Services

Client Services Provided at Pinellas Hope

A safe, caring atmosphere where homeless clients are respected and encouraged to progress in a community setting designed to promote individual development and self-sufficiency.

Assigned Case Manager to assist client to set goals, identify opportunities, measure progress, obtain employment, and save money to advance in self-sufficiency and transition from emergency housing.

Additional services:

  • Adult Education including GED classes, career pathway education, remedial education to obtain and retain employment.
  • Pinellas County Schools (Dixie Hollins) certified adult education instructors on-site six days each week.
  • Computer lab and computer skills training for job searching, emailing and employment-related internet access.
  • Resume writing and interviewing skills classes.
  • Personal finance/budget classes.
  • Bible study classes two nights each week.
  • AA 12-Step Recovery meetings on site each evening, seven days per week.
  • Referral to alcohol/substance abuse assessment and treatment programs as necessary.
  • Pinellas County Health Mobile Medical Unit visits once or twice each week as needed.
  • Dental services and Eye exams
  • Visiting Nurse available one day each week.
  • Liaison with area agencies to provide mental health services as needed.
  • Referrals to Legal services (Gulf Coast Legal Services)
  • Referrals to Vocational Rehabilitation as appropriate.
  • Referrals to various programs and assisted living facilities as appropriate to address client needs.
  • Outreach to homeless veterans and referrals to targeted case management for housing and other needs.
  • Homemaker services to assist with furniture, household item needs of clients who transition to alternative housing opportunities.

 

Food

2 meals plus light breakfast every day.

 

Clothing

Clothes closet to address apparel needs and employment requirements through donations of various clothing items.

 

Transportation

Availability of transportation to/from various churches for worship services.
Transportation services for medical appointments.