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County gives update on 85‑bed step‑down reentry facility at 1800 Orient Road

3339885 · May 16, 2025
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Hillsborough County staff reported construction progress on an 85‑bed step‑down facility at 1800 Orient Road intended to support individuals leaving detention with wraparound services; interiors are expected to be done in June and provider Phoenix House anticipates opening by late calendar year.

Kevin Wagner, speaking for Hillsborough County Healthcare Services, updated the council on the 1800 Orient Road step‑down facility, an 85‑bed reentry site intended to serve people leaving detention with counseling, health access and social‑services supports.

Wagner said the project—seven years in planning—will include 85 beds (10 for women and the remainder for men) and provide group counseling, wraparound services and links to healthcare for county healthcare…

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