental health and substance abuse services; Must be homeless; Need police clearance; Med. & dental clearance provided; Attend groups for 2-3 wks before patients are sent to 90 day program in W. VA.

7-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
Spanish Catholic Center Mt. Pleasant Medical Clinic
Telephone:
202-939-2400
Address:
1618 Monroe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Contact:
Christine Reesor (Coordinator)
Description:
Provides preventative and curative primary care services for low-income, uninsured and limited English proficient immigrants, particularly Spanish-speaking at the Mt. Pleasant Branch Health Center. Referrals for extensive medical testing, consults and treatments by specialists as needed including surgical interventions are possible through the Archdiocesan Health Care Network.
Organization:
Whitman-Walker Clinic
Web Site:
www.wwc.org
Telephone:
202-797-3500
Address:
1407 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Contact:
Kim Brown
Description:
Services: Inpatient (Bridgeback program): 6 mos-l yr.
Outpatient: 3 groups per week during evenings; No tax for heroin; Proof of DC residence.
Do not have to be HIV positive, but if patient is HIV positive, they must be referred to ?Access? program for general services; Insurance is accepted, but not required. Services are free for non-insured.
Organization:
Medical Care (for low-income and without insurance)
Telephone:
Unity Health Clinic: 202-328-1084
Perry Family Health Center: 202-682-3840
Washington Free Clinic: 202-667-1106
Alexandria Clinic (Spanish-speaking): 703-519-1725
Arlington Free Clinic: 703-979-1425
Arlington Pediatric Clinic: 703-271-8800
Queen Street Clinic: 703-299-9701
Montgomery County:
Holy Cross Health Center: 301-562-5600
Spanish Catholic Center: 301-434-3999
Prince George?s County Community Clinic Langley Park: 301-585-1250
Walker Mill Clinic Capital Heights: 301-324-1500
Description:
Various contact numbers for medical services.

7-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
Community Connections, Inc.
Web Site:
www.communityconnectionsdc.org
Telephone:
202-546-1512
Address:
801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Suite 201
Washington, DC 20003
Contact:
Emily Moody
Description:
Community Connections is a private, not-for-profit mental health agency in Washington, DC. Since 1984, Community Connections has worked with people who have been marginalized to assist them toward stable, integrated community living. Clinical programs, residential and supportive services, and research projects play mutually supportive roles in achieving this goal.
Examples of services offered: comprehensive case management, psychiatric treatment, housing, HIV/AIDS support, trauma counseling, supported employment, skills groups, children?s services, forensic (pre-trial) services.
Organization:
Families Forward, Inc.
Homeless Services
Web Site:
www.familiesforward.org
Telephone:
202-639-9760
Emergency Shelter Hotline: 1-800-535-7252
For pregnant women: Northwest Pregnancy Center/Maternity Home: 202-483-7008
St. Ann?s Infant and Maternity Home: 301-559-5500
Missionaries of Charity/Mother Theresa House: 202-562-6890
Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4000
Prince George?s County Shelter Hotline: 1-888-731-0999
Address:
1012 14th Street, NW
Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20005
Contact:
Ruby King-Gregory
Description:
Assists homeless shelter residents in finding transitional housing in D.C. for one year and pays 70% of rent while client pays 30% of rent. Employment and training provided.
Hotlines to assist homeless individuals.

7-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
Spanish Catholic Center Mt. Pleasant Branch
Telephone:
202-939-2404
Address:
1618 Monroe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
Sylvia Albert, Esq. (legal counselor)
Description:
Assists clients in legalizing/normalizing their immigration status or petitioning relatives once they have become permanent citizens. Includes interviewing clients and helping them prepare and file forms and legal documents as necessary. Represents clients before the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Provides assistance for asylum seekers and other special immigration categories. Referrals made for pro-bono legal consults.
English, Spanish, French, Italian.
Organization:
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Immigration Legal Services
Telephone:
202-772-4348
Address:
924 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
Jeanne M. Atkinson (director)
Description:
Professional legal services for individuals appearing before the Immigration and Naturalization Services and Immigration Court: naturalization, asylum, removal proceedings, family-and employment-based permanent residence (green cards), and self-petitions for battered spouses. For residents of DC, MD, VA.
$50.00 for consultation fees based on income, reduced fees and waivers considered.
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Indonesian, translators available from language bank.
Organization:
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
Web Site:
www.apalrc.orq (Check website news for upcoming free walk in clinics.)
Telephone:
General Hotline 202-393-3572
Chinese Hotline 202-367-3099
Hindi/Urdu Hotline 202-367-0795
Korean Hotline 202-367-3096
Vietnamese Hotline 202-367-3097
Address:
733 15th Street, NW
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20005
Description:
Provide legal assistance for many legal issues including domestic violence, immigration, and employment discrimination.
Languages: Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil, Japanese, and Malayalam.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Organization:
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Web Site:
www.LCHR.ORG
Telephone:
202-547-5692, Ext. 203
Address:
100 Maryland Avenue, N.E.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20020
Contact:
Erin Cororan
Description:
Provide legal services to illegal immigrants. Contact Intake worker.
Organization:
Boat People S.O.S
Web Site:
www.bpsos.org
Telephone:
202-234-3598
Address:
1452 Park Road
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20010
Description:
Founded by Vietnamese immigrants, Boat People S.O.S. provides the following services to all illegal immigrants: Community development, family services, health/mental health, survivor support and assistance.

7-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING 
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS)
Organization:
North Community Mental Health Center (DC Dept. of Mental Health)
Web Site:
www.dmh.dc.gov
Telephone:
202-576-7253
Address:
1125 Spring Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Description:
The North Center provides a comprehensive range of outpatient mental health services for adults 18 years and older. Services include screening and evaluation, psychiatric treatment, and case management. The center offers specialized mental health services for the elderly and those with mental health and substance abuse needs. We accept walk-ins and appointments. The center accepts public sources of payment (Medicaid and Medicare), along with out-of-pocket fees for services rendered. Fees are determined on a sliding scale basis. The center does not refuse services to DC residents who are unable to pay. 
Organization:
DC Community Services Agency Pharmacy Consumer Assistance Service (Catholic Community Charities)
Telephone:
202-772-4367
Address:
924 G Street, NW (2nd Floor)
Washington, DC 20001
Description:
This program helps low-income, chronically ill patients with no other prescription coverage to obtain prescription medications at little or no cost.  The program also assists in completing the necessary applications and paperwork.  Must be DC resident without insurance and prescription coverage.

7-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.aa-dc.org
Telephone:
202-966-9115
Address:
4530 Connecticut Avenue, NW (Suite 111)
Washington, DC 20008
Description:
Washington Area Intergroup Association Online Resource for AA in the Nation?s Capitol/Listing of various local 12-step meetings and other AA activities.
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.cprna.org
Telephone:
202-399-5316
1-800-543-4670 (MD, DC, and VA calls only)
Address:
PO Box 8160
Silver Spring, MD 20907
Description:
Chesapeake and Potomac Region of NA. Listing of various local 12-step meetings and other NA activities.

7-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
Andromeda
Telephone:
202-291-4707
Address:
1400 Decator Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Outpatient substance abuse treatment for persons with HIV/AIDS, women. Accepts self-pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Organization:
DC General
Telephone:
202-698-7453
Address:
1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (Building 12)
Washington, DC 20003
Description:
Services: Detoxification facility only; Walk-in, no appointments; Open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.; No cost; Must be DC Resident with valid photo LD. and/or proof of residency; Walk-in screening; doctor determines length of stay for consumer.
Organization:
So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.)
Web Site:
www.some.org
Telephone:
202-797-8806
Address:
68 0 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Description:
Services: Inpatient only; Mix of mental health and substance abuse services; Must be homeless; Need police clearance; Med. & dental clearance provided; Attend groups for 2-3 weeks before being sent to a 90 day program in W. VA.
Organization:
New Endeavors By Women
Web Site:
www.newendeavorsbywomen.org
Telephone:
202-682-5825
Address:
611 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
Mary Cooper
Description:
Services: Inpatient only; transitional/residential drug treatment; 6mos-1yr duration; CM services plus 2-3 groups per week.; Free to all DC Residents; Housing specialist assists to housing programs; Employment specialist helps find work; INTAKE: No self-referrals; Must be homeless; 30 days clean.
Age 21 or older; Intake takes two weeks; 2 interviews followed by a wait for a bed; police clearance, physical, and proof of clean time all required; Must be psychiatrically stable for 30 days and must have outside psychiatrist and CM. Must independently take psychiatric and medical Rx.
Organization:
Vanguard (The Phoenix Program)
Web Site:
http://www.vanguardservices.org/
Telephone:
703-841-0660
Address:
521 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Description:
24-hour-a-day primary care; Intensive, structured, 90-day, 3-phase, limited-access facility; Age 18 or older; Primary Dx of substance abuse disorder required.
Organization:
Institute for Behavioral Change
Web Site:
Ibcrhealth.org
Telephone:
202-675-8315
Address:
401 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Contact:
Yolanda Pounds
Description:
Services: For youth age 13-21; Outpatient group therapy for primarily marijuana abuse. 2 groups per week for 16 weeks; includes family therapy; parenting classes; Need current immunizations, photo J.D., Social Security card; 2 interviews and assessment done at home.
Organization:
A.P.R.A. (Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration)
Telephone:
202-442-9152
or
1-888-7WE-HELP
Contact:
Robert Johnson
Description:
Inpatient, outpatient, and detoxification referral services.
Organization:
Drug Treatment Choice Program -- DC Department of Health
Telephone:
202-442-9159
Address:
825 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Contact:
Carol Ware
Description:
Law requires DC government. to pay for services chosen by consumer in consultation with a counselor if funds are available.
Organization:
R.A.P. (Regional Addiction and Prevention)
Telephone:
202-462-7500
Address:
1949 4th St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Contact:
Red Fern
Description:
Services: Inpatient: 120 days; 2 groups per day; Mostly court-ordered individuals; No active heroine addiction.
If not court-ordered, individuals must have voucher from A.P.R.A. (Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration); Transitional Housing, leading to Independent Housing Asst.
Organization:
Seton House
Telephone:
301-585-1716
Address:
1053 Buchanan St, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Contact:
Dr. Cohen
Description:
Provides inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. Dr. Cohen must be contacted to inquire if beds are available for inpatient program. Will usually keep patients for 5-6 days, depending on bed turnover. Accepts dually diagnosed individuals. Payment can be done through most types of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Organization:
Washington Hospital Center Psychiatric Unit
Telephone:
202-877-5767
Address:
110 Irving St, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Contact:
Dotty McKaren
Description:
Provides inpatient services to patients with substance abuse issues but patients must also be diagnosed with mental illness, as well as homicidal, suicidal, and/or psychotic. The intake office is open from 9am to 5pm. Call Dotty to confirm if bed is available first. If intake is after hours, patient must go through the emergency room first. Most types of insurance are accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Organization:
Gospel Rescue Ministries for Men/ Fullerton House for Women
Telephone:
202-842-1731
Address:
810 5th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
James Ball
Description:
Provides inpatient services to substance abusers. Services are provided on a first come, first serve basis.  Intake starts at 3pm. The cost is $40 a week or $3 a night, and does not accept any insurance. Patients are allowed to stay for up to 90 days.
Organization:
Howard University Hospital Drug Recovery Institute
Telephone:
202-865-6689
Address:
2041 Georgia Ave, NW
Suite 6B-07
Washington, DC 20060
Contact:
Mrs. Stewart
Description:
Provides outpatient services only to dually diagnosed individuals. Patients must have health insurance and cannot be taking Methadone. Case Manager must call for appointment to intake. They accept all age groups, including adolescents, and also provide services to pregnant women and HIV positive. Services can be provided in French, Spanish, Arabic and for the hearing impaired. Accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Patient must be willing to pay in full for services if they do not have insurance.
Organization:
George Washington University Hospital Psychiatric Services
Telephone:
202-715-5080
Address:
900 23rd Street, NW
(6 South Nurses Station)
Washington, DC 20037
Description:
Provides inpatient services to dually diagnosed patients, focusing on alcohol dependency. Patients can be referred by anyone and must go through the emergency room for intake to the program. Patients can be homicidal, suicidal, or psychotic to receive services. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and can provide services for the hearing impaired.
Organization:
Family and Medical Counseling Services
Web Site:
www.fmcsinc.org
Telephone:
202-889-7900
Address:
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE
Suite M-2
Washington, DC 20002
Contact:
Jennifer Bishop, ext. 246
Description:
Provides comprehensive, holistic services that promote the emotional and physical health of families and individuals, regardless of income or social status.  FMCS?s goal is to develop and implement innovative programs and research projects.  Provides services that foster the welfare and health of low, moderate, and fixed income persons to empower them to maximize their fullest economic, social, and health capabilities. Outpatient substance abuse treatment, both group and individual.

7-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
District of Columbia Government
Web Site:
www.dc.gov
Telephone:
Citywide Call Center: 202-727-1000
Address:
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Description:
Health Insurance District residents have several health care insurance options, depending on their age and income level.
Under 65 and Low Income
The DC Healthy Families program provides free health care coverage for uninsured children less than 19 years of age and their parents or guardians. For individuals age 19 to 65 who are not eligible for Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance may provide free or low cost coverage if you meet low-income levels. Medicaid provides coverage for a number of needy groups, including elderly, disabled, HIV sufferers, and certain immigrants who meet specific low income levels. Use the online Social Service Benefits Interview to find out if you might be eligible for free or low cost health insurance, free or low cost prescription coverage, or other health programs from the District. 
Under 65 and High Income 
Many employers provide health insurance for their employees, often offering several options. Learn about the ?factors to consider when you are choosing among a variety of health care insurance options. District residents can also purchase private health insurance. Learn about insurance companies that offer health care insurance to District residents.
65 and Over
Medicare provides a basic level of coverage, with supplemental coverage and Medicare/HMO coverage available for additional fees. Additional coverage is available for prescription drugs for seniors. The District?s Office on Aging also provides free health insurance counseling to help seniors select the coverage that best meets their needs. Find out more about health care for District seniors.

7-11. EDUCATION GUIDANCE
Organization:
Academy of Hope
Web Site:
www.aohdc.org
Telephone:
202-328-2029
Address:
1501 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Description:
GED and Adult Education programs every week from Monday to Thursday from 6:30-9p.m. Must be 18 years of age and a DC resident. Offers External Diploma Program for residents who are over 25 years of age and have been employed for over a year.  The program does not offer GED, but instead requires individual to complete 65 tasks related to work and life experiences and this program will be in lieu of a GED.
Organization:
Calvary Baptist Church Chinese Center
Telephone:
202-347-8355 ext. #24
Address:
755 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
Joseph Coleman
Description:
Free service. They accept walk-ins on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am ? 12:00 PM. It offers church services, social work service and ESL classes.
Organization:
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church ESL Program
Telephone:
202-363-2202
Address:
1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Contact:
Julie Combes
Description:
Free service. Accept walk-ins on Sunday from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Organization:
Chinatown Service Center ESL Classes
Telephone:
202-898-0061
Address:
900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Contact:
Michelle Chang
Description:
Free service. They accept walk-ins on Monday & Tuesday from 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM and Saturday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Organization:
Montgomery County Refugee Training Center
Telephone:
301-649-8050
Address:
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Contact:
Noah Sadaan, Coordinator
Description:
Education and training programs to refugees without charge. Includes ESL courses.
Organization:
African Immigrant & Refugee Foundation
Web Site:
Alrf.kabissa.org
Telephone:
202-234-2473
Address:
1525 Newton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Description:
They provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups. Also offer translation services, tutoring and mentoring and survival skills workshops for newly arrived immigrants

8. HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, FL
Henderson Mental Health Center will use their existing Community Resource Manual.

9. BOLEY CENTERS, FL

9-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
Pasco County Drop-In Center
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org 
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Address:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33760
727- 479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals:
1-800 888-5066
Description:
The Pasco-Drop-In Center is available to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Utilizing the role recovery model of care, the goal of the services provided is to help members develop the skills they need to improve social and community connections and to help those members live full lives.
Organization:
Christ Church of Palm Harbor Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-542-0016
Address:
1111 Indiana Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides food to persons in need. No documentation required. 
10am ? 1pm; T only.
Organization:
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center
Telephone:
727-791-8255
Address:
1003 M.L. King Street North / 4 Street North
Safety Harbor, FL
Description:
8:30am-5pm, M-F; and by appointment. Provides food pantry and food assistance to families. Service Area: Safety Harbor - Zip Codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33763, 34677, 34683, 34695, 34698.
Organization:
PCHS General Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-518-3789
727-464-8400
727-943-4743
Address:
12420 130th Avenue North Largo, FL
Located in the Largo Health Dept.
8am-4: 30pm, M-F.
Walk-ins: 8am-10am, M-W.
2189 Cleveland Street
Suite 266
Clearwater, FL
7:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
301 South Disston Avenue
Suite 1200
Tarpon Springs, FL
8am-4: 30pm, M-F.
Description:
Provides vender payments for food. Must qualify.
Organization:
Abundant Life Ministries Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-210-5433
Address:
1550 Belcher Road
South Largo, FL
Description:
Provides food for those with immediate need. Persons must arrive at West end of church on Thursdays between 10 am-11am only.
Organization:
Calvary Baptist Church Hear ?Line Ministries Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-446-3799
Address:
418 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides financial assistance, food and clothing assistance for those in need. Hours 9:30-12 p.m., M, Tu, Wed, and Friday.
Organization:
Community Help Services
Telephone:
727-448-0005
Address:
1848 North Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Assists families and single parents with food.
Hours 8:30 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Organization:
Helping Hands
Telephone:
727-724-1290
OR
727-446-6222
Address:
24107 US Highway 19
North Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides food to anyone in need.
Hours 10am ? 2 p-m M-F.
Organization:
R.C.S. Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-443-4031
Address:
700 Druid Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Offers emergency, short-term food assistance to the needy. Food distribution is 12:30 p.m. ? 3:45 p.m., M-F; First Saturday of each month 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Organization:
Salvation Army
Telephone:
727-446-4177
Address:
410 North Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Gives food to first 15 person who arrive in the morning. Hours: 9 a.m. ?4 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Salvation Army Food Assistance
Social Services Office
Telephone:
727-821-9123, Ext. 221
Address:
1400 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides emergency food for families and seniors in need. I.D. required for each member of the household.
9am ? 11:30am & 1pm-3:30pm., M-F.
Organization:
St. Giles Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-545-2664
Address:
8271 52nd Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides a 3-day supply of emergency food to persons in need. Need Photo ID, Social Security Card for everyone in household, piece of mail addressed to current residence, and proof of income if available.
9:30am ? 12:30pm, M-Th.
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services
Telephone:
727-446-4177
727-934-4476
Address:
1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL
10am-4pm, M; 9am-4pm, T-F.
209 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 
9am ? 12pm and 1pm-4pm, 
M and F. 9am-12pm, W.
Description:
The Family Services Program - Provides crisis counseling, case management services and emergency intervention assistance such as help with rent and utilities, food, and prescription medication. The goal is to help stabilize these families, teaching new life skills to the adults when appropriate and strengthening their ability to care for themselves. These services are offered to the families of the Clearwater community as well as to those in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor.
Housing Services Program - Provides counseling, information, referral and residential housing services to families and individuals who have fallen on hard times or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Seasonal Assistance Programs - Often referred to as our ?Christmas Joy Center?, offer gifts of food, toys and other spirit-lifting remembrances to disadvantaged families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special seasons of the year.
Disaster Services -?Offer emergency food and supplies as well as financial support services to those devastated by natural and other disasters.
	
Organization:
Daystar Life Center
Telephone:
727-825-0442
Address:
226 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to people in need. Clients need show up at Daystar at 9am, M-F with I.D. and SS cards.
9am ? 12pm & 1pm ? 2pm, M-F.
Organization:
First Church of the Nazarene-Nazarene Food Basket
Telephone:
727-544-3608 (Church)
Address:
6565 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides food to persons of low income and the homeless. 
Area Served: 33714, 33709, 33773, 33772, 33781, 33782.
9am ? 12pm, Tues. Only.
Organization:
?He Cares? Ministry
Telephone:
727-548-1535
Address:
9825 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides emergency food to people in need. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration.
10am ? 12pm, W/F.
Organization:
Home Visitation to the Needy South Pinellas
St. Vincent de Paul
Telephone:
727-825-0725
Address:
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to people in need. A home visit is required before help is offered.
9am ? 4:30pm, M-F.
Organization:
People That Love Mission-Food and Clothing Pantry
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides non-perishable food to anyone in need. Also provides a soup kitchen. Soup Kitchen: 4pm-5:30pm, M-Sa; Open Sunday for guests only. Brown Bag Lunch: 11am, M-F, first come first serve.
11:30am ? 2pm, Tues.-F.
Organization:
?He Cares? Ministry
Telephone:
727-548-1535
Address:
9825 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides financial assistance for water bills. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration.
Tu/Th by appointment only.
Organization:
People That Love Mission-Utility Assistance Program
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent water bills. A request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board. 9am ? 5pm, M-F, or by mail.
Organization:
PCHS General Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-547-7736
727-547-7814
727-893-5007
727-582-7781
727-582-7709
Address:
6350 76th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
727-547-7736, 547-7814
8am ? 4:30pm, M-F.
Sanderlin Center Outreach
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
727-893-5007
7:30am ? 4:30pm, M-Th.
647 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
727-582-7781, 582-7709 info line 7:30am ? 5pm, M-F.
Description:
Provides assistance through voucher payments for water bills. Must qualify.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission
Telephone:
727-545-8282
Address:
5625 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Serves breakfast and dinner meals. Provides bag lunches which can be made at breakfast time.
Breakfast: 4:30am-5:30am, M-F. 
Bag lunches are given to those in need immediately following breakfast.
Dinner: 5:30pm, M-F; 
1 pm, Sat.; 
3:30 pm, Sun.
Organization:
Wesley United Methodist Church
Telephone:
727-896-4797
Address:
301 37th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to those in need. Must bring ID for all individuals in the household.
9:30am - 12:30pm, M-W-F.
	
Organization:
We Help Services (of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic)
Telephone:
727-821-1200
Address:
863 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Emergency food provided on a temporary basis for those who have exhausted all other resources.
10am-3:30pm, M;
8:30am-3:30pm, Tues-Th.
Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Organization:
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-441-3790
OR
727-825-0725
Address:
1345 Park Street
Clearwater, FL
St. Petersburg , FL
Description:
Provides one meal daily to persons in need. Must have CHIP card of Florida ID with address. Meals served 9:30 a.m. ? 11:30 am, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
305 North Ring Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Soup Kitchen. Serves a hot meal from 11 a.m. ? 12 p.m. M, W, F only.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
101 W. Court Street
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Food Pantry. Provides a bag of food. Amount of food is determined by family size. Must have Social Security card or form of  ID.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
People That Love Clothing Pantry
Telephone:
727-525-4789
Address:
817 5th Avenue, North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to anyone in need. Hours: 11 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Salvation Army Clothing Closet
Telephone:
727-821-9123
Address:
1400 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to persons in need. ID required.
Hours: 9 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest
Telephone:
727-545-8282
Address:
5625 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to persons in need. 
Hours: 9 a.m. ? 7 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
2-1-1 Pinellas
Telephone:
2-1-1
727-562-1542 (cell phone access)
Description:
Crisis and information and referral line for social services agencies in Pinellas County. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Consult-A-Nurse Largo Medical Center
Telephone:
1-800-257-0944
Description:
Assistance line for medical questions and physician referral 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Quest Inn
Telephone:
727-443-2067
Address:
509 North Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 
Contact:
Suzanne Bissett, Director,
Leslie Backus, Manager
Description:
A community based, community funded, self-help program with house rules, curfew, and dormitory style living the Quest Inn houses up to fifteen men and six women. A clean sober environment is provided where clients can receive crisis intervention, counseling and help finding employment as well as food, shelter, clothing and hygiene items. Clients must be in recovery, employable and have legal identification.  There is a flexible time limit on the length of stay.
Organization:
Daystar Life Center
Telephone:
727-825-0442
Description:
Men and women?s clothing. Food pantry. Help with rent and utilities. Emergency gasoline. 1-day and 7-day bus passes.
M-F 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 3PM. Closed Wednesday in Summer.


Organization:
ASAP Drop In Center
Telephone:
727-823-5665
Address:
423 11th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Organization:
St. Vincent de Paul
Telephone:
727-821-3446
Address:
757 Arlington Avenue 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
11 AM- 12 noon everyday.
Organization:
WE ?Help
Telephone:
727-823-3471
Address:
863 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
The Refuge
Web Site:
www.refugefaithcovenant.netfirms.com
Telephone:
727-896-3531 OR
727-459-5800
Address:
1022 Crescent Lake Dr. 
St. Petersburg, FL
328 9th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Food and clothing for homeless, job placement assistance, drop-in center, housing support services, social justice advocacy, 53-bed addiction recovery halfway house. 24 hours.
6 PM- 8 PM S-Th.
Organization:
People That Love
Telephone:
727-820-0775
727-525-4789
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
817 5th Avenue, N.
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
Adventist Community Center
Telephone:
727-447-1087
Address:
1445 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Vivian Ashley
Description:
Food and Clothing assistance.
9:00 ? 12 noon on Tuesdays.
Organization:
League of Mercy
Telephone:
727-823-1985
Address:
1720 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
Maggie?s Closet
Telephone:
727-823-7894
Address:
48 9th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Need referral.
Organization:
Magic Closet/Trinity United Church
Telephone:
727-321-8589
Address:
1150 49th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
9 AM-3 PM  Tuesday.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest Mission
Web Site
http://www.havenofrest.com/
Telephone:
727-545-8282
Fax: 727-541-6305
Address:
5625 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance
Organization:
Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP)
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9 AM- 4 PM.
Organization:
Everybody?s Tabernacle
Web Site:
http://everybodystabernale.com 
Telephone:
727-442-9041
Address:
1120 N. Betty Lane
Clearwater , FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9 AM- 5 PM.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
305 North Ring Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM.
Organization:
Mental Health Association of Greater Tampa Bay
Telephone:
727-524-4460
Address:
15733 Bedford Circle East
Clearwater, FL 
Description:
Support groups and advocacy.
Organization:
Pinellas County School Board-GED Program
Email:
eddyc@pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-588-6301
Description:
Literacy Council tutoring for individuals reading below a 6th grade level.
Organization:
First Church of the Nazarene
Telephone:
727-544-3608 (Church)
Address:
6565 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Hours: 9am ? 12noon, Tu & F.
Provides clothing to low-income and homeless.
Organization:
Mid-Pinellas Homeless Outreach
Telephone:
727-521-1577
Address:
5301-A Haines Road
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides clothing exchange closet to anyone in need.
Hours: 8a-1p, M-Sat; most afternoons.
Organization:
Smoking Cessation and Physical Fitness
Web Site:
www.pinellaswellness.com
Telephone:
727-820-4113
727-820-4114
Description:
Steps to a Healthier Pinellas and Project Strong Heart.
Take free smoking cessation classes.
Organization:
Hope 4 the Homeless Ministries
Telephone:
727-328-2596
866-299-HOPE
Address:
5019 1/2 20th Avenue South
Gulfport, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to homeless individuals. Hours: 10am ? 5pm, M-F, by appointment.
Organization:
Dixie Hollins Adult Education Center
Telephone:
727-547-7872
Address:
4940 62nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education.
1:30 pm - 9:30 pm, M-Th;
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Lakewood Community School
Telephone:
727-893-2955
Address:
1400 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education.
1 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th;
8 am ? 3 pm, F.
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED and ESL classes. Fees vary according to program.
Organization:
Northeast Community School
Telephone:
727-570-3193
Address:
1717 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education.
2 pm ? 9:30 pm, M-Th;
8 am ? 4 pm, F.
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center -P.T.E.C.
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-893-2500
Address:
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
7:30 am - 9:30 pm, M-Th;
7:30 am ? 4 pm, F.
Provides vocational training and GED classes.
Organization:
Seminole Vocational Education Center
Telephone:
727-545-6405
Address:
12611 86th Avenue North
Seminole, FL
Description:
Adult Education.
7:20 am - 2 pm, M-F.
Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields including: agriculture, business education, construction trades, etc. Career counseling and employment placement are also provided. Also offers GED classes.
Organization:
WorkNet Pinellas
Web Site:
http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3
http://www.worknetpinellas.org
Telephone:
727-524-4344
727-524-4344
Address:
3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100
Pinellas Park, FL
300 Plaza West
3151 3rd Avenue North,  Suite 150
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
8 am ? 5pm, M-F.
Provides a full service center for job preparation & placement, including a resource room & GED classes. Assistive technology available for visually impaired individuals.
Organization:
St. Petersburg College
Web Site:
http://www.spcollege.edu
Telephone:
727-394-6111
727-341-4656
Address:
9200 113th Street North
Seminole, FL
8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am-4 pm, F
6605 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 4 pm, F
Description:
Adult Education.
Offers credit and non-credit courses. Also offers English as a Second Language courses.
Organization:
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center
Telephone:
727-893-2723
Address:
296 Mirror Lake Drive North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education.
7:45 am ? 10 pm, M-Th;
7:45 am - 3:30 pm, F.
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Tutoring Training- 20th Street
Telephone:
727-896-8006
Address:
Church of Christ
825 20th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
Provides GED assistance and computer training for adults.
Evenings, M-Th.
Organization:
Palm Harbor Community School
Telephone:
727-669-1140
Address:
1900 Omaha Street
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and ESL classes, etc.
1p-9p, M-Th; 8a-3:30p, F.
Organization:
Clearwater Adult Education Center
Telephone:
727-469-4190
Address:
540 South Hercules Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED, & ESL Classes.
2 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 3 pm, F.
Organization:
Even Start Family Literacy Program
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-552-1568
727-742-2080
727-552-1568
727-215-2310
Address:
2494 25th Street South 
(St Pete)
8a-1p, M-F
901 34th Street South 
(St Pete PTEC)
8:45a-2:45p, M-F
1501 16th Street South 
(St Pete Midtown Technology Center)
4001 58th Avenue North
(St. Pete Lealman Elementary)
8:45a-2:45p, M-F
Description:
Adult education/GED preparation/job skills.
Organization:
Coordinated Child Care-Resource and Referral
Web Site:
http://www.childcarepinellas.org
Telephone:
727-547-5750
Address:
6698 68th Avenue North, Suite B
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides referrals to generalized and specialized childcare. Also provides referrals to subsidized childcare.
Organization:
Community Pride Child Care Center
Telephone:
727-725-4152
727-443-0958 OR
Address:
2401 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL
1235 Holt Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Child care.
Organization:
Happy Workers Children?s Center
Web Site:
www.happyworkers.org
Email:
happy.workers@verizon.net
Telephone:
727-894-5337
Address:
920 19th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Child care.
Organization:
Head Start Child Development
Web Site:
http://www.pinellascountyheadstart.org/ChildServices/Index.htm
Telephone:
727-895-2512
Address:
6698 - 68th Avenue North, Suite D
Pinellas Park, FL 
Description:
Pinellas County Head Start/ Early Head Start.
Organization:
Community Preschool
Web Site:
http://www.communitypreschool.com/
Telephone:
727-895-2512
FAX: 727-894-8264
Address:
1665 25th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Nurture, educate and prepare children for kindergarten in a respectful and diverse environment.
Organization:
Catholic Charities
Web Site:
www.dioceseofStPete.org
Telephone:
727-893-1311
Address:
6533 ? 9 Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance with immigration, refugee programs, and voice mail.
Organization:
Clothing Depot
Telephone:
727-784-7274
Address:
2021 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to those in need. Friday 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m.
Organization:
Community Transportation Services
Telephone:
727-545-2100
Address:
7740-66 Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Transportation Disadvantaged Program for persons with no transportation and income under 200% Federal Poverty Level. Discounted monthly bus passes and taxi services or wheelchair transport. Application process.
Organization:
Driver?s License Division of the State of Florida
Telephone:
727-725-7944
727-547-7684
727-593-2749
727-893-2583
727-562-3262
Address:
2465 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL
6855-62 Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
4827 ? 34 Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
1900 ? 62 Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
743 S. Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Obtain driver?s license or Florida ID. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Saturday.
8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday.
8a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday.
Organization:
FEAST
Email:
nuyoudocs@aol.com
Telephone:
727-789-5275
Address:
(Tampa Road and US 19)
32756 US Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL
Contact:
Walter Anderson
Description:
Food bank for people in need. 9 a.m. ? 12 noon, Tuesday-Friday.
Organization:
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Telephone:
727-327-3353
Address:
4950 ? 6 Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Food pantry open 4 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Photo ID for self and family members required.
Organization:
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Telephone:
727-906-8300
Address:
3300 ? 31 Street South.
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Serves Meals Wednesday 12 noon- 2 p.m.
Organization:
Front Porch of Florida
Telephone:
727-898-6144
Address:
1523 ? 16 Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Social service referrals. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 am- 5 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 am ? 3:30 Friday.
Organization:
Computers for Our Community Program
Telephone:
727-898-7315
Address:
1371 16 Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact:
Esther
Description:
Computers for Our Community Program provides computers and computer training for low-income community residents.  10:30 am ? 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Organization:
Life line Telephone Service - Verizon
Telephone:
1-800-483-4200
Address:
Pinellas County
Description:
Provides $12.00 month basic phone service for recipients of SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Low Income Energy Assistance, Food Stamps or Temporary Aid for Needy Families.
Organization:
PSTA ?Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
Transportation for the Disadvantaged Program
Telephone:
727-545-2100
Description:
Schedule and route information. Express service. Discounted passes for daily, weekly, and monthly routes. 8:30 am ? 4:30 p.m.
Organization:
Recovery, Inc
Web Site:
http://recovery-inc.org/meetings/florida.html
Telephone:
727-712-3708
727-581-3835
727-938-1681
OR
727-525-1749
727-345-4208
Address:
Grace Lutheran Church
1812 North Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Thursday 7:30 p.m. 
St. Cecelia?s Church, Larkin Hall-820 Jasmine Way
Clearwater, FL
Thursday 7:00 p.m. 
St. Paul U.M.C. # 100 ? 1199 Highland Avenue 
Clearwater, FL 
Saturday 1:30 p.m. 
Hope Lutheran Church 
1801 ? 62 Avenue N. 
St. Petersburg, FL 
Thursday 1:30 p.m.
Description:
For people diagnosed with mood disorders including depression, dysthymia and bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders; psychotic disorders including schizophrenia; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder; and personality disorders. Members also include people not diagnosed, but having difficulty dealing with problems of everyday life. Practical coping techniques are learned through the regular attendance at meetings, studying the recovery literature, and daily practice. Not affiliated with any religion or belief system, and operated entirely by non-professionals. Recovery is not a 12-step program. Because of dual diagnoses, some members attend both Recovery and 12 step group. Recovery works in conjunction with Professional mental health services.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Description:
Community Support Programs.
Case Managers help clients achieve a successful adjustment to the community after long or recurrent hospitalizations. Specialized services are offered to homeless clients, and clients who are involved in the criminal justice system. The Forensic FACT Team provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to persons who are diagnosed with a mental illness and are under a valid Chapter 916 Conditional Release Order.
The Mental Health Recovery Program activities include therapeutic groups, peer discussions and training in basic living skills, socialization, communication and assertiveness. The Drop-In Center is a client-run community- based center that provides social activities for severely and persistently mentally ill adults.

9-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
WorkNet Pinellas
Web Site:
http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3
Telephone:
727-578-4593
Address:
3491 Gandy Boulevard Suite 100
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
WorkNet Pinellas came into existence in January 2001 under the general direction of Pinellas County and Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI) which is the state?s chief workforce policy organization. Created by the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000, the public-private partnership supports and promotes economic growth through workforce development. Workforce Florida is the principal architect in the state?s efforts to develop and retain a highly competitive workforce responsive to the needs of employers.
Organization:
Labor Line Services
Web Site:
http://laborline.net
Telephone:
1-800-982-8812
Address:
12425 28th Street, North
Suite 105
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides pre-employment screening, job readiness training, job search, on-going support.
Hours: 8 am- 5 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC)
Web Site:
http://www.ptec.pinellas.k12.fl.us/default.htm
Telephone:
727-893-2500
Ph: 727-538-7167
Address:
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
6100 154th Avenue North
Clearwater, FL 33760
Description:
Provides GED, training/education in vocational/technical fields.
PTEC provides students an opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry. Their services include guidance, assessment, resources, job placement and scholarships.
Hours: 7:30 am- 9:30 p.m., M-TH
7:30-4, Friday.
Organization:
The Center for Independence, Inc.
Telephone:
Ph: 727-816-1515
Fax: 727-816-1520
Address:
7027 US 19 North
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Description:
CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services.
Organization:
WorkNet Jordan Park One Stop
Telephone:
727-328-2610
Address:
1200 25th Street South 
Unit 624 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides full service job preparation, job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F.
Organization:
WorkNet St. Petersburg One Stop
Telephone:
727-893-1255
Address:
3151 Avenue North 
Suite 150 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides full service job preparation/job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F.
Organization:
Success Training and Retention Services (STARS) 
Telephone:
727-550-4150
Address:
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides a 3 - week workshop for attitudinal change and job readiness. Placement follows graduation. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ?F.
Organization:
Pinellas County Urban League, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.pcul.org/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-2081
Address:
Main office:
333 ? 31st Street North 
St. Petersburg., FL
Rainbow Village Office: 13420 Adams Circle
Largo. FL 
Martin Luther King Jr. Center - 1201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Sharon T. Melville, Coordinator
Description:
The Minority Skills Bank helps people secure suitable jobs by offering job readiness counseling, employability skills training, referral and placement assistance and follow-up support. The program also helps businesses and corporations secure well-screened and qualified employees.
In an effort to promote the economic independence of Urban League constituents, the Minority Skills Bank works with unemployed and underemployed individuals to insure appropriate job referrals.  The applicants? skills and educational levels are matched with specific job requirements from local employers to insure qualified referrals, maximizing permanent placement results.  Services include: job readiness counseling, employability skills development training, referral and placement assistance and follow-up. The Minority Skills Bank is assisted by a panel of human resource professionals from local corporations who volunteer their expertise through membership on the Minority Skills Bank Advisory Committee. In addition to regular interviewing and job referrals, the Minority Skills Bank has accepted the challenge of working with  those deemed ?hard-to-place? due to significant employment barriers.  
Services are provided free of charge at three (3) locations in Pinellas County.
Eligibility Requirements: 
Available to anyone, age 16 or older, who is seeking employment.
Service Area: Pinellas County 
Funding Source: United Way of Tampa Bay.
Organization:
Abilities of Florida, Inc.
Web Site:
www.ourpeoplework.org
Telephone:
727-538-7370
Fax: 727-538-7387
Address:
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760
Description:
Abilities of Florida, located in Clearwater, is an affiliate of the Service Source Network. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Abilities offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. It also can offer outsourcing labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including food service, mail management, administrative services, warehousing, shipping and receiving, and logistics.
Organization:
Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living (CASIL)
Web Site:
www.cascil.org
Telephone:
727-577-0065
Fax: 727-539-7588
Address:
12552 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL 33773
Description:
CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning.
Organization:
Jobs and Benefits Center
Telephone:
727-893-2255
727-469-5860
727-570-3000
Address:
3251 3rd Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
1100 Cleveland Street 
Clearwater, FL 
3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100 
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Employment and Training.
Organization:
Career Options 
Telephone:
727-570-3262
727-298-1718
Address:
3251 3rd Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 202 
Pinellas Park, FL
1100 Cleveland Street 
Suite 400 
Clearwater, FL 33755
Description:
Assists individuals within income guidelines with barriers to employment, also displaced worker program.  
Assists with transportation, skill classes, IQ tests, helps individual abused or history of incarceration.
Organization:
Vocational Rehabilitation
Telephone:
727-893-2261
727-570-3083
727-298-1784
Address:
3251 3rd Avenue North, Suite 145
St. Petersburg, FL
3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 101
Pinellas Park, FL 
50 South Belcher Road, Suite 116
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Assists individuals with physical and mental disabilities who are able to return to work. May provide grant money, transportation and medical coverage.
Organization:
Resource Center for Women
Telephone:
727-893-7134
727-586-1110
727-586-1110
Address:
1111 18th Avenue South 
(Enoch Davis), 
St. Petersburg, FL 
301 Seminole Boulevard, Suite 150 (Plaza Center) 
Largo, FL 33770
401 Martin Luther King Drive 
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Description:
Career counseling, pre-employment training, personal growth, parenting classes, support groups.
Organization:
Vet Center
Telephone:
727-893-3791
Address:
2837 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Veterans employment assistance.
Organization:
ASAP Drop-In Center
Telephone:
727-823-5665
Address:
423 11th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides employment assistance for homeless through referrals to temporary positions and day labor.
7:30 am - 10:30 am, M-F.
Organization:
Advance Ability Solutions
Web Site:
http://www.ucptampa.org
Telephone:
727-535-3887
1-800-666-0713
Address:
13830 58th Street North, Suite 400
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Employment Training and Supported Living Services.
Provides job training & placement for adults with any developmental disability.
8:30 am ? 6 pm, M-F.
Organization:
James B. Sanderlin Family Center
Telephone:
727-321-9444
Address:
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides employment posting, computer classes and referrals.
8 am ? 8 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 12 noon, F;
9 am - 4:30 pm, Sa.
Organization:
Pinellas County Government Job Line
Telephone:
727-464-3745
Description:
A recorded message describing position openings and closing application dates for Pinellas County government jobs.
24 hours/7days/week.
Organization:
Pinellas Opportunity Council
Family Development/Skill Training
Telephone:
727-327-8690, Ext. 12
Address:
3443 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides training to improve life skills. Prepares people to seek and obtain employment. Must meet income guidelines.
8:30 am ? 5 pm, M-F.
Organization:
SUCCESS Employment Services
Web Site:
http://goodwill-suncoast.org
Telephone:
727-523-1512
Address:
10596 Gandy Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides on-the-job training and supervision. As well as job placement for people ages 16 or older with primary disability.
8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F.
Organization:
Weil Habilitation Center ? PARC Pinellas Association for Retarded Children
Telephone:
727-345-9111
Address:
3100 75th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides vocational assessment, employment development, time limited job coaching and job placement for Individuals 16 years or older with a diagnosed disability.
8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F.
Organization:
Projects with Industry
Web Site:
http://www.ourpeoplework.org
Telephone:
727-538-7370, Ext. 346
Address:
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides career exploration, and information to people 40 years or older with disabilities. Also provides computer literacy training.
8 am - 4:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 4pm, F.
Organization:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Web Site:
http://www.rehabworks.org
Telephone:
727-518-3454
Address:
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 123
Largo, FL
Description:
Provides vocation evaluation, employment assistance, on-the-job training, transportation, & physical aids to reduce vocational impediments.
8 am ? 5 pm, M-F.
Organization:
Adult Service ? U.P.A.R.C. Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Children
Telephone:
727-799-3330
Address:
1501 North Belcher Road
Suite 249
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Individual approach to assist disabled adults reach their optimum functioning level. Services include: evaluation; work adjustment; adult basic education; daily living skills; and social services. Pre-vocational classrooms are available. Developmental enrichment programs for the elderly.
8 am ? 4 pm, M-F.
Organization:
People That Love Mission
Telephone:
727-525-4789
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St Petersburg, FL
Description:
Transportation Assistance.
Daily/Weekly Bus Pass Program.
11 am - 2:30 pm, M-F.
Provides free bus passes for job seekers and those in need of transportation to obtain regular work and job interviews. Must provide proof.
Organization:
Transportation Disadvantaged Program
Telephone:
727-545-2100
Address:
7740 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Transportation Assistance.
5:30 am ? 6 pm, M-F.
Provides transportation to employment, and education to those who qualify. Client must be approved first and can call for an application.
Organization:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Web Site:
http://www.rehabworks.org/
Email:
Loretta Laird at loretta.laird@vr.fldoe.org
Telephone:
727-570-3052
Address:
Saint Petersburg Offices 
9400 4th Street, North
Lake Building, Suite 203
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Vocational Rehabilitation is an employment program assisting individuals with disabilities, including Floridians with the most severe disabilities, to pursue meaningful careers commensurate with their abilities and capabilities. Their services include counseling, job coaching, medical services, therapy services, adaptive aids, vocational assessment and training, employment services, supported employment, transition services, referral source and mental health services.
Organization:
Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc.
Web Site:
www.goodwill-
suncoast.org
Telephone:
727-523-1512
Fax: 727-577-2749
Address:
10596 Gandy Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling. 
Organization:
Goodwill Temporary Services
Web Site:
http://goodwill-suncoast.org
Telephone:
727-577-6411
1-800-641-8367
Address:
9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 104
St Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides screening and assessment of skills and job placement assistance.
8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F.
Organization:
Seminole Vocational Education Center
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-545-6405
Address:
12611 86th Avenue North
Seminole, FL
Description:
Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields. Also provides career counseling, job placement, & GED classes.
7:20 am ? 2 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Web Site:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu
Telephone:
1-800-526-7234
Description:
Provides information for disabled employees or persons with functional limitations.
8 am ? 8 p.m., M-Th; 8 am ? 7 p.m., F.
Organization:
Job Merit Program
Telephone:
727-821-0314
Address:
1400 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides job counselors to homeless Persons.
9 am?11:30am, 1pm-3:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc
Telephone:
727-479-1800
Description:
Ticket to Work: An employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going back to work. Gulf Coast is an Employment Network that can assist ticket holders with the following services: Resume preparation, interviewing skills, job coaching, job search assistance and job placement.
Organization:
Able Body, Inc
Telephone:
727-449-8778
727-531-2383
727-938-6574
727-520-1536
Address:
1450 Gulf-to-Bay
Clearwater, FL
2965 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL
29020 US Highway 19 North
Tarpon Springs, FL
5050 1/2 Haines Road
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Places individuals in daily jobs. Workers are paid daily. Office open 5 am ? 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Organization:
Delta Temporary Help, Inc.
Telephone:
727-327-7010
Address:
2359 ? 1 Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Daily Jobs; daily pay. Office hours 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Organization:
Labor Ready
Telephone:
727-547-0559
727-520-8846
Address:
6320 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
4632 ? 28 Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Daily work-daily pay. Office open 5 am-6:30 pm. Monday ?Friday and on call Saturday-Sunday.
Organization:
Pacesetter Personnel Service
Telephone:
727-894-0225
Address:
1627 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Daily work assignments at 5:30 am ? 9:00 am Monday ? Friday. Make an appointment to interview for future jobs, as no assignments are made on the phone.
Organization:
Pride Job Placement
Email:
broberts@pride-enterprises.com
Telephone:
1-800-982-8812
Address:
12425 ? 28 Street North, Suite 105
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Pre-employment screening, job readiness training, job search, and on-going support. 8-5 Monday ? Friday.
Organization:
Worker?s Compensation Employee Assistance Office
Address:
1-800-342-1741
*Employee Assistance
Field Office 813- 930-4031
Rehabilitation and medical care
field office 570-3052
Description:
Employee Assistance/Rehabilitation and Medical care.

9-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
CHIPS Center
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street,
Clearwater, FL 33756
Description:
Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment.
M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM.
Organization:
Grief Recovery Centers
Telephone:
727-545-8334
Address:
5111 66th Street North, Suite 102,
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Description:
Grief Recovery.
Organization:
SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST)
Telephone:
727-894-3533
Address:
21 9th Street South, Suite C
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services.
Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F.
Organization:
Adult Comprehensive Protection Services, Inc (ACPS)
Telephone:
727-547-8676
Address:
8130 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Guardianship Services.
Organization:
Directions for Mental Health, Inc.
Telephone:
727-524-4464
Address:
1437 South Belcher Road, Suite 200
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Case Management Services
Intensive Case Management Services
Forensic Specialist Services
Crisis Response Team
Support Funds
Medication
Organization:
Gulf Coast Community Care 
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org/svc-mental.htm
Telephone:
727-538-7460
Address:
1404 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 
Description:
Residential Services
Adult Therapeutic Foster Care
Mental Health Overlay Services
Clubhouse
Geriatric Crisis Response Services
Case Management Services
Forensic Outreach Services
Support Funds
Adult mentors, mentally ill, disabled, elderly community care, HIV services.
Organization:
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services, Inc. (PEMHS)
Telephone:
727-545-6477
Address:
11254 58th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 
Description:
Crisis Stabilization
Short-term Residential Treatment (SRT) Services
Crisis Support/Emergency Screening
Family Emergency Treatment Center
Crisis Team
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Case Management Services
Intensive Case Management Services
Supported Employment Services
Medical Services
Indigent Drug Program (IDP)
Forensic Outreach Services
Drop-in Center
Clubhouse
Forensic Specialist Services
Support Fund
Supported Housing Services
FACT Services
Organization:
The Harbor Behavioral Health Care
Telephone:
727-841-4200
Address:
P.O. Box 428
7809 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 
Description:
Crisis Stabilization
Crisis Support/Emergency Screening
Medical Services
Indigent Drug Program (IDP)
Support Fund
Case Management Services
Drop-in Center
Supported Housing Services
Supported Employment Services
Forensic Specialist Services
Organization:
Westcare of Florida, Inc.
Telephone:
727-328-1752
Address:
2525 First Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Crisis Support/Emergency Screening.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Case Management Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Florida Assertive Community Treatment FACT Services.
Organization:
The Harbor BHCI
Web Site:
www.theharbor-bhci.org
Telephone:
727-841-4430
Address:
6641 Industrial Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 
Description:
The Harbor BHCI offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adults and children.
Organization:
Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Web Site:
www.cascil.org
Telephone:
727-577-0065
Fax: 727-539-7588
Address:
12552 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL 
Description:
CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning.
Organization:
Association  of Retarded Children Upper Pinellas
Web Site:
http://members.aol.com/uparc
Telephone:
727-799-3330
Fax: 727-799-4632
Address:
1501 North Belcher Road
Suite 249
Clearwater, FL 
Description:
The ARC Upper Pinellas County serves adults and children with developmental disabilities. Their services include Early Intervention, Preschool, Homebound and Family Resources, Residential Homes, Habilitation Centers, Personal, Social and Community Services and a Medical and Elderly Division.
Organization:
Directions Adult Outpatient Services
Telephone:
727-524-4464
Address:
1437 South Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides individual counseling, evaluation, and psychiatric services.
Organization:
Directions Homeless Outreach
Telephone:
727-547-4566
Address:
8823 115th Avenue North
Largo, FL
Description:
Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, individual counseling, psychiatric services (homeless individuals only).
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 
Description:
Outpatient Services.
Outpatient services are for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (18+) who require long-term outpatient psychiatric treatment and have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. The goal of services is to enable clients to maximize their ability to function at an optimal level in the community and to reduce the risk of hospitalization or re-hospitalization.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Substance Abuse Services.
Substance abuse programs increase client understanding of substance abuse and its impact on adults and children with mental illness. Program goals are to provide information to parents, significant others and professionals in the community who are involved with someone who is mentally ill and may be at-risk for substance abuse.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Community Support Programs.
Case Managers help clients achieve a successful adjustment to the community after long or recurrent hospitalizations. Specialized services are offered to homeless clients, and clients who are involved in the criminal justice system. The Forensic FACT Team provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to persons who are diagnosed with a mental illness and are under a valid Chapter 916 Conditional Release Order.
The Mental Health Recovery Program activities include therapeutic groups, peer discussions and training in basic living skills, socialization, communication and assertiveness. The Drop-In Center is a client-run community- based center that provides social activities for severely and persistently mentally ill adults.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/Dropin.htm
Telephone:
727-552-2440
Address:
1001 16th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
The Drop-In Center is a great place for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to socialize or relax. The Center offers a wide variety of activities and support groups.
The Drop-In Center is client run and operated. The Center is open 7 days a week including holidays - but please call the location for hours. 
For additional information or directions, please call (727) 552-2440.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Senior Support Services.
The ?golden years? are often not the wonderful time people imagine it to be. Seniors may need counseling and other services to cope with the losses associated with aging. 
Designed for individuals 60+, senior support services are offered at home, in the office and at senior centers and dining sites.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. (Vincent House)
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/vincent_house.htm
Telephone:
727-820-9600
Address:
6713 49th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Vincent House is part of an international organization of 400 clubhouses. For more information on the International Center for Clubhouse Development, or on specific program policies and goals, log on to www.iccd.org
Program Mission: The mission of Van Gogh?s Palette, Inc. is to assist, promote and celebrate individuals recovering from mental illnesses in their effort to improve social and vocational skills and become employed in the community. This will be accomplished with the input of the individual, utilizing his/her talents while demonstrating respect, encouragement and dignity.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m. 
Persons recovering from mental illnesses are able to relearn vocational and social skills by participating in a training program known as the ?work-ordered day.? Persons that choose to participate in the clubhouse are able to perform certain duties in the work units (food service, business and employment) as a way to relearn how to interact with other people and how to complete simple tasks, thus learning basic work skills. Membership to Vincent House is open to the public. The pre-qualifications for participation are a history of mental illness and a desire to participate.
Organization:
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS)
Family Emergency Treatment Center (FETC)
Telephone:
727-558-1053
OR
727-552-1053
Address:
650 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
PEMHS Family Emergency Treatment Center is an ambulatory walk-in center for mental health and addiction treatment.
Provides emergency mental health treatment for those in need. 
Hours:  8 p.m. ? 10 p.m., M-Sat.
Organization:
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS)
Access Center
Telephone:
727-552-1053
Address:
650 16th Street North,
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides emergency mental health assessment, crisis stabilization, and suicide intervention.24 hours, 7 days a week..
Organization:
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS)
Telephone:
727-545-6477
Address:
(Adult Services, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Program, and Administrative Offices)
11254-58th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Short Term Residential Treatment ? Provides a longer stay to meet consumer treatment needs; serves as an alternative to state hospital placement. The program focuses on education and activities of daily living (ADL) skills to enhance community living. (Pinellas Park & St. Petersburg).
Organization:
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS)
Telephone:
727-545-6477
Address:
(Adult Services, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Program, and Administrative Offices)
11254-58th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Crisis Stabilization ? Provides brief, intensive services for adults in crisis that include diagnoses, medication, and health education as well as individual and group therapies, recreation activities and discharge planning. (Pinellas Park).
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc.
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Address:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Jail Diversion for mentally ill offenders providing community placements for non-violent inmates in the Pinellas County Jail. Funded by the Department of Children and Families and Pinellas County Social Services, no other agency provides this service in the county.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Address:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Case Management services are provided to individuals with chronic mental illness in order to coordinate and access needed psychiatric, social, health and other services. Working jointly with consumers, case managers help identify client needs through an assessment process, then assist consumers to receive needed services. Services are monitored to ensure that client needs are being met.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc.
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Description:
Day Treatment is a community-based, psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults and seniors with chronic mental illness that teaches and strengthens the skills needed for independent living. Consumers attending the program acquire skills in areas such as medication management, improving interpersonal relations, managing skills of daily living, how to access community resources, banking and budgeting, recreational activities, and others. Services are provided to individuals in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc.
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Description:
The Hope Club is based on the International Center for Clubhouse Development where people who have a mental illness can come to rebuild their lives. The participants are called members, not patients and the focus of their recovery is on their strengths, not the illness. Work in the clubhouse, whether it is clerical, data input, meal preparation or reaching out to their fellow members, provides the core healing process. The focus of The Hope Club is on creating a bookstore atmosphere where members can learn skills such as cataloging books and CDs, pricing, keeping inventory, producing a newsletter, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Members also receive help in securing housing, advancing their education, good psychiatric and medical care, and maintaining government benefits.
Organization:
Pasco County Drop-In Center
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Address:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Description:
The Pasco-Drop-In Center is available to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Utilizing the role recovery model of care, the goal of the services provided is to help members develop the skills they need to improve social and community connections and to help those members live full lives.

9-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
University of Florida Dental Clinic
Telephone:
727-893-2704
Address:
960 7th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Reduced fee payment for dental services. No guarantee to be seen.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center- PTEC
Telephone:
727-893-2500
Address:
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Emergency care.
Wednesdays at 8 AM-?
Organization:
St. Petersburg Junior College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Telephone:
727-341-3668
Address:
7200 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Cleanings and x-rays. Small charge.
Organization:
Everybody?s Tabernacle
Telephone:
727-442-9041
Address:
1120 North Betty Lane
Clearwater, FL
Description:
General dental care for residents of the facility.
Call first 442-9041.
Organization:
Clearwater Free Clinic
Web Site:
www.stpetersurgfreeclinic.org
Telephone:
727-447-3041
Address:
707 North Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Free Clinic.
Medical clinic serving uninsured adults and children who live in upper Pinellas County. Clients must provide documentation of citizenship and residence, a Florida picture ID, and a SS card. Client must give amount of income at appointment. Client must call to make an appointment the day he or she needs to be seen, not before. No walk-ins.
They are open from 9 to 5 Monday - Thursday.
Organization:
Greenwood Community Health Resources Center
Web Site:
http://www.gchrc.org/
Email:
wecare@carsonhrc.org
Telephone:
727-467-9411 Fax: 727-467-2771
Address:
1108 North Martin Luther King Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
The mission of the Greenwood Community Health Resource Center is to provide quality health care to the underserved citizens of the Greenwood area and Pinellas County.
Our services are all provided free.
Organization:
Morton Plant Hospital?s Turley Family Health Center
Web Site:
www.baycare.org/12354.cfm
Telephone:
727-462-7000
Address:
300 Pinellas Street
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Turley Family Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive health care with an emphasis on prevention primarily for the North Greenwood community. Accepting Medicaid patients and extending discounted care to low-income individuals who fail to qualify for Medicaid has allowed Turley Family Health Center to provide health care to infants, children and adults who might otherwise not receive health care.
Organization:
St. Petersburg Free Clinic
Web Site:
http://www.stpetersburgfreeclinic.org/
Telephone:
727-327-0333
Address:
863 3rd Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact:
Chris Almvig, Director of Health Care Services, calmvigspfc@yahoo.com
Description:
The Free Clinic Health Center functions as a walk-in clinic for adults without private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and do not qualify by low income for county health care. Professional doctors and nurses volunteer their time and services to see patients. 
Mon. & Wed., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tue. & Th., 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Organization:
Bayfront Family Health Center
Telephone:
727-893-6116
Address:
700 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Description:
Medical Clinics (Free or sliding scale fee schedule).
Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Organization:
Community Health Centers of Pinellas
Web Site:
http://chcpinellas.org/index.htm
Telephone:
727-821-6701
727-824-8177
727-824-8131
727-544-2284
727-461-1439
727-587-7729
727-944-3828
Address:
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center at the Historic Mercy Hospital Campus 
1344 22nd Street South 
St Petersburg FL 
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Dental Clinic 
1344 22nd Street South 
St Petersburg FL 
Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. Pharmacy 
1344 22nd Street South 
St Petersburg FL 
Community Health Centers at Pinellas Park 
6237 66th Street North 
Pinellas Park, FL 
Community Health Centers at Clearwater 
1020 Lakeview Road 
Clearwater, FL 
Community Health Centers at Largo 
12420 130th Avenue North
Largo, FL 
Community Health Centers at Tarpon Springs
301 Disston Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
CHCs must serve areas that are designated as a Medically Underserved Area or Medically Underserved Population (MUA/MUP). The designation criteria include poverty levels, number of providers and health status indicators. 
CHCs must provide primary and preventive primary care, dental and mental health services (on site or by arrangement). 
CHC must provide services to everyone regardless of a patient?s ability to pay. Health care services are not provided for free. CHCs offer sliding fee scales for patients without insurance.
Organization:
Sun Coast Family Center
Telephone:
727-593-5492
Address:
13540 Walsingham Road
Largo, FL
Description:
General family practice serving individuals ages three years old and up. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, and has a sliding scale. For the sliding scale, individual must show proof of income for everyone working in the house. At the first visit, individual should bring insurance card and picture ID OR proof of income (sliding scale) and picture ID. Prefers patients to make an appointment but accepts walk-ins.
Organization:
Pinellas County Human Services Medical and Dental Program
Telephone:
727-943-4743
727-464-8400
727-547-7736
727-582-7781
727-893-5007
Address:
Tarpon Springs Outreach
301 South Disston Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Clearwater Office
1100 Cleveland Street
12th Floor
Clearwater, FL
Pinellas Park Outreach
6350 76th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
St. Petersburg Office
647 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Sanderlin Center Outreach
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
If you are eligible for services, you may receive general primary care with access to prescriptions, hospital care, and lab work. Dental care is relief of pain only.
You must be at 100% of the poverty guidelines. The caseworker will be able to give you more information on the financial guidelines. The program serves people between the ages of 18 and 65 who are Pinellas county residents. You must have a medical problem. They do not provide preventative care.
Organization:
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Dental Clinic
Telephone:
727-824-8177
Address:
1344 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Comprehensive dental clinic serving patients of all ages. Services provided: digital x-rays, preventative care, basic dental needs, most major services, wisdom teeth extraction. Accepts straight Medicaid and self-pay. Minimum pay available to those who qualify.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Telephone:
727-893-2500
Address:
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides a low cost dental clinic on the first three Wednesday mornings of the month when school is in session. Patients are accepted on a walk in basis only. Individual must come at 6:15 a.m. Only the first 4 patients to sign in at intake time are taken. 
The following services are provided: Extractions $40; Fillings $20-60, and X-Rays $5. Cash or checks are accepted at the time of service.
Organization:
UF College of Dentistry Clinic
Telephone:
727-893-2704
Address:
960 7th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
An emergency dental clinic is offered every morning Monday through Friday. Emergency walk-ins must arrive at 7:30 a.m. The clinic is limited to the first 8 people. There is NO guarantee to be seen. Potential patients are encouraged to call the day before to make sure the clinic will be open. Most procedures cost $110, generally 1/3 the cost of private dental fees.
Organization:
Dr. King
Telephone:
727-593-8700
Address:
12685 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
Description:
Monday ? Friday, 8:30 ? 5:00 p.m.
(Free or sliding scale fee, will do suture removals).
Organization:
House of the St. Pete Free Clinic
Telephone:
727-823-5780
Address:
2151 Central Avenue
Petersburg, FL
Description:
Shelter for single men. Intake 5:30 p.m. ?7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Organization:
Lions? Sight Clinic
Telephone:
727-725-9102
Address:
Office on Aging at the Sunshine Center. 
330 ? 5 Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Eye exam and glasses for people in need.  Apply 9:00 am Monday ?Friday. Additional hours on Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am ? 2:30 p.m.
Organization:
Mobile Medical Unit of Pinellas County Social Services
Telephone:
727-582-7577
Address:
Pinellas County
Description:
Serves homeless and other populations at shelters, soup kitchens, and other county sites.
Organization:
Consult-A-Nurse Largo Medical Center
Telephone:
1-800-257-0944
Description:
Assistance line for medical questions and physician referral 24 hours, 7 days a week.

9-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org
Telephone:
727-841-4155
Address:
Hacienda Home
5621 Main Street 
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
Hacienda Home is a 32-bed residential treatment facility that provides care for older adults and seniors age 50 and older who are suffering from serious and persistent mental illness.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org
Telephone:
727-479-1800
727-538-7460
Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066
Address:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Description:
The Supported Housing Program (SHP) provides services in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough county to adults who have a serious and persistent mental illness. This Role Recovery based program is designed to assist individuals reach the goal of living as independently as possible by helping these individuals locate and maintain housing in the?community.
Organization:
Benedict Haven, Inc.
Telephone:
727-527-2257
Address:
210 72nd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact:
Dolores Castaldo
Description:
Permanent family-style home for adults with severe mental with 24 hour supervision.
Organization:
Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIPS)
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street 
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides shelter to homeless families and individuals.
Intake: 4:30 p.m. ? 7:30 am everyday.
Organization:
Everybody?s Tabernacle
Telephone:
727-448-9041
Address:
1120 North Betty Lane
Clearwater, FL 
Description:
Provides shelter to homeless families and individuals.
Intake : 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Grace House
Telephone:
727-446-5964
Address:
1552 Myrtle Avenue South
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides shelter for homeless families with children. Must have ID. Intake: 8 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m., M-F by appointment only.
Organization:
The Haven
Telephone:
727-442-4128
Address:
Confidential location
Description:
Provides safe temporary housing and other services for victims of domestic violence.
24 hours 7 days a week.
Organization:
People That Love Men?s Shelter
Telephone:
727-525-4789
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides emergency housing for single men. Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
People That Love Women?s Shelter
Address:
815 5th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides shelter for single women, women with children, and couples with children. 
Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
Telephone:
727-821-9123
Address:
1400 4th Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Overnight shelter for single men, women, single women, couples and families with children. 
Intake: after 9pm police escort required.
Organization:
St. Pete Free Clinic Beacon House
Telephone:
727-823-5780
Address:
2151 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides shelter for single men.
Intake: 5:30pm ? 7:30pm M ? F.
Organization:
CASA
Telephone:
727-898-3671
Address:
Confidential location
Description:
Provides safe, temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence. 
Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
YWCA Emergency Housing Program
Telephone:
727-823-2859
Address:
429 6th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides emergency, short-term housing for intact families and single parents with children. 
Intake: 8am ? 4:30pm, M ? F.
Organization:
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc
Telephone:
727-893-1661
Address:
66th Street Group Home
3180-3200 66th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
66th Street Group Home is a Level II Residential Treatment Program for 14 male and female adults age 18 to 45. The clients may have a history of serious mental illness with many being dually diagnosed. Some consumers may have forensic involvement and are diverted from jail. Program adopts individuals under Florida Statute 916 as Incompetent to Proceed or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
Organization:
Mustard Seed Inn
Telephone:
727-328-1990
Address:
2510 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Turning Point
Telephone:
727-823-7811
Address:
1801 5th Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Inebriate intervention Center provides shelter for 24 hours to time required to secure placement at detoxification, rehabilitation, or transitional living. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Beacon House
Telephone:
727-823-5780
Address:
2151 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Hours of Operation: Weekdays only Intake 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. M-F.
Fees (if any):$5/night but free if no funds.
Description of Services Offered: Overnight shelter and breakfast for single men.
Intake Process: No ID needed. No alcohol, drugs.
Organization:
Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc. CASCIL
Web Site:
www.cascil.org
Telephone:
Ph: 727-577-0065
Fax: 727-539-7588
Address:
12552 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL
Description:
CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning.
Organization:
Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc.
Web Site:
www.goodwill-suncoast.org
Telephone:
727-523-1512
Fax: 727-577-2749
Address:
10596 Gandy Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling.
Organization:
The Center for Independence, Inc.
Web Site:
www.arcpasco.org
Telephone:
727-816-1515
Fax: 727-816-1520
Address:
7027 US 19 North
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services.
Organization:
Directions for Mental Health, Inc.
Telephone:
727-524-4464
Address:
1437 South Belcher Road, Suite 200
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Homeless Services.
Organization:
SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST)
Telephone:
727-894-3533
Address:
21 9th Street South, Suite C
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services.
Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F.
Organization:
Mustard Seed Inn
Telephone:
727-328-1990
727-328-1752
Address:
2510 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
2525 1st Ave S, 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals.
9am ? 5pm, M ? F.
Organization:
People That Love Mission Utility Assistance Program
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent electric and water bills. Request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill.
Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board.
9am - 5pm, M-F, or by mail.
Organization:
Pinellas Opportunity Council
Emergency Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-442-5649
Address:
1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment.
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
Organization:
Pinellas Opportunity Council
Emergency Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-937-9393
Address:
218 Lemon Street, Village
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment.
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services-Clearwater
Telephone:
727-446-4177
Address:
1521 East Druid Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be higher than $50 to receive assistance. CANNOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already.
10am-4pm, M; 9am - 4pm, T-F.
(Closed 12pm - 1pm each day for lunch). Clients are seen by appointment only M/T/F. Appointments are usually scheduled 2 weeks in advance. Accepting walk-ins on Wednesdays and Thursdays (first 5 people at 9am).
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services Tarpon Springs
Telephone:
727-934-4476
Address:
209 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be more than $50 to receive assistance. CANNOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already.
9am - 12pm and 1:00pm - 4pm, M and F; 9am-12pm, W.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Residential (regular, co-occurring, forensic) Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Description:
(FACT) Florida Assertive Community Treatment Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Supported Housing Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Indigent Drug Program (IDP)
Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-528-8400
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Supported Employment Services
Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Support Funds
Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services.
Organization:
Casablanca Condominiums
Telephone:
727-579-7920
727-538-7370
Address:
2099 ? 54 Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
1 and 2 bedroom apartments for disabled residents. Managed by Abilities of Casablanca. Subsidized by HUD.
Organization:
Community Service Foundation
Telephone:
727-461-0618
Address:
925 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Assists people with utilities, rent, mortgage. Affordable housing referrals, fair housing counseling, homebuyer education, home budget seminars. 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
Organization:
CTM Love Basket
Telephone:
727-524-1978
Fax: 727-535-2212
Address:
Pinellas, FL
Description:
Assists with electric bills, water, partial rent and mortgage payments for single parents and disabled persons. Requires Pastor referral. 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Organization:
Dryer Group Home
Telephone:
727-799-3330
Address:
2606 Dryer Avenue 
Largo, FL
Description:
1 bedroom apartments for disabled residents. Managed by UPARC, Inc. Subsidized by HUD.
Organization:
Housing Authority, Pinellas County
Telephone:
727-443-7684
Address:
111479 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
Description:
Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Tarpon Springs office hours ? 7:30 am ? 12 noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday- Friday.
Organization:
Clearwater Housing Authority
Web Site:
www.clearwaterhousingauth.org
Telephone:
727-441-3634
Fax: 727-446-3462
Address:
210 South Ewing Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday.
Organization:
Dunedin Housing Authority
Telephone:
727-449-7684
Address:
11479 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
Description:
Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday.
Organization:
St. Petersburg Housing Authority
Telephone:
727-323-3171
Address:
3250 5 Ave North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Housing Authority
Telephone:
727-937-4411
Address:
500 South Walton Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday.
Organization:
Our Brother?s Keeper
Telephone:
727-820-9787
Address:
1601 ? 12 Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact:
Kiambu Mudada
Description:
Community based organization providing transitional housing and re-entry program for substance abusers.
Organization:
Quest Inn
Telephone:
727-43-2067
Address:
509 North Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Suzanne Bissett, Director,
Leslie Backus, Manager
Description:
A community based, community funded, self-help program with house rules, curfew, and dormitory style living the Quest Inn houses up to fifteen men and six women. A clean sober environment is provided where clients can receive crisis intervention, counseling and help finding employment as well as food, shelter, clothing and hygiene items. Clients must be in recovery, employable and have legal identification.  There is a flexible time limit on the length of stay.

9-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
Gulfcoast Legal Services-Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Web Site:
http://www.gulfcoastlegal.org/
Telephone:
727-821-0726
Fax: 727-821-3340
Address:
Gulfcoast Legal Services
641 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Gulfcoast Legal Services is a non-profit corporation providing free legal assistance to income eligible residents of Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Outreach to the homeless is available at St. Vincent De Paul Society (401 15th Street North, St. Petersburg) between 11am ? 12noon on Thursdays. Phone call consultations can also be provided if necessary.
Gulfcoast has been in existence since 1979. We have 17 attorneys and 4 paralegals working in four offices. If you have a legal question please contact one of our offices directly.
Organization:
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Telephone:
727-821-5450
Address:
2600 9th Street North, Suite 602 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Refers clients to private lawyers in specific legal areas. 
Hours: 9am ? 4:30pm, M ? Th; 9am ? 4pm, F (closed 12pm ? 1pm for lunch).
Organization:
Clear water Bar Association
Web Site:
http://www.clearwaterbar.org
Telephone:
727-461-4880
Address:
314 South Missouri Avenue, Suite 107
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Refers clients to private lawyers in specific legal areas. Referrals available by phone only, no walk-ins.
9:30 am- 4:30 p.m., M-F.

9-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Organization:
Compassionate Drug Patient Assistance
Web Site:
http://www.healthcouncils.org/mednet.htm
Telephone:
727-217-7070, Ext. 12
Fax: 727-570-3033
Address:
9800 4th Street North
St Petersburg, FL
Description:
Who Is Helped: Those who have no insurance and meet Federal Poverty Guidelines and live in either Pinellas or Pasco County. 
Services Provided: Assistance in obtaining medications from patient assistance programs.
Is Helped: Those who have no insurance and meet Federal Poverty Guidelines and live in either Pinellas or Pasco County. 
Services Provided: Assistance in obtaining medications from patient assistance programs.
Days/Hours of Service: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.
Organization:
St. Vincent De Paul
Telephone:
727-461-9598
Address:
1015 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Mary
Description:
Free Medications Program. Physical and Mental Health needs.
Organization:
Daystar Life Center in St. Petersburg Neighborly Pharmacy
Telephone:
727-289-5030
727-892-5781
Address:
1015 Omaha Circle
Palm Harbor, FL
The Sunshine Center
330 5th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides an alternative to national drug companies. Offers prescription drugs at below existing market prices. They have a full formulary of drugs (generic and brand names). Neighborly Pharmacy offers free delivery in Pinellas County. Private insurance is not accepted. However, cash, checks, credit cards, and Medicaid are accepted.
Organization:
Rx Outreach
Web Site:
www.rxoutreach.com
Telephone:
1-800-769-3880
Address:
PO Box 66536
St. Louis, MO 63166
Description:
Rx Outreach is an easy and affordable way for people of all ages to get medicines they need.
Through this program, people who qualify financially can get more than 50 generic medications that treat a wide range of conditions including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and depression.
Rx Outreach provides a three-month supply of a medicine for $18. A six-month supply of a medicine costs $30. People may take advantage of the program even if they receive medicines through another discount program. The program is available to individuals and families with incomes of up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, this figure is about $47,000 per year.
1. Fill out the Rx Outreach form.
2. Visit or call your doctor or clinic and get a WRITTEN prescription for a 3-month or 6-month supply for each medicine needed.
3. Mail the signed application with your payment and prescription to Rx Outreach.
Organization:
County Social Services (Medical Medications only)
Telephone:
727-893-5007
Address:
22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Medical medication only.
Organization:
Center Pharmacy
Telephone:
727-341-0149
Fax: 727-345-2986
Address:
6449-38th Avenue North
No full address
Contact:
Kim
Description:
Prescription Medication.

9-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous (Bay Area Service Committee)
Web Site:
www.bascna.org
Telephone:
727-547-0444
Address:
P.O. Box 703
Largo, FL
Description:
?N.A. is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.?
Hours of Operation: Meetings (1 hour) are available every day of the week, with meeting times throughout the day. Call the 24 hr hotline to be connected to a recovering addict. 
Fees (if any): No Dues or Fees!
Service Area: Generally, Pinellas County, though our hotline volunteers have info about hotline numbers and meetings all over the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Description of Services Offered: ?N.A. is a non-profit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a MAJOR problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean.?
Eligibility Requirements: ?There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stay clean.?
Intake Process: Just show up at a meeting! ?There are no strings attached to N.A. We are not affiliated with any other organizations, we have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone. We are not connected to any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under NO surveillance at any time. Any one may join us, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.?
Organization:
Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)
Web Site:
www.aapinellas.org
Telephone:
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline ? English
NOW AVAILABLE 24 HOURS!
Pinellas County: 727-530-0415
Description:
Alcoholics Anonymous? is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

9-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST)
Telephone:
727-894-3533
Address:
21 9th Street South, Suite C, 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services.
Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F.
Organization:
CHIPS Center
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street, 
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment.
M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM.
Organization:
The Harbor BHCI
Web Site:
www.theharbor-bhci.org
Telephone:
727-841-4430
Address:
6641 Industrial Avenue
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
The Harbor BHCI offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adults and children.
Organization:
Pinellas Domiciliary Co-occurring Residential Treatment
Telephone:
727-942-4181
727-9340-123
Address:
3575 Old Keystone Road
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Residential Treatment.
Organization:
BayCare Behavioral Health Care
Telephone:
727-544-3638
Address:
2637 McCormick Drive
Clearwater,  FL
Description:
Substance Abuse Treatment.
Organization:
NARCONON Gulf Coast
Email:
rehab@narconongulfcoast.com
Telephone:
Toll Free: 1-800-253-3168
Local Phone: 850-837-2799
Fax: 850-654-7986
Address:
Florida Drug Treatment Center
3391 Scenic Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Description:
The NARCONON program steps are entirely drug-free; that is, the NARCONON program does not use drugs or medications to solve the problems caused by drugs, but rather nutrition and nutritional supplements as an important component of its delivery. Thus the program is neither a psychiatric nor medical, but a social education model of rehabilitation.
Organization:
Rational Steps
Telephone:
727-347-3284
Address:
1591 Main Street
Dunedin, FL
Description:
Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services.
Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE).
Organization:
Operation PAR (Parental Awareness and Responsibility)
Telephone:
1-888-727-6398, 727-524-4311
Address:
Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Lee Counties
Description:
Provides screening, assessment, and detoxification service for people who are drug/alcohol dependent. Call Center will screen/refer to appropriate program. 24 hours/7 days.
Medically supervised detoxification, also short term and long term residential, outpatient.
Organization:
Mustard Seed Inn
Telephone:
727-328-1990
Address:
2510 Central Avenue 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals. 
Hours: 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
The Harbor Behavioral Health Care
Web Site:
www.theharbor-bhci.org/
Telephone:
727-842-3200 
24 Hour Crisis Support
727-849-9988 Pasco and Hernando Counties
Address:
7809 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
Institute offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Pasco and Hernando Counties. Additionally, The Harbor has been designated by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a Baker Act Receiving Facility for adults, children and adolescents.
Organization:
Turning Point
Telephone:
727-823-7811
Address:
1801 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Inebriate intervention Center provides shelter for 24 hours to time required to secure placement at detoxification, rehabilitation, or transitional living. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Windmoor Hospital WIN Team
Telephone:
1-888-834-2946
Description:
Consultant will offer a referral to substance abuse. Mental health treatment based on phone assessment. Calls are returned within 15 minutes. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Stepping Stone of Tampa Inc of St. Petersburg FL
Telephone:
727-367-3800
Address:
4615 Gulf Boulevard
St. Petersburg FL 33706
Dolphin Village
St. Petersburg FL 33706
Description:
Substance abuse treatment services.
Organization:
Christian Recovery Center
Telephone:
727-822-4981
Address:
302 ? 15 Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Substance abuse halfway house for men and women. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ? Friday.
Organization:
Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
Web Site:
http://www.windmoor-healthcare.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-541-2646
Fax: 727-541-4402
Address:
11300 US Highway 19
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Progressive, fully accredited private behavioral healthcare facility. Accepts Medicare and most major insurances. Inpatient Addictions Treatment Program. Full service psychiatric facility. Provides free confidential assessment. Participates in 4 screening projects, which include outreach, screening and education programs for depression, anxiety, alcohol and eating disorders and are programs of the non-profit National Mental Illness Screening Project, Inc.
Organization:
CHIPS Center
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment.
M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Substance Abuse Services.
Substance abuse programs increase client understanding of substance abuse and its impact on adults and children with mental illness. Program goals are to provide information to parents, significant others and professionals in the community who are involved with someone who is mentally ill and may be at-risk for substance abuse.

9-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
Medicaid Resource Unit
Web Site:
http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Areas/area5.shtml
Telephone:
1-800-333-7586
OR
727-552-1191
Address:
Pinellas County
Description:
Medicare information and eligibility, 8-5 Monday- Friday.
Organization:
Abilities, Inc., of Florida
Telephone:
727-538-7370, Ext. 360
Address:
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Judy Blair
Description:
This project is providing beneficiary planning, assistance, and outreach to beneficiaries with disabilities.
Service Areas
Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.
Organization:
HealthNet Helpline
Web Site:
Healthnet@pinellascares.org
Telephone:
727-562-7545
Description:
Helps people without insurance and/or funding find resources for healthcare. 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 6 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Social Security 
1-800-772-1213
Telephone:
727-893-3176
727-893-3600
Address:
391 34th Street N. 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
8:30AM- 3:30PM
Verify status of claim- 893-3600,
A-H, X3023- Mrs. Dean,
J-Q, X3021-Mrs. Thrush,
R-Z- X3022- Mrs. Morse.
Organization:
Social Security 
1-800-772-1213
Telephone:
727-893-3544
Address:
6469 102nd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 
(Pinellas Place Shopping Center- 
66th Street North and 102nd Avenue North)
Description:
8:30AM- 3:30PM
Organization:
Social Security 
1-800-772-1213
Telephone:
727-461-0481
Address:
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 500 
Clearwater, FL 33755 
(Nationsbank Building- NE corner of Cleveland and Garden)- metered parking.
Description:
9 AM- 4 PM
Organization:
Pinellas County Veterans Affairs
Telephone:
727-464-8460
727-893-1196
Address:
1100 Cleveland Street 
Suite 1400,
Clearwater, FL
(Plaza 300 North) 
3160 5th Avenue North, Suite 116 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Veterans Affairs

9-11. EDUCATION
Organization:
Pinellas County School Board- GED Program
Email:
eddyc@pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-588-6301
Description:
Literacy Council tutoring for individuals reading below a 6th grade level.
Organization:
Smoking Cessation and Physical Fitness
Web Site:
www.pinellaswellness.com
Telephone:
727-820-4113
727-820-4114
Address:
South county residents.
North county residents.
Description:
Steps to a Healthier Pinellas and Project Strong Heart.
Take free smoking cessation classes.
Organization:
Dixie Hollins Adult Education Center
Telephone:
727-547-7872
Address:
4940 62nd St North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
1:30 pm - 9:30 pm, M-Th;
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Lakewood Community School
Telephone:
727-893-2955
Address:
1400 54th Avenue South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
1 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 3 pm, F.
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED and ESL classes. Fees vary according to program.
Organization:
Northeast Community School
Telephone:
727-570-3193
Address:
1717 54th Ave North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
2 pm ? 9:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 4 pm, F
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center -P.T.E.C.
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-893-2500
Address:
901 34th St South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
7:30 am - 9:30 pm, M-Th;
7:30 am - 4 pm, F
Provides vocational training and GED classes.
Organization:
Seminole Vocational Education Center
Telephone:
727-545-6405
Address:
12611 86th Ave North
Seminole, FL
Description:
Adult Education
7:20 am - 2 pm, M-F
Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields including: agriculture, business education, construction trades, etc. Career counseling and employment placement are also provided. Also offers GED classes.
Organization:
WorkNet Pinellas
Web Site:
http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3
http://www.worknetpinellas.org
Telephone:
727-524-4344
727-524-4344
Address:
3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL
300 Plaza West 
3151 3rd Avenue North, Suite 150
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
8 am ? 5pm, M- F.
Provides a full service center for job preparation & placement, including a resource room & GED classes. Assistive technology available for visually impaired individuals.
Organization:
St. Petersburg College
Web Site:
http://www.spcollege.edu
Telephone:
727-394-6111
727-341-4656
Address:
9200 113th St North
Seminole, FL
8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 
8 am-4 pm, F
6605 5th Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 
8 am - 4 pm, F
Description:
Adult Education
Offers credit and non-credit courses. Also offers English as a Second Language courses.
Organization:
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center
Telephone:
727-893-2723
Address:
296 Mirror Lake Drive North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
7:45 am ? 10 pm, M-Th;
7:45 am - 3:30 pm, F
Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc.
Organization:
Tutoring Training- 20th Street
Telephone:
727-896-8006
Address:
Church of Christ
825 20th Avenue South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Adult Education
Provides GED assistance and computer training for adults. 
Evenings, M-Th.
Organization:
Palm Harbor Community School
Telephone:
727-669-1140
Address:
1900 Omaha Street 
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and ESL classes, etc.
1p-9p, M-Th; 8a-3:30p, F.
Organization:
Clearwater Adult Education Center
Telephone:
727-469-4190
Address:
540 South Hercules Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED, & ESL Classes.
2 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 3 pm, F.
Organization:
Even Start Family Literacy Program
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-552-1568
727-742-2080
727-552-1568
727-215-2310
Address:
2494 25th Street South 
(St Pete), FL
8a-1p, M-F
901 34th Street South 
(St Pete PTEC), FL
8:45a-2:45p, M-F
1501 16th Street South (St Pete Midtown Technology Center), FL
4001 58th Ave North
(St. Pete Lealman Elementary), FL
8:45a-2:45p, M-F
Description:
Adult education/GED preparation/job skills.
Organization:
Head Start Child Development
Web Site:
http://www.pinellascountyheadstart.org/ChildServices/Index.htm
Telephone:
727-895-2512
Address:
6698 - 68th Avenue North, Suite D
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Description:
Pinellas County Head Start/ Early Head Start.
Organization:
Community Preschool
Web Site:
http://www.communitypreschool.com/
Telephone:
727-895-2512
Fax: 727-894-8264
Address:
1665 25th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
WE nurture, educate and prepare children for kindergarten in a respectful and diverse environment.
Organization:
Computers for Our Community Program
Telephone:
727-898-7315
Address:
1371 16 Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Contact:
Esther
Description:
Computers for Our Community Program provides computers and computer training for low-income community residents.  10:30 am ? 5:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday.
Organization:
Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC)
Web Site:
http://www.ptec.pinellas.k12.fl.us/default.htm
Telephone:
727-893-2500
727-538-7167
Address:
901 34th Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
6100 154th Avenue North
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides GED, training/education in vocational/technical fields.
PTEC provides students an opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry. Their services include guidance, assessment, resources, job placement and scholarships.
Hours: 7:30 am- 9:30 p.m., M-TH
7:30- 4, Friday.
Organization:
WorkNet Jordan Park One Stop
Telephone:
727-328-2610
Address:
1200 25th Street South, Unit 624
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides full service job preparation, job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F.
Organization:
WorkNet St. Petersburg One Stop
Telephone:
727-893-1255
Address:
3151 Avenue North, Suite 150
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides full service job preparation/job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F.
Organization:
Success Training and Retention Services (STARS)
Telephone:
727-550-4150
Address:
901 34th Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides a 3 - week workshop for attitudinal change and job readiness. Placement follows graduation. 
Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ?F.
Organization:
Seminole Vocational Education Center
Web Site:
http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Telephone:
727-545-6405
Address:
12611 86th Avenue North
Seminole, FL
Description:
Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields. Also provides career counseling, job placement, & GED classes.
7:20 am ? 2 p.m., M-F.

9-12. FOOD, FINANCIAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ASSISTANCE
Organization:
Christ Church of Palm Harbor Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-542-0016
Address:
1111 Indiana Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides food to persons in need.
No documentation required.
10am-1pm; T only.
Organization:
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center
Telephone:
727-791-8255
Address:
1003 M.L. King Street North
4 Street North 
Safety Harbor, FL
Description:
8:30am-5pm, M-F; and by appointment. 
Provides food pantry and food assistance to families. Service Area: Safety Harbor - Zip Codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33763, 34677, 34683, 34695, 34698.
Organization:
PCHS General Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-518-3789
727-464-8400
727-943-4743
Address:
12420 130th Avenue North
Largo, FL
Located in the Largo Health Dept.
8am-4: 30pm, M-F.
Walk-ins: 8am-10am, M-W.
2189 Cleveland Street 
Suite 266
Clearwater, FL
7:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
301 South Disston Avenue
Suite 1200
Tarpon Springs, FL
8am-4: 30pm, M-F.
Description:
Provides vender payments for food. Must qualify.
Organization:
Abundant Life Ministries Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-210-5433
Address:
1550 Belcher Road
South, Largo, FL
Description:
Provides food for those with immediate need. Persons must arrive at West end of church on Thursdays between 10 am-11am only.
Organization:
Calvary Baptist Church Hear ?Line Ministries Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-446-3799
Address:
418 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides financial assistance, food and clothing assistance for those in need. Hours 9:30-12 p.m., M, Tu, Wed, and Friday.
Organization:
Community Help Services
Telephone:
727-448-0005
Address:
1848 North Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Assists families and single parents with food.
Hours 8:30 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Organization:
Helping Hands
Telephone:
727-724-1290
OR
727-446-6222
Address:
24107 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides food to anyone in need. 
Hours 10am ? 2 p-m M-F.
Organization:
R.C.S. Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-443-4031
Address:
700 Druid Road 
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Offers emergency, short-term food assistance to the needy. Food distribution is 12:30 p.m. ? 3:45 p.m., M-F; First Saturday of each month 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Organization:
Salvation Army
Telephone:
727-446-4177
Address:
410 North Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Gives food to first 15 people who arrive in the morning. Hours: 9 a.m. ?4 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Salvation Army Food Assistance
Social Services Office
Telephone:
727-821-9123 Ext. 221
Address:
1400 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides emergency food for families and seniors in need. I.D. required for each member of the household.
9am ? 11:30am & 1pm-3:30pm, M-F.
Organization:
St. Giles Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-545-2664
Address:
8271 52nd Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides a 3-day supply of emergency food to persons in need. Need Photo ID, Social Security Card for everyone in household, piece of mail addressed to current residence, and proof of income if available.
9:30am ? 12:30pm, M-Th.
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services
Telephone:
727-446 ? 4177
727-934-4476
Address:
1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL
10am-4pm, M; 9am-4pm, T-F.
209 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 
9am ? 12pm and 1pm-4pm, 
M and F. 9am-12pm, W.
Description:
The Family Services Program - Provides crisis counseling, case management services and emergency intervention assistance such as help with rent and utilities, food, and prescription medication. The goal is to help stabilize these families, teaching new life skills to the adults when appropriate and strengthening their ability to care for themselves. These services are offered to the families of the Clearwater community as well as to those in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor.
Housing Services Program - Provides counseling, information, referral and residential housing services to families and individuals who have fallen on hard times or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Seasonal Assistance Programs - Often referred to as our ?Christmas Joy Center?, offer gifts of food, toys and other spirit-lifting remembrances to disadvantaged families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special seasons of the year.
Disaster Services -?Offer emergency food and supplies as well as financial support services to those devastated by natural and other disasters.
Organization:
Daystar Life Center
Telephone:
727-825-0442
Address:
226 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to people in need. Clients need show up at Daystar at 9am, M-F with I.D. and SS cards. 
9am ? 12pm & 1pm ? 2pm, M-F.
Organization:
First Church of the Nazarene-Nazarene Food Basket
Telephone:
727-544-3608 (Church)
Address:
6565 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides food to persons of low income and the homeless.
Areas Served: 33714, 33709, 33773, 33772, 33781, 33782.
9am ? 12pm, Tues. Only.
Organization:
?He Cares? Ministry
Telephone:
727-548-1535
Address:
9825 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides emergency food to people in need. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration.
10am ? 12pm, W/F.
Organization:
Home Visitation to the Needy South Pinellas St. Vincent de Paul
Telephone:
727-825-0725
Address:
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to people in need. A home visit is required before help is offered.
9am ? 4:30pm, M-F.
Organization:
People That Love Mission-Food and Clothing Pantry
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides non-perishable food to anyone in need. Also provides a soup kitchen.
Soup Kitchen: 4pm-5:30pm, M-Sa;
Open Sunday for guests only.
Brown Bag Lunch: 11am, M-F, first come first serve.
11:30am ? 2pm, Tues.-F.
Organization:
?He Cares? Ministry
Telephone:
727-548-1535
Address:
9825 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides financial assistance for water bills. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration.
Tu/Th by appointment only.
Organization:
People That Love Mission-
Utility Assistance Program
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent water bills. A request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board.
9am ? 5pm, M-F, or by mail.
Organization:
PCHS General Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-547-7736
727-547-7814
727-893.5007
727-582.7781
Info Line: 727-582-7709
Address:
6350 76th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL
8am ? 4:30pm, M-F.
Sanderlin Center Outreach
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
7:30am ? 4:30pm, M-Th.
647 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
582-7781, 582-7709 info line  7:30am ? 5pm, M-F.
Description:
Provides assistance through voucher payments for water bills. Must qualify.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission
Telephone:
727-545-8282
Address:
5625 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Serves breakfast and dinner meals. Provides bag lunches which can be made at breakfast time.
Breakfast: 4:30am-5:30am, M-F.
Bag lunches are given to those in need immediately following breakfast.
Dinner: 5:30pm, M-F; 1 pm, Sat.; 3:30pm, Sun.
Organization:
Wesley United Methodist Church
Telephone:
727-896-4797
Address:
301 37th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides food to those in need. Must bring ID for all individuals in the household.
9:30am - 12:30pm, M-W-F.
Organization:
We Help Services (of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic)
Telephone:
727-821-1200
Address:
863 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Emergency food provided on a temporary basis for those who have exhausted all other resources.
10am-3:30pm, M; 8:30am-3:30pm, 
Tues-Th.
Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Organization:
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-441-3790 
OR
727-825-0725
Address:
1345 Park Street 
Clearwater, FL
St. Petersburg , FL
Description:
Provides one meal daily to persons in need. Must have CHIP card of Florida ID with address. Meals served 9:30 a.m. ? 11:30 am, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
305 North Ring Avenue 
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Serves a hot meal from 11 a.m. ? 12 p.m. M, W, F only.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Food Pantry
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
101 W. Court Street 
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Provides a bag of food. Amount of food is determined by family size. Must have SS card or form of ID.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
People That Love Clothing Pantry
Telephone:
727-525-4789
Address:
817 5th Avenue, North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to anyone in need. Hours: 11 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Salvation Army Clothing Closet
Telephone:
727-821-9123
Address:
1400 4th Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to persons in need. ID required.
Hours: 9 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest
Telephone:
727-545-8282
Address:
5625 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to persons in need.
Hours: 9 a.m. ? 7 p.m., M-F.
Organization:
2-1-1 Pinellas
Telephone:
2-1-1
727-562-1542 (cell phone access)
Description:
Crisis and information and referral line for social services agencies in Pinellas County. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Organization:
Daystar Life Center
Telephone:
727-825-0442
Address:
226 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Description:
Men and women?s clothing. Food pantry. Help with rent and utilities. Emergency gasoline. 1-day and 7-day bus passes.
M-F 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 3PM. Closed Wednesday in Summer.
Organization:
ASAP Drop In Center
Telephone:
727-823-5665
Address:
423 11th Avenue South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance
M-F 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Organization:
St. Vincent de Paul
Telephone:
727-821-3446
Address:
757 Arlington Avenue 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance
11 AM- 12 noon everyday.
Organization:
WE ?Help
Telephone:
727-823-3471
Address:
863 3rd Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
The Refuge
Web Site:
www.refugefaithcovenant.netfirms.com
Telephone:
727-896-3531
OR
727-459-5800, 727-898-0070
Address:
1022 Crescent Lake Dr. 
328 9th St. N. 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Food and clothing for homeless, job placement assistance, drop-in center, housing support services, social justice advocacy, 53-bed addiction recovery halfway house. 24 hours.
6 PM- 8 PM S-Th.
Organization:
People That Love
Telephone:
727-820-0775
727-525-4789
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
Adventist Community Center
Telephone:
727-447-1087
Address:
1445 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL
Contact:
Vivian Ashley
Description:
Food and Clothing assistance. 9:00 ? 12 noon on Tuesdays.
Organization:
League of Mercy
Telephone:
727-823-1985
Address:
1720 16th Street North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
Maggie?s Closet
Telephone:
727-823-7894
Address:
48 9th Street North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Need referral.
Organization:
Magic Closet/Trinity United Church
Telephone:
727-321-8589
Address:
1150 49th Street North 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
9 AM-3 PM Tuesday.
Organization:
Suncoast Haven of Rest Mission
Telephone:
727-545-2664
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Organization:
Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP)
Telephone:
727-466-6612
Address:
1339 Park Street 
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9 AM- 4 PM.
Organization:
Everybody?s Tabernacle
Web Site:
http://everybodystabernale.com
Telephone:
727-442-9041
Address:
1120 North Betty Lane 
Clearwater , FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9 AM- 5 PM.
Organization:
Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen
Telephone:
727-937-9535
Address:
305 North Ring Avenue 
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
M-F 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM.
Organization:
First Church of the Nazarene
Telephone:
727-544-3608 (Church)
Address:
6565 78th Avenue North 
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Clothing Assistance.
Hours: 9am ? 12noon, Tu & F.
Provides clothing to low-income and homeless.
Organization:
Mid-Pinellas Homeless Outreach
Telephone:
727-521-1577
Address:
5301-A Haines Road
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides clothing exchange closet to Anyone in need.
Hours: 8a-1p, M-Sat; most afternoons.
Organization:
Hope 4 the Homeless Ministries
Telephone:
727-328-2596
1-866-299-HOPE
Address:
5019 1/2 20th Avenue South 
Gulfport, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to homeless individuals.
Hours: 10am ? 5pm, M-F, by appointment.
Organization:
Coordinated Child Care-Resource and Referral
Web Site:
http://www.childcarepinellas.org
Telephone:
727-547-5750
Address:
6698 68th Avenue North, Ste B
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Provides referrals to generalized and specialized childcare. Also provides referrals to subsidized childcare.
Organization:
Community Pride Child Care Center
Telephone:
727-725-4152
727-443-0958
OR
Address:
2401 Drew Street 
Clearwater, FL
1235 Holt Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Child care.
Organization:
Happy Workers Children?s Center
Web Site:
www.happyworkers.org
Email:
happy.workers@verizon.net
Telephone:
727-894-5337
Address:
920 19th Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Description:
Child care.
Organization:
Catholic Charities
Web Site:
www.dioceseofStPete.org
Telephone:
727-893-1311
Address:
6533 ? 9 Ave North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance with immigration, refugee programs, and voice mail.
Organization:
Clothing Depot
Telephone:
727-784-7274
Address:
2021 Nebraska Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL
Description:
Provides clothing to those in need. Friday 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m.
Organization:
Community Transportation Services
Telephone:
727-545-2100
Address:
7740-66 Street North 
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Transportation Disadvantaged Program for persons with no transportation and income under 200% Federal Poverty Level. Discounted monthly bus passes and taxi services or wheelchair transport. Application process.
Organization:
Driver?s License Division of the State of Florida
Telephone:
727-725-7944
727-547-7684
727-593-2749
727-893-2583
727-562-3262
Address:
2465 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL
6855-62 Ave North 
Pinellas Park, FL
4827 ? 34 Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
1900 ? 62 Avenue North 
St. Petersburg, FL
743 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
Description:
Obtain driver?s license or Florida ID. 
8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 
9 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday
8a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday -Friday
Organization:
FEAST
Email:
nuyoudocs@aol.com
Telephone:
727-789-5275
Address:
(Tampa Road and US 19)
32756 US Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL
Contact:
Walter Anderson
Description:
Food bank for people in need. 9 a.m. ? 12 noon, Tuesday-Friday.
Organization:
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Telephone:
727-327-3353
Address:
4950 ? 6 Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Food pantry open 4 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Photo ID for self and family members required.
Organization:
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Telephone:
727-906-8300
Address:
3300 ? 31 Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Serves Meals Wednesday 12 noon- 2 p.m.
Organization:
Front Porch of Florida
Telephone:
727-898-6144
Address:
1523 ? 16 Street South 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Social service referrals. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 am- 5 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 am ? 3:30 Friday.
Organization:
Life line Telephone Service - Verizon
Telephone:
1-800-483-4200
Address:
Pinellas County
Description:
Provides $12.00 month basic phone service for recipients of SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Low Income Energy Assistance, Food Stamps or Temporary Aid for Needy Families.
Organization:
PSTA ?Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
Transportation for the Disadvantaged Program
Telephone:
727-545-2100
Description:
Schedule and route information. Express service. Discounted passes for daily, weekly, and monthly routes. 8:30 am ? 4:30 p.m.
Organization:
The Center for Independence, Inc.
Web Site:
www.arcpasco.org
Telephone:
727-816-1515
Fax: 727-816-1520
Address:
7027 US 19 North
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services.
Organization:
Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living (CASIL)
Web Site:
www.cascil.org
Telephone:
727-577-0065
Fax: 727-539-7588
Address:
12552 Belcher Road, South
Largo, FL
Description:
CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning.
Organization:
Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc.
Web Site:
www.goodwill-suncoast.org
Telephone:
727-523-1512
Fax: 727-577-2749
Address:
10596 Gandy Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling.
Organization:
Worker?s Compensation Employee Assistance Office
Telephone:
1-800-342-1741
*Employee Assistance 
Field Office 813- 930-4031 
Rehabilitation and medical care 
field office 570-3052
Description:
Employee Assistance/Rehabilitation and Medical care.
Organization:
Grief Recovery Centers
Telephone:
727-545-8334
Address:
5111 66th Street North, Suite 102 
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Grief Recovery.
Organization:
Adult Comprehensive Protection Services, Inc (ACPS)
Telephone:
727-547-8676
Address:
8130 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Guardianship Services.
Organization:
Coast Community Care
Web Site:
http://www.gcjfs.org/svc-mental.htm
Telephone:
727-538-7460
Address:
1404 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33760
Description:
Residential Services
Adult Therapeutic Foster Care
Mental Health Overlay Services
Clubhouse
Geriatric Crisis Response Services
Case Management Services
Forensic Outreach Services
Support Funds
Adult mentors, mentally ill, disabled, elderly community care, HIV services.
Organization:
The Harbor Behavioral Health Care
Telephone:
727-841-4200
Address:
P.O. Box 428
7809 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL
Description:
Crisis Stabilization
Crisis Support/Emergency Screening
Medical Services
Indigent Drug Program (IDP)
Support Fund
Case Management Services
Drop-in Center
Supported Housing Services
Supported Employment Services
Forensic Specialist Services
Organization:
Westcare of Florida, Inc.
Telephone:
727-328-1752
Address:
2525 First Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Crisis Support/Emergency Screening.
Web Site:
www.cascil.org
Telephone:
727-577-0065
Fax: 727-539-7588
Address:
12552 Belcher Road, South
Largo, FL
Description:
CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning.
Organization:
ARC Upper Pinellas
Web Site:
http://members.aol.com/uparc
Telephone:
727-799-3330
Fax: 727-799-4632
Address:
1501 North Belcher Road
Suite 249
Clearwater, FL
Description:
The ARC Upper Pinellas County serves adults and children with developmental disabilities. Their services include Early Intervention, Preschool, Homebound and Family Resources, Residential Homes, Habilitation Centers, Personal, Social and Community Services and a Medical and Elderly Division.
Organization:
Directions Homeless Outreach
Telephone:
727-547-4566
Address:
8823 115th Avenue North
Largo, FL
Description:
Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, individual counseling, psychiatric services (homeless individuals only).
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm
Telephone:
727-327-7656
Address:
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Senior Support Services
The ?golden years? are often not the wonderful time people imagine it to be. Seniors may need counseling and other services to cope with the losses associated with aging. 
Designed for individuals 60+, senior support services are offered at home, in the office and at senior centers and dining sites.
Organization:
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Web Site:
http://www.suncoastcenter.com/vincent_house.htm
Telephone:
727-820-9600
Address:
6713 49th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL
Description:
Vincent House is part of an international organization of 400 clubhouses. For more information on the International Center for Clubhouse Development, or on specific program policies and goals, log on to www.iccd.org. 
Program Mission: The mission of Van Gogh?s Palette, Inc. is to assist, promote and celebrate individuals recovering from mental illnesses in their effort to improve social and vocational skills and become employed in the community. This will be accomplished with the input of the individual, utilizing his/her talents while demonstrating respect, encouragement and dignity.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m. 
Persons recovering from mental illnesses are able to relearn vocational and social skills by participating in a training program known as the ?work-ordered day.? Persons that choose to participate in the clubhouse are able to perform certain duties in the work units (food service, business and employment) as a way to relearn how to interact with other people and how to complete simple tasks, thus learning basic work skills. Membership to Vincent House is open to the public. The pre-qualifications for participation are a history of mental illness and a desire to participate.
Organization:
People That Love Mission Utility Assistance Program
Telephone:
727-820-0775
Address:
817 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
Description:
Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent electric and water bills. Request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill.
Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board.
9am - 5pm, M-F, or by mail.
Organization:
Pinellas Opportunity Council
Emergency Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-442-5649
Address:
1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment.
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
Organization:
Pinellas Opportunity Council Emergency Financial Assistance
Telephone:
727-937-9393
Address:
218 Lemon Street Village
Tarpon Springs
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment.
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services-Clearwater
Telephone:
727-446-4177
Address:
1521 East Druid Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. 
Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be higher than $50 to receive assistance. Can NOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already.
10am-4pm, M; 9am - 4pm, T-F.
(Closed 12pm - 1pm each day for lunch). Clients are seen by appointment only M/T/F.
Appointments are usually scheduled 2 weeks in advance. Accepting walk-ins on Wednesdays and Thursdays (first 5 people at 9am).
Organization:
Salvation Army Social Services
Tarpon Springs
Telephone:
727-934-4476
Address:
209 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs
Description:
Provides limited financial assistance
for electric and water bills.
Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be more than $50 to receive assistance. Can NOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already.
9am - 12pm and 1:00pm - 4pm, M and F; 9am-12pm, W.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Description:
Residential (regular, co-occurring, forensic) Services.
Organization:
Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Telephone:
727-821-4819, 727-538-9903
Address:
445 31st Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Description:
FACT Services.
Organization:
Community Service Foundation
Telephone:
727-461-0618
Address:
925 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL
Description:
Assists people with utilities, rent, mortgage. Affordable housing referrals, fair housing counseling, homebuyer education, home budget seminars. 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. by appointment.
Organization:
CTM Love Basket
Telephone:
727-524-1978
Fax: 727-535-2212
Address:
Pinellas
Description:
Assists with electric bills, water, partial rent and mortgage payments for single parents and disabled persons. Requires Pastor referral. 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

10. COBB COUNTY, GA

10-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER-SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, South Cobb
Web Site:
www.namigeorgia.org
Telephone:
770-943-5322
Address:
Austell, GA
Contact:
Kathleen Breen   rkbreen@ comcast.net
Description:
Support for persons with psychiatric disorders.
Organization:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Cobb (Serving Cobb & Cherokee)
Web Site:
www.namigeorgia.org
Telephone:
770-573-2738
Address:
Marietta, GA
Contact:
Camille & Joe Auci
Description:
Support for persons with psychiatric disorders.
Organization:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Douglas
Web Site:
www.namigeorgia.org
Telephone:
770-942-8926
Address:
Douglasville, GA
Contact:
Rose & George Eddington
Description:
Support for persons with psychiatric disorders.

10-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
Georgia Department of Labor (Serving Cobb & Cherokee Counties)
Web Site:
www.dol.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-528-6100
Address:
465 Big Shanty Road
Marietta, GA 30066
Contact:
Beverly Johnson
Description:
Unemployment insurance services, employment services, job assistance, training, computer access.
Organization:
Cobb Works!
Web Site:
www.cobbworks.org
Telephone:
770-528-4300
Address:
463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Workforce Development Center.
Organization:
The Edge Connection (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.theedgeconnection.com
Telephone:
770-499-3228
Address:
3333 Busbee Drive 
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Contact:
Carol
Description:
Business training and consultation, resource center with computers and self- employment information.
Organization:
In the Meantime Ministries (Serving Cobb County)
Telephone:
678-285-0720
Address:
2001 Southern Tech Lane SE
Marietta, GA
Description:
Provides employment opportunities and food to those finding themselves ?in hard times.?
Organization:
Catholic Social Services (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.cssatlanta.com
Telephone:
770-429-2369
Address:
995 Roswell Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact:
Patricia Henao
Description:
Provides job development, job referral/ placement, job coaching and readiness.
Organization:
Clothing Connection (Serving Cobb County)
Telephone:
770-956-0711
Address:
2000 Powers Ferry Road 
Suite 2-3 
Marietta, GA 30067
Contact:
Stacey
Description:
Helps women transition into the workforce by providing business clothing.
Organization:
Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Marietta (Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.mustministries.org
Telephone:
770-427-9862
Address:
55 Elizabeth Church Road 
Marietta, GA 30061
Contact:
Andy Peabody
Description:
Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free.
Organization:
Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Smyrna (Cobb Co.)
Web Site:
www.mustministries.org
Telephone:
770-436-9514
Address:
460 Pat Mell Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
Contact:
Susan Williams
Description:
Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free.
Organization:
Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Cherokee
Web Site:
www.mustministries.org
Telephone:
770-479-5397
Address:
141-B W. Marietta Street
Canton, GA 30169
Contact:
Kim Loesing
Description:
Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free.
Organization:
Vocational Rehabilitation
Web Site:
www.dol.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-528-3435
Address:
Marietta (Cobb) Office
1046 South Cobb Drive SE
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact:
Bernadette Amerein; Debbie Reynard- Slayton
Description:
Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work.
Organization:
Vocational Rehabilitation
Web Site:
www.dol.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-489-3018
Address:
Douglasville Office
8385 Cherokee Blvd.
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30134
Contact:
Debbie Reynard-Slayton
Description:
Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work.
Organization:
Vocational Rehabilitation
Web Site:
www.dol.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-720-3570
Address:
Cherokee Office
3049 Marietta Hwy, Suite 130
Canton, GA 30114
Contact:
Bernadette Amerein
Description:
Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work.
Organization:
Goodwill Career Center (Serving Cobb & Douglas Counties)
Web Site:
www.ging.org
Telephone:
404-373-0456
Address:
2201 Glenwood Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Description:
Provides resources, technology, and support services to help job seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of micro-businesses.
Organization:
Goodwill Career Center (Serving Cherokee County)
Web Site:
www.ging.org
Telephone:
770-874-0901
Address:
Highway 92 & I-575
9425 Hwy 92, Suite 142
Woodstock, GA 30188
Description:
Provides resources, technology and support services to help job seekers secure employment and to assist in the development of micro-businesses.
Organization:
Douglas Career Resource Center
Web Site:
www.atlantaregional.com
Telephone:
770-920-4104
Address:
6754  Broad Street
Douglasville, GA  30134
Description:
Provides free job training, career planning, assistance with job placement, and assistance in accessing Pell Grants, HOPE Scholarship and WIA funds for education.
Organization:
Tallatoona-Douglas Human Resource Center
Web Site:
www.tallatoonacap.org
Telephone:
770-949-6339
Address:
6287 Fairburn Road 
Douglasville, GA 30134
Description:
Provides activities designed to assist low-income participants to secure and retain meaningful employment.

10-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
Cobb & Douglas Community Services Boards
Web Site:
www.cobbcsb.com
Telephone:
770-422-0202 (Access Center)
Address:
3830 South Cobb Drive 
Suite 300
Smyrna, GA 30080
Description:
Provides mental health care and substance abuse services.
Organization:
Highland Rivers Community Services Board (Serving Cherokee County)
Web Site:
www.highlandrivers.org
Telephone:
1-800-493-1932
(Crisis Line)
Address:
1710 White House Drive
Suite 204
Dalton, GA 30720
Description:
Provides mental health care and substance abuse services.
Organization:
Catholic Social Services (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.cssatlanta.com
Telephone:
770-429-2369
Address:
995 Roswell Street NE
Suite 314
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact:
Patricia Henao
Description:
Provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
Organization:
Mt. Bethel Shepherd Center (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.mtbethel.org
Telephone:
770-579-1799
Address:
4385 Lower Roswell Road 
Marietta, GA 30068
Contact:
Don Mayfield
Description:
Counseling Center affiliated with Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.
Organization:
Trinity African Baptist Church (Serving Cobb Co.)
Telephone:
770-941-4131
Address:
592 Veterans Memorial Hwy 
Mableton, GA 30126
Contact:
Rev. Portia Wills Lee
Description:
Offers family counseling.
Organization:
New Beginnings Counseling Center (Serving Douglas County)
Web Site:
www.nbcounseling.com
Telephone:
770-949-0074
Address:
7193 Douglas Boulevard.
Suite 103-D
Douglasville, GA 30135
Description:
Provides individual and family therapy and support groups; fees vary according to service and are intended to make services affordable to everyone.

10-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
The Good Samaritan Health Center (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.goodsamcobb.org
Telephone:
770-419-3120
Address:
1605 Roberta Drive
Marietta, GA 30008
Description:
Healthcare services on sliding scale fee, based on income; Accepts only those without health insurance; Spanish-speaking.
Organization:
Westend Medical Clinic (Serving Cobb County)
Telephone:
770-919-0025
Address:
397 Roosevelt Circle 
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Takes walk-ins or appointments Mon-Fri for a $40 fee. Does not provide medications. No one is turned away.
Organization:
Cobb Indigent Clinic
Telephone:
770-528-5055
Address:
590 Commerce Drive
Suite 120
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Offers free services for chronic and acute needs, but intake is not quick? applications taken Mon-Fri with proof of income and expenses ($750 net individual income cap).
Organization:
Luke?s Place
Web Site:
www.lukesplaceclinic.org
Telephone:
678-521-2887
Address:
948 Front Street
Mableton, GA 30126
Description:
Free clinic & community wellness center; Free quality healthcare to the uninsured of Mableton and surrounding community.
Organization:
Southside Medical Center (Serving Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.southsidemedical.net
Telephone:
770-319-5909
Address:
578 Windy Hill Road 
Smyrna, GA 30080
Description:
General medical care for adults and pediatrics; based on sliding fee scale according to income; accepts Medicare, Medicaid & Peachcare.
Organization:
Southside Medical Center
Web Site:
www.southsidemedical.net
Telephone:
404-688-1350
Address:
1046 Ridge Avenue 
Atlanta, GA 30315
Description:
General medical and dental care for adults and pediatrics; OB-GYN care; eye care; based on sliding fee scale according to income; accepts Medicare, Medicaid & Peachcare.
Organization:
Marietta Public Health Center (Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Telephone:
770-514-2300
Address:
1650 County Services Pkwy.
Marietta, GA 30008
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
Acworth Public Health Center (Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Telephone:
770-974-3330
Address:
4489 Acworth Industrial Drive
Acworth, GA 30101
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
East Cobb Health Center (Cobb Co.)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Telephone:
678-784-2180
Address:
4938 Lower Roswell Road 
Marietta, GA 30068
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
South Cobb Community Health Center (Cobb Co.)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglas publichealth.org
Telephone:
678-385-1360
Address:
875 Six Flags Drive
Austell, GA 30186
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
Smyrna Community Health Center (Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Telephone:
770-438-5105
Address:
3830 South Cobb Drive
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30080
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
Douglasville Public Health Center (Douglas County)
Web Site:
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Telephone:
770-949-1970
Address:
6770 Selman Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children; No doctor on premises; Nurse practitioner for women?s health only.
Organization:
Cherokee County Health Department
Web Site:
www.health.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-345-7371
Address:
1219 Univeter Road
Canton, GA 30115
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.
Organization:
Woodstock Office, Cherokee Co. Health Dept.
Web Site:
www.health.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-928-0133
Address:
7545 N. Main St., Suite 100 
Woodstock, GA 30188
Description:
Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children.

10-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
City of Marietta Section 8 (Cobb County)
Web Site:
www.mariettaga.gov/housing/index.htm
Telephone:
770-794-5437
Address:
205 Lawrence Street 
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact:
Mitch Bland
Description:
Provides housing opportunities and assistance to low and moderate income citizens of Marietta.
Organization:
Marietta Housing Authority
Web Site:
www.atlantahousing.org
Telephone:
770-419-3204
Address:
95 Cole Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Low-cost/subsidized rental housing and section 8; priority given to families residing, working or hired to work in Cobb County.
Organization:
Cobb Housing, Inc.
Web Site:
www.cobbhousinginc.org
Telephone:
770-429-4400
Address:
268 Lawrence Street, Suite A
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Provides assistance to low-income people who are purchasing their first home. Must be living or working in Cobb County.
Organization:
Cobb Family Resources
Telephone:
770-428-2601
Address:
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Contact:
Lynda Perryman
Description:
Assist persons requiring services for homelessness and housing.
Organization:
St. Michael?s House (Serving Cobb and Cherokee Counties)
Telephone:
770-652-4491
Address:
Kennesaw, GA
Contact:
John
Description:
Provides transitional housing for women and up to 3 children 12 years old or younger; does not serve those experiencing domestic violence or substance abuse problems; 3-interview process w/criminal background check and urinalysis.
Organization:
Cobb Habitat for Humanity
Web Site:
www.cobbhabitat.org
Telephone:
770-432-7954
Address:
1625 Spring Road SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Description:
Creating affordable housing for families in need.
Organization:
Douglas Habitat for Humanity
Web Site:
www.douglascountyhabitat.org
Telephone:
770-489-8883
Address:
P.O. Box 2211
Douglasville, GA 30133
Description:
Creating affordable housing for families in need.
Organization:
Cherokee Habitat for Humanity
Web Site:
www.cherokeehabitat.org
Telephone:
770-345-1879
Address:
551-B Marietta Road
Canton, GA 30114
Description:
Creating affordable housing for families in need.
Organization:
Gateway 24/7 Homeless Services Center
Web Site:
www.gatewayctr.org
Telephone:
404-215-6602
Address:
275 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact:
Rachel Page
Description:
Providing services to homeless persons meant to lead to autonomous living.
Organization:
Douglas County Shelter Home
Telephone:
770-949-4911
Address:
1755 Sandy Lane
Douglasville, GA 30134
Description:
Provides temporary housing for men facing eviction or without permanent, stable home; also helps with employment, permanent housing, and health needs.

10-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
Cobb County Legal Aid
Web Site:
www.atlantalegalaid.org
Telephone:
770-528-2565
Address:
32 Waddell Street
Marietta, GA 30090
Description:
Legal advice, representation and referrals for low income individuals & families for civil legal problems.
Organization:
Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Inc.
Web Site:
www.galawcenter.org
Telephone:
404-681-0680
Address:
60 Walton Street, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
Description:
Addresses issues of housing, education, family law, income maintenance, individual rights, employment and consumer rights.
Organization:
Georgia Legal Services Program
Web Site:
www.glsp.org
Telephone:
404-206-5175
Address:
1100 Spring Street
Suite 200-A
Atlanta, GA 30309
Description:
Provides free legal services to low-income persons in civil matters.

10-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS)
Organization:
Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Marietta (Cobb Co.)
Web Site:
www.mustministries.org
Telephone:
770-427-9862
Address:
55 Elizabeth Church Road 
Marietta, GA 30061
Contact:
Andy Peabody
Description:
Help with prescriptions.
Organization:
Cobb Family Resources
Telephone:
770-428-2601
Address:
377 Henry Drive
Marietta, GA 30064
Contact:
Lynda Perryman
Description:
Help with prescriptions.
Organization:
Indigent Medical Services Program, Tallatoona-Douglas Human Resource Center
Web Site:
www.tallatoonacap.org
Telephone:
770-949-6339
Address:
6287 Fairburn Road 
Douglasville, GA 30134
Description:
Provides help to low income clients to receive their prescribed medications. 
Organization:
Lilly Cares, Eli Lily Discount Prescription Program
Web Site:
www.lillycares.com/index.jsp
Telephone:
1-800-545-6962
Description:
Must receive Medicare and have no other prescription medication plan; income restrictions apply.
Organization:
Bridges to Access, Glaxo Smith Kline Discount Prescription Program
Web Site:
www.bridgestoaccess.gsk.com
Telephone:
1-866-728-4368
Description:
Provides outpatient medications to eligible low-income patients in the US  who do not have prescription drug benefits.
Organization:
Pfizer Discount Prescription Program
Web Site:
www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Telephone:
1-800-776-3700
Description:
Pfizer no longer issues share cards, but remains committed to helping Medicare beneficiaries access Pfizer medications.

10-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.atlantaaa.org
Telephone:
404-525-3178
Address:
127 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact:
Helen
Description:
Provides information and referral to 650 local support groups throughout GA.
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.grscna.com
Telephone:
770-421-8881
Address:
Marietta, GA
Description:
Provides information and referral to local support groups in Marietta area.
Organization:
Cocaine Hotline
Web Site:
www.georgiaca.org
Telephone:
404-255-7787
Address:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
Provides referral to local 12-step meetings of Cocaine Anonymous throughout metro Atlanta.

10-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
Cobb & Douglas Community Services Boards
Web Site:
www.cobbcsb.com
Telephone:
770-422-0202 (Access Center)
Address:
3830 South Cobb Drive
Suite 300
Smyrna, GA 30080
Description:
Provides mental health care and substance abuse services.
Organization:
Highland Rivers Community Services Board (Serves Cherokee County)
Web Site:
www.highlandrivers.org
Telephone:
1-800-493-1932 (Crisis Line)
Address:
1710 White House Drive
Suite 204
Dalton, GA 30720
Description:
Provides mental health care and substance abuse services.
Organization:
Mothers Making a Change
Web Site:
www.cobbcsb.com
Telephone:
770-499-2422, Ext. 3016; 
770-422-0202 (Hotline)
Address:
331 N. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Substance abuse services, treatment, and halfway house for women.
Organization:
Peachford Hospital
Web Site:
www.peachfordhospital.com
Telephone:
770-455-3200
Address:
2151 Peachford Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
Contact:
Erica Collins
Description:
Provides inpatient treatment for psychiatric disorders and addictive diseases; accepts those with Medicare.

10-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
The Bridge Program @ Cobb Works!
Web Site:
www.cobbworks.org
Telephone:
770-528-4300
Address:
463 Commerce Park Drive
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact:
Alisa Jackson
Description:
Provides low cost medical insurance to individuals and families with no access to insurance or other medical services.
Organization:
Shepherd Center
Web Site:
www.shepherd.org
Telephone:
404-352-2020
Address:
2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Contact:
Sally Atwell        Curtis Rogers
Description:
Staff includes two Benefits Planning and Outreach (BPAO) specialists.
Organization:
Georgia Cares
Web Site:
www.atlantaregional.com
Telephone:
1-800-669-8387
Address:
Atlanta Regional Commission
40 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Description:
Provides Medicare and insurance counseling to dual-eligible (Medicare & Medicaid) persons.
Organization:
Department of Family & Children?s Services
Web Site:
www.dhr.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-528-5000
Address:
Cobb County Office
325 Fairground Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060
Description:
Provides Medicaid assistance.
Organization:
Department of Family & Children?s Services
Web Site:
www.dhr.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-489-3000
Address:
Douglas County Office
6218 Hospital Way
Douglasville, GA 30134
Description:
Provides Medicaid assistance.
Organization:
Department of Family & Children?s Services
Web Site:
www.dhr.state.ga.us
Telephone:
770-720-3610
Address:
Cherokee County Office
105 Lamar Haley Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Description:
Provides Medicaid assistance.

11. THRESHHOLDS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTERS, IL
11-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS
Organization:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Web Site:
www.dbsa-gc.org
Telephone:
312-695-3511
Address:
6666 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645
Description:
Offers free peer-led support groups for people living with mood disorders, their families, and friends, on the 4th Monday of the month and education programs on the 2nd Monday of the month. The ?Maintaining Mood Stability? workshop meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday at 7pm. All programs meet in the lower level conference room at the Devon Bank, 6445 N. Western Avenue
Organization:
Women?s & Men?s Support Group
Telephone:
708-524-2582
Address:
814 Harrison
Oak Park, IL 60304
Description:
Drop-In Center.
Organization:
NAMI Greater Chicago
Web Site:
www.NAMIGC.org
Telephone:
312-563-0445
Address:
1536 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Description:
Peer to peer educational courses and support groups offered for persons with mental illnesses and for families or friends. Support groups usually meet the first and third Mondays of the month from 2:30-4:00. Groups meet in several locations throughout the city and suburbs. Call for the location nearest you.
Organization:
Emotions Anonymous
Web Site:
www.emotionsanonymous.org
Telephone:
708-383-0200
Address:
None Available - Call and leave a message with the answering service for meeting locations and times.
Description:
Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally.
Organization:
Recovery, Inc.
Web Site:
www.recovery-inc.org
Telephone:
312-337-5661
773-274-9166, Paul B. or (815) 338-5609
773-784-6253, Dennis F. or 815-338-5609
815-338-5609
Address:
802 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
3480 N Lake Shore Drive, 
entrance on Stratford Place
2765 W Montrose Avenue at California
644 Belmont Avenue
Description:
A self-help mental health program for people diagnosed with mood disorders including depression, dysthymia and bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders; psychotic disorders including schizophrenia; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders; and personality disorders. 
Monday Meeting 
7:00 P.M.
Temple Shalom 
Monday Meeting
8:00 P.M. at
Horner Park Field House 
Saturday Meeting
2:00 P.M. at
John Merlo Chicago Public Library 

11-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Organization:
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Telephone:
773-838-5745
888-261-8570 (TTY)
Address:
Ford City DRS Office
7600 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60652
Description:
The Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state?s lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.
Organization:
Goodwill Career Center
Web Site:
www.goodwillchicago.org
Telephone:
773-863-6030
Address:
6310 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 
Description:
One of the world?s largest nonprofit providers of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Last year, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to more than 720,000 individuals. We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these.
Organization:
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
Web Site:
www.jvschicago.org
Telephone:
312-673-3400
312-444-2877 (TTY)
Address:
216 W Jackson Boulevard
Suite 700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Description:
JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency, fully credentialed, which provides career counseling and job placement to Chicago area clients. JVS assists clients in evaluating their interests, aptitudes and experiences to clarify career direction. Clients can choose from a range of services which include networking, exploring the job market, learning job search techniques, obtaining job placement assistance and support/strategy groups.
Organization:
Mayors Office for People With Disabilities
Telephone:
312-746-5743
312-744-7833 (TTY)
Address:
2102 W Ogden
Chicago, IL 60612
Description:
The Employment Services Unit is committed to providing a variety of employment services for both job seekers with disabilities and employers. They provide: job readiness, skills assessment, resume writing, job interviewing skills, career counseling and job placement/referral assistance services.
Organization:
Neumann Association
Web Site:
www.nuemannassociation.org
Telephone:
773-506-3054
Address:
5547 N Ravenswood
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Contact:
Michelle Morris
Description:
The Career Services Division of Neumann Association assists adults with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive and supported employment. Comprehensive, hands-on training combined with job placement services has helped hundreds of individuals we serve become successfully employed. Neumann Association works with over 50 employers and other agencies to place individuals with disabilities in employment of their choice.
Organization:
Thresholds
Web Site:
www.thresholds.org
Telephone:
773-471-3750
Address:
3110 W 63rd Street
Chicago IL 60613
Description:
Thresholds is committed to helping people obtain and maintain the employment of their choice. They offer an array of employment services that meet members? specific needs and goals including; vocational evaluation, job seeking skills, job placement, and job support.
Organization:
Ticket To Work
Web Site:
www.yourtickettowork.com
Telephone:
1-866-968-7842
Address:
Please call the hotline for more information.
Description:
Assists individuals with disabilities in Illinois who receive Social Security benefits by providing information and advice regarding vocational rehabilitation and employment services, as well as advocacy or other services that beneficiaries with disabilities may need to secure, regain, or retain employment.

11-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Organization:
Greater Lawn Mental Health Center
Web Site:
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Telephone:
312-747-1020
Address:
4150 W 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance.
Organization:
Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center
Web Site:
http://www.pilsenmh.org
Telephone:
773-579-0832
Address:
3113 W Cermack Road
Chicago, IL 60623
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Englewood Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-7496
Address:
641 W 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60621
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Back of the Yards Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-3560
Address:
4313 S Ashland
Chicago, IL 60609
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance.
Organization:
Northtown/Rogers Park Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-744-7617
Address:
1607 W Howard
Chicago, IL 60626
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Woodlawn Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-0059
Address:
6337 S Woodlawn
Chicago, IL 60637
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Auburn Gresham Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-0881
Address:
1140 W 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Beverly-Morgan Park Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-1100
Address:
1987 W 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Catham-Avalon Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-0901
Address:
110 E 79th
Chicago, IL 60620
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Greater Grand/Mid-South Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-0036
Address:
4314 S Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 
Organization:
Lawndale Mental Health Center
Telephone:
312-746-5905
Address:
1201 S Campbell
Chicago, IL 60608
Description:
Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance.

11-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE
Organization:
Provident Hospital
Telephone:
312-572-2000
Address:
500 E 51st Street
Chicago, IL 60615
Description:
Community Health Clinic that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured.
Organization:
Cook County Stroger Hospital
Telephone:
312-864-6000
Address:
1835 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Description:
Provides comprehensive primary & specialty healthcare services to residents of Cook County. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured.
Organization:
Cottage Grove Health Center
Telephone:
708-757-8800
Address:
1647 Cottage Grove Avenue
Ford Heights, IL 60612
Description:
Provides Primary care services to residents of Cook County. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured.
Organization:
Southwest Family Health Center
Telephone:
773-735-2345
Address:
4839 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60638
Description:
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured.
Organization:
Englewood Neighborhood Health Center
Telephone:
312-747-7831
Address:
641 W 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60621
Description:
Community Health Clinic
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00-4:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday- 10:00-6:00pm
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. 
Organization:
Christian Community Health Center
Telephone:
773-233-4100
Address:
9718 S Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60628
Description:
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. 
Organization:
Ashland Family Health Center
Telephone:
773-434-9216
Address:
5256 S Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
Description:
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. 

11-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Organization:
Housing Authority of Cook County
Telephone:
312-939-0742
Address:
310 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Concerned with the construction of federally assisted low-rent housing for low-income families and elderly. Operation of a housing assistance payments program to help modest income families and elderly afford private rent accommodations.
Organization:
Lifelink- Greencastle of Engelwood
Web Site:
www.lifelink.org
Telephone:
773-488-4999
Address:
6344 S Peoria Street
Chicago, IL 60621
Description:
Housing for seniors and physically challenged adults with limited resources.
Organization:
Franciscan Outreach Association
Web Site:
www.franoutreach.org
Telephone:
773-278-7120
Address:
1645 W LeMoyne Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Description:
Emergency shelter, Transitional Shelter, Financial Aid, Rent/Mortgage assistance.
Organization:
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights- Heartland Housing
Web Site:
www.heartland-alliance.org
Telephone:
312-660-1300
Address:
208 S La Salle Street, Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Housing Search Assistance; Supportive housing, affordable housing, community economic development. 
Organization:
Lakefront Supportive Housing
Web Site:
www.lakefront.org
Telephone:
773-561-5012
Address:
4946 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
Description:
Advocates for supportive housing. On-Site supportive services including case management, tenant leadership and education, training and employment services.
Organization:
Chicago Department of Housing
Web Site:
www.cichi.il.us
Telephone:
312-747-9000
Address:
318 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Provides subsidized rental housing.
Organization:
United States Housing and Urban Development
Web Site:
www.towercom.com/chhud
Telephone:
312-353-5680
Address:
77 W Jackson Boulevard
Suite 2608
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Provides rent/mortgage assistance, housing search assistance, subsidized rental housing and home rehabilitation/repair.
Organization:
Mayors Office for People with Disabilities
Web Site:
http://egov.cityofchicago.org
Telephone:
312-744-6673
Address:
2102 W Ogden
Chicago, IL 60612
Description:
Promotes and identifies integrated, accessible and affordable housing in Chicago.

11-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS
Organization:
Chicago Legal Clinic
Telephone:
773-731-1762
Address:
2938 E 91st Street
Chicago, IL 60617
Description:
Provides legal services and education to underserved and disadvantaged Chicago area residents.
Organization:
Heartland Alliance For Human Needs And Human Rights
Web Site:
www.heartland-alliance.org
Telephone:
312-629-4500
Address:
208 S La Salle Street, Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Provides referrals for legal assistance.
Organization:
Salvation Army- Harbor Light Center
Web Site:
www.salarmychicago.org
Telephone:
312-421-5753
Address:
1515 W Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Description:
Provides lawyer referral services and legal representation.
Organization:
Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation
Telephone:
312-341-1070
Address:
111 W Jackson Boulevard
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Provides legal services in civil matters to low income and elderly residents at no cost. 
Organization:
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Telephone:
312-341-1070
Address:
111 W Jackson Boulevard
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Description:
Free legal services in civil cases such as domestic violence, consumer fraud, HIV/AIDS, eviction, immigration, employment problems, and consumer issues.
Organization:
Council for Disability Rights
Web Site:
www.disabilityrights.com
Telephone:
312-444-9484
Address:
205 W Randolph Street
Suite 1645
Chicago, IL 60606
Description:
Advocates for people with disabilities; supports and opposes any discrimination based on disability; information services to people with disabilities, their families and friends, and the general public; job placement services to clients of the Office of Rehabilitation Services; education advocacy services for children with disabilities; and individualized training services.
Organization:
Equip for Equality Legal Advocacy Program
Web Site:
http://www.equipforequality.org/programs/legaladvocacy/
Telephone:
312-341-0022
1-800-537-2632
800-610-2779 (TTY)
Address:
20 N Michigan, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602
Description:
Provides comprehensive legal advice, representation and education to people with disabilities in Illinois. The program assists individuals with any type of disability and of all ages.

11-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST
Organization:
Illinois RX Buying Club
Web Site:
http://www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com/
Application and pharmacy locations available online.
Telephone:
1-866-215-3462
Address:
P.O. Box 94858
Chicago, IL 60690
Description:
This is a prescription discount program for Illinois residents. In January 2006, this program will expand to provide coverage to Illinois residents without Medicare. The discount you get depends on the drug and the pharmacy, but you may save up to 24%. There is a $10 annual fee.
To be eligible in 2006, you must be an Illinois resident with Medicare or have an Illinois Disabled Person Identification card and a Class 2 disability (meaning your doctor has certified that your disability significantly impairs your ability to work) or be an Illinois resident of any age who is uninsured and has an income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (approximately $60,000 a year for a family of four).
Illinois Rx Buying Club will allow you to get discounts on drugs not covered by Illinois Cares Rx Basic, such as antibiotics. However, you can only get a discount on drugs when you are paying 100% of the cost.
Organization:
Illinois Cares RX Basic
Web Site:
http://www.illinoiscaresrx.com/
Telephone:
1-800-624-2459
Address:
Illinois Department on Aging
PO Box 19003
Springfield, IL 62794
Description:
Illinois Cares Rx Basic (formerly Circuit Breaker)
Adults 65 years of age or older or people with disabilities aged 16 and over and have a total annual income of less than $21, 218 for individuals; less than $28,480 if you are married or if you live with one qualified additional resident; less than $35,740 if you are filing an application for you, your spouse and one other qualified additional resident or for you and at least two qualified additional residents.
If you enroll in the Illinois Cares Rx Basic program, you will be automatically enrolled in the Rx Buying Club at no additional cost. If you are enrolled in Illinois Cares Rx Plus, you probably do not need to enroll in the Rx Buying Club.
Organization:
I-SaveRx
Web Site:
http://www.illinoisbenefits.org/frames.php?url=http://www.i-saverx.net/index.htm
Telephone:
1-866-472-8333
Address:
I-Save Rx
Pegasus Health Services Unlimited
Suite 100
8 Manning Close NE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2E 7N5
Description:
I-SaveRx is a program that offers residents of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Vermont access to prescription drugs from licensed and inspected organizations in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. People who enroll in the program may save from 25-50% on brand name prescriptions. Covered drugs for chronic illnesses and oral contraceptives are included. There are no enrollment fees, income or age restrictions. 
You may only order refills of prescriptions that you have used before. You have to fill any new prescription for 30 days at a pharmacy in the U.S. before ordering that prescription through I-SaveRx.
Organization:
Kid Care
Web Site:
www.kidcareillinois.com
Telephone:
1-866-468-7543
Address:
State of Illinois
Kid Care Unit
PO Box 19122
Springfield, IL 62794-9122
Description:
KidCare is a state program that offers health coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans.  This program also covers prescription drugs.
Organization:
Med Assist
Web Site:
http://www.cc.dio.org/programs.htm#medassist
Telephone:
217-523-9201
Address:
Catholic Charities
800 S Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Description:
The staff of the MedAssist Program help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that pharmaceutical companies have for the poor.

11-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS
Organization:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.chicagoaa.org
Telephone:
312-346-1475
24 hour list of meetings/events
Address:
200 N Michigan Avenue
Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60630
Description:
The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking.  A fellowship of men and women for the purpose of maintaining sobriety for its members and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.  Spanish speaking groups available.
Organization:
Cocaine Anonymous
Telephone:
773-202-8898
24 hr. list of meetings/events
Address:
PO Box 300745
Chicago, IL 60630
Description:
A simple 12-Step program of recovery modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous.
Organization:
Families Anonymous
Telephone:
773-777-4789
Address:
4626 N Know Ave
Room 301
Chicago, IL 60630
Description:
An international 12 step program for the families with a loved one afflicted with drug, alcohol, or emotional problems.  It is a self-help program; completely anonymous, non-professional and non-religious.
Organization:
Narcotics Anonymous
Web Site:
www.na.org
Telephone:
708-848-4884
24 Hour Helpline
Address:
Please Call for Meeting Locations
Description:
A self help program structured with the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program as a model.  Promotes complete abstinence from all mind-altering drugs.

11-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Organization:
The New Visions Program at Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Telephone:
1-800-939-CARE
Address:
1431 N Claremont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Description:
Emphasis on emergency detoxification and stabilization in an inpatient setting.  Offers free assessments & comprehensive inpatient services in English, Spanish & Polish.
Organization:
Mercy Medical
Web Site:
http://www.mercy-chicago.org
Telephone:
773-585-1955, Ext. 2258
Address:
5525 Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Outpatient substance abuse treatment.
Organization:
Chicago Department of Health Greater Lawn Mental Health
Web Site:
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Telephone:
312-747-1020
Address:
4150 W 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Description:
Offers an outpatient program as well as a special program for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.
Organization:
Cornell Interventions Southwood
Telephone:
773-737-4600
Address:
5701 S Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60636
Description:
This program offers substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance and Methadone Detoxification.  It provides residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days) and outpatient services. A sliding fee scale and payment assistance is available.
Organization:
DUI Counseling Center Bayrach Counseling Services
Telephone:
773-254-9122
Address:
4059 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Description:
Offers substance abuse treatment services with groups focusing on DUI/DWI offenders.  Sliding fee scale available.
Organization:
Advocate Christ Medical Center Substance Abuse Services
Web Site:
http://www.advocatehealth.com
Telephone:
708-346-1337
Address:
4440 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Description:
Outpatient substance abuse treatment.
Organization:
Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center
Web Site:
http://www.pilsenmh.org
Telephone:
773-277-3413
Address:
3113 W Cermack Road
Chicago, IL 60623
Description:
Offers substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detoxification in an outpatient setting. A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available.
Organization:
Anixter Center Schwab Rehabilitation Center
Web Site:
http://www.anixter.org
Telephone:
773-522-2010, Ext. 5221
Address:
1401 S California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Description:
Substance abuse treatment services.  A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available.
Organization:
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Program
Web Site:
http://www.mercy-chicago.org
Telephone:
312-567-2486
Address:
2525 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Description:
Offers substance abuse treatment, detoxification and methadone maintenance.  Care is provided in an inpatient setting, residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), outpatient or partial hospitalization treatment.
Organization:
Gateway Foundation
Web Site:
http://www.gatewayfoundation.org
Telephone:
773-826-1916, Ext. 2893
Address:
3828 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60624
Description:
Offers substance abuse treatment and halfway house services.  Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) and residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days is available.  A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available.
Organization:
Community Mental Health Council Outpatient Substance Abuse Program
Web Site:
http://www.thecouncil-online.org
Telephone:
773-734-4033, Ext. 131
Hotline- 1-877-311-3222
Address:
8704 S Constance Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Description:
Provides substance abuse treatment with a special focus on persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.  Sliding fee scale and payment assistance available.

11-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING
Organization:
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Web Site:
www.hfs.illinois.gov
Telephone:
773-918-6700
Address:
6305 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60636
Description:
Formerly the Department of Public Aid, is a state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois' families through health care coverage, child support enforcement and energy assistance.
Organization:
Social Security
Web Site:
www.ssa.gov
Telephone:
1-800-772-1213
Address:
8658 S Sacramento
Chicago, IL 60652
Description:
The Social Security office can help you with questions about Medicare and social security benefits.
Organization:
Health Benefits for Workers With Disabilities
Web Site:
www.state.il.us/dpa/
Telephone:
1-800-226-0768
866-675-8440 (TTY)
Address:
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Description:
Low Cost Health Insurance for Illinois Residents between 16-64 who have a disability and who are employed.
Organization:
Kid Care
Web Site:
www.kidcareillinois.com
Telephone:
1-866-468-7543
Address:
State of Illinois
Kid Care Unit
PO Box 19122
Springfield, IL 62794-9122
Description:
KidCare is a state program that offers health coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans.  This program also covers prescription drugs.
Organization:
ICHIP
Web Site:
http://www.chip.state.il.us/
Telephone:
1-800-962-8384
Address:
Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
320 W Washington
Suite 700
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1150
Description:
The Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) is a state health benefits program.
Organization:
The Mayor?s Office For People With Disabilities
Web Site:
www.cityofchicago.org/Disabilities
Telephone:
312-746-5743
Address:
Mayor?s Office for People with Disabilities
Employment Services Unit
Central West Field Office
2101 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Description:
The Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Project is a federally funded project to educate and assist individuals with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).  Certified Benefits Specialists meet individually with clients, helping them to anticipate and plan for changes that may occurred in their state and federal benefits as a result of employment.  These benefits may include the following: SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, TANF, Food Stamps, subsidized housing, worker?s compensation and unemployment benefits.

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