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Disaster Relief

We help disaster survivors in the Tampa Bay area with disaster-related legal and social need problems such as insurance denials, contractor issues, consumer and debt problems, housing issues, advance directives, and other legal and social need matters.

Categories

Before Disaster

Preparing before the storm makes it easier to recover – and potentially to obtain government benefits.
After Disaster

Once the storm passes and you are safe, we can help you to restore your home and property.
Update Center: Hurricane Ian

Learn about news and resources for dealing with disasters – and recovering from them.

Hurricane & Disaster Relief Videos

These videos provide information that may help you in times of a disaster.

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Hurricane

Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Legal Information Center

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County.

The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Apply for Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771