Hillsborough

Empath Partners in Care

Empath Partners in Care is called EPIC for short. It is a part of Empath Health. It is a not-for-profit health system. They provide non-acute care and services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Available:

  • Counseling
  • Free HIV Testing
  • Housing Assistance
  • HIV Medical Home
  • LGBTQ Services
  • Medical Case Management
  • Pharmacy
  • PrEP
  • Prevention & Education

Division of Early Learning

The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.

Programs Include:

  • Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
  • School Readiness (SR)
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Tampa Family Health Centers

TFHC offers medical services to low-income families. They can handle all of your medical needs. There are 13 locations in Hillsborough County. No patient will be turned away because of inability to pay. They take insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and other medical plans. Those without insurance can pay on a sliding fee scale. They can also provide referrals to community resources such as food, shelter and counseling.

Please see the webiste for details and locations.

Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay provides mentoring programs for children. They offer a Site-Based Program, or a Community Based Program. Volunteers will meet with their "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" at a near-by school or after-school site. Outings can range from going for a walk, working on arts and crafts, or watching a sporting event. The agency provides free or reduced-priced tickets to various events in the community. Please call 813.759.3600 or visit website for more information.