Resources for Families
High Point connects families with services and resources throughout the Tampa Bay / Pinellas County region. If you're not sure where to start, call us — we'll point you in the right direction.
Forms & Documents
Program calendars you can download and print.
All Stars Afterschool Program
Referral & Support Networks
Organizations that help connect families with local services.
Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) of Pinellas County
Primary funder/partner; NFC network.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Government Benefits Programs
Apply for state and federal assistance programs that support families.
ACCESS Florida (SNAP / Medicaid / TANF)
Apply for food, medical, and cash assistance.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Not sure what you qualify for?
Our staff can help you understand what programs you may be eligible for. Walk in or call — no referral is needed.
Call (727) 533-0730Food Assistance
Local food programs available to families in need.
High Point Care Center
On-site food and clothing assistance every Monday from 1:00 PM until all is gone. No referral needed. Located at our Clearwater campus.
See Our ProgramsFinancial and Housing Resources
Financial and housing resources, shared from Suncoast Housing Connections (opens in a new tab).
- Offices of Homelessness (opens in a new tab)
- MyACCESS on MyFlorida (opens in a new tab)
- Duke Energy (opens in a new tab)
- Pinellas County Economic Development (opens in a new tab)
- Florida Reemployment Assistance Program (opens in a new tab)
- 211 Pinellas Cares (opens in a new tab)
- Community Resource Guide (opens in a new tab)
Homeless Services
Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing in Pinellas County. Call the shelter directly to ask about availability.
Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. (HEP)
HEP is a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to provide homeless and very low-income individuals and families with housing, food, clothing, and support services necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and improved quality of life.
Salvation Army (Red Shield Lodge)
Emergency Shelter for Homeless. 3 hot meals a day, 112 bed shelter, 30 night free stay, several programs. Access to One-Stop and Christian Cafe.
St Petersburg Free Clinic Women’s Residence
Shelter for single homeless women. The mission of Free Clinic Women’s Residence is to provide safe and supportive transitional housing for single, homeless women who are capable of living independently.
Pinellas Hope
Catholic Charities established Pinellas Hope in partnership with the interfaith community, local government, businesses and other not-for-profits to assist the homeless with 250 units of emergency shelter and 156 subsidized efficiency apartment units.
Pinellas Safe Harbor
Pinellas Safe Harbor is an emergency homeless shelter and a jail diversion program designed to be a safe haven for those currently homeless and who require services to get back on their feet.
The St. Petersburg City Refuge
The St. Petersburg City Refuge is a transitional housing program for ex-offenders, those in recovery from addiction, homeless, and open to anyone in need of a shelter.
St. Petersburg Free Clinic Men’s Residence.
The St. Petersburg Free Clinic Men’s Residence. is a transitional shelter for homeless men. The St. Petersburg Free Clinic Men’s Residence provides safe, supportive, transitional shelter to single, homeless men.
Haven of RCS Domestic Violence Shelter
Provides emergency shelter, transitional living and outreach services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Other services include: 24hr hotline, legal advocacy, support groups, individual counseling, cell phones, professional training, and information and referral.
ALPHA House For Pregnant Women
The mission of ALPHA House is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants, and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. ALPHA House is Pinellas County’s only residential maternity program.
Know a resource we should list?
If you know of a community organization or service that should be listed here, please let us know and we will add it.
Can't find what you need? We add community resources and partner agencies as we confirm them. Outside links lead to other organizations' websites, which can change without notice — call us and we'll help you find the right door.
Need help finding resources?
Our team knows the local network. Stop by or give us a call — we'll help connect you with the right services for your family.