Board of Directors

FLorida Gulf Coast Chapter
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 709
Clearwater, FL 33762
Lisa Milne -Vice President Programs
phone 727-578-2558 or 1-800-772-8672
fax 727-578-2286
Brandon Office
309 N Parsons Ave
Brandon FL 33510
Program Specialist - Tewanna Noel
813-684-1296
Fax 813-685-7213
For Brandon Area support group information contact
Charlotte Howard 813-681-1986 cbh369@tampabay.rr.com

Bay Area Legal Services

813-232-1343

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay

1-800-873-TIPS (8477)

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

813-964-1964

DCF Adult Services

Services Include:
Vulnerable adults (elderly and disabled) who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or in need of services due to neglect by the vulnerable adult themself.
Permanently disabled adults who need assistance to remain in their homes in the community. Nelson Mongiovi
Suncoast RegionSuncoast Region
Adult Services Program - Nelson Mongiovi
9393 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612-7907
(813) 558-5580

Elder Justice Center Victim Advocate, Court Counselor

800 E. Twiggs St. Room 481
Tampa FL 33602
813-276-2726
Fax 813-301-3701
contact: Gina Vittone

ElderNet Services

Daily reassurance calls for the homebound elderly and disabled persons
813-964-1577

Florida Department of Financial Services

Bureau of Consumer Services

Linda M Smart, Outreach & Education Coordinator
5309 E. Fowler Ave
Tampa FL 33617-2221
813-899-6160
Fax 813-987-6753
Consumer Helpline 1-800-342-2762
website: www.fldfs.com
Representing Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer

Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency

8900 N Armenia Ave Suite 226
Tampa FL 33604
813-903-3430
Fax 813-903-3432
Contact: Debbie Brown, Investigator/Community Education Coordinator

Hurricane Special Needs Shelter Information

Hillsborough County Health Department- Call well in advance of a hurricane. Complete a special needs request ahead of hurricane season (June 1st)
813-307-8015 ext 6006

ResponseLINK of Hillsborough County

Emergency "HELP!" Button for the elderly and disabled, can also provide daily wellness check-ins and medication reminders.
813 S-O-S FAL'N / 813-767-3256 (Not a government agency)
www.ResponseLINK.com
Contact: Eric Johnson

The Centre For Women

Senior Services to promote independence

· BRITE- provides in-home depression and substance abuse screening and intervention services

· ElderLink- provides in home non-medical services to low income seniors including friendly visitors & telephone reassurance, yard clean-up and respite for caregivers

· SHIP- major home remodification and repair services including wheelchair ramps and handicap retrofits

Contact: 813-232-3214

West Central Florida Area Agency On Aging

800-96-ELDER (800-963-5337)

Board of Directors

CONTACTS and MEMBERS

This is a list of contacts frequently requested by seniors in the area. Listing a company or agency's contact information is not an endorcement of their services. Please research all services thoroughly before entering an agreement for service.

S.A.L.T. Council

Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency 813-989-7110

Other Agencies and Links

Information and referral

phone 2-1-1

813-949-1888

Contact: Bob Baumgarner Baumgarner@aging-solutions.org

Elder Justice Center Victim Advocate, Court Counselor

Bureau of Consumer Services

The Centre For Women