New Substance Abuse Treatment Center to Open Soon in Hillsborough

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) - Hillsborough County and Phoenix House Florida will unveil next week a first-of-its-kind recovery center for those struggling with substance abuse or behavioral health issues.

The Orient Wellness Center, 1800 Orient Rd., Tampa, FL 33619, will offer 75 beds for men and 10 for women. Services will include individualized treatment planning, group counseling, life-skills development, health education, family support services, recreational therapy, and case management focused on long-term recovery.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. The center will officially open Feb. 2.

Patients must be enrolled in Hillsborough County's Health Care Plan, which provides primary and specialty health care at no cost to those who qualify. Many of the patients are expected to be residents who enter treatment immediately after being released from jail, making the Orient Wellness Center a valuable step-down treatment option for former inmates. A major goal of the center is to help former inmates or at-risk residents successfully transition to their new life, reducing chances they re-offend and are incarcerated again.

The center is expected to draw patients from other sources as well, and walk-ins are welcome from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most patients will remain with the program for 90 to 120 days.

The building that will house the Orient Wellness Center is owned by Hillsborough County and has undergone extensive renovations for its new role. Phoenix House Florida is a nonprofit organization providing individualized, holistic treatment for substance use disorders, as well as treatment for behavioral and mental health needs.

What: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Orient Wellness Center, a treatment center for those with substance abuse and behavioral or mental health issues
When: 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26
Where: 1800 Orient Rd., Tampa, FL 33619