Learn More About SHINE
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.
SHINE was featured in a video for Aging on the Suncoast. You can view the video to learn more about the program.
Visit Florida's SHINE website.
Resource Centers
The local resource centers below are designated as one-stop locations for citizens to receive assistance in finding the appropriate resources to meet their needs. Please review the list and contact the Resource Center closest to you for additional information.
The R.O.P.E. Center
14121 Watertower Drive, Hudson, FL
(727) 869-6426
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-3pm.
Metropolitan Ministries
3214 US 19 North, Holiday, FL
(727) 937-3268
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
Salvation Army (West Pasco)
7745 Ridge Rd. Port Richey
(727) 815-8539
Hours: Call for information.
Salvation Army (East Pasco)
14445 7th St. Dade City
(352) 521-3126
Hours: Call for information.
Restored Hope
13703 17th St. Dade City
(352) 437-4815
Hours: Mondays & Thursdays, 9am-1pm
Impact Ministries
8020 Washington St. Port Richey
(727) 847-5000
Hours: Call for information.
View a printable "Resource Guide" brochure.