Helping People Re-Connect with Life, Family and Community
For more than half a century the residents of Hillsborough County have relied on Mental Health Care, Inc. for help with behavioral and mental disorders. We are the area's largest and most comprehensive provider of mental health services, delivering a full spectrum of mental health services - from training parents to care for disturbed children to crisis intervention for those at risk of injuring themselves or others.
Our innovative programs have been nationally recognized and used as models in other areas. As a non-profit organization supported by several government agencies and other organizations, our doors are open to anyone who needs us regardless of their ability to pay.
Some of the people coming to Mental Health Care, Inc. suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, and we offer them viable alternatives to institutionalization. Through the use of the most promising medications, advanced counseling therapies and effective community-based programs, we help individuals remain where they truly belong - in their community.
To begin the journey toward improving your life or that of another, find the program in our directory that seems best suited to your needs. Then make the call to Mental Health Care, Inc.
Emergency & Acute Care Services
Adult Central Intake & Mobile Crisis Response Team
Our experienced mental health professionals provide on-the-spot intervention to help manage the crisis at hand. This service provides on-site screening evaluations at hospitals, community settings and homes to help direct troubled individuals to the best treatment alternative. We also operate a facility where assessments and evaluations can take place 24 hours a day.
2212-A and 2212-B East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2958
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit
This locked, 30-bed residential program is for adults in danger of hurting themselves or others. Unit staff use a combination of medication, crisis intervention counseling and therapy strategies to quickly stabilize acutely distressed individuals.
2212-B East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2958
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Adult Short-Term Residential Treatment
Our locked, 30-bed inpatient program is geared toward quickly stabilizing acutely distressed individuals and avoiding hospitalization in a state mental facility. The program encourages goal setting, stress management and reality orientation. Treatment components include medication management and family counseling. Upon discharge, individuals are directed to care in a less restrictive environment.
2212-A East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2958
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Adult Residential Treatment Program
This 17-bed, locked inpatient program is for people with persistent and severe mental illness. They receive medication training and participate daily in group and individual counseling sessions. Couple and family counseling are also part of the program, which is designed to prevent the need for future crisis stabilization and/or longer-term state facility hospitalization.
2214 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2866
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit
Our separate, locked, 14-bed residential program for children ages 5 to 17 serves those who are experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. We provide 24-hour assessment services, medication management, and individual, family and activities therapies. Educational services are provided for grades K-12.
2212 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2882
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
This program is an intensive, comprehensive and long-term community-based service for people with severe and persistent mental illness. The FACT team, utilizing a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week interdisciplinary team approach, delivers treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals in their homes, at work, and in other community settings.
Intensive Day Treatment Program for Children
Our program offers partial hospitalization services to help children make the transition from locked inpatient units to the community. A six-week parent support and education course is offered several times each year to help parents develop skills needed to manage their children's behavioral and emotional problems.
2212 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2882
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Intensive Case Management
Also known as the Assertive Community Treatment Team, this program is designed for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who have not responded well to traditional mental health services. The program includes intensive case management services, skills building and crisis intervention to prevent re-hospitalization.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
On Call 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Services for Children, Adolescents & Families
Diagnostic & Evaluation Services
Our psychological evaluation services include intellectual, personality, academic and basic screening to identify and treat various behavioral problems. Services are available for children ages 3 to 17.
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday (Scheduled by appointment)
Severely & Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Out-Reach Treatment & Consultation
Designed to serve severely disturbed teenagers and children, this program supplies intense mental health therapy to students in SED programs in Hillsborough County schools. Treatment is offered at 48 campuses throughout the district, providing individual, group, and family therapy, along with case management, parent education, and psychiatric services.
Phone: 813-272-2244 ext. 285
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
East Henry Academy
This program serves SED students in grades Pre K -12 in a stand-alone school setting. It provides mental health therapy and support services, including individual and group counseling, case management, parent education and psychiatric consultation.
2208 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-276-5630
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
End Violence Early (EVE) Program
This voluntary program addresses the needs of juveniles (ages 10-15) who have been arrested on domestic violence charges. Children and their families receive a number of clinical services, including crisis intervention, intensive case management, individual and family counseling, parenting workshops and psychiatric consultation. The goal is to prevent additional domestic violence within the family. EVE services usually last six months. Program staff work closely with law enforcement, juvenile justice diversionary programs and the juvenile's school.
5805 Breckenridge Parkway
Suite E
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-740-4730
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Empowering Victims of Abuse
This program provides specialized treatment for abused and/or traumatized children. Intensive outpatient, individual and family therapies focus on building empowerment skills for children who are at risk for further abuse, school drop-out, depression or psychiatric hospitalization. Children involved in the legal system or are at risk of becoming involved in the legal system are also candidates for the program.
2905 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2888
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Collaborative Network Services for Substance Abuse & Treatment for Children & Adolescents
Here, case managers identify and coordinate services for children and adolescents with the dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse. Through early intervention, children can often avoid restrictive residential treatment programs and remain in their homes.
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244 ext. 285
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Family Services Planning Team (FSPT)
This multi-agency, multi-purpose team of child care specialists helps parents secure the least restrictive, most appropriate services so children can remain in their homes. In-home, intensive behavioral health services are offered to children and their families. The program uses a combination of case management, outpatient counseling, home-based and community-based rehabilitative services and psychiatric services.
5805 Breckenridge Parkway
Suite E
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-231-1420
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Family and School Support Team (FASST2)
This non-traditional program uses family support coordinators and para-professional family advocates to assist children and their families. Case management services include in-home counseling, behavior management and therapeutic mentoring, as needed. Services usually involve other family members and typically take place in the home or at school.
5805 Breckenridge Parkway
Suite E
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2888, Plant City 707-7238
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Home-Based Child Developmental Resource Center (CDRC)
This program is designed to correct childhood developmental delays through parent education and enhancing parent involvement in their child's developmental progress. Designed to strengthen the parent/child bond, counselors provide program services in the home.
2905 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2888
Hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm, Tuesday-Friday
Baby FASST Program
This group of early intervention programs helps children and families build stronger relationships with themselves and their communities. Developmental/behavioral screenings are offered and home-based services are provided to children ages 5 and under with mild developmental delays and/or mild to moderate behavorial problems.
2905 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2888
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Family Network Team
This short-term, crisis-oriented treatment program is designed to preserve and strengthen families by keeping them together while working out problems. The program provides both individual and family therapy.
2905 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2888
Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Children First Response team (CFRT)
This intensive clinical program provides skilled staff to assist the Child Protective Investigators in assessing allegations of child abuse and neglect. This program, as part of Hillsborough County's conversion of the child welfare system to Community Based Care, works with families in crisis, where a report of abuse or neglect has been made.
Available to Child Protective Investigators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 813-231-1420
Juvenile Sexual Offender Program (JSO)
The JSO Program serves youth ages 12 to 18 years of age who have demonstrated sexual behavior problems. Referrals are received from the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families and the Hillsborough County Court System.
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Family Reunification Program
This program serves the Court System and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by providing therapeutic services in family situations where one or more children have been removed from the home and are now ready to return.
5805 Breckenridge Parkway
Suite E
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-740-4730
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Kinship Care
Family relatives who are caring for children may receive case management and supportive services through the Kinship Program. Working in Plant City and the surrounding East Hillsborough area, this program serves children and kinship families by linking them up to available resources as well as assisting them in connecting with others in a similar situation.
5805 Breckenridge Parkway
Suite E
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-740-4730
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Family Resource Centers
The centers provide group, individual and family therapy to children and their families in an office setting. Therapy focuses on crisis stabilization, enhancing quality of life and alleviating troubling symptoms. Psychiatric evaluation, monitoring and medical management are provided as needed.
Main Center Location
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30am to 8:00pm, Tuesday
Panos Center 1403 West Reynolds Street
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813-707-7044
Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday &Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Wednesday
8:00am to 2:00pm, Friday
Residential Treatment & Supported Housing
Assisted Living: The Edmund Gaines Graham Home
This assisted living facility is for elderly individuals with mental illness who are unable to live independently. Mental health services are provided on-site as needed.
2400 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2219
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Transitional Living Community
This intensive residential treatment program is for individuals just released from state psychiatric facilities, individuals at risk of being admitted to a state mental health facility or those with a history of multiple psychiatric hospitalizations. It provides services needed to live independently in the community.
2400 East Henry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2219
Hours: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Supported Independent Living
Special apartment communities enable people with severe and persistent mental illness to live independently with minimal support. A staff person, trained in mental health, is on-site to schedule educational and social events and contact residents' case managers or social workers when necessary. Five communities are already open and one more will open in 2003.
Jontilly Place
1402 Jontilly Place
Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-571-9811
Grace Manor
8402 North Hubert Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-885-1946 / 813-272-2244
Hunter Oaks
8314 North Rome Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-631-4049 / 813-272-2244
Matthew's Corner
4549 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-356-1521
Brewer's Bridgeway
1001 West Alexander Street
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813-707-7329
Adult Outpatient Services
Diagnostic & Evaluation Services
These services provide psychological screening and intellectual, personality and academic evaluations for the purposes of identifying and treating various behavioral problems.
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday-Friday
Community Forensic Program
This program is for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have been charged with or convicted of a crime. The program monitors and tracks individuals through the criminal justice system, facilitates access to mental health treatment and provides alternatives to jail and institutionalization. Competency restoration classes are also available for individuals who are released into the community.
220 Madison St.
Suite 1130
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-233-3535
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Adult Case Management Program
This program offers individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness an opportunity to maximize their quality of life, live independently and improve functional skills. To this end, case managers act as helpers, service brokers and advocates - ensuring individuals receive the services appropriate for their day-to-day needs. Services are available at the following locations from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
302 North Michigan Avenue
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-707-7066
Adult Psychiatric & Rehabilitative Day Treatment
This program provides structured therapeutic activities for four hours a day, five days a week, with some weekend and evening activities also available. Program goals are to improve socialization, communication, coping and relaxation skills, as well as heighten personal care, daily living skills, and employability. The following locations are open from 9am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
301 North Palmer Street
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-707-7077
Family Resource Centers
Adults age 18 and older receive individual, marital, family and/or group therapy in an office setting. Therapy focuses on crisis stabilization, enhancing quality of life, and alleviating troubling symptoms. Psychiatric evaluation, monitoring, and medical management is also available.
Main Center Location
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am to 8:00pm, Tuesday
Panos Center
1403 West Reynolds Street
Plant City, FL, 33566
Phone: 813-707-7044
Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am to 2:00pm, Friday
Psychiatric Medication Clinics
This service provides pharmaceutical management for individuals who are stabilized and need ongoing drug therapy. Therapy is provided in an outpatient environment and is monitored by psychiatrists and advanced nurse practitioners. The following locations are open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
302 North Michigan Avenue
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-707-7066
5707 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-272-2244
Drop-In Centers
These centers are for individuals who need minimal clinical intervention. Peer support is used to encourage socialization, thus building both relationships and support networks. Program goals include enhancing self-esteem and enjoyment of life, while preventing the need for more intensive therapy. The following centers are open from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
301 North Palmer Street
Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-707-7077
Employment Services
Work-Ready
This program allows people with mental illness an opportunity to prepare and test work skills in a supportive environment, which promotes their ability to move into competitive employment. Jobs in lawn maintenance and janitorial services are available.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Supported Employment
Individuals with mental illness are assisted with job placement in a competitive environment. The program involves work skills training, job development, coaching and long-term support. Staff are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure successful job placements. Services are contracted through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
2313 West Violet Street
Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-673-4622
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Homeless Services
Network Project: Homeless Outreach
This program provides street outreach across the county. Services include mental health and substance abuse screenings, linkage to mental health and substance abuse treatment, healthcare, housing, employment services and any other community resources needed. The goal of this program is to engage individuals into needed treatment, services and housing.
6220 North Nebraska Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-272-2311
Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
The Shop: Drop-In Services for the Homeless
This program provides a place where homeless individuals with mental illness and substance abuse problems can drop in, take showers, do laundry, have a mailing address, receive assistance with linkage and referral to other community resources including mental health and substance abuse treatment, healthcare, employment services and housing. The goal of this program is to engage individuals into needed treatment, services and housing. Support services continue after individuals have acquired housing.
6220 North Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-272-2311
Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Safe Place
This Safe Haven program provides emergency housing in a low-stress environment for homeless individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness and who may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder. On site services include case management, co-occurring therapy, medication management and psycho educational groups. The goal is to move individuals into permanent housing.
2015 Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-272-2168
Hours: 24 Hours a Day
Homeless Assertive Community Treatment
This program provides assertive community treatment to chronically homeless individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness and who may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder. Services include case management, mental health and substance abuse therapy, employment services, medication management and 24 hour on call services. The goal of this program is to move individuals into permanent housing.
6220 N. Nebraska Ave Suite B
Tampa, FL 33602
813-272-2311
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
The Hope Program
This program provides case management services to families who are homeless and one member is diagnosed with a mental illness and may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder. The program assists families with linkage and referral to needed community resources including housing, mental health and substance use treatment, healthcare and child care. The goal is to move families into permanent housing.
6220 N. Nebraska Ave Suite B
Tampa Fl 33602
813-272-2311
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday
The programs at Mental Health Care, Inc. are funded through contracts with the following agencies and organizations.
-The Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County
-The Children's Board of Hillsborough County
-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the State of Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security
-Medicaid
-Medicare
-Private Insurance and HMOs
-State of Florida Department of Children and Families
-State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
-The School Board of Hillsborough County
-United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
-United States Department of Probation and Parole
-United States Justice Department's Weed and Seed
-The United Way of Hillsborough County
