Who do I call first for disability services in Pinellas County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Pinellas County.

Is help available in Spanish in Pinellas County?

Yes. This Pinellas County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Pinellas County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Pinellas County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Pinellas County, Florida. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Pinellas County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Pinellas County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Pinellas County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Project SEARCH — Pinellas County Public Schools (formerly Pacifica Senior Living) (Largo). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Pinellas County, Florida
Adoption Related Servs of Pinellas and — Family Enrichment Services (727-657-7761, Pinellas Park)
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System — Veterans Affairs Medical Center (727-398-6661, Bay Pines)
Baycare Life Management (727-584-6266, Clearwater)
Boley Morningside Safe Haven (727-821-4819, Seminole)
Bayside Health Clinic (727-453-7866, Clearwater)
Evara Gold - Suncoast (727-824-8181, Clearwater)
Evara Health - Bayfront (727-824-8181, Saint Petersburg)
Evara Health - Clearwater (727-824-8181, Clearwater)
Arlete Rocha Foundation For The Deaf Inc (LARGO)
Blossom School Inc (CLEARWATER)
Bright Minds Academy Of Clearwater Inc (CLEARWATER)
Caring For Girls Academy Inc (ST PETERSBURG)
1 Care Llc (727-685-2222, LARGO). Respite care
3 Pillars Psychiatry And Mental Health (407-201-0997, ST PETERSBURG). Behavioral health agency
A & J Compassionate Care, Llc (813-898-3059, ST PETERSBURG). Developmental disabilities clinic
A Benevolent Touch Llc (727-490-8814, SAINT PETERSBURG). Respite care
Accomplished Home Care (727-300-1433, CLEARWATER)
Allday Home Health Corp (727-575-9943, OLDSMAR)
Aspire Home Care (727-799-5300, CLEARWATER)
Aura Home Health Services Inc (727-329-7098, CLEARWATER)
1st Choice Trans Llc (630-201-5371, ST PETERSBURG). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Pinellas County

These serve every county in Florida, including Pinellas County.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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