Community Resource Directory
This directory is a compiled list of community resources and organizations that may be able to help families in Hillsborough County, Florida. These organizations are independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Wright’s Heart of Hope Inc. Listed alphabetically for easy reference. Program availability, hours, and contact details may change; please confirm directly with each organization before referral.
A1 Opportunities
Phone: (813) 313-9943 | Web: a1opportunities.org
Transitional housing, GED prep, job and life skills training for the homeless, domestic violence survivors, and those in recovery. Valrico, FL.
ACTS (Agency for Community Treatment Services)
Phone: (813) 246-4899 | Web: actsfl.org
Substance abuse prevention, stabilization, and treatment. Tampa, FL.
Angel Foundation
Phone: (813) 689-6889 | Web: angelfoundationfl.com
Partners businesses and individuals to support families in the community experiencing hardship. Brandon, FL.
Arise Church - Healing House / SOZO Ministry
Phone: (813) 689-2345 | Email: info@myarisechurch.com
Prayer ministry, inner healing, and counseling/care resources. Brandon, FL.
Bay Area Legal Services
Phone: (800) 625-2257 | Web: bals.org
Free legal aid for eligible low-income residents (housing, family law, and more).
BayLife Church Breakthrough
Phone: (813) 319-0183 | Email: breakthrough@baylife.org
Recovery and support groups, including GriefShare and DivorceCare. Brandon, FL.
BayLife Counseling Center
Phone: (813) 319-0183 | Web: baylife.org
Marriage, family, and individual counseling. Brandon, FL.
Bethany Christian Services
Phone: (813) 877-2948 | Email: tampa@bethany.org
Adoption, foster care, refugee, and anti-trafficking services. Tampa, FL.
Bethany Christian Services - Safe Families
Phone: (813) 877-2948 | Web: safefamiliesflorida.org
Volunteer host families provide short-term care for children when a parent is in crisis.
Better Together
Phone: (239) 470-2733 | Web: bettertogetherus.org
24/7 helpline. Host families, mentorship, and job coaching to help families avoid entering foster care.
Brandon Adult & Community School
Phone: (813) 744-8131 | Web: hillsboroughschools.org
GED prep, adult high school diploma, and ESOL classes. Brandon, FL.
Brandon Recreation Center
Phone: (813) 635-8179 | Web: hcfl.gov
Hillsborough County parks & recreation programs, classes, and facility rentals. Brandon, FL.
CareerSource Tampa Bay (Brandon Center)
Phone: (813) 930-7400 | Web: careersourcetampabay.com
Job search assistance, career counseling, and training grants. Tampa, FL.
Catholic Charities
Phone: (813) 631-4370 | Web: ccdosp.org
Rent and utility financial assistance, housing services, mental health services, and immigration services. Tampa, FL.
Champions for Children
Phone: (813) 673-4646 | Email: info@cfctb.org
Child abuse prevention, parenting classes, and free educational playgroups. Tampa, FL.
Children’s Board Family Resource Center
Phone: (813) 740-4634 | Web: familysupporthc.org
Free family support programs and classes for Hillsborough County residents. Brandon, FL.
Children’s Home Network
Phone: (813) 855-4435 | Web: childrenshomenetwork.org
Foster care, adoption, and support services for at-risk children and families. Tampa, FL.
Choices Clinic
Phone: (813) 982-4200 | Web: choicesclinics.org
Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and options counseling. Brandon, FL.
Chrysalis Health
Phone: (813) 443-4827 | Email: referrals@chrysalishealth.com
Mental health and substance abuse counseling, case management, and psychiatric services. Tampa, FL.
Community Housing Solutions Center (COVE)
Phone: (813) 621-8781 | Email: info@covebh.org
Emergency shelter and housing-focused program for homeless adults, plus job assistance. Tampa, FL.
Community Pet Project
Phone: (813) 530-6722 | Email: communitypetproject@yahoo.com
Pet food and veterinary care assistance for veterans, elderly, and low-income pet owners. Seffner, FL.
Compassion House (First Baptist Church of Brandon)
Phone: (813) 689-1204 | Web: fbcbrandon.org
Food and clothing assistance for individuals and families facing financial hardship. Brandon, FL.
Corbett Trauma Center
Phone: (813) 264-9955 | Email: corbettgroups@crisiscenter.com
Trauma counseling for children and adults, and sexual assault survivor services.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 964-1964 / dial 211 | Web: crisiscenter.com
24/7 crisis helpline, counseling, and community referrals. Tampa, FL.
Dawning Family Services
Phone: (813) 875-2024 | Email: info@alphahouseoftampa.org
Homeless shelter and bridge housing (formerly Alpha House of Tampa). Tampa, FL.
Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 259-1876 | Email: tampabay@dressforsuccess.org
Professional attire and career development support for women. Tampa, FL.
Early Childhood Council (ECC Tampa Bay)
Phone: (813) 837-7753 | Web: ecctampabay.org
Free developmental screenings for children in Hillsborough County. Brandon, FL.
Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 515-2340 | Email: support@elchc.org
School Readiness / VPK tuition assistance and childcare resource and referral. Tampa, FL.
Early Steps
Phone: (813) 974-0602 | Web: floridaearlysteps.com
Free early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Family Promise of Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 681-6170 | Email: familypromisehc@gmail.com
Helping homeless families rebuild stability. Brandon, FL.
Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 307-8000 | Email: Info.HillsWeb@FLHealth.gov
Vital records, WIC, immunizations, environmental health, and clinic services. Tampa, FL.
Forgotten Angels
Phone: (813) 812-0120 | Web: forgottenangelsflorida.org
Support for youth aging out of foster care - housing, education, and life skills. Valrico, FL.
Friends in the Park
Phone: (813) 446-9913 (volunteer contact - please verify)
Volunteer-led homeless outreach and feeding ministry. Plant City, FL.
GracePoint Homeless Outreach
Phone: (813) 272-2244 | Web: gracepointwellness.org
Mental health and homeless outreach services. Tampa, FL.
Gulf Coast Legal Services
Phone: (800) 230-5920 | Web: gulfcoastlegal.org
Free legal aid for eligible residents (foreclosure, elder law, and more) across the Tampa Bay area.
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 239-2242 | Email: info@habitathillsborough.org
Affordable homeownership program. Tampa, FL.
Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 233-2800 | Email: info@hstart.org
Prenatal and early childhood health support for pregnant women and young children. Tampa, FL.
Hope For Her
Phone: (813) 309-3357 | Email: info@hopeforherfl.org
Basic needs assistance and community resource navigation. Brandon, FL.
Hillsborough County Community Resource Centers (all locations)
Phone: (813) 272-5220 | Web: hcfl.gov
Central call center for all Hillsborough County Community Resource Centers - financial assistance and social services intake.
Love INC
Phone: (813) 222-5683 | Web: loveinctampa.org
Church network mobilizing volunteers to connect neighbors in need with resources. Tampa, FL.
Mary & Martha House
Phone: (813) 645-7874 | Web: marymarthahouse.org
Emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence or homelessness. Ruskin, FL.
Metropolitan Ministries
Phone: (813) 209-1000 | Email: info@metromin.org
Services for homeless and at-risk families - shelter, financial assistance, and thrift store. Tampa, FL.
New Hope Food Co-Op
Phone: (813) 689-4161 | Web: findnewhope.com
Food co-op meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Brandon, FL.
Palm River Family Services
Phone: (813) 628-9179 | Email: Info@ThePointCDC.com
Family service coordination, GED classes, and community resource referrals. Tampa, FL.
Phoenix House Florida
Phone: (813) 881-1000 | Web: phoenixfl.org
Substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment services. Tampa, FL.
Positive Spin Inc
Phone: (813) 977-7677 | Web: positivespinfl.org
Support groups and parenting/family support services. Tampa, FL.
R.E.A.C.H.
Phone: (855) 487-3224 | Web: reach4housing.org
Homeownership education and housing counseling. Tampa, FL.
Salvation Army (Tampa Area Command)
Phone: (813) 549-0641 | Web: salvationarmyusa.org
Family services, emergency shelter, food pantry, and financial assistance programs.
St. Vincent de Paul (Hillsborough County)
Phone: (813) 999-8973 | Web: svdptampa.org
Financial assistance through local parish conferences, assigned by zip code. Visit svdptampa.org to find your local conference.
Steps for Success Program (University Area CDC)
Phone: (813) 558-5212 | Web: uacdc.org
Free wraparound program for employment, GED, and ESL support. Tampa, FL.
Success 4 Kids and Families
Phone: (813) 490-5490 | Email: s4kfinfo@crisiscenter.com
Mental health and family support services, a program of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Tampa, FL.
The Centre for Women
Phone: (813) 251-8437 | Web: thecentre.org
Employment assistance, substance abuse recovery, and empowerment programs for women. Tampa, FL.
The Spring of Tampa Bay
Phone: (813) 247-7233 | Web: thespring.org
24/7 hotline. Domestic violence shelter and survivor services for Hillsborough County.
Unbroken Dreams Inc
Phone: (813) 440-7740 | Email: daphne@unbrokendreamsinc.org
Homeless outreach, cold weather shelters, and food/clothing resources. Tampa, FL.
Wright’s Heart of Hope Inc. | Brandon, Florida | info@wrightsheartofhope.org | (813) 517-9253
This directory is provided for informational purposes only, as a compiled list of resources that may be helpful to families. Wright’s Heart of Hope Inc. is not affiliated with, and does not formally partner with, endorse, or guarantee the services of, any organization listed here.