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Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County

Compass Program

The Compass program helps clients find the support they need to reach their health-related goals. That might be help finding food or groceries, a program to help you find a job, a resource for rent or utility assistance, or classes to learn new language skills.

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For example, Compass can also help you find:

  • A ride to your doctor’s appointments
  • Health insurance
  • A medical home
  • A resource to help you afford childcare costs

The Compass program works with you to find the services that fit your needs.

How To Get Started

You can reach the Compass program by phone at 813-267-6103 or by filling out our survey (complete nuestra encuesta or ranpli sondaj sa pou nou).

After the program receives your survey, a Compass navigator will contact you to go over your answers and talk more about how Compass can help.

  • FAQs

Does Compass provide services directly?

Although the Compass program does not provide services directly, we can help you find the programs that do.

I speak a different language. Can you still help me?

Yes. We have a translation service that we can use to speak to you in your preferred language.

Is the Compass program free?

The Compass program is completely free for clients to receive services.

Who is eligible to use Compass?

Compass is for people who receive services through the Florida Department of Health. If you’re not sure if that includes you, we can still talk with you to see how we can help.

Is my information kept private?

Yes! All client information is kept private and secure.

Aging/Elderly Resources

Visit our Aging/Elderly Resource Directory for more resources.

Drowning Prevention

Drowning is preventable! Florida remains #1 in the nation for drowning deaths of children 4 years of age and under. Use of barriers and adult supervision can help prevent drowning and near-drowning.

Drowning and near-drowning, which can result in devastating long-term health consequences, can happen inside the home, too. Adult supervision of children around any open water, like pools, spas, lakes/rivers, beaches, standing water in yards, buckets of water, and bathtubs is the 1st line of defense.

Don't let your child be a statistic! Visit WaterSmart FL for more information about prevention and for the residential pool laws and regulations.

Other Pool and Swimming Resources:

Drugs and Alcohol Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings in Florida
AA Florida, a state-wide recovery resource devoted to supporting the men and women of Florida. AA Florida helps individuals struggling with alcoholism find the help they need on a local basis. Discover Florida Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction.

Drug Rehab Services (DRS) is a free addiction resource. We are a fellowship of recovering addicts or families who dedicate their lives to providing direction and support for families in need of advice on recovery options. Our services are free of charge. Our substance abuse counselors are able to provide general over-the-phone assessments to our clients with the purpose of matching an addict's needs with the appropriate method of treatment - a vital step very often neglected. Let us help you connect the dots.

Rehab.org is a free resource to find Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Florida. Finding the right Florida drug and alcohol rehab center can be daunting, but if you're ready to find a recovery center, Rehabs.org can help.
 
 

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Tampa, FL 33610
813-238-4034

  • Youth Anti-Tobacco Class for offenders of Florida Statute 569.11 and/or 386.212
  • SWAT - Students Working Against Tobacco: Middle and high school students ages 12 through 18 work in groups outside school hours to raise awareness about tobacco marketing practices targeted specifically to develop and maintain youth tobacco users. This program also promotes leadership and community involvement.

Eye (Vision) Resources

Vision Center is an informational web guide created for those seeking LASIK eye surgery and other cosmetic vision correction options. Topics include but are not limited to Aging and Eyesight and Presbyopia (Age-Related Farsightedness) & Seniors.

Food Pantries

Visit our page for Food Pantries and other resources in the Hillsborough County area.

Insurance

Affordable Health Insurance.com is an informational web guide. See how you can get affordable health insurance in Florida, including marketplace plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Tobacco Cessation

The Florida Quitline

Each year, thousands of Floridians quit using tobacco. Many more try, but fail. The Florida Quitline was established to help those with a desire to free themselves from cigarettes, smokeless, and all other forms of tobacco. The Quitline services are free of charge and offered in both English and Spanish.

Here's how it works:

  1. With a single, toll-free call to 1-877-U-CAN-NOW (1-877-822-6669), you can schedule an appointment with one of the Quitline's trained counselors.
  2. At an approximate time of your choosing, one of these skilled professionals will call you back to work with you one-on-one. Together, you'll develop a plan to finally rid yourself of tobacco for good.
  3. Our tobacco specialists will be there for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week to support you, offer tips, and provide any information you may need. If you're ready to BE FREE, call 1-877-822-6669 today and join other Floridians in living a healthier life. Enroll Today!

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