Metropolitan Charities /Health
and Social Services
Metropolitan charities website is
www.metrocharities.org
Metropolitan Charities /Health and Social Services
Offers both Health and Social Services (Medical and Financial
assistance) And (1) Ryan White/PAC Waiver Case Manager on site.
The Division of Social Services provides the initial assessment
and eligibility determination of county residents for services
provided by the Department of Health & Social Services. Assessments
are made from a case management standpoint to include all pertinent
factors to assist the client in achieving their greatest level
of self-sufficiency. Social Services focus on the holistic needs
of the client. Social workers assist clients in becoming self-sufficient,
obtaining a job or receiving training to obtain a better job so
that they can meet their goals. Financial assistance can be provided
on a very limited basis to assist in crisis situations. Ongoing
financial assistance is usually not provided to clients except
those meeting specific departmental criteria.
The social workers offer assistance in the areas of housing,
employment, financial, medical services.
Must fit Medical Diagnosis Criteria
Suite 102
307-8015
extensions 7242, 7240, 7241
Hours of operation: 8am-5pm, M-F
Languages: English, Spanish
Hillsborough Healthcare is a comprehensive managed health care
program administered by the Department of Health and Social Services.
Hillsborough HealthCare services are provided by Metropolitan
Charities at the Health Department. The Specialty Care Center
is a Network B provider. There are hundreds of participating referral
specialists in the networks, as well as a full array of diagnostic
and hospital services. Hillsborough HealthCare also covers prescriptions,
home health and other medically necessary services.
Case Management Services
Metropolitan Charities has a variety of programs to serve people
living with HIV and AIDS. Case management services under Florida
Medicaid's "Project AIDS Care" program can be provided.
The case manager can help the client with receiving benefits (Medicaid,
SSI, DDS, food stamps, etc.) and access funds and services available
through the Ryan White CARE Act and other sources. Case management
can help connect clients to medical care, medications, housing
and other resources.
