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Community Aid Programs

Sudden changes in life — including health, employment, or transportation — can be destabilizing. That’s why we’ve developed the following programs to assist with the growing needs of our clients in Tampa Bay.

Linkage

METRO’s mission is to provide “quality health and wellness services that are comprehensive, relevant, supportive, and represent the lifetime continuum of the people in our community.”

That means linking our community to a variety of necessary resources to meet their various needs and taking a patient-centered approach to wellness. Reach our dedicated Linkage Navigators by calling us at (727) 321-3854.

Housing Assistance

METRO has programs that offers assistance with rent, deposits, utilities, food and transportation through Ryan White, SHIP, and HOPWA. We offer a variety of options for both short- and long-term housing needs.

Feeding Our Community

In addition to participating offering small food pantries at each health center, METRO also offers hygiene products to individuals and families with demonstrated need all year long.

No Health Insurance?
No Problem.

With our innovative Copay It Forward program, METRO transforms our insured patients’ normal copays into healthcare assistance for un- or underinsured members of the community.

Give, support and get involved. METRO Volunteers pack food bags for Tampa Bay clients in need of basic pantry items.

For Soon-to-Be Parents

Pregnancy is different for everyone, but no one should do it alone. From free pregnancy tests and baby showers to HIV prevention and more, TOPWA program specialists are here to support soon-to-be parents in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

Community Assets

Free Legal Advice

In need of some practical legal advice? Meet with a local attorney for free. Appointments are required. Email JosephM@MetroTampaBay.org.

Volunteer

It goes without saying that offering 100+ programs and services takes work, and we’d be nothing without the support of METRO volunteers. There are so many ways to get involved. Click below to learn more.