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Directions for Living

http://www.directionsforliving.org/ At Directions for Living, we offer hope, recovery and compassion while restoring each person’s dignity and quality of life.

We strengthen individuals and families by wrapping them in our services, linking to relevant resources, and lowering the cost of care. We help build a healthier, safer community through integrated healthcare and social support, and we have a passion for the clients we serve.

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s Little Lights such a magical and inspiring evening. During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we gathered to hold space for heavy, important conversations, while also celebrating hope, healing, and resilience.

Guests experienced powerful client stories in an intimate way through personal headphones, took home bookmarks with custom artwork created by the children we serve, enjoyed delicious food and drinks, and explored the incredible FloridaRAMA museum.

We were honored to hear moving messages from PCSO Chief Deputy David Danzig, our President & CEO April Lott, and one of our truly inspiring clients. Each voice helped shine a light on the impact of this work and the strength within our community.

To everyone who attended, supported, and donated—thank you! Your presence and generosity make this work possible.

View all of the beautiful images captured throughout the night by treasured friend of Directions for Living, Leshayne Maddex, Photographer: https://tinyurl.com/39zt5fwr

✨ Special thank you to our sponsors to our Visionary, Illuminator, and Beacon sponsors: Florida Blue, Love IV Lawrence, Eleos Health, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, St. Anthony's Hospital, Hancock Whitney, Dimmitt Chevrolet Inc., Blue Sky Communities, and Northwestern Farm Management Company.

04/17/2026

We’re proud to share our Healthy Bites Snack Stand program, made possible by the generous support of the Clearwater Lions Club -Florida.

Designed to support clients who may need a little extra care and nourishment, Healthy Bites provides easy access to nutritious snacks and drinks before treatment sessions. Something as simple as a snack can help reduce stress, improve focus, and create a more positive, supportive experience for those we serve.

With welcoming, self-serve snack stations in the waiting areas at our Clearwater Center, families can access what they need, no questions asked, ensuring dignity, consistency, and care at every visit.

04/10/2026

Go blue for kids! 💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Team DFL showed up in blue at our all-team meeting today to stand for prevention, protection, and brighter futures for every child.

04/01/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month dedicated to coming together, raising awareness, and taking meaningful action to protect children and strengthen families.

At Directions for Living, this month is a powerful reminder of our commitment to prevention, education, and advocacy, ensuring every child in our community has the support they deserve to grow, heal, and thrive.

We hope you’ll join us on April 16 for our second annual Little Lights—a night that truly makes a difference. Held at FloridaRAMA, St. Pete’s one-of-a-kind immersive art museum, this magical after-hours experience supports vital children and family services.

Be part of something bright. Find out more at directionsforliving.org/littlelights.

03/20/2026

We’re grateful to the Pinellas Community Foundation for their generous support of our Charity Care Program. Through a $50,000 investment over two years, they helped ensure individuals and families in our community can access care when they need it most.

Support like this makes a meaningful difference every day, and we’re proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to expanding access to care. Thank you, Pinellas Community Foundation, for helping us continue this important work. Check out all the amazing work they do for our community at https://pinellascf.org/

02/12/2026

Get ready for Little Lights 2026! Join us on Thursday, April 16 at FloridaRAMA, St. Pete’s one-of-a-kind immersive art museum for a magical after-hours experience. Explore vibrant exhibits, enjoy delicious bites and drinks, and connect with friends, community leaders, and fellow supporters, all while helping create brighter futures for children in Tampa Bay. Learn more at directionsforliving.org/littlelights.

02/09/2026

We are excited to introduce Directions for Living's Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, which is available for viewing, sharing, and downloading at www.directionsforliving.org/impact.

Our Annual Report includes a variety of information from Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025), including Directions for Living's most recent client statistics, a list of our generous donors, a snapshot of our financial and clinical progress, and a celebration of our success.

This growth has allowed us to dramatically expand our impact on the greater Tampa Bay community, ensuring “Life Gets Better Here” for more than 31,000 people each year.

12/19/2025

This is a reminder that all Directions for Living offices will be closed next week, December 22 - 26, so that our hardworking team can rest and celebrate with loved ones. All of our on-call numbers will still be active. We will be open until 5pm today if you need to reach us before the holiday.

12/17/2025

A ✨BIG✨ thank you to St Pete Fools social club for stepping in and adopting seven families - ensuring these kids will have gifts under the tree next week! 🎄Your generosity, support, and partnership mean so much to us and the families we serve. We are incredibly grateful!

12/15/2025

Our hearts are full!💚 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, team members, partners, Board Members, and supporters, our Adopt a Family program is bringing joy and holiday magic to more than 500 children this year. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference to these deserving families!

12/11/2025

Angels Against Child Abuse stepped up to make sure that all of our kids were taken care of for the holidays. They granted wishes for 30 of our children this year, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you so much, Angels!

12/05/2025

Directions for Living was proud to present on Mental Health Court at Live Tampa Bay's 4th Annual Behavioral Health & Public Safety Summit yesterday - a gathering focused on bridging systems, first responders, courts, and crisis interventions to better serve our community.

DFL's Mental Health Court program connects Pinellas County residents with comprehensive outpatient treatment, aiming to reduce repeated justice-system involvement by diverting individuals with serious mental illness to effective services and helping them maintain stability in the community.

A huge thank you to our incredible presenters, Mara and Joseph, for representing DFL and sharing the impact of this important work.

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1437 S Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL
33764

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17275244464

Website

http://www.directionsforliving.org/

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