FREE Senior Citizen Assistance with Medicare Enrollment

For seniors seeking a path to stability and assistance with programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other vital services in St. Petersburg, Healing Pinellas is your dedicated ally. Our office specializes in providing detailed information and personalized support to help you regain stability. We are here to assist you through the application process, addressing any specific questions you may have about Senior Citizen care and elderly assistance programs in St. Petersburg. For a thorough understanding and direct access to assistance, we warmly invite you to visit our office in person.

Path to Stability: Accessing Vital Services in St. Petersburg

For seniors in St. Petersburg seeking a path to stability and assistance with programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other vital services, Healing Pinellas is your dedicated ally. Our organization specializes in providing detailed information and personalized support to help you regain stability and access the assistance you need to thrive. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of applying for senior citizen care programs or seeking assistance with other elderly assistance programs, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Understanding Senior Care Programs

Navigating the various senior care programs available in St. Petersburg can be overwhelming, especially for seniors who may be unfamiliar with the process. At Healing Pinellas, we’re here to provide clarity and support as you explore your options. Whether you’re interested in programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help with food expenses, Medicaid for healthcare coverage, or other assistance programs tailored to seniors, we can help you understand the eligibility requirements, application process, and benefits available to you.

Personalized Support

We understand that every senior’s situation is unique, and we’re committed to providing personalized support to meet your individual needs. Our knowledgeable staff are here to assist you through the application process, addressing any specific questions or concerns you may have along the way. Whether you need assistance gathering required documentation, completing forms accurately, or understanding program guidelines, we’re here to provide the guidance and support you need to navigate the process with confidence.

Accessing Assistance

For seniors in St. Petersburg seeking assistance with vital services such as SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs, Healing Pinellas is your trusted resource. Our office serves as a hub for accessing information and support, and we warmly invite you to visit us in person for a thorough understanding and direct access to assistance. Whether you prefer to meet with our staff one-on-one or attend informational sessions and workshops, we’re here to provide the resources and support you need to access the assistance you deserve.

In-Person Support

Visiting our office in person allows you to receive personalized assistance tailored to your specific needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to greet you with a warm welcome and provide the support and guidance you need to navigate the application process with ease. Whether you’re seeking assistance with SNAP, Medicaid, or other vital services, our office is your one-stop destination for comprehensive support and assistance.

Community Engagement

In addition to providing direct support to seniors seeking assistance, Healing Pinellas is actively engaged in the St. Petersburg community, raising awareness about the resources and services available to seniors. Through outreach events, workshops, and partnerships with local organizations and agencies, we work to ensure that seniors have access to the information and support they need to thrive. By engaging with the community, we’re able to reach more seniors in need and connect them with the resources and assistance they deserve.

Get Connected

If you’re a senior in St. Petersburg seeking assistance with vital services such as SNAP, Medicaid, or other programs, Healing Pinellas is here to help. We invite you to visit our office in person to receive personalized support and guidance tailored to your needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to assist you every step of the way, helping you navigate the application process with confidence and ease.

Programs & Services

Questions about Programs and How to Apply for Services

Contact Healing Pinellas at (727) 353-3357 to inquire about eligibility for Senior Citizen benefits and services from our various programs for yourself or your loved ones.

Home and Community-Based Programs and Services For Senior Citizens.

Other Senior Citizen Programs and Services

Senior Connection Resources

Organization Name	Assistance Category	Phone Number	Types of Assistance/Eligibility Requirements
Assurance Wireless	Free Wireless Cell Phone Service	(888) 321-5880	Assistance may be provided for low income individuals and recipients of the following: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Section 8, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), free/reduced lunch, or Bureau of Indian Affairs Program.
CHAP (Community Housing Assistance Program)	Utility Bill	(727) 442-9041	Deposit assistance when setting up new utility services and rental property, along with rental assistance.
Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP) located at the Union Academy Family Center	Electric Bill	(727) 934-5881	Assistance for northern Pinellas County residents only. For more information, you may access the website at http://www.citizensallianceforprogress.org.
Day Star	Water and Electric	(727) 825-0442	All Pinellas County residents are eligible to apply and considered on an individual needs basis.
Florida LifeLine Telephone Assistance	Phone Bill Assistance	(800) 540-7039	Federal assistance program that reduces the monthly telephone bill to low income heads of households. Household income must be at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines to be eligible. Lifeline is also offered on certain wireless companies and also includes broadband. May access the website at www.floridaopc.gov for an application.
Free Clinic/We Help – St. Petersburg	Water Bill	(727) 823-3471 (727) 821-1200, x115	Pays the last $50.00 owed on the water bill, one time only, and within a 12 month period. Receipt showing balance left owing of $50.00 is required. By appointment only
High Point Neighborhood Family Center	Electric Bill	(727) 533-0730	Provides assistance for residents with minor children and living in the following zip code areas: 33760, 33762, 33764, 33770 and 33771.
Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center	Water and Electric	(727) 791-8255	Provides water and electric assistance, one time within a 12 month period, for residents living in the following zip code areas: 34677, 34695, 33759 and 33761.
Pinellas County Urban League	Electric, Gas and Deposit	(727) 327-0977	Assists with electric, gas and deposit.
Pinellas Opportunity Council	Water and Electric	(727) 823-4101	Past due electric bill and deposit assistance for seniors only (age 60+) and by appointment only. Assists with past due water and electric bills, (no deposits) for all age groups, and by appointment only. Also assists utility companies and customers in resolving high consumption/bill issues. They are not a licensed plumber, but can assist with minor repairs and trying to determine the actual cause of the high bill.
Safelink Wireless	Free Cell Phone Service	(800) 723-3546	Assistance may be provided for recipients of: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA), Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF), Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard) and Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Salvation Army	Water, Electric and Gas	(727) 446-4177	Properties north of Ulmerton Road only – provides assistance with the water for City of Clearwater, Dunedin, Pinellas County Utilities and Safety Harbor, along with Duke Energy and Clearwater Gas.
Salvation Army	Water, Electric and Gas	(727) 822-4954	Based upon the availability of funds, they provide assistance for water, electric and gas to properties south of Ulmerton Road.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Pinellas, Inc.	Water and Electric	(727) 442-5306	Referred to local churches. Assistance for water and electric is determined by your zip code area and as funds are available.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc.	Water and Electric	(727) 823-2516, press 0	Provides water and electric assistance.
211 Tampa Bay Cares	Financial, Food, Shelter, Support for adults, children, youth, veterans and military families, Older Americans, Person with Disabilities along with Physical and Mental Resources and Crisis Intervention information	211 or text your zip code to 898211 (727) 210-4211	211 Tampa Bay Cares is a non-profit organization that provides the only free, confidential, multi-lingual, 24 hour telephone number 211 for access to community information, services & resources and crisis intervention information for the residents of Pinellas County. The phone #211 is available 24/7. During regular business hours, Monday – Friday, you can text your zip code to 898211 or email to info@211.org. You can also visit the website www.211tampabay.org. for further assistance and information.
Senior Citizen Services Assistance Programs
Organization Name	Assistance Category	Phone Number	Types of Assistance/Eligibility Requirements
Boley Centers	Housing, Mental Health and Employment	(727) 821-4819	Offers various types of housing assistance for low income individuals. Also assists with mental health, Section 8 and employment. No financial assistance provided.
Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP) located at the Union Academy Family Center	Clothing and Basic Necessities	(727) 934-5881	Assistance for Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor residents only. For more information you may access the website at http://www.citizensallianceforprogress.org.
CHAP (Community Housing Assistance Program)	Rental Assistance	(727) 442-9041	Screening for rental assistance along with deposit assistance when setting up rental property or utility services.
Clearwater Housing Authority	Housing	(727) 461-5777	Provides housing assistance. For more information you may access the website at www.clearwaterhousingauth.org.
Consumer Protection	Consumer-Business and Landlord/Tenant Disputes	(727) 464-6200	No financial assistance. Investigates most consumer-business disputes, including landlord/tenant, motor vehicle repair, home repairs, billing disputes, etc. Attempt to assist parties through mediation if civil in nature. Conducts criminal investigations of consumer fraud, and enforce various county ordinances, including towing.
F.E.A.S.T. (Food Emergency and Services Team)	Food	(727) 789-5275	Food pantry only, for residents living in the following zip code areas: 33761, 34677, 34681, 34682, 34683, 34684, 34685, 34695 and 34698. Must provide proof of residence and income (if applicable), along with a Social Security card or a Green Card, for each individual that is requesting assistance.
Gulf Coast Legal – St. Petersburg	Legal Issues	(727) 821-0726	Provides free legal assistance with specific concerns such as domestic violence, family issues, Social Security, human trafficking, taxes, housing assistance and foreclosures.
HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program)	Shelters	(727) 442-9041	HEP processes the intake of individuals Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Individuals may also request for shelter at the main office Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5:00.
Neighborly Care Network Programs:
Adult Day Care	Supervised Adult Activities	727) 573-9444, x3051	Request is reviewed and evaluated on a case by case situation.
Meals on Wheels	Meals Delivered to Home	(727) 573-7773	Provides meals to individuals over 60, but may make exceptions to the age. All individuals under 60 are allowed to purchase a meal. Individuals need to call to have their request reviewed.
Senior Dining	Food and Entertainment	(727) 573-9444, x3025	Meals served along with socializing, informational programs and activities. Ages 60 years old or more.
Transportation	Transportation	(727) 571-4384	Provides medical transportation, shopping and field trips for individuals 60 years old or more.
Pinellas County Housing Authority	Housing	(727) 443-7684	Provides subsidized and HUD housing for Pinellas County, excluding St. Petersburg and Clearwater city limits.
Pinellas County Senior Connections	Social Services, Housing, Transportation, Health Services and Discounts		Various types of assistance supporting senior citizens. For more information, please visit our Age-Friendly Services and Resources page.
Pinellas County Veterans Services	Various Non-Financial Assistance	(727) 464-8460 (Clearwater) (727) 582-7828 (St. Petersburg)	Wide variety of assistance available including filing claims for benefits for veterans, spouses and dependents.
Pinellas Heights	Housing	(727) 953-9809	Provides housing for seniors, 62 years old or more. This organization is affiliated with Pinellas County Housing Authority.
Pinellas Opportunity Council	Rent and Mortgage	(727) 953-9809	Provides assistance for past due rent and mortgage when funds are available. One time per a 12 month period, by appointment only and does not assist with deposits.
Pinellas Opportunity Council – Chore Services	Household Cleaning	(727) 953-9809	Provides assistance to people 60 years old and above. No income restrictions apply.
St. Ignatius Catholic Church	Food and Prescriptions	(727) 953-9809	Food Pantry for Tarpon springs residents only. Assists with the payment of Tarpon Springs Water bills, up to $25.00, if shut off is pending. Limited prescription assistance. Food Pantry open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., except holidays.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Pinellas, Inc.	Furniture, Household Furnishings, Meals and Clothes	(727) 953-9809	Referred to local churches. Provides assistance for furniture and household furnishings, soup kitchen and a change of clothes (three times a year).
Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc.	Clothing and Food Vouchers	(727) 823-2516, press 0	Assists with clothing and food vouchers.
Tarpon Springs Housing Authority	Housing	(727) 937-4411 (727) 279-2814 (Fax)	Provides low income public housing assistance for families.
211 Tampa Bay Cares	Financial, Food, Shelter, Support for adults, children, youth, veterans and military families, Older Americans, Person with Disabilities along with Physical and Mental Resources and Crisis Intervention information.	211 or text your zip code to 898211 (727) 210-4211	211 Tampa Bay Cares is a non-profit organization that provides the only free, confidential, multi-lingual, 24 hour telephone number 211 for access to community information, services & resources and crisis intervention information for the residents of Pinellas County. The phone #211 is available 24/7. During regular business hours, Monday – Friday, you can text your zip code to 898211 or email to info@211.org. You can also visit the website www.211tampabay.org. for further assistance and information.

Healing Pinellas: Bridging the Gap for Low-Income Seniors in Pinellas County

Welcome to Healing Pinellas, your partner in navigating the complex landscape of senior care programs in Pinellas County, Florida. Our organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and assistance to low-income seniors, ensuring they have access to the vital services they need to thrive. With a wide range of services and a commitment to personalized care, Healing Pinellas is here to empower seniors and improve their quality of life.

Understanding the Needs of Low-Income Seniors

Low-income seniors in Pinellas County face a myriad of challenges, from limited access to healthcare to financial insecurity. Many struggle to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and transportation, and may not be aware of the senior care programs available to help them. At Healing Pinellas, we recognize these challenges and are committed to addressing them head-on.

Our Comprehensive Services

Information and Referral: Our knowledgeable staff are here to provide seniors with information about the various senior care programs available in Pinellas County. From healthcare assistance to housing programs, we help seniors navigate their options and connect them with the resources they need.
Application Assistance: Applying for senior care programs can be overwhelming, especially for seniors with limited access to technology or who are unfamiliar with the process. We offer hands-on assistance with completing applications, ensuring seniors submit accurate and complete paperwork to maximize their chances of approval.
Renewal Support: For seniors already enrolled in senior care programs, we provide support with the renewal process. We assist seniors in gathering the necessary documentation and submitting renewal applications on time, ensuring they maintain access to essential services without interruption.
Transportation Assistance: Many seniors in Pinellas County struggle to access transportation, making it difficult for them to attend medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other essential activities. We help seniors access transportation services, such as discounted bus passes or volunteer-driven programs, to ensure they can get where they need to go.
Meal Delivery Programs: Proper nutrition is essential for seniors’ health and well-being, but many low-income seniors struggle to afford nutritious meals. We connect seniors with meal delivery programs, such as Meals on Wheels, that provide hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves.
Healthcare Navigation: Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially for seniors with complex medical needs. We provide assistance with scheduling appointments, understanding medical bills, and accessing affordable healthcare services, ensuring seniors receive the care they need to stay healthy.
Housing Assistance: Affordable housing is a significant concern for many low-income seniors in Pinellas County. We help seniors access housing assistance programs, such as rental assistance and subsidized housing, to ensure they have a safe and stable place to call home.
Financial Assistance Programs: Many seniors struggle to make ends meet on a fixed income, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. We provide information and assistance with accessing financial assistance programs, such as utility bill assistance and supplemental income programs, to help seniors cover their expenses and maintain financial stability.
Legal Assistance: Seniors may encounter legal issues related to housing, healthcare, or financial matters. We offer referrals to legal aid organizations and provide assistance with navigating legal processes, ensuring seniors’ rights are protected and their needs are addressed.
Social Support Services: Loneliness and isolation are common concerns for seniors, particularly those who live alone or have limited social connections. We offer social support services, such as friendly visitor programs and senior activity centers, to help seniors stay connected and engaged with their communities.

Our Collaborative Approach

Healing Pinellas works closely with a network of community partners, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and local businesses, to ensure seniors have access to a comprehensive range of services and resources. By leveraging our partnerships and pooling our resources, we can maximize the impact of our efforts and reach more seniors in need.