With You For You Tampa Bay, Inc. (WYFY) is a small all-volunteer nonprofit organization, founded by those who have lived the difficult journey of a child experiencing a mental health crisis. We understand the challenges of finding the help needed for that child, as well as managing the expense of that help.
With You For You (WYFY)’s Mission
Our mission is to provide support and resources for school-aged children in the Tampa Bay area who are experiencing a mental health issue. This support includes financial assistance towards the cost of mental health services for those who otherwise would not be able to afford them.
As a small startup, we are initially considering a limited number of qualified applicants annually who meet certain criteria that are detailed on this website. As we grow, in addition to increasing the financial assistance outreach, we hope to provide a comprehensive index of area resources on our website, as well as sponsor programs that directly benefit the mental health of our youth.
Financial Assistance
We offer financial assistance to qualified applicants to help fund mental health services for school-aged children between 6 and 18 years old residing in Hillsborough or Pinellas County. With You For You has a confidential application process to determine eligibility of both the recipient and services (eligibility criteria is detailed on this website). Once approved, WYFY offers grants ranging up to $2,500 per applicant, directly payable to the provider(s) presented during the application process. The applicant chooses the service or provider; WYFY has no involvement or responsibility in the determination of the healthcare that the child needs.
Services Covered
We recognize that many types of services are often beneficial, even crucial, in order to support a child through the journey toward improved mental health. WYFY considers requests for financial assistance covering a range of services including, but not limited to, the following:
- Psychological assessments
- Psychoeducational evaluation
- Insurance copays
- Counseling
- Out of network and cash only therapists
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA Therapy)
- Social skills classes
- IEP advocate services
- Group therapy
- Art, music, horse, drama and occupational therapies
- Addiction treatment
- Therapeutic camps
- Service pets
Eligibility
- Child is between the ages of six and eighteen years of age and is experiencing a clear mental health issue.
- Applicant must be either a parent or legal guardian of the child.
- Family and child are residents of Hillsborough or Pinellas County.
- The services requested are not fully covered by existing insurance benefits.
- Services and therapies are directly related to mental health benefit/treatment.
- All service providers or services must be professionally licensed, accredited and adhere to state and federal regulations.
- Household income falls within the following thresholds, which are based on 4x the 2022 Federal poverty level guidelines (income verification such as pay stub may be required)
- Household of two, income no greater than $73,250 annually
- Household of three, income no greater than $92,150 annually
- Household of four, income no greater than $115,000 annually
- Household above four, income no greater than $125,000 annually
- Application and interview must be completed and required information provided.
Application
In order to safeguard your privacy, we rely on a postal and in-person application process. An application packet can be requested by calling (813) 802-9554 or emailing elinor@wyfytampabay.org. The application collects information about the applicant and the child pertaining to the purpose of the financial assistance requested as well as our eligibility criteria. All personal information will be treated with complete confidentiality as well as conform to HIPAA requirements.
Process
After the application is completed and returned to our organization, our action committee will review the application and determine eligibility. If accepted, a short interview will be arranged in order to sign the Financial Agreement and HIPAA waiver. Following that, we will be able to receive and pay invoices for services directly to the provider.
Privacy Policy
With You For You Tampa Bay, Inc. maintains strict privacy and confidentiality standards to protect applicants and their families. WYFY collects personal information during the application process as well as in the payment of invoices for mental health services, but does not share personal information with third parties unless express consent by the applicant has been provided. WYFY also exercises strong safeguards in the management and storage of information collected through the application process.
Get Involved
As we grow our small nonprofit we will be seeking more members of the community to engage in our mission. If you are interested and would like to get involved, please reach out by phone or email.
Donations
One hundred percent of your donations go to the WYFY mission, as we are an all-volunteer organization. Follow this link to make a contribution via PayPal, or you may send a check by mail to the following address. Please let us know your contact information so we may send a proper thank you and acknowledgement.
With You For You Tampa Bay, Inc.
3225 S. MacDill Avenue # 129-124
Tampa, FL 33629