Alliance Counseling Services 

Faith based services for the whole family with a wide range of counseling services to help with abuse, addictions, anxiety, ADHD, aging, blended families, caregiver support, conflict resolution, depression, divorce, grief/loss, illness, life transitions, loneliness, marriage/couple issues, stress and trauma. Payment options include Medicare, private insurance, sliding fee scale. No Medicaid.

3659 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232 | (941) 922-4573

Catholic Charities & Social Services of Sarasota County 

Individual, couples and group counseling for mental health needs, such as, anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, aging, grief/loss, transitions, trauma, abuse, substance abuse, self-esteem, and adoption. Catholic Social Services also provides financial assistance (when funds available), emergency shelter, shelter for homeless families, low-income housing options, HIV/AIDS services, and immigration/citizenship/refugee services. No Medicare, Medicaid or Private Insurance. They operate based on a sliding fee scale.

5055 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234

7810 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

(941) 359-3909

Bethesda House of Catholic Charities 

A referral is required from your primary MD for BHCC services. BHCC is a drop-in center that provides support services for persons with HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Services include case management (to link persons with services and financial assistance), library, shower/laundry facilities, clothes, food pantry, monthly bus pass for $15, access to computers for job search.

1670 4th Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 366-1886

Cancer Support Helpline 

(888) 793-9355

Cauffield and Associates 

Psychiatrists, Psychiatric ARNP’s, Psychologists, LCSW, and an LMFT. Two main divisions: 1) Behavior Health Services and 2) Targeted Case Management. Behavioral Health Services include: individual, group, couples and family psychotherapy; psychiatry and medication management; and psychological evaluations and treatment. Payment options include: Medicare, Medicaid HMOs and some BC/BS Insurance. Targeted Case Management is available for persons with a primary psychiatric DX and a need for supportive services to assist with stabilization. Services include: assessment and service planning; advocacy; linking to community resources; and monitoring. Targeted Case Management is covered by Medicaid Managed Care plans and private pay.

2831 Ringling Blvd Unit 124 F, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 952-3999

Center for Change of Florida 

Solution focused counseling services for mental health and substance abuse issues. Areas of expertise include additions and relapse prevention, co-dependency, eating disorders, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anger management, communication/relation issues, grief and loss. Services are targeted to adolescents (16+), adults, and the geriatric population. No Medicare or Medicaid. Pay options include private insurance, including but not limited to, AETNA, Beacon, Cigna, UHC, United Behavioral Health.

8466 Lockwood Ridge Road, PMB #256, Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 955-5518

Centerpointe Counseling and Recovery

425 Commercial Court, Suite, Venice, FL | 34292 (941) 488-4811

5632 Bee Ridge Road, Unit 101, Sarasota, FL | 34233 (941) 488-4811

425 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon, FL 33511 | (813) 262-0471

Centerstone Sarasota 

Outpatient care and psychology

4010 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 | (941) 782-4150

Centerstone West Walk-In Center 

Free screenings and referrals. All clients with Medicaid insurance and those with no behavioral health insurance must be screened by the Walk-In Center prior to obtaining appointments for psychiatric and substance abuse services.

Location: 371 6th Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34208 | (941) 782-4800

Open M-F, 10 am – 8 pm

Centerstone Outpatient Services 

Counseling/psychiatry services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples with an array of mental health diagnoses.

5214 4th Avenue Circle East, Bradenton, FL 34208 | (941) 782-4800 (Medicare and private insurance are accepted)

379 6th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 (Medicaid is accepted)

Comprehensive Med Psych Systems, Inc.

Services include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Treatment includes medication management and psychotherapy. Cornerstone is a provider of Medicare, AvMed Medicare, Medicare Complete UHC, UHC, AETNA HMO & PPO, BC/BS, FL Blue HMO & PPO, Beacon, Cigna, Golden Rule, Magellan, New Directions, Tricare, Prestige, Web, TPA (when authorized by SMH EAP).

1090 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 | (941) 363-0878

6320 Venture Drive-Suite 203, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 | (941) 346-6464

Eagle’s Wings Counseling Center 

Services provided for the entire family (children, adolescents, adults, elderly) include diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, such as, addictions, abuse recovery, addictions, anger management, chronic, and terminal illness, grief/loss, separation and divorce, parenting skills and school issues, Payment options include private insurance (AETNA only). Reduced fee services may be available on a limited basis. No Medicare/Medicaid.

5763 Rosin Way, Sarasota, FL 34223

417 Commercial Court, Suite E, Venice, FL 34292

(941) 375-4321

Elite DNA Behavioral Health

Comprehensive, quality behavioral and mental health services that are accessible and affordable for all who need them.

5325 State Road 64 E, STE B Bradenton, Fl 34208 | (941) 277-9922

1602 Oakfield Dr. Brandon, FL 33511 | (813) 655-6367

1777 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33948 | (941) 249-4354

3191 Harbor Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 | (941) 883-4518

926 Cypress Village Blvd. Ruskin, FL 33573 | (813) 819-5271

2401 University Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34243 | (941) 263-8440

421 Commercial Ct. Ste B Venice, FL 34292 | (941) 244-4377

Gulf Coast Counseling 

Services: Outpatient counseling. GCC is a provider of Medicare, Staywell Medicaid, many private insurance plans. They also have a sliding fee scale for clients without insurance.

230 Tamiami Trail S., Suite 3, Venice, FL 34285

2960 S. McCall Road, Suite 105, Englewood, FL 34224

1720 El Jobean Rd., Suite 106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

(941) 473-3838

Jewish Family & Children’s Services 

Services: Medicaid (all types)

2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 366-2224

Revitalizing Psychiatry 

The center provides a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services for children, adults, and elderly. Among them: initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group psychotherapy, and both Substance Abuse and Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Programs. Revitalizing Psychiatry accepts Medicare and private insurance. Medicaid is not accepted.

2033 Wood Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 677-3366

Samaritan Counseling of the Gulf Coast 

Services include counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. Staff includes pastoral counselors, psychologists, LCSWs, LMHCs, MFLTs, and Addictions Counselors. Payment options include Medicare, private insurance (AETNA) and a sliding fee scale. No Medicaid. Call for additional office sites in Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton.

3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34239 | (941) 926-2959

Tri County Counseling 

Services include counseling for adolescent children, adults, couples and families for a variety of mental health issues, substance abuse crisis, life skills counseling and psychometric testing. Staff credentials include: Education Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and LMHCs. This is a non-profit agency. Tri County does not accept Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale.12543 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287

674 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit C-7, Osprey, FL 34229

4055 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

(941) 876-3060

Women’s Resource Center

Programs and classes vary by location but include services, such as: individual, couples and family counseling; peer counseling, addiction support groups for family & friends, life skills, employment programs (resume writing, computer classes, job seeker support, career closet), health and wellness programs (yoga, legal, financial, and computer classes).

340 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 366-1700

1926 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton, FL 34205 | (941) 747-6797

701 Center Road, Venice, FL 34285 | (941) 485-9724