Help paying utility and other bills- September 1, 2009
Do you need help paying your utility and other bills?
To Learn about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program click here
or in Pasco County call: (352)567-0533 or (727)845-7350.
Also, check out the Pasco County Human Services website or call them at (727)834-3297 or (352)521-5173.
They provide assistance with:
*Limited payments toward past due rent
*Limited payments for past due utility bills (electricity, water, propane)
*Burial services for residents who have no insurance benefits or other means by which to pay for services
*Information and Referrals on available community resources
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program – This program assists residents 60 years of age and older, twice a year, with past due utility bills. Funding is through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.
*Assistance with prescription drugs, up to the established amounts, when ordered by a physician (Human Services does not provide psychotropic and/or habit forming medications.)
*Dental Services are restricted to simple extractions
*Out-Patient Services
*Physicians office visits
*Laboratory and x-rays, when ordered by physician
Remember to call 211 if you need referrals to other social service agencies.
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