Manatee County Government
Community Programs
Table of Contents
- Information and Referral
- Domestic Violence
- Homeless
- Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Legal Assistance
- Transition Services
- Programs for Seniors
- Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Developmental
- Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Hearing
- Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Physical
- Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Vision
- Other Services
Information and Referral
| United Way 2-1-1 Manasota Hotline |
| Dial 2-1-1 to speak with an information and referral specialist 24 hours a day. United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota has the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about available programs and services in Manatee County. |
| Location: 1445 Second St., Sarasota, FL 34236 |
| Phone: 2-1-1 or 941-308-4357 |
| Internet: www.uw211manasota.net |
Domestic Violence
| HOPE Family Services |
| This agency provides a Safe Shelter, free counseling for adults and children, advocacy, and food and clothing to those effected by domestic violence. |
| Location: Multiple locations, please call or see website for information and directions. |
| Phone: 941-747-8499 |
| Internet: www.hopefamilyservice.org |
Homeless
| Community Coalition on Homelessness |
| This agency coordinates the One-Stop Center which provides homeless information and referral, day resource services, and rental assistance. |
| Location: 701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34205 |
| Hours of operation for the One-Stop are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Phone: 941-747-1509 |
| Internet: www.cchomeless.com |
| Our Daily Bread |
| This agency provides free daily meals to homeless and to all who are hungry. Meals are served between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., 7 days a week, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
| Location: 701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-745-2992 |
| Internet: www.ourdailybreadofbradenton.org |
| The Salvation Army |
| This agency provides emergency overnight shelter, as available, for men, women and children. Evening meals are served daily at 5:00 pm. |
| Location: 1204 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-748-5110 |
| Internet: www.uss.salvationarmy.org |
| Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness |
| This agency is the designated Continuum of Care agency dealing with homelessness and homeless prevention issues in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. |
| Location: Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, 1750 17th St., K-1, Sarasota, FL 34234 |
| Phone: 941-955-8987 |
| Internet: www.suncoastpartnership.org |
| Catholic Charities |
| This agency provides immigration information, help with credit issues, and provides emergency assistance funds as available. |
| Location: 1219 16th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-714-7829 |
| Internet: www.catholiccharitiesdov.org |
Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
| Manatee County Rural Health Services |
| This agency offers medical care at locations throughout Manatee County, including family practice, pediatrics, OB/GYN, chiropractic, dentistry, podiatry, mental health, wellness, infectious disease care, acute care, vision, internal medicine and lab services. A sliding fee scale is based on household income. |
| Location: Multiple locations, please call or see website for information and directions. |
| Phone: 941-776-4000 |
| Internet: www.mcrhs.org |
| We Care |
| This agency prequalifies low income citizens to receive specialized medical care donated by participating doctors in our community. The Agency also offers a Free Clinic at the One-Stop Center (701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205). |
| Location: 4808 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 |
| Phone: 941-755-3952 |
| Internet: www.wecaremanatee.org |
| Manatee Glens |
| This agency provides free assessment and referral services, and assists with mental health and substance abuse issues (alcoholism, drug abuse) affecting children and adults. Services are provided at various locations throughout the County. |
| Location of Hospital & Addictions Center: 2020 26th Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 |
| Phone for 24 hour Crisis Emergency Assessment: 941-782-4617 |
| Phone for Outpatient Services: 941-782-4150 |
| Internet: www.manateeglens.org |
Legal Assistance
| Legal Aid of Manasota |
| This agency provides free legal services to low income individuals and families in Sarasota and Manatee counties who cannot afford to pay an attorney. Local lawyers donate their time and expertise in the areas of domestic violence, family law, foreclosure, guardianship, landlord/tenant, senior wills, pro-bono legal services to non-profit agencies and other legal services. Monthly community education classes are also offered. |
| Location: 1101 6th Ave. W., Suite 111, Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-747-1628 |
| Internet: www.legalaidofmanasota.org |
| Gulfcoast Legal Services |
| This agency provides legal help to income eligible residents with housing and mortgage foreclosure problems, family or domestic violence issues, immigration matters, SSI/disability and consumer matters. Gulfcoast Legal Services also has a special project to help seniors in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. |
| Location: 430 12th St. W. (Old Main), Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-746-6151 |
| Internet: www.gulfcoastlegal.org |
Transition Services
| Women's Resource Center |
| This agency provides counseling, networking, computer and employment training/coaching, and a career closet to women in transition. |
| Location: 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 |
| Phone: 941-747-6797 |
| Internet: wrcmanatee.org |
Programs for Seniors
| Meals on Wheels Plus |
| This agency provides nutritious meals and other services to home bound, elderly, and disabled individuals. It also provides an Adult Day Center for functionally impaired older adults. |
| Location: 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 |
| Phone: 941-747-4655 |
| Internet: http://www.mealsonwheelsplus.org/ |
| Myakka City Community Center |
| This agency provides the Super Senior & Special People program to help seniors age 55 and over, and individuals age 18 and over with special needs, to develop a sense of community and self-worth. It also delivers lunches to those who are home bound. |
| Location: 10060 Wauchula Rd., Myakka City, FL 34251 |
| Phone: 941-322-8114 |
| Internet: mccconline.org |
Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Developmental
| Easter Seals of Southwest Florida |
| This agency provides services and programs that empower individuals with disabilities and their families. Services include adult day training, children’s respite, children’s therapy, creative arts and employment services. |
| Location: 350 Braden Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243 |
| Phone: 941-355-7637 |
| Internet: www.easterseals-swfl.org |
| Manasota ARC |
| The agency provides employment, alternative school services and residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities. |
| Location: 3659 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210 |
| Phone: 941-752-2976 |
| Internet: www.manasotaarc.org |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee |
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The agency provides services to children at risk of developmental delays and adults with developmental disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, mental retardation, Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities. Services include group homes, adult day training, transportation services and advocacy/referral services. |
| Location: 3659 Cortez Road W, Suite 130, Bradenton, FL 34210 |
| Phone: 941-957-3599 |
| http://www.ucpsarasota.org/index.htm |
Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Hearing
| Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| The Agency provides sign language interpretation services and telephone access equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing. It also conducts workshops and training programs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. |
| Location: Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, 1750 17th St., Bldg. F, Sarasota, FL 34234 |
| Phone: 941-366-0260 (V/TTY) |
| Internet: http://www.ccdhh.org |
Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Physical
| Suncoast Center for Independent Living, Inc. |
| The agency provides the professional support and services to help individuals with all types of disabilities to develop the necessary skills to live independently and to thrive within the community. Services include: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, Equipment Loans, Home Modification, Peer Counseling and Computer Equipment Loan and Repair. |
| Location: 2829 Fruitville Rd., Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34237 |
| Phone: 941-351-9545 (VOICE, TDD/TTY) |
| Internet: http://www.scil4u.org/ |
Programs to Assist with Disabilities: Vision
| Lighthouse of Manasota |
| The agency provides Independent Living Adult programs, job readiness programs, support groups and clubs, and advocacy for visually impaired individuals. |
| Location: 7318 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34243 |
| Phone: 941-359-1404 |
| Internet: www.lighthouseofmanasota.org |
Other Services
| Volunteer Services of Manatee County |
| This agency recruits, refers, and records service hours of volunteers in Manatee County for a wide variety of companies and agencies. |
| Location: 4501 Manatee Ave. W., #202, Bradenton, FL 34209 |
| Phone: 941-761-3207 |
| Internet: www.volunteermanatee.org |
| Suncoast Community Capital |
| This agency provides 1-on-1 small business (microenterprise) counseling and assistance, small business development classes and assistance, financial literacy education, free income tax preparation, Connect Your Community Digital Literacy classes, workforce readiness training, and referrals to Manatee Community Action Agency for family stability support services. |
| Location: 302 Manatee Avenue E. #240, Bradenton, FL 34208 |
| Phone: (941) 744-2666 |
| http://www.suncoastcommunitycapital.org/ |
| Central Community Redevelopment Agency | |
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| Location: 302 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 | |
| Phone: 941-747-2362 | |
| Internet: www.bradentonccra.com |
| MOTE Marine Laboratory |
| This agency provides 24-hour response to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings through its Stranding Investigation Program. |
| Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34236 |
| Phone: 941-388-4441 (Emergency Marine Rescue Pager: 941-988-0212) |
| Internet: www.mote.org |