Resources for Families
Professional services and organizations in Hillsborough County, Tampa that provide support for families affected by violence. Connect directly with these trusted partners.
24/7 Crisis Support Available
If you need immediate assistance, we're here for you
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Available 24/7
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for individuals and families affected by trauma and violence.
The Compassionate Friends - Tampa
Monthly Meetings
National organization with local Tampa chapter offering support groups for parents who have lost children, providing understanding and community.
Grief Share Tampa Bay
Weekly
Faith-based grief support groups meeting throughout Hillsborough County, offering a safe space to process loss and find healing.
NAMI Hillsborough County
Multiple Groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter providing support groups, education, and advocacy for mental health and trauma recovery.
Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Free Resources
Resources and programs to help children and families cope with trauma, including age-appropriate guidance for talking to children about loss.
Bay Area Legal Services
Free Legal Aid
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents of Hillsborough County, including victim rights advocacy and legal support.
Florida Crime Victim Services
State Resources
State-level victim compensation program and legal resources for victims of violent crime throughout Florida including Tampa Bay area.
Suncoast Hospice Grief Support
Free Services
Resources and programs to help children and families cope with trauma, including age-appropriate guidance for talking to children about loss.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Available 24/7
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for individuals and families affected by trauma and violence.
The Compassionate Friends - Tampa
Monthly Meetings
National organization with local Tampa chapter offering support groups for parents who have lost children, providing understanding and community.
Grief Share Tampa Bay
Weekly
Faith-based grief support groups meeting throughout Hillsborough County, offering a safe space to process loss and find healing.
NAMI Hillsborough County
Multiple Groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter providing support groups, education, and advocacy for mental health and trauma recovery.
Suncoast Hospice Grief Support
Free Services
Resources and programs to help children and families cope with trauma, including age-appropriate guidance for talking to children about loss.
Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Free Resources
Resources and programs to help children and families cope with trauma, including age-appropriate guidance for talking to children about loss.
Bay Area Legal Services
Free Legal Aid
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents of Hillsborough County, including victim rights advocacy and legal support.
Florida Crime Victim Services
State Resources
State-level victim compensation program and legal resources for victims of violent crime throughout Florida including Tampa Bay area.
Additional Support
National hotlines and additional resources available 24/7.
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (24/7)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-6264
Victims of Crime Resource Center
1-800-842-8467
Local Emergency Services
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
211 or 1-800-273-8255
Tampa Police Victim Services
(813) 276-3200
Hillsborough County Sheriff Victim Services
(813) 247-8000
Emergency Services
Call 911
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