This groups helps those struggling with mental illness. They have programs for supporting and teaching those who need help. They offer community with others who are going through similar issues.
MCR Health provides low-cost clinics. There are 2 in Sarasota County. They both offer several medical services. Please call 941.867.0125 or visit their website to learn more.
Services at MCR Health Fruitville location:
South County Medical Center:
579 S. Indiana Ave, Unit A
Englewood, FL, 34223
941.460.1341
Offers family practice services.
GSPHS helps people who have no insurance and have financial needs. They offer physician services and diagnostic testing. They help people get free medication. They do not dispense any narcotic or controlled substances. Please call 941.445.5687 or check their website to learn more.
The Community Pharmacy helps Sarasota residents with:
Applications and forms can be found on website.
Beneva Oaks is a 40-unit, low-income apartment building for seniors. For rent, tenants pay about one third of their monthly income. Rent subsidies are from the Section 8 program. Please call 941.365.3524 or visit their website to learn more.
Goodwill gives employment opportunities. Supported Jobs Plus is a program that can help with this. They help individuals with disabilities learn job skills. You can earn money through different types of work at Goodwill. Please call 941.355.2721 or visit their website to learn more.
Goodwill turns your donations into good jobs, good homes and good neighborhoods. They believe in providing a hand up, not a hand out – a chance, not charity.
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Mothers Helping Mothers provides basic needs to families in need. They give children's clothing and baby items. These items can include cribs, car seats, strollers, formula, breast pumps, and more. All are given free of charge. They also offer emotional support and referrals to other agencies. Please call 941.953.7572 or visit their website to learn more.
"MHM offers a variety of resources and aid to qualified clients to help them through times of struggle, crisis, and unforeseen situations. " MHM was founded in 1990 by a mother helping another mother out of a shelter and into a home of her own. Since then more mothers have joined in and have created Mothers Helping Mothers. MHM provides legal assistance, supportive services, literacy programs, health and nutrition education, safety programs, and much more.
Children First has full-day, year round early education services. It is for families who qualify for low cost or no cost. A Family Advocate offers support for families. They may help with housing, food, clothing, employment, or health care needs. Please call 941.953.3877 or visit their website to learn more.
All Locations: https://www.childrenfirst.net/locations/
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