Service Agencies and Contacts in Oldsmar & Northern Pinellas County

Assistance with food, shelter, clothing, job prep, GED, eldercare


For more, please see our Local Services brochure, available at the Library.

 

Pinellas County List of Financial Assistance Programs

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211 Tampa Bay
211 is a referral service which connects individuals to information about critical health and human services available in their community for everyday needs and in times of crisis. Search online or dial 211 from any phone 24 hours a day.

Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center
Bill assistance, food pantry, clothing/toiletries pantry, computer classes, ACCESS assistance, parenting classes, referrals. Services and programs are available to individuals and families within the following zip codes: 34695, 34677, 33759, and 33761.

Oldsmar Cares
Provides stop gap rent and utility assistance, a food pantry, and a clothes closet to those in need in the greater Oldsmar area

Pinellas County Veterans Services
Assists veterans & their families with applying for & securing veterans benefits & services
Adult Education at Oldsmar
Offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), General Educational Development (GED), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Credit Recovery and Lifelong Learning and Vocational classes on the campus of Oldsmar Elementary, 400 Chestnut St.

Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Literacy (ABL) tutoring programs are carried out by trained volunteers. Most classes are currently online, view their website for a schedule.
Also check the Multi-Service Centers above
ACCESS Florida
Provides food (SNAP), medical & cash assistance (TANF)   Apply online
       English paper application   Spanish paper application

F.E.A.S.T. Food Pantry
Provides twice-monthly food support for residents of North Pinellas

Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
A federally funded nutrition program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have recently been pregnant, infants & children under age 5
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast
Provides information and support for Alzheimer's patients, their families and their caregivers

Directions for Living
Offers behavioral health services & social support for adults and children in need of mental healthcare or substance abuse treatment

Florida RX Card
Free drug coupon card that offers discounts on medication

Pinellas County Health Department
Operates county health department clinics, providing immunizations, infectious disesase help and various wellness programs

Pinellas County Human Services Department
Help with obtaining assistance for medical, dental & prescription services

Pinellas Free Clinics
These clinics can help low-income and uninsured people by offering free and discounted rates for medical and/or dental care

Suncoast Hospice
Provides assistance for people with any type of advanced illness by providing hospice, palliative care, and homecare. Also provides support for caregivers, families and people who are grieving
FloridaHousingSearch.org
A free place to list and find affordable housing in Florida

Homeless Emergency Project
Provides homeless and very low-income individuals and families with housing, food, clothing and support services

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Help with heating & cooling costs

Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority
Administrates programs for first time home buyers and funds the development of affordable multi-family housing for residents who desire rental opportunities.
Bay Area Legal Services
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents

Clerk of Court's Self Help Law Centers
Provides affordable legal assistance to Pinellas County citizens representing themselves in court (sometimes referred to as pro se persons) who do not have a private attorney

Gulfcoast Legal Services
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
Plans, coordinates and offers services that help older adults remain in their own homes and offers support for their caregivers

Pinellas County Senior Connections
A collection of local services compiled by Pinellas County Human Services.