Gordie’s Midday Gossip: Counseling for the kids

Hillsborough County Children’s Services offers free counseling for youth and teenagers through its Community Counseling program, serving children aged 6 to 17 without insurance, copay, or income qualifications. The program addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, substance abuse, and attention deficit disorders, supporting over 12,800 families in 25 years through individual, family, and group counseling. Services are available at multiple locations in Hillsborough County with flexible scheduling and bilingual options in Spanish. Families can start by calling (813) 264-3807 ext. 53108, and more information is available at HCFL.gov/Children.