Street Survival Guide

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
www.homelessofhc.org
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2011
STREET SURVIVAL GUIDE
Note: Many services require proper ID and documents. Calling
ahead of time or checking websites is highly recommended.

For a more detailed list of services, please see
www.tampabayhomeless.wikia.com

All places are located in Hillsborough County and the area
code is (813) unless otherwise stated.

National Hotlines
Crisis Hotline: 211
Domestic Abuse: 1-800-799-7233
Elder Hotline (60+): 1-800-963-5337
Gambling Problem: 1-800-522-4700
HIV/AIDS: 1-800-352-2437
Migrant Nat'l Assistance: 1-800-234-8848
Runaway Teens: 1-800-786-2929
Sexual Assault/Rape: 1-800-656-4673
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
USDA Nat'l Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479

Emergency Shelters

Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd,
[Adult men and women inebriated (intoxication) substance
abuse shelter], www.actsfl.org

Christlike Ministries: 623-1099, 3011 Orient Rd,
(Men with criminal backgrounds; call for eligibility)
www.christlikeministry.org

Homeless Helping Homeless: 516-2700, 106 E. Floribraska,
(Single men/women and women with children),
www.homelesshh.com

Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,
(Women with female children <18 and male children <12),
www.marymarthahouse.org

Metropolitan Ministries: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St,
(Families and single women), www.metromin.org
New Beginnings Missions Emergency Shelter: 446-7953,
901 E. Seward Ave, www.newbeginningsoftampa.com
River of Grace:223-3048
2801 N. Tampa St., (single men), www.riverofgrace.org

Salvation Army-Red Shield Lodge: 226-0055 X 297,
1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Single adult men and women; arrive at 4),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org

The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; screened first), www.thespring.org

Transitional Housing
ACTS: 879-1649, 4612 N 56th St, www.actsfl.org
Alpha House: 875-2024, 201 S. Tampania Ave,

(Pregnant women and their families),
www.alphahouseoftampa.org
Beth-El Mission: 633-1548, 18240 Hwy 301 S. Wimauma,
(Migrants), www.beth-el.info
Catholic Charities: 375-3933, 10069 Florida Ave,

(Persons with HIV/AIDS), www.ccdosp.org
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St, (Families)
Mary & Martha House: 641-7027, Confidential address,

(Women with female children<18 and male children<12),
www.marymarthahouse.org

New Beginnings of Tampa: 972-5220, 971-6961,
(Men and women), 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave,
www.newbeginningsoftampa.com

Project Return: 933-9020, 303 W. Waters Ave,
(Persons with mental disabilities), www.projectreturn.org
Salvation Army-Hope House: 226-0055, 1514 N. Florida Ave,
(Men), www.uss.salvationarmy.org

Salvation Army-Hospitality House: 226-0055,
1603 N. Florida Ave, (Women and children),
www.uss.salvationarmy.org

The Spring: 247-7233, Confidential address,
(Domestic abuse victims; qualification needed),
www.thespring.org

Uplift U: 209-1200, 2301 N. Tampa St, (Women and families),
www.metromin.org
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 1205 E. 8th Ave,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org

Public Transportation
Angels Wings: 348-4820 X 827
Greyhound: 229-2174, 610 Polk St, www.greyhound.com
HART Line: 254-4278, 1211 N. Marion St, www.hartline.org
Sunshine Line: 272-7272, www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Youth Services

CINS/FINS: 272-6606, Confidential address,
(Reunite youth with family; ages 10-17),
www.hillsboroughcounty.org

The Gates: 272-6451, 3191 Clay Mangum Ln,
(Transitional housing for females out of foster care; ages 1621;
screened first)

Hillsborough Kids: Lazy Day Center for Youth Development:

225-1105, (Unaccompanied youth ages 16-22)
,
www.hillsboroughkids.org


Education

Homeless Education & Literacy Project: 315-4357,
School Social Work Services, (Children enrolled or pursuing
enrollment in Hillsborough County Public Schools),
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/helpteam

Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families; referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info

Housing
Affordable Rental Housing: 1-877-428-8844,
www.floridahousingsearch.org
Habitat For Humanity: 237-1978, 3736 E. Hillsborough Ave,
www.habitathillsborough.com

Hillsborough County Sec. 8: 903-3400 X 218,
3620 W. Humphrey St,
apply through www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Housing Authority of Plant City: 752-0569, 1306 Larrick Ln
Tampa Housing Authority: 253-0551, 1529 W. Main St,
www.thafl.com
Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities and/or veterans), www.voa-fla.org

Mental Health
Mental Health Care, Inc: 272-2311, 6220 N. Nebraska Ave,
(Drop-in center), www.mhcinc.org
North Side Mental Health Center: 977-8700,
12512 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, www.northsidemhc.org
Safe Place: 272-2168, 2015 N. Central Ave,
(Housing for persons with severe SPMI), www.mhcinc.org

Health Services
Francis House: 237-3066, 4703 N. Florida Ave,
(Persons with/at risk of HIV/AIDS), www.francishouse.org

Hillsborough County Health Center: www.hillscountyhealth.org
Downtown Health Center: 307-8000, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd
Floyd Kelton Health Center: 307-8055,

4704-B W. Montgomery Ave
Hargrett Building Health Center: 307-8077,
2002 E. 26th Ave
Joyce Ely Health Center: 307-8056,
205 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
North Hillsborough Health Center: 307-8053,
9827 N. Sheldon Rd
Plant City Health Center: 307-8057,
302 N. Michigan Ave, Plant City
Sulphur Springs Health Center: 307-8054,


8605 N. Mitchell Ave
Tuberculosis Clinic: 307-8047, 8515 N. Mitchell Ave
University Area Community Health Center: 307-8058,

13601 N. 22nd St
Judeo-Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4118 N. MacDill Ave,
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org

Suncoast Health Centers: www.suncoast-chc.org
Ruskin Health Center: 349-7800, 2814 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Tom Lee Community Health Center: 349-7700,

14254 S.R. 574, Dover
Plant City Family Care: 349-7600,
508 N. Maryland Ave, Plant City


Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
272-6240, 4620 N. 22nd St
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave
490-1426, 2103 N. Rome Ave, W. Tampa
490-5420, 8213 W. Waters Ave
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave

Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.

Revised: April 2011


Dental Veterans Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Legal Services

Judeo Christian Health Clinic: 870-0395, 4120 ½ N. MacDill Ave,
(Teeth extractions above gum line only),
www.judeochristianhealthclinic.org

Tampa Family Health Centers: www.tampachc.com
405-3939, 7814 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
490-1957, 1514 N. Florida Ave
886-0950, 1502 E. Fowler Ave

Emergency Medical Services
Memorial Hospital: 873-6400, 2901 Swann Ave,
www.memorialhospitaltampa.com
St. Joseph's Hospital: 870-4000, 3001 W. MLK Blvd,
www.sjbhealth.org
St. Joseph's Hospital North: 443-7000, 4211 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz,
www.stjosephsnorth.com
Tampa General Hospital: 251-7000, 1 Tampa General Circle,
www.tgh.org
University Community Hospital: 971-6000, 3100 E. Fletcher Ave,
www.universitycommunityhospital.org

Health Care Plans
Access Florida Info Line (Medicaid): 1-866-762-2237,

www.myflorida.com

Florida Kid Care: 1-800-FLA-KIDS, www.healthykids.com

Hillsborough County Health Care Plan: 272-5555,

www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Medicare: 1-800-772-1213, www.medicare.gov

Identification
Birth Certificates: 866-830-1906, 13601 N. 22nd St,
www.hillscountyhealth.org
Dept. of Motor Vehicles: 1-850-922-9000, refer to
www.flhsmv.gov for locations
Metropolitan Ministries FL State ID Help: 209-1044,
2301 N. Tampa St, (Tues: a.m.), www.metromin.org
Social Security Card: 1-800-772-1213, 4010 Gunn Hwy Suite 100,
www.socialsecurity.gov

Veterans

Athena House of Tampa Crossroads: 248-8387,
Confidential address, (Transitional housing for women
veterans), www.tampacrossroads.com

Hillsborough County Veterans Affairs: 975-2181,
10119 Windhorst Rd, www.hillsboroughcounty.org

James A Haley VA Hospital: 972-2000,
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd,
(Doctor appointment scheduling), www.tampa.va.gov

Liberty Manor: 352-7856, www.libertymanor.org
Emergency shelter: 9806 Myrtle St
Transitional housing: 10015 N. 9th St

VA Homeless Men Program: 979-3556,
10770 N. 46th St Suite A-400, www.tampa.va.gov

VA Homeless Outreach Program: 979-3592, www.tampa.va.gov

VA Homeless Women Program: 979-3565,
10770 N. 46 St Suite C-100, www.tampa.va.gov

VA National Call Center for Veterans: 1-877-424-3838

Veterans Health Care for Homeless: 979-3562,
10770 N. 46th St, www.tampa.va.gov

Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Transitional housing for veterans), www.voa-fla.org

Substance Abuse Services
ACTS Assessment: 246-4899, 4612 N. 56th St
ACTS Detox: 367-2315, 3170 N. 50th St
Addiction Hotline: 1-877-286-5575
Alcohol Anonymous: 933-9123, 8019 N. Himes Ave Suite 104,

www.aatampa-area.org

Amethyst Respite Center: 879-0494, 4403 W. MLK Blvd
[Adult men/women inebriated (intoxication) substance abuse
shelter]

DACCO: 984-1818, 4422 E. Columbus Dr, www.dacco.org
Greater Ministries/Sharetime Ministries: 971-4647,
1110 139th Ave
Lighthouse Gospel Mission: 677-5220,
7211 S. 78th St, Riverview, www.lmin.org
Narcotics Anonymous: 879-4357, call for meeting locations,

www.tampa-na.org
New Beginnings: 972-5220, 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave
Rose Manor of Tampa Crossroads: 228-9226,

202 W. Columbus Dr, (Women inpatients only),
www.tampacrossroads.com
Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center: 972-0471,
13815 N. Salvation Army Ln, www.uss.salvationarmy.org

Tampa Crossroads Outpatient/Nonresidential: 238-8557,
5120 N. Nebraska Ave, (Men and women),
www.tampacrossroads.com

Financial Assistance
Family Support Services/Travelers Aid: 264-9949,
1 Crisis Center Plaza, www.crisiscenter.com
For Cash Assistance, Food Stamps & Medicaid:
1-866-762-2237, www.myflorida.com
Homeless Recovery: 276-2976, 2410 N. Tampa St,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Salvation Army: 386-0539, 1603 N. Florida Ave,
www.salvationarmy.org

Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info

Neighborhood Service Centers
Hillsborough County Health & Social Services: 272-5555,
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center: 272-6533,
3402 N. 22nd St
Plant City Neighborhood Service Center: 757-3871,
307 N. Michigan Ave
Ruskin Neighborhood Service Center: 671-7741,
201 14th Ave S.E., Ruskin
Town & Country Neighborhood Service Center: 886-6177,
3550 W. Waters Ave Suite 106
University Area Neighborhood Service Center: 975-2153,
13605 N. 22nd St
West Tampa Neighborhood Service Center 272-5074,
2103 N. Rome Ave

Bay Area Legal Services Inc: 232-1343, 829 W. MLK Blvd,
www.bals.org
Hillsborough County Legal Info: 864-2280 X 204
(Automated legal info except on criminal and traffic law)
Hillsborough County Public defender: 272-5980,
700 E. Twiggs St, www.pd13.state.fl.us

Employment
Able Body Labor:

754-8977, 1102 S. Collins St, Plant City
290-9392, 7029 W. Hillsborough Ave
234-3633, 7243 N. Nebraska Ave
677-7227, 11130 U.S. Hwy 41, Gibsonton
621-2186 or 689-7162, 10907 Hwy 92


The Centre: 251-8437, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave
City of Tampa Employment Services: 274-8911,

www.tampagov.net
Hillsborough County Employees & Training: 744-5547
Job Helpline: 272-6975, www.hccsb.org
Labor Finders: www.laborfinders.com

654-0885, 219 Cook St, Brandon
752-1861, Plant City
881-0100, 7511 Winchester Dr


Labor Ready: www.laborready.com
661-4383, 110 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon
719-1709, 604 S. Collin St, Plant City E., Seffner
626-1357, 5701 E. Columbus Dr, S. Tampa
632-8700, 14222 N. Nebraska Ave

Starting Right Now: 16057 Tampa Palms Blvd Number 231,
(Unaccompanied youth and/or families, referral needed from
school official), Email info@startingrightnow.org for more info

Tampa Crossroads Veteran’s Employment Network:

232-5627, 301 E. Sligh Ave,
(Job training and employment benefits for veterans)
www.tampacrossroads.com


Tampa Workforce Alliance: www.workforcetampa.com
Workforce Brandon: 930-7832,
9350 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 121
Workforce Plant City: 930-7880, HCC Campus,
2001 E. Cherry
Workforce Tampa: 930-7400, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 101

Vocational Rehab (Disabilities Only): www.rehabworks.org
707-7500, 1601 W. Reynolds St Suite 202, Plant City
233-3600, 1313 N. Tampa St Suite 801
930-7494, 9215 N. Florida Ave Suite 106
740-4700, 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 315

Volunteers of America: 282-1525, 402 Reo St Suite 105,
(Persons with disabilities), www.voa-fla.org

Libraries/Free WIFI
273-3652, call to locate the public library in your area.
E-access cards available to use at all county libraries
Refer to Homeless Wiki for locations and hours.

Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.

Revised: April 2011


Hillsborough County Schedule of Hot Meals

Place Address Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Amazing Love 2801 N. 17th St
(Cornerstone Building)
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 2-8 p.m.
(Bagged lunch, toiletries, and
clothes)
Mon: 7 p.m.
Beth-El Temple 1510 W. Hillsborough Ave Tues: 630-730 p.m.
Brandon Church of God 406 Kingsway Rd, Brandon 2nd Sat of month: 10-11a
Celebration Church
(Formerly Northside)
16235 Lake Magdalene Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
(Meal and toiletries)
*Must bring ID
Center for Manifestation 3703 N. 30th St Sat: 2-3 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church 3304 E. Columbus Dr Sun: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m. Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
Christlike Ministries 3011 Orient Rd Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. Mon-Fri: 12 p.m. Mon-Fri: 5 p.m.
Cynthia Pickney Ministries 12006 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner
(Able Body parking lot)
3rd Sat of month: 1-330 p.m.
Faith Café 3702 W. Kennedy Blvd Mon-Sat: 1130 a.m.-1230 p.m.
Faith Community Haitian
Church
6522 N. 43rd St Sun: 1-2 p.m.
Family of Christ Lutheran
Church
16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd
(Livingston & Fletcher; behind
Mall)
Wed: 630-730 p.m.
First Baptist of College Hill 3838 N. 29 St Mon-Fri: 12-1 p.m.
Good Samaritan 3302 N. Florida Ave Sat: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues: 6 p.m.
Grace Family Church 14751 N. Nebraska Ave Mon & Tues: 6-730 p.m.
Highland Ave Church of Christ 2800 N. Highland Ave Wed & Thurs: 5-6 p.m.
Hood Temple A.M.E. Zion 3608 N. 26 St Tues: 5-6 p.m.
Hyde Park United Methodist
Church
500 W. Platt St Sun: 830-930 a.m.
I AM HOPE Café- Mango
(1st Baptist Church of Mango)
11619 E. MLK Blvd, Seffner Sat: 9-10 a.m. Mon, Tues, & Fri: 6-7 p.m.
I AM HOPE Cafe- Brandon
(Nazarene Church)
114 N. Kingsway Rd, Brandon Sat: 9-1030 a.m.
Lighthouse of Love
(Revival Outreach Center)
225 N. Dover Rd, Dover Sat: Arrive before 9 a.m.

Please note: This guide is designed to help homeless people find assistance. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County does not endorse or regulate any agency or organization listed.

Revised: April 2011


Mt. Olive Baptist Church 604 W. Ball St, Plant City Tues & Thurs: 12-1 p.m.
Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church 2909 N. Nebraska Ave Wed: 11-12 p.m.
New Beginnings 1402 E. Chilkoot Ave Mon-Sat: 1130-1230 p.m. Daily 5-6 p.m.
New Beginnings 1312 N. Tampa St
(Army/Navy Store parking Lot)
Sat: 10-11 a.m.
New Dawn Restoration Center 14413 N. Nebraska Ave Fri: 630-730 p.m.
Open Arms Church 1314 E. 18th Ave 2nd Sat of month:
Arrive at 9 a.m.
(Meal and clothes)
Portamento of Hope Café 107 Mason St, Brandon Mon, Wed, & Fri: 12-130 p.m.
Riverhill Church of God Corner of 34th St & MLK Blvd Wed: 6 p.m.
St. Mary's Community Church 904 E. Renfro, Plant City Wed: 12-1 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 509 E. Twiggs Mon-Fri: 1130-1230 p.m.
(Bagged lunches)
Tampa Underground Church 1300 E. 7th Ave, Ybor (Across
from Hampton Inn)
Thurs: 530-630 p.m.
The Well & Truth Outreach
Ministries
(Good Samaritan Inn)
3302 N. Florida Ave Wed & Sun: 730-830 a.m. Tues: 6-7 p.m.
Thy Will Be Done Ministries 1603 N. Florida Ave
(Parking lot)
Sat: 1-2 p.m.
Trinity Café (Salvation Army) 1603 N. Florida Ave Mon-Fri: Arrive at 10-1030
a.m. for a food ticket

Revised: April 2011