Program areas at Metropolitan Charities
Medical Care METRO is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike organization and nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation providing comprehensive HIV and Primary Care, HIV Prevention Treatment, Pediatric, Womens Health, STI screening and treatment, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, Pharmacy services, psychiatric medication management, gender affirming care, and other healthcare services to communities throughout Tampa Bay, regardless of ability to pay. Medical services are provided to all persons, with emphasis on those with greatest need, including but not limited to persons living with HIV/AIDS, high risk, LGBTQ+, youth/young adults, underserved, low income, racial and /ethnic minorities.
Behavioral Health METRO provides individual, couples, families, and group level behavioral health services through in-person and/or telehealth. Behavioral health services include mental health counseling, substance abuse outpatient counseling and treatment, medication assisted therapy, psychiatric medication management, evidenced based interventions, and varying therapy modalities all focused on promoting improved mental health and wellness, recovery from substance misuse, treatment, and support for overall well-being.
Social & Human Services METRO provides a wide range of comprehensive essential and supportive wrap around services encompassing medical case management, HIV and substance use prevention, sexual health and health education, risk reduction, evidenced based interventions, support and social groups, community activities, health insurance navigation and financial assistance, community outreach and engagement, housing and utility assistance, health care and linkage to services navigation, transportation support, and many others. Services are focused on improving the health outcomes and the quality of life of the diverse persons, families and communities served.