Description
Wellness check . A gentleman has set up camp in park and is staying there overnight . He's been there for about a week I believe. Can a wellness check
be made on him
Homeless Issues ▶ Archived
Pocket Park Saint Petersburg FL 33701, United States
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Issue ID:
15483120Submitted To:
City of St. PetersburgCategory:
Homeless AssistanceViewed:
99 timesNeighborhood:
UptownReported:
on- Share
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2 Comments
Acknowledged St Pete Service Center 4 (Verified Official)
Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services. While Homelessness is not illegal, the City addresses homelessness and related social issues City-wide by utilizing a two-tiered philosophy of service: Referral followed by enforcement.
Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team (PATH) that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency Homeless Hotline voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783.
Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.
We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have as well. Information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:
https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/homelessness_social_services.php
Closed CNA Outreach (Verified Official)
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. On 10/18/23, our Police Assisting The Homeless (PATH) team went out to this area. They came in contact with an individual mentioned in the SeeClickFix. This individual They offered services however, he didn't want anything immediate however he did request to be added to the Pinellas Hope shelter list for next Tuesday. The individual was added to that list and provided instructions on where to meet to be transported to Pinellas Hope. Our Street Outreach and PATH officers will continue to monitor and offer assistance to anyone they come into contact with as well as enforce local ordinances. Thank you again for reporting this to us.