How to Use Care About Me for Behavioral-Health Help in Pinellas County
Use the county’s confidential, non-crisis service to find and schedule an appropriate mental-health or substance-use appointment.
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Call or text CARE to 727-333-2273. Care About Me helps Pinellas residents of all ages connect with mental-health, substance-use, and addiction services; it is not a replacement for 911 or 988 in a crisis.
Call or text CARE for confidential non-crisis help
See Care About Me detailsWhat to have ready
- Age, Pinellas ZIP code, and contact information
- Symptoms, concern, or type of care requested
- Insurance or payment information if available
- Language, accessibility, schedule, and transportation needs
Words you can use
“I am a Pinellas resident looking for non-crisis help with [mental health or substance use concern]. I need an appointment that works with [insurance, language, access, or schedule needs].”
Steps in order
- 1
Call 911 for immediate danger or 988 for urgent crisis support.
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For non-crisis needs, call or text CARE.
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Describe the type and urgency of help needed.
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Confirm the provider, appointment, cost, and what to bring.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call 211 or 988 if the need becomes urgent or the first appointment route does not fit.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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