Information and referral for grandparents raising grandchildren....
Provides support groups for people affected by problem drinking....
A statewide organization that supports individuals with autism, their families, and care givers. Promotes autism awareness and advocacy....
The Able Trust youth programs provide career development and transition to students with disabilities, helping to reduce the dropout rate and prepare young adults for life beyond high school. These programs focus on building self-esteem, developing perso...
A fellowship of families and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems....
Support, education, resources and referrals, consultations, publications, support groups, education programs, multilingual information, online caregiver support programs, respite, and caregiver's day out....
Coordinates free air transportation for children and adults with medical or compelling humanitarian needs....
Provides physician referrals, referrals to support groups, diabetes management classes, education programs, and youth camps....
Provides assistance to disadvantaged children who are affected by parents' failure to meet the legal, moral and financial obligations of child support....
Founded in 2008, Keeping Us Safe is an organization that provides practical, real-life solutions to older drivers and their families. Our programs are designed to save lives while simultaneously helping to ease the burden of the family as they find them...
Youth development program that instills values in young people, ages 7-20. Helps them achieve their full potential by providing citizenship training, character, ethical development, and personal and mental fitness....
Provides support, instruction, and coaching with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities....
For claims, specific & general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at thi...
Florida's children's health insurance program which includes MediKids, Healthy Kids, the Children's Medical Services network for children with special health care needs, and Medicaid for children....
The purpose of the foundation is to fulfill the favorite wish of a terminally ill child. All arrangements are made and expenses covered by the foundation. Ex: airline tickets, rental cars, expense money and parental salary lost, as a result of taking time...
Services provided: Case management, adoptions, foster care licensing, residential/group care, and mental health counseling....
Early Intervention / Child Development - for eligible young children whose development is behind their peers and the families of those children....
Find a CMS Provider - search our listing to find CMS doctors and other providers in your area. This site contains a listing of health care providers that are specially qualified to meet the unique needs of children with special health care needs....
Health Services - for eligible infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who have on-going physical or behavioral conditions....
Ages: prenatal - 20. Provides medical and supporting services to children and high-risk pregnant women. Serves children with special health care needs whose serious or chronic physical or developmental conditions require extensive preventive and maintenan...
Comfort Keepers provides in-home care to help maintain independent living. Services available: grocery shopping, preparing nutritious home-cooked meals, changing bed linens, putting out the trash and recyclables, organizing closets and cabinets, sorting...
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients; assisting them with medication co-payments that their insurance requires. The program offers personal service to all patients through th...
Assists individuals who are blind or have visual impairments and their families with services to reach education and independent living goals. Counseling, employment training, and rehabilitation for blind or low-vision individuals....
Provides emergency aid with food (food pantry / food bank) and payments for rent, utilities on a ONE time basis when referrals to government programs are not available....
The Refugees Employed and Productive Program (REAP), Match Grant Program, and Employability Status Assistance Program connect prospective employers with resettled refugees to appropriate full time job opportunities and benefits. The Career Laddering Progr...
Provides affordable sexual health care for adults and teens including gynecological exams, bladder/urinary tract infections, pregnancy testing and options education, sexually transmitted disease testing/treatment, and counseling.Condoms are available for ...
The staff of Englewood Community Hospital, in collaboration with physicians in our community, strive to deliver exceptional healthcare through professional competence, treating each patient with respect and leaving every patient with a positive and memora...
Provides support to families to empower them to have meaningful involvement in decision making about treatment and education for their youth who have emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs....
Promotes the welfare, dignity and achievement of full potential of developmentally disabled individuals and preserving the family's ability to function as a unit....
FEMA offers many disaster-related services including financial assistance, small business administration loans, legal services, and unemployment assistance....
The Florida Outreach Project (FOP) for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness specialists provide a variety of services, including information, consultation, training, and individualized support to families and teams throughout the state of Florida...
Voluntary health organization dedicated to support families that experience an infant death, public education and medical research. First Candle is dedicated to safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life....
Electronically submit application for food assistance, cash assistance, or medical assistance....
A free resource for finding affordable housing in Florida. Provides a calculator to help figure what one can afford to rent and matches to local listings in that range....
Ages: 10 - 18 (summer camp), 8 - 18 (residential program) Provides a week-long summer camp for youth. Provides residential programs for at-risk youth....
Provides a statewide, online public school that offers accredited courses for grades K-12. Free to Florida students....
Provides free children's eye exams and new eyeglasses for children with poor vision who cannot afford glasses. Referrals are accepted online from school personnel and public health departments....
Ages 16 - 18. A 17 month quasi-military training and mentoring program. Assists high school dropouts, expellees and at-risk youth to develop life skills, complete education goals, and develop employment potential....
A statewide association that manages the local agencies that provide services for homeless, truant, and ungovernable youth ages 10-17. Their website offers information for parents struggling with their child's behavior....
Provides support groups for people who have been or are affected by the problem drinking of a relative or friend....
Affordable housing (apartments). This is not subsidized housing option. Eligible renters must make gross monthly income of at least 2X the monthly rent. Section 8 from Sarasota County may also apply....
Ages: 5 - 18. Offers affordable, low cost health insurance for uninsured children in Florida who are not eligible for Medicaid....
The Harry Chapin Food Bank collects and salvages food and distributes it to partner agencies. Programs: Mobile Food Pantry and SNAP Direct Assistance. ...
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota is a 96-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives....
If you-or someone you know-are having thoughts about suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Calls are connected to a certified crisis center nearest the caller's location. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week....
The Sarasota Y’s Youth Shelter provides temporary housing and safe care for Southwest Florida youth ages 10 to 17 who have run away, are experiencing family conflict or have been locked out of their homes. They also offer respite services for parents...
Legal services....
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, faith-based organization, Resurrection House serves as a day resource center to the homeless of Sarasota County, Florida. The popular notion of a homeless person as a vagrant, someone who chooses to live on the street, is not a ...
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