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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential emotional support via call, text, or chat for anyone in mental health distress.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 hotline providing crisis support and guidance on reporting child abuse.
PACER Center
Parent training and information center offering IEP help, workshops, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities.
USF Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)
Free coaching, training, and resources for people with autism and their families across West Central Florida.
Children’s Board Family Resource Centers (Hillsborough)
Free countywide family centers offering parenting classes, playgroups, screenings, and basic needs referrals.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay (211)
24/7 local crisis line and resource navigation including sexual assault services and veteran support.
Florida KidCare
Low-cost health and dental coverage for children; open year-round enrollment with phone and online support.
Gracepoint (Children’s Services & Mobile Response)
Crisis response and outpatient mental health care for children and teens in Hillsborough County.
Children’s Board Family Resource Centers – Sensory Play & Classes
Free parent-child programs, screenings, and inclusive playgroups at multiple Hillsborough sites.
ZooTampa – Sensory-Friendly Tips & Accessibility
Sensory planning guides and accessibility information to support neurodivergent visitors.
United Way 211
24/7 hotline and web search that connects families to local food, housing, utility, and mental health resources.
AdoptUSKids
National project supporting foster care and adoption; provides guidance for prospective and current foster/adoptive parents.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis counseling and support for LGBTQ+ youth via phone, chat, and text.
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (USF FCIC)
State UCEDD offering training, resources, and Inclusion Florida to help people with disabilities participate in community life.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities – Suncoast Region
State agency managing iBudget waiver and services for eligible Floridians with developmental disabilities.
Disability Rights Florida
State protection and advocacy organization offering free legal help on disability rights, IEP issues, and access.
Feeding Tampa Bay
Regional food bank providing free groceries, hot meals, and benefits navigation across 10 counties.
USF Health – Silver Child Development Center
Child and adolescent evaluations and therapies, including ADHD testing and PCIT.
Special Olympics Florida – West Coast Region
Year-round inclusive sports and health programs for people with intellectual disabilities in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.
Buddy Baseball (Temple Terrace)
Inclusive buddy-based baseball league for athletes with special needs and peer buddies.
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use.
Zero to Three
Resources and training focused on healthy development from birth to age three.
Trans Lifeline
Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people; confidential support without nonconsensual active rescue.
West Central Early Steps (Johns Hopkins All Children’s)
Early intervention (birth–3) evaluations and services for developmental delays in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus.
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (Area 4)
Employment services for youth and adults with disabilities, including Pre-ETS and job coaching.
Florida Foster Information Center (DCF)
State hotline and website for becoming a foster parent and getting support for licensed caregivers.
Metropolitan Ministries
Emergency shelter, food, and wraparound services for at-risk and homeless families in Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough County Public Schools – ESE
District office for special education services, evaluations, and IEP support.
Glazer Children’s Museum – Sunshine Sunday
Monthly sensory-friendly morning with lowered lights/sound and sensory tools for neurodivergent families.
211 Tampa Bay Cares (First Contact)
Local 211 for Pinellas and surrounding areas connecting families to financial aid, housing, and crisis services.
NAMI HelpLine
Peer-led help line offering information, support, and referrals for mental health conditions.
Autism Society National Helpline
Information and referral helpline connecting families to autism resources and supports.
Wrightslaw
Plain-language guides and trainings on special education law and advocacy for families.
FDLRS Hillsborough – Child Find
Screening and referral for children ages 34 months–5 who may need early intervention or special education.
Sunshine Line (Hillsborough County)
Door-to-door transportation and bus passes for eligible residents with disabilities, seniors, and low-income families.
Florida Guardian ad Litem Office
Court-appointed advocates who champion the best interests of abused and neglected children.
BayCare Behavioral Health – Children’s Services
Outpatient and specialty behavioral health services for children and teens in the Tampa Bay area.
Pasco County Schools – ESE
District ESE programs and contacts for evaluations, IEPs, and transition services.
The Florida Aquarium – Day of Discovery
After-hours sensory-friendly aquarium sessions tailored for guests with sensory differences and their families.
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