General and Trauma counseling services

Prevention Services

Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse

Medical Assessments and Consultations

Psychological Evaluations

Specialized Interviews

Family Psycho-social Assessments

Developmental Screenings

Depositions

Forensic Interviews

Closed Circuit Testimony
to the courtroom

MLH is a unique state of the art facility which combines programs that provide a comprehensive, child- friendly approach to the difficult issue of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Prior to the construction of MLH, children were served in a variety of locations requiring multiple transports, frequently resulting in prolonged and fragmented care. We foster a nurturing environment which minimizes trauma to children and their families while increasing effectiveness in service delivery. This evidence-based national model has proven to increase prosecution rates in communities due to a more thorough and efficient approach. Since opening our doors in November of 2008, through medical exams….. served over 7251 children and adults and provided over 12,000 services. 

Our building houses the following five programs that collaborate to serve our families:

• Click on the logos in the house above to visit these organizations.

  The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough: One of 31 coalitions in Florida that works to improve the health and well being of babies and moms in our community.
• Success for Kids and Families: A non-profit group dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families in need in the Hillsborough County area.
• Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: A counseling center that brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, violence, financial distress, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems.
• The Children’s Justice Center: This program provides the facilities and technology for law enforcement and investigative professionals to participate in forensic interviews investigating child abuse via closed circuit television and through wireless audio equipment, and Closed Circuit Testimony to the courtroom. 
• The Child Protection Team: A group of medical, psychological and casework staff that provide high quality, multi-disciplinary assessments to evaluate concerns of abuse and neglect in a child friendly environment.