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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
This program has services which include boarding homes, shelter, utilities, food, bus passes and referrals to job programs. Clients must be willing to take part in a plan for self-sufficiency. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Case workers can help job seekers with employment. They will assess the client for all needs and work with him or her for the best plan of action.
Services include:
Locations of service:
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/index.aspx?nid=281
This program provides support to pregnant women and new mothers. It offers counseling and addresses the issues that are important to each client. They will help you to meet goals, get parenting advice or resolve relationship issues. Women who are part of the program receive Life Points, which can be redeemed for new baby clothing, diapers and baby supplies.
You must be pregnant or have a baby under one year old to be a part of the program.
Additional location:
3308 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite B
Tampa FL 33609
The Women’s Place Medical Clinic is known as AWP for short. It is a nonprofit organization. They provide holistic and confidential women’s healthcare. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The county offers affordable medical and dental care. It is for those who are not able to afford traditional medical insurance. This service provides primary and specialty care. As well as outpatient treatment and help with prescriptions. Please call or visit the website for more information.