PINELLAS COUNTY
AGENCY NAME: JUVENILE SERVICES PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: ISABELLE COX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
STREET ADDRESS: 3425 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH
CITY, STATE: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33711
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 327-2444
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILE DIVERSION AND HALFWAY HOUSED FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ADOLESCENTS. AGES 14-17
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AGENCY NAME: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON: DARLENE SMITH, OFFICE MANAGER
STREET ADDRESS: 106 DRUID ROAD
CITY, STATE: CLEAR WATER, FLORIDA 34612
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 442-6007
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED:
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 4 OR 5
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AGENCY NAME: GAURDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: ROXANNE CARNEGIE, CASE COORDINATOR
STREET ADDRESS: 14500 49TH STREET NORTH, SUITE 123
CITY, STATE: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34622
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 464-6528
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HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: HELP IN OFFICE
AGENCY NAME: JUVENILE SERVICES PROGRAM INC.
CONTACT PERSON: ANITA HARTLEY, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
STREET ADDRESS: 3435 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH
CITY, STATE: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33711
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 327-2443
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 8,6, AND 2 KIDS DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM, JASP PROGRAM DISTRICTS 5,8,7B,9, AND 15 HALFWAY HOUSES AND EMERGENCY SHELTERS
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HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THEY CAN DO COUNSELING, THEY CAN ALSO RUN GROUP ACTIVITIES, ASSIST IN GATHERING INFORMATION, ASSIST IN SECURING ACTIVITY AND SET UP ACTIVITIES.
AGENCY NAME: ECKERD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: DWIGHT LORD, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
STREET ADDRESS: 100 NORTH STARCREST DRIVE
CITY, STATE: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 461-2990
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: DEPENDENT AND COMMITTED LEVEL 6
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 118
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: SOCIAL WORK
AGENCY NAME: PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTACT PERSON: DETECTIVE SHORT
STREET ADDRESS: 10750 ULMERTON ROAD
CITY, STATE: LARGO, FLORIDA 34648
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 582-6200
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ALL AGES, PROGRAM CALL DIVERSION
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HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: CLERICAL WORK AND RIDE WITH POLICE IF NEEDED
AGENCY NAME: PINELLAS COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE
CONTACT PERSON: LINDA ALI, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
STREET ADDRESS: 333 31ST STREET NORTH
CITY, STATE: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33713
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 327-2081
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AT RISK AGE 10-17, SCHOOL DROP OUT AND YOUNG VICTIM OF CRIME
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 15
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HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED:
AGENCY NAME: GIRLS INCORPORATED OF PINELLAS COUNTY
CONTACT PERSON: BARBARA, BARBER, DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 2936 GH TARGY WOOD DRIVE
CITY, STATE: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34616
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 799-3502
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: AGES 5-15
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: BETWEEN 20-25
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY:
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: WORKING DIRECTLY WITH KIDS, ASSISTING PROGRAM STAFF, GETTING KIDS INTERESTED IN SPORTS
AGENCY NAME: BOLEY CENTERS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, INC.
CONTACT PERSON: CURTIS ANDERSON
STREET ADDRESS: 5182-113TH AVENUE NORTH
CITY, STATE: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34620
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 573-2404
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: JUVENILES IN LEVEL 2 COMMITMENT
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 15-25
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS AN AFTER-CARE PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS WHO ARE COMING DOWN OUT OF HIGHER LEVEL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EASE THE TRANSITION OF THE JUVENILE BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD BE A CASE MANAGER AND PARTICIPATE IN A ONE-TO-ONE COUNSELING.
AGENCY NAME: BRITT HALFWAY HOUSE
CONTACT PERSON: JOHN ROBISON, SUPERINTENDENT
STREET ADDRESS: 3001 26TH AVENUE SOUTH
CITY, STATE: ST, PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33712
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 893-2731
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: LEVEL 6 MALES AGES 14-18
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 28
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS IS A MODERATE RISK RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WHERE THE AVERAGE STAY IS 6 MONTHS. THE YOUTH ARE TAUGHT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE IS AN ON-SITE SCHOOL, AS WELL AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING FOR SEX OFFENDERS.
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD PERFORM RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON THE JUVENILES, EVALUATE THEM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, AND FACILITATE GROUP DISCUSSIONS.
AGENCY NAME: DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
CONTACT PERSON: TRACY GILLETTE, HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
STREET ADDRESS: 701 94TH AVENUE NORTH
CITY, STATE: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33702
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 570-5040
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: MALES AND FEMALES AGES 7-21 WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 12-100 PER CASELOAD DEPENDING ON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE OFFENDER.
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS AGENCY DEALS WITH BOTH AT-RISK JUVENILES, AS WELL AS ONE WHO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED. THIS FACILITY OFFERS DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AND IT ALSO HAS A COMMUNITY CONTROL COMPONENT
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD WORK HARD WITH THE OFFENDERS ON COMMUNITY CONTROL TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE ADHERING TO THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION. S/HE WOULD ALSO PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING MENTORING.
AGENCY NAME: GAURDIAN AS LITEM PROGRAM
CONTACT PERSON: JOSEPH FLANNERY, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 14500 49TH STREET NORTH SUITE 123
CITY, STATE: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34622
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 464-6528
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 100
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: THIS PROGRAM IS RUN ALMOST COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS. THEY INVESTIGATE DEPENDENCY CLAIMS, MEET WITH CHILDREN BI-WEEKLY, AND GO TO COURT FOR THEM IN CHILD ABUSE CASES
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THE INTERN WILL NOT WORK WITH THE CHILDREN UNLESS S/HE BECOMES A CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER WHICH TAKES 6-8 WEEKS. INTERN COULD ASSIST IN CONTACTING VOLUNTEERS, AND ASSIST THE CASE COORDINATORS IN SUPERVISING VOLUNTEERS.
AGENCY NAME: OPERATION PAR
CONTACT PERSON: JANET SCHONFIELD, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
STREET ADDRESS: 6720 54TH AVENUE NORTH
CITY, STATE: ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33709
COUNTY: PINELLAS
PHONE NUMBER: (813) 547-4507
TYPE OF YOUTH SERVED: DELINQUENTS MALES AND FEMALES AGES 14-17, WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED EACH DAY: 30 IN RESIDENTIAL, 100 IN DAY TREATMENT
DESCRIPTION OF AGENCY: MOST OF THE YOUTH AT THIS FACILITY ARE HABITUAL OFFENDERS, AND ALL ARE REFERRED BY THE COURTS. THIS IS A NON-SECURE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WITH AN ON-SITE SCHOOL. THE MAN FORM OF THERAPY IS COUNSELING, AND THE AVERAGE STAY IS 4 MONTHS.
HOW WOULD THE INTERN BE USED: THE INTERN WOULD SUPERVISE THE YOUTH SIT IN ON FAMILY SESSIONS, AND BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH VARIOUS TREATMENT PROGRAMS