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If you are in need or in danger

These are free hotlines and services. Each one is run by the organization named, not by St. Verena's Service. Hours and services can change, so if a number does not work, dial 2-1-1.

In an emergency, call 911.If you or someone near you is in immediate danger, do not wait.

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Staying safe online. Internet use can be monitored. If someone may be watching what you do on this device, use Quick exit, clear your browser history afterward, or use a device they cannot get to. The National Domestic Violence Hotline gives the same advice.

In need or know somebody in need of assistance?

We can point you to warm meals, food pantries, and shelters in the six cities where our partner churches serve. Please call before you go, since hours change.

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Crisis and emotional support

Abuse, violence and safety

Food, shelter and everyday needs

  • 2-1-1

    Dial 2-1-1 · 24/7 · Free and confidential

    Free, confidential help finding food, housing, utilities and other local services. Learn more from First Contact, formerly 211 Tampa Bay Cares.

    Call 2-1-1 First Contact website for 2-1-1 (opens in a new tab)

  • Warm meals, food pantries and shelters

    St. Verena's directory · Six Tampa Bay cities

    Our directory lists meals, food pantries and shelters in Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel and New Port Richey, with phone numbers and websites.

    Open the directory

Fighting addiction

Help with alcohol and drug addiction, for people who are struggling and for their families, in Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey and nearby. Every program is run by the organization named, not by St. Verena's Service. Meetings and phone numbers change, so call before you go.

Overdose or emergency? Call 911.For crisis support any time, call or text 988.

Call 911Call 988

Orthodox Christian recovery program for men

Triumphant Christian Retreat

TriumphantCRC.org

A nine-month, live-in Twelve-Step recovery program in Brooksville, Florida, for men with alcohol or drug addiction. It is run by the Coptic Orthodox Metropolis of the Southern United States, a ministry of Triumphant Christian Church. Each day includes prayer, Bible study, devotions and work assignments, with the Divine Liturgy every week, confession and pastoral counseling.

Visit TriumphantCRC.org for Triumphant Christian Retreat (opens in a new tab) Admissions and cost for Triumphant Christian Retreat (opens in a new tab) Contact form for Triumphant Christian Retreat (opens in a new tab)

Who
Men only. Applicants must already be off drugs and alcohol and have completed detox. It is not a medical facility or a shelter.
Cost
Not free. The Admissions and Become-a-Sponsor pages state a sponsorship of $1,500 a month for room, board and materials (not medical care). The site says financial help may be available through your local priest, arranged before arrival.
How to apply
Fill out the online application on the Admissions page. An intake coordinator then calls for an interview. An interview does not guarantee a place.
Contact
The site lists no phone number. Use the contact form, or ask your priest for help with the application.

St. Verena's Service does not run this program or take applications for it.

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Start here: local helplines and referrals

  • Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: 2-1-1

    Hillsborough County helpline

    FreeTampa

    Dial 2-1-1 for help with substance abuse, financial distress, suicidal thoughts and more. Calls are free and confidential, in more than 150 languages.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, every day
    Where
    One Crisis Center Plaza, Tampa

    Call 2-1-1 Call (813) 964-1964

  • First Contact: 2-1-1

    Formerly 211 Tampa Bay Cares · Pinellas County

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    A free, confidential 2-1-1 referral line. You can also text your ZIP code to 898211. Ask for help finding substance use services near you.

    Hours
    24 hours a day

    Call 2-1-1 Call 727-210-4211

  • Care About Me

    Pinellas County access line

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    A confidential county line. Specialists assess your needs, match you with a mental health or substance use provider and help book the appointment. It is not a crisis line.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday 8 am to 10 pm; Saturdays and legal holidays 10 am to 6 pm

    Call or text 727-333-2273

  • Central Florida Behavioral Health Network

    State-contracted network for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas

    Call for costTampaClearwaterLargoPalm HarborWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    The organization that manages state-funded substance use and mental health services in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Its service locator finds providers by ZIP code.

    Cost
    The network says crisis care is given regardless of ability to pay. Other costs depend on the provider.
    Where
    719 South US Highway 301, Tampa

    Call 813-740-4811 Find a provider by ZIP for Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (opens in a new tab)

  • BayCare Behavioral Health referral line

    BayCare Health System

    Call for costTampaClearwaterLargoPalm HarborWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Referrals to inpatient, outpatient and telehealth substance use services across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Polk counties.

    Cost
    Insurance is accepted; ask about financial assistance.

    Call (877) 850-9613

Free meetings and peer support

A.A. meetings cost nothing. Other groups usually ask only for a voluntary donation. Meeting times change, so check the listing or call before you go.

  • Tri-County Central Office (A.A.)

    Alcoholics Anonymous · Hillsborough and East Pasco

    FreeTampaWesley Chapel

    A searchable directory of Tampa-area A.A. meetings and the central office for Hillsborough and East Pasco, with English and Spanish phone lines.

    Hours
    Office: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 11 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday
    Where
    8019 N. Himes, Suite 104, Tampa

    Call 813-933-9123 Español 813-842-8444 Find a meeting for Tri-County Central Office (A.A.) (opens in a new tab)

  • Tampa Funcoast Area Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous · Tampa and Hillsborough

    FreeTampa

    An N.A. helpline and meeting list for Tampa and Hillsborough, with about 105 meetings a week. Text your ZIP code to (844) 623-5674 for the five nearest meetings.

    Call 813-879-4357

  • Pinellas County Intergroup (A.A.)

    Alcoholics Anonymous · Pinellas County

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    The A.A. office and 24-hour helpline for Pinellas, with meeting search by region: North County (Palm Harbor), Central (Clearwater and Largo), South County and Spanish-language meetings.

    Hours
    Helpline 24 hours. Office Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm
    Where
    9011 Park Blvd., Suite 206, Seminole

    24/7 helpline (727) 530-0415

  • A.A. District 15 office

    Alcoholics Anonymous · West Pasco and Tarpon Springs

    FreeNew Port Richey

    The local A.A. office with a phone line for West Pasco meeting information.

    Where
    7121 U.S. Hwy 19, New Port Richey

    Call 727-847-0777

  • Al-Anon District 7 (Pinellas County)

    Al-Anon Family Groups · for families and friends

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Support for relatives and friends of people who drink, with a printable “Where and When” meeting list and an online calendar for Pinellas County.

    Call (727) 548-6811

  • N.A. and Al-Anon meetings in Clearwater

    Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    FreeClearwater

    Lists 13 N.A. and 6 Al-Anon meetings in Clearwater, for example N.A. on Sundays at 9:30 am at 201 S. Glenwood Ave. and Al-Anon on Wednesdays at 10:30 am at 820 Jasmine Way.

    Good to know
    Confirm times with each group.

    See the meetings for N.A. and Al-Anon meetings in Clearwater (opens in a new tab)

  • Recovery meetings in Palm Harbor

    A.A., Al-Anon, ACA and OA · Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    FreePalm Harbor

    Lists 18 meetings, including Al-Anon “Begin With Me” on Sundays at 2250 Nebraska Ave. and the A.A. Ozona and Eastlake groups.

    Good to know
    Confirm times with each group.

    See the meetings for Recovery meetings in Palm Harbor (opens in a new tab)

  • Recovery meetings in New Port Richey

    Celebrate Recovery, N.A., Al-Anon and A.A. · Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    FreeNew Port Richey

    Celebrate Recovery at Crosspoint Church on Thursdays at 6 pm (4204 Thys Road) and Fellowship Baptist on Tuesdays at 7 pm (5940 Massachusetts Ave.), plus N.A., Al-Anon and A.A. listings.

    Good to know
    Confirm times with each church or group.

    See the meetings for Recovery meetings in New Port Richey (opens in a new tab)

  • Recovery meetings in Wesley Chapel

    Celebrate Recovery, Al-Anon and A.A. · Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    FreeWesley Chapel

    Celebrate Recovery at Bridgeway Church on Thursdays at 7 pm (30660 Wells Rd.), Al-Anon “Growth In Steps” on Fridays at noon (29617 State Road 54), and the A.A. Close to Home Group on Fridays at 7 pm.

    Good to know
    Confirm times with each church or group.

    See the meetings for Recovery meetings in Wesley Chapel (opens in a new tab)

Faith-based recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christian program hosted by local churches; it is not run by the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center

    The Salvation Army · live-in program

    FreeTampa

    Live-in rehabilitation for adults with substance misuse: work therapy, counseling, spiritual direction and life skills. The women's program runs 6 to 12 months for ages 21 to 65.

    Cost
    The program page says “No Out-of-Pocket Expense.”
    Where
    13815 Salvation Army Ln., Tampa
    Good to know
    Intake is by phone: call 1-800-SA-TRUCK, press 0 and ask for the ARC intake coordinator.

    Call 1-800-728-7825

  • Salvation Army St. Petersburg Adult Rehabilitation Center

    The Salvation Army · live-in program for men

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    A residential program for men with housing, work, and group and individual counseling in a faith-based setting, preparing for a return to work.

    Cost
    The page describes the programs as free.
    Where
    5885 66th Street N., St. Petersburg (near Largo)

    Call 727-541-7781

  • Celebrate Recovery groups in Tampa

    Local churches · Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    Call for costTampa

    Five groups listed, for example the Tampa ARC group on Wednesdays at 5:45 pm, Ballast Point on Thursdays at 6:30 pm, and Grace Family Church (Temple Terrace on Thursdays at 7 pm, Ybor on Tuesdays at 7 pm).

    Cost
    Cost is not stated; ask the church.
    Good to know
    Confirm times with each church.

    See the groups for Celebrate Recovery groups in Tampa (opens in a new tab)

  • Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks

    Largo · Meeting listing (SobaSearch)

    Call for costLargo

    A Celebrate Recovery meeting on Mondays at 7 pm. The same listing shows Al-Anon and N.A. meetings in Largo.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated; ask the church.
    Hours
    Mondays, 7 pm
    Where
    12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo
    Good to know
    Confirm with the church.

    See the listing for Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks (opens in a new tab)

Treatment, detox and recovery programs

Most programs do not post fees online. Ask about sliding fees, Medicaid and state-funded help when you call.

  • ACTS (Agency for Community Treatment Services)

    Tampa and Hillsborough

    Sliding feeTampa

    Crisis care, residential and outpatient treatment, and supportive housing at more than 15 Hillsborough sites, plus Pinellas and Polk.

    Cost
    Treats people regardless of ability to pay, with a sliding fee based on family size and income.

    Call (813) 246-4899

  • Ibis Healthcare

    Formerly Gracepoint Wellness and COVE · Tampa

    Call for costTampa

    Men's and women's residential and outpatient substance use treatment, medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction, and 24-hour mental health crisis services.

    Cost
    Its foundation aims for cost never to be a barrier. Ask about fees.
    Hours
    Office Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm; crisis services 24 hours
    Where
    5707 N. 22nd St. and 4422 East Columbus Dr., Tampa

    Call 813-272-2244 Mobile crisis 813-272-2958

  • Operation PAR: Highpoint Campus

    Clearwater

    Call for costClearwater

    Adult detox, medication-assisted treatment and case management. Operation PAR also runs a 24-hour help line.

    Cost
    Fees are not stated. Ask when you call.
    Where
    6150 150th Ave. N., Clearwater

    24/7 help 1-888-727-6398 Campus 727-524-4311

  • Operation PAR: Largo Campus

    Largo

    Call for costLargo

    Residential and outpatient treatment, care coordination and medication-assisted treatment for substance use.

    Cost
    Fees are not stated. Ask when you call.
    Where
    13800 66th St. N., Largo

    24/7 help 1-888-727-6398 Campus 727-538-7245

  • Operation PAR: MAPS Pasco

    Port Richey

    Call for costNew Port Richey

    Medication-assisted treatment for substance use in Port Richey, with Operation PAR's 24-hour help line.

    Cost
    Fees are not stated. Ask when you call.
    Where
    7720 Washington Street, Suite 103, Port Richey

    24/7 help 1-888-727-6398 Call 727-816-1200

  • BayCare Behavioral Health Integrated Stabilization Unit

    New Port Richey · crisis stabilization and detox

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Emergency crisis stabilization and detox for adults 18 and older with serious mental illness, substance use impairment or both. CARF accredited.

    Cost
    Payment information is not listed.
    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Where
    8002 King Helie Blvd., New Port Richey

    Crisis (866) 762-1743 Unit (727) 841-4430

  • WestCare Florida: Port Richey and Dade City

    Outpatient and medication-assisted treatment · Pasco

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Outpatient services and medication-assisted treatment, plus Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court programs.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Where
    6448 Ridge Road, Port Richey; 15000 Citrus Country Dr., Suite 105, Dade City

    Port Richey (727) 846-0757 Dade City (813) 780-8288

  • WestCare Florida: Pinellas Park

    Outpatient and medication-assisted treatment · near Largo

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Medication-assisted treatment, outpatient services, Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court in Pinellas Park, with residential sites in St. Petersburg.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Where
    8800 49th Street N., Pinellas Park

    Call (727) 490-6767

  • Directions for Living: Clearwater Center

    Mental health and substance use · Clearwater

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Outpatient therapy, psychiatry, intake and certified recovery peer specialists for mental health and substance misuse, for adults and children.

    Cost
    Fees are not stated on the page; ask about the sliding fee scale.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday 8 am to 7 pm; Friday 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    1437 S. Belcher Rd., Clearwater

    Call (727) 524-4464

  • Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services

    Clearwater · open to people of any religion

    Call for costClearwater

    Behavioral health and residential treatment for mental health and addiction.

    Cost
    Fees are not described. Ask when you call.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater

    Call 727-479-1800

Free naloxone (Narcan) to reverse an overdose

Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. If someone may be overdosing, call 911 first.

  • Free naloxone in Hillsborough

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    FreeTampa

    Free Narcan kits with no appointment for adults 18 and older who are at risk of an overdose or likely to witness one.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
    Where
    1105 E. Kennedy Blvd.; 13601 N. 22nd St.; 8605 N. Mitchell Ave., Tampa

    Call 813-307-8000

  • Free naloxone in Pinellas

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Free naloxone kits as a walk-in service, with referral materials.

    Where
    Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave. Largo (Mid-County): 8751 Ulmerton Rd. Also Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg.

    Naloxone info 727-568-8193 Sites 727-824-6900

  • Free naloxone in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    FreeWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Naloxone kits and training at no cost. Pick-up sites include Wesley Chapel, Dade City and Hudson.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Wesley Chapel on Mondays and Fridays only)
    Where
    Wesley Chapel: 33845 State Road 54

    Call 727-619-0300

Looking for help with gambling or tobacco? Dial 2-1-1 and ask for local programs.

Free and low-cost medical help

Clinics, dental care, help for mothers and children, testing, mental health care, medicines, hospital bill help and rides in Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey and nearby. Each listing shows its cost as the organization states it. Many programs have income or residency rules, so call before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.Not sure where to start? Dial 2-1-1 for free help finding local services.

Call 911Call 2-1-1

This is a list of services, not medical advice. It is run by volunteers and was checked in October 2026. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm with the organization.

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Clinics and health centers

Free clinics, community health centers with sliding fees, county health departments and mobile clinics.

  • Judeo Christian Health Clinic

    Volunteer-physician free clinic · Tampa

    FreeTampa

    A volunteer-physician clinic for uninsured Tampa Bay residents. It treats chronic and acute conditions and offers optician services and nutrition classes.

    Who it is for
    Uninsured Tampa Bay residents who are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or the Hillsborough County Health Care Plan. Most patients have incomes of 100 to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
    How to get help
    By appointment only. Visit Monday to Friday to pick up a new-patient application and set up an eligibility appointment. Bring proof of income and residency.
    Cost
    The clinic describes its care as free.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
    Where
    4118 North MacDill Avenue, Tampa
    Languages
    Nutrition classes in English and Spanish
    Good to know
    It does not treat work injuries, car accidents, pregnancy care, STDs, seizures or stroke, or conditions that need controlled medicines. Ask which services are offered now.

    Call (813) 870-0395 Website for Judeo Christian Health Clinic (opens in a new tab)

  • Tampa Family Health Centers

    Community health center · Hillsborough County

    Sliding feeTampa

    Medical care for low-income families, listed with 13 locations in Hillsborough County. It also accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.

    Cost
    A county directory says uninsured patients pay on a sliding fee scale and no patient is turned away because of inability to pay.
    Where
    One listed location: 7814 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Ask for the one nearest you.
    Good to know
    These details come from a county directory listing. Confirm services, hours and fees on the website.

    Website for Tampa Family Health Centers (opens in a new tab) Directory listing for Tampa Family Health Centers (opens in a new tab)

  • Suncoast Community Health Centers

    Community health center · Hillsborough County

    Call for costTampa

    A community health center network with seven Hillsborough County sites. The health department lists it as a family planning provider and a dental bus partner.

    Cost
    Ask about fees and any discount for uninsured patients.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm (confirm for your site)
    Where
    Tampa: 7728 Palm River Road. Other sites in Plant City, Ruskin, Brandon, Dover, Thonotosassa and Wimauma.

    Call 813-653-6100 Website for Suncoast Community Health Centers (opens in a new tab)

  • Hillsborough County Health Department clinics

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    Low costTampa

    Dental, family planning, HIV care, immunizations, pharmacy, refugee health, an STD clinic and WIC.

    Who it is for
    Uninsured and underinsured patients who meet the eligibility rules.
    Cost
    Discounted rates for uninsured and underinsured patients. Services are not denied for inability to pay.
    Good to know
    Call for clinic addresses, hours and fees.

    Call 813-307-8000 Website for Hillsborough County Health Department clinics (opens in a new tab)

  • Tampa Bay Street Medicine medical van

    USF Health student organization · mobile care

    Call for costTampa

    A medical van with acute and preventive care, vaccinations, medicines and quick lab tests for underserved people in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

    Who it is for
    No eligibility rules are stated.
    Cost
    The page says “free and affordable healthcare.” HIV and hepatitis C testing at the attached IDEA Exchange is free.
    Hours
    Weekly stops: Monday and Friday 11 am to 4 pm (Lily Pharmacy); Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm (Advent Zephyrhills); Thursday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm (Salvation Army)
    Good to know
    The page gives no street addresses or phone number. Check it for the current schedule.

    See the schedule for Tampa Bay Street Medicine medical van (opens in a new tab)

  • Clearwater Health Department

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Income-basedClearwater

    A downtown county clinic with primary care, dental, pediatrics, immunizations, WIC, family planning, cancer screening, Healthy Start, and STD and TB services.

    Cost
    Qualifying uninsured adults get primary care at no cost through the County Health Program. Other adults pay on a sliding fee scale. Children's immunizations are at no cost (agency brochure, November 2024).
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (some programs differ)
    Where
    310 N. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater
    Good to know
    Pregnancy (maternity) care is not taking new patients. The county mobile medical unit stops here on Mondays.

    Call 727-469-5800 Website for Clearwater Health Department (opens in a new tab)

  • Mid-County Health Department (Largo)

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Income-basedLargo

    Primary care, dental, pediatrics, immunizations, family planning, cancer screening, WIC (with a drive-thru window), Healthy Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, STD services and a vasectomy clinic (call for an appointment).

    Cost
    Qualifying uninsured adults get primary care at no cost through the County Health Program. Other adults pay on a sliding fee scale. Children's immunizations are at no cost (agency brochure, November 2024).
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (some programs differ)
    Where
    8751 Ulmerton Rd., Largo

    Call 727-524-4410 Website for Mid-County Health Department (Largo) (opens in a new tab)

  • Tarpon Springs Health Department

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County · near Palm Harbor

    Income-basedPalm Harbor

    Primary care, lab, immunizations, WIC, family planning, cancer screening, Healthy Families and STD services. Dental care is not offered at this site.

    Cost
    Qualifying uninsured adults get primary care at no cost through the County Health Program. Other adults pay on a sliding fee scale. Children's immunizations are at no cost (agency brochure, November 2024).
    Hours
    Listed as Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, but the page may show Tuesday and Thursday closed. Call before you go.
    Where
    301 S. Disston Ave., Tarpon Springs

    Call 727-942-5457 Website for Tarpon Springs Health Department (opens in a new tab)

  • Pinellas County Health Program

    Pinellas County Human Services

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Gives eligible low-income uninsured adults a medical home at a health department site: primary care, specialist referrals, pharmacy, labs, preventive dental, cancer screening and behavioral health referrals.

    Who it is for
    Ages 18 to 64, Pinellas County residents with low income who are uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or other programs. Bring a photo ID, Social Security card, and proof of residency and income; proof of citizenship or immigration status is asked for if you were born abroad.
    How to get help
    Apply online at PinellasHSapp.org or call.
    Cost
    The county brochure calls it free health care and lists no copays.
    Where
    Care is at health department sites in Clearwater, Largo (Mid-County), Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park.
    Good to know
    Based on a county brochure from October 2024. Confirm the current rules.

    Call 727-464-4200 Website for Pinellas County Health Program (opens in a new tab)

  • Evara Health: Largo Center

    Community health center · sliding fee

    Sliding feeLargo

    Family medicine at this site. Evara's services also include pediatric, geriatric, dental and women's care.

    Cost
    Patients without insurance, or worried about cost, may get a discount based on household income and family size.
    Hours
    The page lists Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, but another part of it suggests different hours. Call to confirm.
    Where
    12420 130th Avenue North, Largo

    Call 727-824-8181 Website for Evara Health: Largo Center (opens in a new tab)

  • Evara Health: Clearwater centers

    Community health centers · sliding fee

    Sliding feeClearwater

    Six Clearwater sites: Milton Park, Highpoint, Countryside, Gold, Women + Children's, and a dental center.

    Cost
    The sliding fee program covers medical, behavioral health, specialty and dental care, based on household income and family size.
    Where
    Milton Park: 1260 S. M.L.K. Jr. Ave. Highpoint: 14100 58th St. N. Countryside: 26286 US Highway 19 North, Suite B. Gold: 5523 Roosevelt Blvd. Women + Children's: 707 East Druid Road.
    Good to know
    Call to ask which services each site offers.

    Call 727-824-8181 Locations for Evara Health: Clearwater centers (opens in a new tab)

  • Evara Health: Tarpon Springs Center

    Community health center · near Palm Harbor

    Sliding feePalm Harbor

    An Evara community health center in Tarpon Springs, with a separate Tarpon Springs Dental Center.

    Cost
    Sliding fee discounts for uninsured or cost-concerned patients, based on household income and family size.
    Where
    247 South Huey Avenue, Tarpon Springs. Dental center: 721 East Lime St., Tarpon Springs.

    Call 727-824-8181 Locations for Evara Health: Tarpon Springs Center (opens in a new tab)

  • Clearwater Free Clinic

    Volunteer free clinic · Clearwater

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    A volunteer-powered clinic giving medical care to uninsured families in Pinellas County.

    Who it is for
    Uninsured families in Pinellas County. Call to ask how to become a patient.
    Cost
    The clinic's site is titled “Free Healthcare for Uninsured.” Call to ask about income rules.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 6 pm
    Where
    1218 Court Street, Clearwater

    Call 727-447-3041 Website for Clearwater Free Clinic (opens in a new tab)

  • Bayside Health Clinic (Health Care for the Homeless)

    Pinellas County Human Services

    Sliding feeClearwater

    A county clinic for people experiencing homelessness: primary care, labs, prescriptions, preventive and restorative dental care, behavioral health screening and case management. Telehealth and street medicine are also offered.

    Who it is for
    People who are homeless, live in Pinellas County, and are uninsured or underinsured. New patients should apply or enroll first.
    Cost
    Primary care is free at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and on a sliding fee scale from 101 to 200 percent.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday 8 am to noon. Appointments and walk-ins welcome.
    Where
    14808 49th Street N., Clearwater
    Good to know
    Applications and questions: Human Services, 727-464-4200.

    Call 727-453-7866 Website for Bayside Health Clinic (Health Care for the Homeless) (opens in a new tab)

  • Pinellas County Mobile Medical Unit

    Health Care for the Homeless · Clearwater stops

    FreeClearwater

    A mobile clinic on a weekly rotation. In Clearwater it stops on Mondays at the Clearwater Health Department and on Wednesdays at Pinellas Hope.

    Who it is for
    People who are homeless, live in Pinellas County, and are uninsured or underinsured. Enroll or apply before visiting.
    Cost
    The county describes it as free basic, non-emergency care.
    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Clearwater stops
    Where
    Mondays: 310 N. Myrtle Ave. Wednesdays: Pinellas Hope, 5726 126th Ave. N., Clearwater.
    Good to know
    Other days are in St. Petersburg. Check the weekly calendar on the page before you go.

    Call 727-453-7866 Website for Pinellas County Mobile Medical Unit (opens in a new tab)

  • Wesley Chapel Health Department

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley Chapel

    Family planning, Healthy Start, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, STI/STD and tuberculosis services, plus a WIC office. Clinical services run one day a week.

    Cost
    Fees are not listed. Ask when you call.
    Hours
    Office Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm. Clinical services Wednesday only, 8 am to 5 pm. WIC Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 5 pm.
    Where
    33845 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
    Good to know
    The health department posts any clinic closures on its home page.

    Call 813-780-0740 Website for Wesley Chapel Health Department (opens in a new tab)

  • West Pasco Health Department (Hudson)

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County · near New Port Richey

    Call for costNew Port Richey

    Family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STD, TB, HIV/AIDS, Healthy Start, WIC, and birth and death certificates. It replaced the former New Port Richey offices.

    Cost
    Fees are not listed. Ask when you call.
    Hours
    Clinical Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. WIC Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 5 pm. Healthy Start Monday to Thursday 7 am to 5:30 pm.
    Where
    7509 State Road 52, Hudson
    Good to know
    Older listings with New Port Richey addresses (Little Rd. and Main St.) are out of date.

    Call 727-619-0300 Website for West Pasco Health Department (Hudson) (opens in a new tab)

  • Premier Community HealthCare: New Port Richey

    Federally qualified health center · sliding scale

    Sliding feeNew Port Richey

    Premier's network offers family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental care. Ask which are offered at this site.

    Who it is for
    Accepting new patients.
    Cost
    Premier says sliding scale fees are available.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday 7 am to 7 pm; Friday 7 am to 4 pm
    Where
    5957 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey

    Call 352-518-2000 Call 727-645-4185 Locations for Premier Community HealthCare: New Port Richey (opens in a new tab)

  • Premier Community HealthCare: Zephyrhills

    Federally qualified health center · near Wesley Chapel

    Sliding feeWesley Chapel

    A Premier primary care site near Wesley Chapel, offering family medicine, pediatrics, pharmacy and women's health in its network. A Women's & Pediatric Health Center is nearby at 6860 Medical View Lane.

    Who it is for
    Accepting new patients.
    Cost
    Premier says sliding scale fees are available.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday 7 am to 7 pm; Friday 7 am to 4 pm
    Where
    37920 Medical Arts Ct., Zephyrhills

    Call 352-518-2000 Call 727-645-4185 Locations for Premier Community HealthCare: Zephyrhills (opens in a new tab)

  • Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco

    Charitable free clinic · New Port Richey

    FreeWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Free primary care, specialty care, well-woman care and diagnostic services for eligible uninsured adults in Pasco County.

    Who it is for
    Adult Pasco County residents up to age 65 who are uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid. You must complete the clinic's application.
    How to get help
    Call to ask when and how to apply, and what documents to bring.
    Cost
    The clinic says its services are free of charge. One state directory says a $5 donation per visit is requested.
    Where
    5334 Aspen Street, New Port Richey
    Languages
    Application forms in English and Spanish

    Call 727-848-7789 Website for Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco (opens in a new tab)

Dental care

Most free and low-cost dental help has income, age or residency rules.

  • Community dental bus (Hillsborough)

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County · mobile dental

    FreeTampa

    A mobile dental bus that parks at locations around Hillsborough County for exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride and referrals.

    Who it is for
    Women who are pregnant or up to six months after giving birth, and children 6 months to 20 years old.
    How to get help
    No appointment needed. Call to find the nearest bus location and date, and bring or fill out a medical history form.
    Cost
    The page says there is no charge for necessary services if you qualify.

    Call 813-373-8665 Website for Community dental bus (Hillsborough) (opens in a new tab)

  • Health department dental clinics (Pinellas)

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargo

    Adult and children's dental care at the Clearwater and Mid-County (Largo) health departments.

    Cost
    The County Health Program covers preventive dental for enrolled low-income uninsured adults. Fees for others are not stated.
    Where
    310 N. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater; 8751 Ulmerton Rd., Largo

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Website for Health department dental clinics (Pinellas) (opens in a new tab)

  • Evara Health dental centers

    Community health center dental · sliding fee

    Sliding feeClearwaterPalm Harbor

    Cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, children's dentistry, fillings, dentures and gum-disease care for the whole family.

    Cost
    Evara's sliding fee discount covers dental care, based on household income and family size.
    Where
    Clearwater Dental Center: 702 Jasmine Way. Highpoint Center: 14100 58th St. N., Clearwater. Tarpon Springs Dental Center: 721 East Lime St.
    Good to know
    Emergency dental care and extractions are not mentioned. Call to ask.

    Call 727-824-8181 Website for Evara Health dental centers (opens in a new tab)

  • Premier Hudson Dental Center

    Inside the West Pasco health department · near New Port Richey

    Sliding feeNew Port Richey

    A dental clinic run by Premier Community HealthCare in the health department building in Hudson.

    Who it is for
    A 2024 news report said children 18 and under; the health department's page now states no age limit. Ask when you call.
    Cost
    A 2024 news report described an income-based sliding fee for children.
    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 am to 4 pm
    Where
    7509 State Road 52, Hudson

    Call 352-518-2000 Call 727-645-4185 Website for Premier Hudson Dental Center (opens in a new tab)

  • Premier Zephyrhills Dental Center

    Near Wesley Chapel

    Sliding feeWesley Chapel

    Premier's dental center in Zephyrhills. Premier lists children's dental care among its services; ask whether adults are seen here.

    Cost
    Premier offers sliding scale fees. Ask how dental fees work.
    Where
    37920 Medical Arts Court, Zephyrhills

    Call 352-518-2000 Call 727-645-4185 Locations for Premier Zephyrhills Dental Center (opens in a new tab)

  • Rodney B. Cox Elementary school dental clinic

    Premier Community HealthCare with Pasco County Schools · Dade City

    Sliding feeWesley Chapel

    A school-based dental clinic for students and other children: exams, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fluoride, fillings and extractions, with or without insurance.

    Who it is for
    Children 17 and under, whether or not they attend the school.
    Cost
    Premier says it will not turn anybody away for inability to pay.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm
    Where
    37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dade City (east Pasco)
    Good to know
    Call to confirm it is open and how to book.

    Call 352-518-2000 Website for Rodney B. Cox Elementary school dental clinic (opens in a new tab)

  • Good Samaritan dental clinic

    Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco

    FreeWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Limited dental care for eligible uninsured adults, run by the charitable clinic. The health department lists it as an adult dental option.

    Who it is for
    Adult Pasco County residents up to age 65 who are uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid. You must complete the clinic's application. A state directory says dental patients must first be seen once for primary care.
    Cost
    The clinic says its services are free. Dental care is limited.
    Where
    5334 Aspen Street, New Port Richey
    Good to know
    Call to ask about dental days and wait times.

    Call 727-848-7789 Website for Good Samaritan dental clinic (opens in a new tab)

  • Pasco-Hernando State College dental hygiene clinic

    Student hygienists, supervised by faculty

    Low costNew Port Richey

    Dental cleanings for community members by student hygienists. No emergency dental care.

    How to get help
    Book by phone only. Appointments start at 8:30 am or 1 pm and last 2.5 to 3 hours, and more than one visit may be needed. Openings follow the school calendar.
    Cost
    Adults $25; children 10 and under $15 (fees can change). One fee covers every visit needed to finish the cleaning.
    Where
    West Campus, 10230 Ridge Rd., room M144, New Port Richey

    Call 727-816-3281 Website for Pasco-Hernando State College dental hygiene clinic (opens in a new tab)

Women, babies and children

  • WIC in Hillsborough

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    Income-basedTampa

    Healthy food benefits on an EBT card, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, with offices across the county.

    How to get help
    By appointment only.
    Cost
    Families are screened for nutritional risk and income. Cost to families is not stated on the page.
    Where
    University Area (13601 N. 22nd St.), Sulphur Springs (8605 N. Mitchell Ave.), Ybor (2313 E. 28th Ave.) and North Hillsborough (9827 N. Sheldon Road), plus Brandon, Plant City and Ruskin.
    Languages
    Program guide in English, Spanish and Kreyòl; free language help on request
    Good to know
    Breastfeeding help and breast pump loans: 813-496-2229.

    Appointments 1-800-342-3556 Website for WIC in Hillsborough (opens in a new tab)

  • Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County

    Maternal and child health nonprofit

    Call for costTampa

    Programs include Healthy Start, Healthy Families Hillsborough, Nurse-Family Partnership and Pregnancy Medical Home, for pregnant women, children and families.

    Who it is for
    The health department says Healthy Start is for pregnant women and children ages 0 to 3, and every pregnant woman is offered a risk screening at her first prenatal visit.
    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Where
    2806 North Armenia Avenue, Suite 100, Tampa

    Call 813-233-2800 Website for Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County (opens in a new tab)

  • Shriners Children's financial assistance

    Children's hospitals · headquartered in Tampa

    Income-basedTampa

    Care for children from birth to age 18, with Charity Care, Shrine Assistance, and travel and lodging assistance applications.

    Who it is for
    Children from birth to 18. Shrine Assistance covers more services for families who do not qualify for Charity Care or public programs, and for insured families in hardship.
    Cost
    The page says care is given regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Charity Care is based on financial need.
    Where
    The page lists the Tampa headquarters (2900 N. Rocky Point Dr.), not a care site. Ask which location treats your child's condition.
    Languages
    Applications in English and Spanish
    Good to know
    Travel, lodging and other costs may fall to the family unless community support is available.

    Call 800-237-5055 Financial assistance for Shriners Children's financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

  • WIC in Pinellas

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Nutrition support for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to age 5, at the Clearwater, Mid-County (with a drive-thru window) and Tarpon Springs health departments.

    Cost
    WIC is based on eligibility. Income rules are not on the pages we read.

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Tarpon Springs 727-942-5457 Website for WIC in Pinellas (opens in a new tab)

  • Pinellas Healthy Start

    Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas with the health department

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Screening of pregnant women and newborns, care coordination, home visits, and classes on parenting, breastfeeding, childbirth and stress, from teams at the county health department centers.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Good to know
    Clearwater and Mid-County list Healthy Start; Tarpon Springs lists Healthy Families. Ask at your nearest health department.

    Website for Pinellas Healthy Start (opens in a new tab)

  • Family planning (Pinellas health departments)

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Family planning at the Clearwater, Mid-County (Largo) and Tarpon Springs health departments. Mid-County also runs a vasectomy clinic (call for an appointment).

    Cost
    Fees are not stated.
    Good to know
    Clearwater's pregnancy (maternity) care is not taking new patients.

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Tarpon Springs 727-942-5457 Website for Family planning (Pinellas health departments) (opens in a new tab)

  • WIC in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    FreeWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    A federally funded nutrition program with healthy foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.

    Who it is for
    Women, infants and children. Ask about income and other rules.
    Cost
    The page says WIC provides its foods, education, breastfeeding support and referrals at no cost.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm at both offices
    Where
    Wesley Chapel (33845 State Road 54) and Hudson (7509 State Road 52, north of New Port Richey)

    Call 727-619-0300 Wesley Chapel 813-780-0740 Website for WIC in Pasco (opens in a new tab)

  • Healthy Start in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Help for pregnant women, women between pregnancies, infants and children up to age three.

    Cost
    Fees and enrollment steps are not stated.
    Hours
    Hudson Monday to Thursday 7 am to 5:30 pm; Wesley Chapel on Wednesdays
    Where
    Wesley Chapel (33845 State Road 54) and Hudson (7509 State Road 52, north of New Port Richey)

    Call 727-619-0300 Wesley Chapel 813-780-0740 Website for Healthy Start in Pasco (opens in a new tab)

  • Family planning in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Family planning services for low-income clients and teens across Pasco County.

    Cost
    The page does not say how fees are set.
    Hours
    Wesley Chapel Wednesdays 8 am to 5 pm; Hudson Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    Wesley Chapel (33845 State Road 54) and Hudson (7509 State Road 52, north of New Port Richey)

    Call 727-619-0300 Wesley Chapel 813-780-0740 Website for Family planning in Pasco (opens in a new tab)

  • Teen health services in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Confidential medical care, counseling, education and referrals for teens, preteens and young adults, including yearly exams, birth control, pregnancy tests, and STD testing and treatment.

    Cost
    Fees, age limits and appointment rules are not stated.

    Call 727-619-0300 Website for Teen health services in Pasco (opens in a new tab)

Testing, screening and vaccines

  • Vaccines in Hillsborough

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    Low costTampa

    Child and adult vaccines (flu, hepatitis, HPV, MMR, Tdap, shingles, pneumococcal and more) at the Sulphur Springs office.

    How to get help
    By appointment; no walk-ins. Bring a photo ID and your shot records.
    Cost
    Children through age 18 get free vaccines if they are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian or Alaska Native. Adults pay an administration fee plus the cost of each vaccine.
    Hours
    7:30 am to 4 pm
    Where
    8605 North Mitchell Ave., Tampa
    Good to know
    Travel vaccines are no longer offered.

    Call 813-307-8077 Website for Vaccines in Hillsborough (opens in a new tab)

  • STD and HIV testing clinic (Hillsborough)

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    Sliding feeTampa

    Confidential testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, with counseling and treatment. PrEP is offered at the same site.

    Who it is for
    Everyone, regardless of ability to pay.
    How to get help
    Walk in and take a ticket at the kiosk; first come, first served. The usual wait is 1 to 2 hours.
    Cost
    The page says testing is low or no cost, set by a sliding fee scale or insurance. For a reduced fee, bring one month of pay stubs, a photo ID and your insurance card if you have one.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Where
    University Area Health Center, 13601 North 22nd St., Tampa

    Call 813-307-8058 Website for STD and HIV testing clinic (Hillsborough) (opens in a new tab)

  • Breast and cervical cancer screening (Hillsborough)

    Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

    Income-basedTampa

    Clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap tests for uninsured women.

    Who it is for
    Women 40 to 64 with household income at or below the federal poverty level and no insurance that covers these exams, especially those not screened in five years or more.
    Cost
    The page says screenings are free or low cost if you meet the requirements.
    Languages
    Application forms in English, Spanish and Creole

    Call 813-307-8082 Website for Breast and cervical cancer screening (Hillsborough) (opens in a new tab)

  • Vaccines in Pinellas

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Childhood vaccines plus adult and travel vaccines at the Clearwater, Mid-County (Largo) and Tarpon Springs health departments.

    Cost
    The county brochure says children's vaccines are at no cost. Adult and travel vaccine fees are not stated.
    Good to know
    Walk-in or appointment is not stated, so call first.

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Tarpon Springs 727-942-5457 Website for Vaccines in Pinellas (opens in a new tab)

  • STD and HIV testing (Pinellas health departments)

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    STD testing and treatment at the Clearwater, Mid-County and Tarpon Springs health departments. The agency also lists HIV prevention and treatment, and TB and hepatitis A, B and C services.

    Cost
    Test costs are not stated.
    Good to know
    Call to ask which site offers HIV services.

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Tarpon Springs 727-942-5457 Website for STD and HIV testing (Pinellas health departments) (opens in a new tab)

  • Breast and cervical cancer screening (Pinellas)

    Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Breast and cervical cancer screening at the Clearwater, Mid-County and Tarpon Springs health departments.

    Cost
    Fees and age and income rules are not stated. County Health Program members have cancer screenings included.

    Clearwater 727-469-5800 Largo 727-524-4410 Tarpon Springs 727-942-5457 Website for Breast and cervical cancer screening (Pinellas) (opens in a new tab)

  • Metro Healthy Communities

    Nonprofit health centers · formerly Metro Inclusive Health

    FreeTampaClearwaterNew Port Richey

    Nonprofit health centers with free HIV and hepatitis C testing, behavioral health and talk therapy.

    Cost
    HIV and hepatitis C testing is free. A copay program helps uninsured patients with free or reduced-cost care.
    Good to know
    Check the website for locations and hours.

    Website for Metro Healthy Communities (opens in a new tab)

  • Vaccines in Pasco

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Childhood and adult vaccines at both Pasco health department clinics.

    Cost
    No vaccine list or fees are posted. Call first.
    Hours
    Wesley Chapel Wednesdays 8 am to 5 pm; Hudson Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    Wesley Chapel (33845 State Road 54) and Hudson (7509 State Road 52, north of New Port Richey)

    Call 727-619-0300 Wesley Chapel 813-780-0740 Website for Vaccines in Pasco (opens in a new tab)

  • Breast and cervical cancer screening (Pasco)

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Free or low costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Mammograms, Pap tests and clinical breast exams for eligible women.

    Cost
    The page says free or low cost; it does not say who gets free screening.
    Good to know
    Ask which clinic does the screening.

    Call 727-619-0300 Website for Breast and cervical cancer screening (Pasco) (opens in a new tab)

  • HIV, STD and TB services (Pasco)

    Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Both Pasco health department clinics list HIV/AIDS, STI/STD and TB services.

    Cost
    Fees are not listed.
    Hours
    Wesley Chapel Wednesdays 8 am to 5 pm; Hudson Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    Wesley Chapel (33845 State Road 54) and Hudson (7509 State Road 52, north of New Port Richey)

    Hudson 727-619-0300 Wesley Chapel 813-780-0740 Website for HIV, STD and TB services (Pasco) (opens in a new tab)

Mental health and crisis care

In an emergency call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.

  • Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: 2-1-1

    Hillsborough County helpline

    FreeTampa

    Dial 2-1-1 for help with financial distress, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and more. Calls are free and confidential, in more than 150 languages.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, every day
    Where
    One Crisis Center Plaza, Tampa

    Call 2-1-1 Call (813) 964-1964 Website for Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: 2-1-1 (opens in a new tab)

  • Ibis Healthcare

    Formerly Gracepoint Wellness and COVE · Tampa

    Call for costTampa

    Outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adults and children, primary care with lab and pharmacy, and 24-hour crisis care.

    Cost
    No sliding fee or free care is mentioned. The Ibis Healthcare Foundation says it helps make sure cost is not a barrier. Ask about fees.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. After hours, press 2 for urgent medical issues.
    Where
    5707 N. 22nd St. (Seminole Heights) and 4422 East Columbus Drive (Ybor), Tampa

    Call 813-384-4000 Website for Ibis Healthcare (opens in a new tab)

  • Ibis Healthcare crisis care and mobile crisis team

    Tampa

    Call for costTampa

    Mental health emergency support around the clock for adults and children, including a Mobile Crisis Response Team.

    Who it is for
    Children's crisis care is for ages 5 to 17. The mobile team is listed for children 5 to 17 and for adults who are threatening suicide or depressed.
    Cost
    Payment terms are not listed.
    Hours
    24 hours a day

    Mobile crisis 813-272-2958 Website for Ibis Healthcare crisis care and mobile crisis team (opens in a new tab)

  • Directions for Living

    Pinellas nonprofit behavioral health provider

    Sliding feeClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Therapy and psychiatry at the Clearwater Center, which is also where new adults start, with Same Day Access and no appointment needed. The Largo Center offers psychological testing, early childhood consultation, parenting classes and in-home services.

    Who it is for
    Adults, children and families in Pinellas County.
    How to get help
    Plan at least 3 hours for a first visit. Bring a photo ID, your Social Security number, proof of household income and a list of your medicines.
    Cost
    Uninsured clients pay on a sliding fee scale based on income. Most Medicaid and Medicare plans are accepted.
    Hours
    Monday to Thursday 8 am to 7 pm; Friday 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    Clearwater Center: 1437 S. Belcher Rd. Largo Center: 8823 115th Avenue North.
    Languages
    Spanish adult registration packet available

    Call (727) 524-4464 Locations for Directions for Living (opens in a new tab)

  • Care About Me

    Pinellas County access line

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    A confidential county line. Specialists assess your needs, match you with a mental health or substance use provider and help book the appointment. It is not a crisis line.

    Cost
    Cost is not stated.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday 8 am to 10 pm; Saturdays and legal holidays 10 am to 6 pm

    Call or text 727-333-2273 Website for Care About Me (opens in a new tab)

  • Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services

    Clearwater · open to people of any religion

    Call for costClearwater

    Behavioral health and residential treatment for mental health and addiction.

    Cost
    Fees are not described. Ask when you call.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
    Where
    14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater

    Call 727-479-1800 Website for Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services (opens in a new tab)

  • BayCare Behavioral Health Integrated Stabilization Unit

    New Port Richey · crisis stabilization

    Call for costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Emergency crisis stabilization and detox for adults 18 and older with serious mental illness, substance use impairment or both.

    Cost
    Payment information is not listed.
    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Where
    8002 King Helie Blvd., New Port Richey

    Crisis (866) 762-1743 Unit (727) 841-4430 Website for BayCare Behavioral Health Integrated Stabilization Unit (opens in a new tab)

  • Premier Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center and Pharmacy

    Near Wesley Chapel

    Sliding feeWesley Chapel

    A Premier site for behavioral health and pharmacy. Call to ask about counseling and medication management.

    Cost
    Premier says sliding scale fees are available.
    Hours
    Monday 7 am to 7 pm; Tuesday to Friday 7 am to 4 pm
    Where
    37840 Medical Arts Court, Zephyrhills
    Good to know
    Premier lists behavioral health sites in New Port Richey and Dade City as “coming soon.”

    Call 352-518-2000 Call 727-645-4185 Locations for Premier Zephyrhills Behavioral Health Center and Pharmacy (opens in a new tab)

Medicines and vision

We have not yet found a verified local program for free hearing aids or medical equipment. Dial 2-1-1 and ask, or email us a suggestion.

  • Insulin program (Hillsborough health department pharmacy)

    Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County

    Income-basedTampa

    Insulin for Florida residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover insulin. The pharmacy also helps with benefits and hard-to-find medicines.

    Who it is for
    Florida residents with a current insulin prescription the pharmacy stocks, uninsured or without insulin coverage, with net family income at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and assets (not counting your home) of $2,500 or less.
    How to get help
    Insulin only (no test strips, meters or syringes). The prescription must be written within 3 months of applying. Up to a 3-month supply per visit. Call first; no walk-in address is listed.
    Cost
    Insulin at no or reduced cost if you meet the income and asset limits.
    Good to know
    Eligibility questions: 813-307-8015, extension 3502.

    Pharmacy 813-307-8072 Website for Insulin program (Hillsborough health department pharmacy) (opens in a new tab)

  • Good Samaritan clinic pharmacy

    Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco

    FreeWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    An on-site pharmacy staffed by volunteer pharmacists that supplies medicines to eligible clinic patients.

    Who it is for
    Adult Pasco County residents up to age 65 who are uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid. You must complete the clinic's application.
    Cost
    The clinic says its services are free of charge.
    Hours
    Volunteer pharmacists: Tuesday and Thursday, 3 pm to 6 pm
    Where
    5334 Aspen Street, New Port Richey
    Good to know
    Ask whether you must already be a clinic patient.

    Call 727-848-7789 Website for Good Samaritan clinic pharmacy (opens in a new tab)

  • Free vision screenings (Preserve Vision Florida)

    Community events in Largo and Clearwater

    FreeClearwaterLargo

    Vision screenings for adults and children at community events. Qualifying County Health Program “blue card” holders can get help with follow-up exams and glasses; others get a courtesy screening.

    How to get help
    Events are scheduled one at a time. Check the Preserve Vision Florida website for dates and whether you need an appointment.
    Cost
    The screening is free. The cost of exams and glasses is not stated.

    Preserve Vision Florida for Free vision screenings (Preserve Vision Florida) (opens in a new tab)

Hospital bills and coverage

Most hospitals forgive or reduce bills for patients with low incomes. Ask for a financial assistance application, even after you get a bill.

  • Hillsborough County Health Care Plan

    Hillsborough County Health Care Services

    FreeTampa

    County-funded coverage for low-income residents who do not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid or other coverage, including primary and specialty care, hospital care and prescriptions through an assigned neighborhood clinic.

    Who it is for
    Hillsborough County residents who are U.S. citizens or documented legal residents, not eligible for other coverage, with income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level and within asset limits.
    How to get help
    Apply online through the county's ACES portal on a desktop computer. You need two proofs of residency plus income and asset details.
    Cost
    The county page says there is no cost to eligible members for covered services.
    Good to know
    A 2026 news report called the plan's future uncertain, so call to confirm it is taking applications.

    Call (813) 272-5040 How to apply for Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (opens in a new tab)

  • Tampa General Hospital financial assistance

    Charity care

    Income-basedTampa

    Charity care for admitted patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

    Who it is for
    Admitted uninsured or underinsured patients, based on federal poverty guidelines, assets and medical expenses. Elective procedures are excluded for people who live outside Hillsborough County, and some services (such as transplants and bariatric or cosmetic surgery) are not covered.
    Cost
    No bill if household income is 0 to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, plus relief for very large bills and a possible uninsured discount.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
    Languages
    English; Spanish policy and application
    Good to know
    The policy on the page is dated 2023, so confirm it is current.

    Call (813) 844-8084 Financial assistance for Tampa General Hospital financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

  • AdventHealth financial assistance

    AdventHealth Tampa, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel and North Pinellas

    Income-basedTampaWesley ChapelPalm Harbor

    Help with bills for emergency or medically necessary care at AdventHealth hospitals.

    Who it is for
    Insured and uninsured patients with balances from emergency or medically necessary care. An application and documents are required.
    How to get help
    Apply online, by mail, or at registration.
    Cost
    The 2026 policy gives a 100 percent reduction at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, and a 98 percent discount for uninsured patients from 251 to 400 percent.
    Good to know
    AdventHealth lists several phone numbers; the number on your bill is a good place to start.

    Call 800-462-0490 Financial assistance for AdventHealth financial assistance (opens in a new tab) Policy (PDF) for AdventHealth financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

  • BayCare financial assistance

    BayCare hospitals and services

    Income-basedTampaClearwaterLargoPalm HarborWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Help with bills from BayCare hospitals, labs, behavioral health and other services you have received or scheduled. Most applications take about 30 days.

    Who it is for
    Report all household income for the past 12 months. Emergency care patients may apply regardless of citizenship or residency.
    Cost
    A 2023 policy summary says patients under 250 percent of the federal poverty level with no other payer may have their hospital bills ended after applying. Approved applicants are not billed or sent to collections.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Languages
    English and Spanish
    Good to know
    The page does not name each hospital, so ask whether yours is covered.

    Call (855) 233-1555 Financial assistance for BayCare financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

  • HCA Florida Healthcare financial assistance

    Charity care and uninsured discounts

    Income-basedTampaLargoNew Port Richey

    A system-wide policy for HCA Florida hospitals. It does not name individual hospitals, so contact your hospital's business office.

    Who it is for
    Patients needing non-elective care who do not qualify for state or federal help and cannot pay. Income documents are required.
    Cost
    Usually a 100 percent discount for non-elective care at about 0 to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, with possible reductions from 201 to 400 percent on balances over $1,500.

    Financial assistance for HCA Florida Healthcare financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

  • Moffitt Cancer Center financial assistance

    Tampa

    Call for costTampa

    Financial assistance for qualifying cancer patients who are unable to pay for their care.

    Cost
    Eligibility is on Moffitt's page.
    Good to know
    Call Moffitt's main number and ask for financial assistance.

    Call 1-888-663-3488 Financial assistance for Moffitt Cancer Center financial assistance (opens in a new tab)

Seniors, veterans and rides

  • Senior Connection Center

    Area Agency on Aging · Hillsborough County

    Call for costTampa

    Elder Helpline, long-term care screenings, Medicare help (SHINE), caregiver support, meals and wellness courses for Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties.

    Who it is for
    Older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
    Cost
    Senior technology tools and wellness courses are free. Costs for other services are not stated.
    Where
    8928 Brittany Way, Tampa

    Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 Website for Senior Connection Center (opens in a new tab)

  • SHINE Medicare counseling (Hillsborough)

    Senior Connection Center

    FreeTampa

    Volunteer counseling on Medicare Parts A, B and D, supplement and Advantage plans, claims and appeals, and Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs, by phone or at community sites.

    Who it is for
    People on Medicare or about to be, and their families and caregivers.
    How to get help
    Call to set up a session.
    Cost
    Free, unbiased and confidential.

    Call 1-800-963-5337 Website for SHINE Medicare counseling (Hillsborough) (opens in a new tab)

  • SHINE Medicare counseling (Pinellas and Pasco)

    Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas

    FreeClearwaterLargoPalm HarborWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Trained volunteers give one-on-one help with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions, by phone, online and at community events, and help spot errors, fraud and abuse.

    Who it is for
    People on Medicare, and their families and caregivers.
    Cost
    Free and unbiased.
    Hours
    Helpline Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (closed federal holidays)
    Good to know
    Ask the helpline for a counseling site near you.

    Call 1-800-963-5337 SHINE events for SHINE Medicare counseling (Pinellas and Pasco) (opens in a new tab)

  • Medicare help at Palm Harbor Library

    SHINE volunteer counselor

    FreePalm Harbor

    A SHINE counselor is at the library on the first Tuesday of each month to answer Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions.

    How to get help
    Call the library, choose Reference Services, and make an appointment.
    Cost
    Free, unbiased and confidential.
    Hours
    First Tuesday of each month. Library: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday.
    Where
    2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor
    Good to know
    Confirm the schedule when you call.

    Call 727-784-3332 Website for Medicare help at Palm Harbor Library (opens in a new tab)

  • Elder Helpline (Pasco and Pinellas)

    Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas

    Call for costClearwaterLargoPalm HarborWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Connects older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers to in-home support, caregiver programs, meals and benefits information.

    Cost
    The page does not say whether services are free.
    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

    Call 1-800-963-5337 Website for Elder Helpline (Pasco and Pinellas) (opens in a new tab)

  • Sunshine Line

    Hillsborough County Aging Services · door-to-door rides

    Sliding feeTampa

    Door-to-door rides, mainly to medical appointments, adult day care and meal sites. Other trips are on a space-available basis.

    Who it is for
    Older, disabled or low-income residents with no transportation of their own.
    How to get help
    Call to book. Book your return trip at the same time. Drivers do not go inside buildings.
    Cost
    A sliding scale by income, from no fee to $5 per trip.
    Good to know
    Listing is on Caredove, a booking platform, under the county Aging Services account.

    Call (813) 272-7272 County listing for Sunshine Line (opens in a new tab)

  • PSTA Transportation Disadvantaged program

    Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

    Low costClearwaterLargoPalm Harbor

    Lower-cost rides for life-sustaining trips such as work, food and doctor visits, including late-night (10 pm to 6 am) and cross-county trips.

    Who it is for
    Pinellas residents with household income below 200 percent of the poverty level and no other way to make the trip. Each household member age 9 and up applies; children 8 and under ride free.
    How to get help
    Apply by email (td@psta.net), fax, mail or in person at a PSTA Customer Service Center, with proof of income.
    Cost
    Reduced bus fares, plus door-to-door trips when buses cannot serve a priority trip.
    Good to know
    The application form appears to be from 2023. Check psta.net for current rules and fares.

    Call 727-540-1888 (option 4) Application (PDF) for PSTA Transportation Disadvantaged program (opens in a new tab)

  • GoPasco door-to-door rides

    Pasco County paratransit

    Low costWesley ChapelNew Port Richey

    Shared, booked-ahead, wheelchair-accessible door-to-door rides for people who cannot use the regular buses.

    Who it is for
    ADA paratransit (disability verified by a health professional), seniors 60 and older qualified through the Area Agency on Aging, and the Transportation Disadvantaged program for Pasco residents.
    How to get help
    An application is required and can take up to 21 days. Book up to two weeks ahead, Monday to Saturday.
    Cost
    Fares are $0 to $3 depending on the program; cash only, no change given.
    Good to know
    The page does not say whether medical trips are covered, so ask.

    Call (727) 834-3322 Website for GoPasco door-to-door rides (opens in a new tab)

  • James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

    VA Tampa Healthcare System

    Call for costTampa

    The main medical center of the VA Tampa Healthcare System, with related clinics, for eligible veterans.

    Cost
    Eligibility and any copays are set by the VA.
    Where
    13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa
    Good to know
    Veterans in crisis: dial 988, then press 1.

    VA Tampa website for James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab) Contact the VA for James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)

Resources from the Coptic Orthodox Church

Texts, history, literature and hymns of the Coptic Orthodox Church. These sites are run by the Church, its dioceses, monasteries, universities and volunteer groups, not by St. Verena's Service.

Texts

History

Literature

Hymns

More hymn and prayer apps are on the Apps and technology tab.

Apps for prayer, Scripture and learning

Every app below is made by others, not by St. Verena's Service. Each has an App Store link, and a Google Play link where we could confirm an Android version.

Coptic Orthodox apps

Read and learn Coptic

Other Orthodox apps

These apps come from other Orthodox churches (Eastern and Greek Orthodox), not the Coptic Orthodox Church, so their prayers and calendars can differ from ours. If you are unsure, ask your priest.

Bible apps

These Bible apps are made by other Christian organizations, not by the Coptic Orthodox Church. If you are unsure about an app's teaching, ask your priest.

Details were checked in October 2026. The organizations and apps listed here are run by others, not by St. Verena's Service. To suggest a correction or a resource to add, email Volunteer@stverenas.com.