Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.

Name

Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.

Provider Type

Direct Services Agency

Service Provider Type

Anti-Trafficking; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Crime Victims; Labor Exploitation

Populations Served

Adult; Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident; Female; Foreign National; Labor Trafficking; Male; Minor (Under 18); Sex Trafficking; Transgender Female-to-Male; Transgender Male-to-Female

Populations Served Notes

The GLS Human Trafficking Justice Project serves all survivors of human trafficking as well as their eligible family members. The Project does not serve clients who are determined not to be victims of a severe form of human trafficking under the TVPA.

GLS has other programs which are able to assist other populations, including those who do not identify as victims of human trafficking or present indicators of human trafficking. Eligibility requirements vary by program so potential clients should contact GLS for more information.

Visas Served

J-1 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; H-2A Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders; G-5 Visa Holders; A-3 Visa Holders

Geographic Service Area

Great Tampa Bay Area

Public Phone

Main: (727) 821-0726
Hotline: (727) 821-0726 x229

Hotline Details

For HT referrals Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Languages

English; Spanish

Funding

OVC Human Trafficking Victim Services; VOCA funding

Mission Statement

Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) is a regional 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing free, comprehensive civil legal aid through counsel, advice, representation, advocacy, and education for vulnerable individuals and families in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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