Hillsborough County, FL Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Hillsborough County.

Homeless Ambassadors

4024 Dream Oak Place, Suite 201
Tampa, FL - 33613
813-530-5444
A homeless outreach organization offering hot, home cooked meals. We provide relocation transportation to those who have a safe place to live and support systems in other states. In addition, we provide local transportation, clothes, shoes, hygeine items, connections to employment and housing. If we don't have a resource we go out and find it for our clients...

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Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. – ChildNet/Relative Caregiver Advocacy Program

1302 N 19th Street, Suite 400
Tampa, FL - 33605
(813)232-1343
Bay Area legal services are designed to help low-income families get justice. Services: They offer free assistance to Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties. They can help with domestic violence, foreclosure, consumer issues, elder advocacy, family law, public benefits, housing, self-help, tax assistance, and other needs. Languages: Creole and Spanish. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ..

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Alpha House of Tampa

201 S Tampania Ave
Tampa, FL - 33609
813-875-2024
Alpha House provides maternity and transitional housing to pregnant and parenting women, foster care teens and their infants/children...

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Sterling Heights Senior Dining & Activity Center

11706 Williams Road
Thonotosassa, FL - 33592
(813)914-4016
We offer a variety of activities and events for active adults age 50 and older. Participants must be residents of Hillsborough County and at least 60 years old to qualify for the noontime meal program...

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San Clemente Villas Senior Nutrition Center

1102 N. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL - 33566
(813)757-3718
We offer a variety of activities and events for active adults age 50 and older. Participants must be residents of Hillsborough County and at least 60 years old to qualify for the noontime meal program...

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Ruskin Senior Center

905 6th St. SE
Ruskin, FL - 33570
(813)672-1107
The Ruskin Senior Center is open with no membership fees to Hillsborough County adults age 50 and older. Meal services are available for those 60 and older who are registered participants...

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Homeless Helping Homeless, Inc. – Woman & Children’s Shelter

3302 N Avon Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33603
(813)415-3586
They provide funds for homeless individuals to obtain birth certificates in order to get a state ID and obtain food stamps, health insurance, and other public services. ..

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Home Missions for Jesus

P.O. Box 79272
Tampa, FL - 33619
(813)268-3529
Home Missions For Jesus is a non-profit American mission organization dedicated to reaching the inner-cities for Jesus Christ. The current projects for H.M.F.J. are feeding the homeless, foodbaskets for needy families, and street ministry in Ybor City...

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Gardenville Senior Center

6215 Symmes Rd.
Gibsonton, FL - 33534
(813)671-7601
The Gardenville Senior Center is open with no membership fees to Hillsborough County adults age 50 and older. Meal services are available for those 60 and older who are registered participants...

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Brandon Senior Center

612 N. Parsons Ave.
Brandon, FL - 33510
(813)635-8066
The Brandon Senior Center is open with no membership fees to Hillsborough County adults age 50 and older. Meal services are available for those 60 and older who are registered participants...

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AQUA Senior Nutrition Center

4505 N. Rome Ave.
Tampa, FL - 33603
(813)272-6357
We offer a variety of activities and events for active adults age 50 and older. Participants must be residents of Hillsborough County and at least 60 years old to qualify for the noontime meal program...

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The Centre for Women - Family Services - Counseling and Wellness Program

407 N Parsons Ave, Suite 104A
Brandon, FL - 33510
813-571-1684
This program provides affordable (sliding fee scale) counseling to individuals, couples, children and families. Group educational workshops are provided including Anger Management, Nurturing Parenting, Self Esteem, Co Dependency and others...

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The Centre for Women - Family Services - Counseling and Wellness Program

305 S Hyde Park Ave
Tampa, FL - 33606
813-251-8437
This program offers affordable (sliding fee scale) counseling to individuals, couples, children and families. Group educational workshops are also provided including Anger Management, Nurturing Parenting, Self Esteem, Co Dependency and others. ..

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Senior Connection Center, Inc.

8928 Brittany Way
Tampa, FL - 33619
(813)740-3888
This office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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Real Recovery Sober Living Brandon

620 Kings Oaks Court
Brandon, FL - 33511
(813) 820-3307
Real Recovery Florida is based on the 12-Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Their goal is to provide men with structure and accountability while in early recovery.Keeping a job and/or furthering education is something they require to achieve during a persons time at Real Recovery. Incorporating the principles of 12 Step programs, meetings and steps add another level of accountability to help residents rebuild their lives. Their 60 bed Brandon Mens property features 16 newly renovated, modernized town homes. The 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath, townhomes come with brand new furniture and appliances with washer and dryer in every unit. Each residence includes SMART TVs with highspeed internet. $750 a month with a one-time $150 administration fee Program fees includes all utilities,Brand new furnishings.Walking distance of major public transit lines.Onsite parkingLaundry in each unit.Onsite Staff.Weekly Drug Testing.Walking distance from thousands of job opportunities. 5 minutes away from three 12 step club houses for meetings.2 minutes away from Brandon Regional Hospital.5 minutes away from the Selmon Express Way, I-75, and I-4.10 minutes away from Hillsborough Community College.15 minutes away from beautiful downtown Tampa. ..

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Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City

304 N Collins St
Plant City, FL - 33563
(813) 759-0886
Services: Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal and parental classes, abstinence education, post-abortion recovery classes. Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday,  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday,  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ..

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Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center

2021 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL - 33612
813-631-4398
All services are free: Includes free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, adoption and parenting information, mentoring, infant and maternity supplies, pregnancy and parenting education, community services referrals...

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Expectant Parents Program/Head Start/Early Head Start

3639 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL - 33614
813-272-5140
The Future Parents program is a component of the Early Head Start Program, which works with expectant mothers early in their pregnancy to support a healthy birth and a positive postpartum home for newborns and their families. Monthly home visits are conducted to help pregnant women and their families prepare for the birth of a child and gain experience in having a new child. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Department of Social Services, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

601 E. Kennedy Boulevard – 25th Floor
Tampa, FL - 33601
(813)276-2342
This office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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Baby Bungalow

3106 W Azeele Street
Tampa, FL - 33609
(813)356-1293
Baby Bungalow has locations in Tampa and Plant City to help parents and families with children from birth through age 5. They offer free developmental playgroups, baby sign language classes, parent support groups, infant massage, child developmental workshops, RIE-based parenting courses, and music courses...

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ABC Program & Baby Cafe

3108 W Azeele St
Tampa, FL - 33609
813-673-4646
Program offers prenatal education and breastfeeding support services. Our Childbirth Express class offers an introduction to labor and delivery. Baby Caf offers expecting parents an opportunity to learn how to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Once baby arrives, we offer breastfeeding support at the weekly Baby Caf services held in multiple community based locations by an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) for a one on one consultation. While waiting, mothers can chat with other nursing moms and a Certified Lactation Counselor. We also have a fee for service breast pump rental. All women are eligible for services with priority to low income, high risk...

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LifeChoices Women's Care

1527 Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 101
Lutz, FL - 33548
813-948-7734
A medical clinic and resource center providing free pregnancy testing, free prenatal vitamins to get you started and free limited obstetrical ultrasounds (for those that qualify). The center provides a Women of Worth (WOW) Earn While You Learn program where women can earn for free maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby items, diapers and wipes. Our resource center also provides support for the father of the babies and a healing program for women and men needing care after a pregnancy loss due to abortion, mis-carriage, stillborn or infant death. All services are free...

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Early Head Start Family Child Care

3635 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL - 33614
813-676-9489
Early Head Start Family Child Care Homes is designed to implement framework that supports a partnership between Early Head Start and Family Child Care homes in Hillsborough County. This project increases quality for low-income children by leveraging comprehensive services...

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Early Head Start Family Child Care

3635 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL - 33614
813-676-9489
Early Head Start Family Child Care Homes is designed to implement framework that supports a partnership between Early Head Start and Family Child Care homes in Hillsborough County. This project increases quality for low-income children by leveraging comprehensive services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Westshore

3901 S. Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL - 33611
813-712-1940
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Sheldon

5611 Sheldon Road
Tampa, FL - 33615
813-397-5320
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Rome

2103 N. Rome Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33607
813-490-1426
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Nebraska

8108 N. Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33604
813-712-1930
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Fletcher

3100 E Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33613
813-397-5310
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Dale Mabry

7814 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL - 33614
813-405-3939
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Columbus

4422 E. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL - 33605
813-384-4151
They are a non-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. They provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Their fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. ..

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Causeway

7608 Causeway Blvd
Tampa, FL - 33619
813-405-3710
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. We provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Our fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. No patients will be turned away because of inability to pay for services...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - 4620 N22nd

4620 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL - 33610
(813) 397-5300
TFCH is a not-for-profit company with 14 health centers providing high quality and comprehensive health services including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health. They provide accessible medical care to under served communities of Hillsborough County. Their fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on patient's income. ..

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Tampa Family Health Centers - Waters

8213 W. Waters Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33615
(813) 490-5420
TFCH is a non-profit company with 14 health centers that provide high quality and comprehensive healthcare services, including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy and behavioral health. They provide accessible medical care to serviced communities in Hillsborough County. No patient will be rejected because of a failure to pay for services. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.

13110 Elk Mountain Drive
Riverview, FL - 33579
813-653-6100
Health Centers committed to improving the health of our communities. Sliding Fee Scale with Proof of Income/Hillsborough County Health Plan, Medicaid..

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Positive Development Outreach

10549 N Florida Ave, Suite G
Tampa, FL - 33612
813-220-7468
A non-profit agency providing infant mental health and early intervention services and family supports to children and families using developmental and relationship based approaches in home, clinic and pediatric settings...

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A Woman's Place

3308 W Kennedy Blvd, Suite B
Tampa, FL - 33609
813-931-1804
Services: Their services are confidential and free, including: pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound (for qualified pregnant clients), information about pregnancy options, pregnancy verification for Medicaid/WIC, post-abortion support, adoption consultations and support, community and medical referrals. ..

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A Woman's Place

14492 University Cove Dr
Tampa, FL - 33613
(813) 931-1804
Our services are confidential and free including: pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound (for qualified pregnant clients), pregnancy options information, verification of pregnancy for Medicaid/WIC, post-abortion grief support, adoption consultations and support, community and medical referrals...

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Local Rehab Assistance: 866-481-4384
Specialists trained to find the best treatment solutions at little to no cost. Call for location and rates for rehab.

University of South Florida - Bay Area Early Steps Program

13101 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL - 33612
813-974-0602
Early intervention is provided to support families and caregivers in developing the competence and confidence to help their child learn and develop. Early Steps implements an Individual Family Support Plan process, based on caregivers' outcomes and goals, and a primary service provider approach for supports and services. There are no financial eligibility criteria. A child is eligible for services if s/he has significant developmental delays or a diagnosed condition likely to result in a developmental delay...

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Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc. - Sligh

6216 East Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33617
813-549-8060
TFCH is a not-for-profit corporation with 14 health centers that provide high-quality and comprehensive health services, including general practitioners, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, and behavioral health. They provide accessible medical care to communities served under Hillsboro County. Their fees are assessed based on the sliding scale based on the patient's income. No patient will be removed for the inability to pay for services. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Tampa Family Health Centers - West Fletcher

302 West Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33612
(813) 397-5300
TFCH is a non-profit corporation with 14 medical centers that provide high-quality, comprehensive care including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, and behavioral health. They provide easy access to medical services to underserved communities in Hillsborough County. Their fees are set according to a graduated scale based on patient income. No patient will be turned away because they cannot afford to pay for services. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Suncoast Kids Place - A Center For Grieving Children & Teens

17030 Lakeshore Rd
Lutz, FL - 33558
813-990-0216
We provide grief peer support groups for children/teens from 3-18 years of age and their families. Participants meet others who also have experienced the death of a significant person. Our groups help to normalize grief for our participants. As grief is a lifelong process, we welcome families at any time they are ready to access our services. Groups meet twice a month for an hour and a half. During each kid's group, there is a caregiver group...

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Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center

10901 N. 56th St.
Temple Terrace, FL - 33617
(813)506-6635
The Omar K. Lightfoot Senior Recreation Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4 pm. Make new friends and join us for a variety of recreational activities. Annual memberships are available, or choose daily fees. For the adventurous, trips are planned three times per month, varying in destination and cost. Trips in the past have included the museum, the theater and other local attractions. A nominal fee may be charged for special events and field trips. The Senior Citizens Nutrition and Activity Program (SCNAP) serves a hot balanced lunch Monday through Friday for those over 60. In addition to great daily activities such as ping-pong, card games and billiards, group activities also are a part of the daily program. Popular activities include senior-cise, chair aerobics, the arts and crafts club, Red Hat Club, and Bunco. Frequently, agency representatives come to explain and answer questions about services and issues that seniors care about. From shuffleboard to making your own ice cream, getting manicures to singing with a group, or even using the shared computers, you will always find something enjoyable at our center...

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Lutz Senior Center

112 First Ave. NW
Lutz, FL - 33549
(813)264-3804
Services: They have a large community of active seniors in Hillsborough County, so they offer exercise and education classes, social events, games, and even lunches at their busy senior centers. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Knights Women's Center

2002 E Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL - 33612
813-910-3280
All services are free: Includes free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, Options counseling...

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Immunizations & Refugee Screening Programs

8605 N Mitchell Ave
Tampa, FL - 33604
813-307-8077
They provide immunization services and travel shots for all ages. They also provide refugee health services. ..

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Immunizations & Refugee Screening Programs

2002 E 26th Ave
Tampa, FL - 33605
813-307-8077
Provide immunization services and travel shots for all ages. Also provide refugee health services...

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Immigration Legal Services & Advocacy (ILSA)

2902 N Armenia Ave, Suite 201
Tampa, FL - 33607
813-936-7700
Services: Help immigrants access low-cost immigration legal services and assistance with the U.S. citizenship application. U.S. citizen courses are available. ..

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Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County

2806 N Armenia Ave
Tampa, FL - 33607
(813) 233-2800
In 1991, Healthy Start was established by the Florida Legislature to help reduce Florida's high infant mortality and improve the lives of pregnant women. The state's 32 coalitions are partnerships made up of local public and private medical professionals, hospitals, schools, charities, social services agencies, and individuals. Coalition members work together to identify and resolve local health problems that affect pregnant women and their families. ..

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Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A.

710 Oakfield Dr, Suite 102
Brandon, FL - 33511
813-567-3253
Our office offers individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as psychological testing (Gifted testing, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.). We also have FREE social skills groups for homeschoolers in elementary and middle school grades...

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Free GED Classes

507 N Parsons Avenue
Brandon, FL - 33510
(813)685-0935
This is a no-cost course to prepare students for the GED exam. It is for ages 18 and up...

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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

One Crisis Center Plaza
Tampa, FL - 33613
813-969-4917
Individual, Family and Group psychotherapy for survivors of any type of trauma. Sexual Assault Services are offered at no cost for victims of unwanted sexual encounters. The services include both medical and support services with follow-up needs assessment; regardless of whether the encounter occurred 1 day or 30 years ago. All services are performed in a safe and confidential location...

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