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335 overdose deaths among Hillsborough County residents in 2024 (CDC/NCHS). Tampa has 51 treatment facilities within 30 miles, including 15 medical detox programs. Here is how to navigate local care.
Last updated: Wed Oct 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County on Tampa Bay. Overdose deaths remain a major local public health problem even where totals are falling, and the metro has a measurable licensed treatment network. This guide covers the local numbers, who coordinates public care, and how to pay for it.
What the local overdose data show
CDC NCHS provisional county data show 335 drug overdose deaths among Hillsborough County residents in 2024 (12-month period ending December 2024). Florida Medical Examiners Commission District 13 (Tampa/Hillsborough) reported 254 deaths with fentanyl present in 2024, including 236 in which fentanyl caused or contributed to death.
Who provides treatment in Tampa
The SAMHSA treatment locator lists 51 facilities within 30 miles of downtown Tampa (ZIP 33602):
- 15 offering detoxification (withdrawal management)
- 15 with residential programs
- 46 offering outpatient services
Public-network anchors include Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN), the DCF Managing Entity serving Hillsborough and neighboring Gulf Coast counties. Confirm current openings on FindTreatment.gov.
Substance-specific guides for this city:
Paying for treatment
Florida Medicaid is administered by AHCA. Florida has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plans include Sunshine Health, Simply Healthcare, Humana Medical Plan, Aetna Better Health of Florida, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare of Florida, and AmeriHealth Caritas Florida. If you are uninsured, CFBHN coordinates publicly funded treatment with sliding-fee options.
Private plans are also required under federal parity rules to cover substance use disorder benefits on par with medical and surgical benefits when those benefits are offered.
How to start today
- If this is a medical emergency, call 911. For a crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk through your options with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Search findtreatment.gov with ZIP code 33602, or use the local public-network contacts listed above.
- Ask any program whether they offer medical detox, residential care, or outpatient and intensive outpatient options that match your schedule.
Tampa has the scale of a major metro treatment market and public agencies that publish timely overdose data. The next step is one phone call.
Treatment by substance in Tampa
Questions about rehab in Tampa
How many people die of drug overdose in Hillsborough County?
CDC NCHS provisional county data show 335 drug overdose deaths among Hillsborough County residents in 2024 (12-month period ending December 2024).
How many addiction treatment centers are near Tampa?
The SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov locator lists 51 substance use treatment facilities within 30 miles of Tampa, including 15 offering detoxification, 15 with residential programs, and 46 offering outpatient care.
Does Florida Medicaid pay for rehab in Tampa?
Florida Medicaid (AHCA) covers medically necessary SUD treatment for eligible members through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plans. Florida has not expanded Medicaid. Uninsured residents can ask Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN) about publicly funded options.
What should I do if I am uninsured in Tampa?
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN) is the DCF Managing Entity for Hillsborough County. In an emergency call 911; for a crisis call or text 988.
Is it dangerous to stop opioids or alcohol suddenly?
Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal after heavy use can be dangerous and should be medically supervised. Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own but is extremely uncomfortable. Call 911 if someone is unresponsive or struggling to breathe, and call or text 988 for a mental health crisis.