Possible resources in the Sarasota, Manatee, and Port Charlotte area for individuals applying for SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits needing low cost or free mental, physical and dental services, medications, housing, help with bills or other special needs.
Manasota 211 - dial 211 or 941 308 HELP
This United Way sponsored service provides information through its website 24/7 and live phone assistance during business hours regarding emergency food assistance, addiction, domestic abuse, foreclosure assistance, legal help, food stamps, mental health counseling, family counseling, emergency clothing, shelters, children services, elder help, veteran’s services, and much more. It’s your one stop resource for learning what’s available in our community to meet your needs.
Information on all of the resources listed on this page is available through Manasota 211. Here’s direct info on the ones that I work with most often.
Sarasota Health Department - (941) 861-2900
The Sarasota County Health Department provides medical, some dental and mental health services (North Port) at clinics and has a Health In Motion traveling clinic that brings immunizations, basic wellness and pregnancy testing to other locations. Sarasota County Health clinics do not prescribe narcotic based pain medications and will not provide opinions or complete forms to support disability claims.
Manatee Rural Health - 941-776-4000
Manatee County Rural Health Services provides sliding scale medical care involving both general and specialized caregivers in locations throughout Manatee, Sarasota and Desoto counties. Access information on particular clinics and their services at http://www.mcrhs.org/contact.php
Charlotte Co. Department of Health - 941-624-7200
Charlotte Co. Health Department offers clinic services for adults and children as well as dedicated women’s health and pediatric dentistry clinics for financially eligible residents.
Sarasota: Genesis - 941-957-1970
Genesis offers basic medical, dental and mental health services including prescriptions on a sliding scale at the clinic located at 224 N. Washington Blvd in Sarasota FL.
