Hillsborough

Tampa Bay Works for Women - The Centre

This program helps women prepare for and get jobs. Counselors help clients develop career plans, address emotional issues, build problem-solving skills and more. Their goal is to promote self-sufficiency in women.

Services include:

  • Employment Counseling
  • Job Referral & Placement
  • Résumé Assistance & Interviewing Techniques
  • Personal & Professional Development Workshops

Project Return

This group offers the Project Return program. It enhances and supports the process of helping people experiencing mental illness. And helps them recover productive and fulfilling lives. Clients become members and are engaged in operating the center. Members can create and follow a plan at their own pace. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrichment Opportunities Include:

  • Educational
  • Personal
  • Social
  • Support Groups

Project Return

Project Return is a not-for-profit organization. It offers a variety of services. These are for people recovering from mental illnesses. The group works to improve the quality of life for their clients. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Independent Living Skills Training - Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind

This is an 8-week course for those who have recently lost part or all their vision. It provides clients with the skills needed to perform daily living tasks independently. The training program gives instruction in several areas including Braille, money handling and phone dialing. Students will learn about handwriting guides, adaptive cooking skills and household cleaning skills.

Please see the website for all services.

Direct Job Placement/Supported Employment for the Blind

This program provides employment services to people who are blind or visually impaired. The goal is to place them into jobs that are compatible with their interests and abilities. Services could also include direct training at the job site and help with issues that have an impact on the job. This includes issues such as transportation, housing and referrals to local resources.

Please see the website for all services.

Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind

This agency has training programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. It is designed to help each client be as independent as possible. There are programs for finding or keeping a job. There is a program for teens. The Early Intervention Program is for babies and young children. The Low Vision Clinic helps those who have some remaining vision.

All services are free except for the Low Vision Clinic.

Please see the website for all services.