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Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development
(941) 951-3640
111 South Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL
United Way 2-1-1 Manasota
General resources. Search the website using keywords such as mental health, substance abuse or support groups.
(941) 308-4357
The Haven Children’s Services/The Haven Academy
(941) 355-8808
4404 DeSoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
Genesis Health Services
Dental services and implant surgery.
(941) 486-8500
2700 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 10
Sarasota, FL 34239
https://www.genesishealthagency.org/
Suncoast Center for Independent Living
Provides information about disability-related issues, ramp and technology programs.
(941) 351-9545
3281 17th St Sarasota, FL 34235
CAN Community Health
https://www.cancommunityhealth.org/
(941) 300-4440
4440 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-0134 1231
North Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Community Specialty Clinic
Provides access to specialty medical doctors including gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology and orthopedics. Applicants need a referral from Centerplace Health, Voc Rehab, Centerstone or another SMH facility.
(941) 917-7731
1851 Arlington Street, Suite 208 Sarasota, Florida 34239
Lutheran Services Florida – Guardianship Services
The Court may appoint a guardian for an adult who suffers from developmental disability, mental illness, physical injury, Alzheimer’s disease, or other age-related dementia. Lutheran Services Florida guardians ensure that clients reside in clean, healthy, safe environments, receive nutritious meals daily and receive appropriate medical care. Case Managers organize clients & financial affairs, ensure bills are paid, monitor insurance issues, apply for benefits, and manage income and assets.
(941) 358-6330
5104 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Suite 307 Sarasota, FL
Salvation Army
VIPER Program for women with addiction issues, rental and utilities assistance.
Bradenton
(941) 748-5110
204 14th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Sarasota
(941) 954-4673
1400 Tenth Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Venice
(941) 484-6227
1051 Albee Farm Road
Venice, FL 34285
SNAP (food stamps) Assistance
In person assistance at various locations in Sarasota County. Provided by All Faiths Food Bank. Call (941) 376-0120 for times and locations. Speaks English and Spanish.
Bradenton/Galvano One Stop
Bradenton
(941) 747-1509
701 17th Ave W (Turning Points)
Bradenton, FL 34205
North Port
(941) 244-5126
14879 Tamiami Trl
North Port, FL 34287
Selby Newtown
(941) 359-0520
1781 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
CenterPlace Health
Primary care medical, mental health therapy, psychiatry and chiropractic services on a sliding scale.
(941) 529-0200 1750
https://www.centerplacehealth.org/
Behavioral Health Care
(941) 529-0200
1750 17th Street, Bldg. N, Sarasota, FL 34234
Ringling Health Center
(941) 529-0200
2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
Sarasota Adult Services
(941) 529-0200
1900 Brother Greenan Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Women and Children’s Health Center
(941) 529-0200
1750 17th Street, Bldg. E, Sarasota, FL 34234
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
Provides services to individuals with epilepsy and their families. Programs include medical services, case management, vocational services and education. Provides a comprehensive of Epilepsy resources websites.
(941) 953-5988
1750 17th Street, Bldg I-2 Sarasota, FL 34234
Josh Provides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation, Inc.
Support groups for people living with epilepsy as well as their family, friends, and caregivers.
(800) 706-2740
5428 Sundew Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238
Sarasota County Veteran Services
(941) 861-8387
2200 Ringling Blvd. Suite 125 Sarasota, FL 34237
www.scgov.net/VeteranServices/
SRQ Vets
SRQ Vets offer a broad range of assistance to local veterans in need, including helping in the Veterans Court, aiding veterans in need of transportation, home modifications for disabled vets, and much more.
(941) 777-8387
info@srqvets.org
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
The Lighthouse promotes independent living for people with vision loss through education and specialized training. Services are available at the facility and/or in the home environment at no charge. Low-vision support groups meet monthly at various locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Recreational activities are available according to interests. Low-vision aids are available for purchase.
(941) 359-1404
7318 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
Florida Division of Blind Services
Medical and vocational services for the visually impaired in DeSoto, Highlands, Manatee and Sarasota.
(941) 721-2914
600 8th Avenue, W., Suite 401, Palmetto, FL 34221
Lions Club
Sight needs of the Community (Eye exams, glasses, and surgery)
(941) 953-2658
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
(941) 359-5670
3660 N Washington Blvd., Suite 216,
Sarasota FL 34234-6258
Venice Office
(941) 882-7730
871 Venetia Bay Blvd. Suite 220, Venice, FL. 34285
Goodwill Industries – Supported Jobs Plus and Jobs Connection
Assists individuals with physical or developmental disabilities gain positive personal and workplace behaviors and skills while earning a paycheck at Goodwill. The program features workplace accommodations and access to job coaches and mentors who offer employment, family, and personal counseling to participants.
(941) 355-2721
2715 51st Ave, E., Bradenton, FL
Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota
(813) 494-6786 Text Only
P.O. Box 48643, Sarasota, FL 34230
info@hlas.org
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Hear Now- Hearing aid assistance, and Hearing Angel – Hearing aid assistance for children.
(866) 354-3254
6801 Washington Ave. S. Ste 200 Minneapolis, MN 55439
Easter Seals of Southwest Florida
Provides information and support to individuals with special needs and the families who care for them.
(941) 355-7637
350 Braden Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243
Family Network on Disabilities of Manasota, Inc
Education, information, advocacy, respite, disability education and awareness, pediatric developmental screenings project. This organization offers support and education to families of children with special needs.
(941) 928-0682
P.O. Box 110025 Bradenton, FL 34211
Autism Society
(407) 207-3388
PO Box 677055, Orlando, FL 32867
info@autismfl.org
Loveland Center, Inc
Loveland Center helps adults with developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest. Services include a day program and housing.
(941) 493-0016
157 S. Havana Rd., Venice, FL 34292
United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota – Manatee
Assist individuals who have developmental disabilities and their families including Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Intellectual Disability, Autism and other disabilities.
(941) 957-3599
1090 S. Tamiami Trail., Sarasota, FL 34236
Agency for Persons with Disabilities – State of Florida
Assists severely impaired Floridians with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, Intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome and Phelan-McDermid Syndrome.
(800) 615-8720 or (813) 233-4300
1313 North Tampa Street Ste 515 Tampa, FL
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