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.
The county partners with schools, colleges, and businesses. This is so they can provide adult education and job training. These services prepare workers for careers of the future. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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.
This program provides transportation and bus passes for seniors, low-income, or disabled people. Rides are for appointments, grocery trips, health and wellness, personal business and more.
Once enrolled, rides can be requested by calling Sunshine Line Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5PM. Trips can be made up to seven days in advance, but must be made no less than two days in advance.
Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency provides help with shelter, food, clothing and health
care. They can also help with boarding home services and transportation
for those in need. Services also include case management, the
summer food program, aid to veterans and improvement of trauma care.
For Neighborhood Service Center Locations (where income-qualified
Hillsborough County residents can sign up for services) click here
This agency helps to create jobs in the East Tampa community. They provide job training and revitalize commercial areas. They build affordable housing. They also offer home ownership classes.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers an affordable housing finder. It is online and free. All of Florida is covered. Please call or visit the website to learn more.