APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more information.

This county has an Aging Services Department. It offers a variety of services. These services are designed to enhance the lives of older adults age 50 and older. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Senior Centers
• Dining & Activity Centers
• In-Home Services
• Adult Day Services
• Senior Meal Services
• Adult & Senior Classes

This service helps veterans and their families get veterans' benefits. They are staffed by people who are also veterans. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

Benefits include:

The center provides services for the homeless and those in need. They can get a shower or use the laundry facilities. Services are free of charge for any who come to the center. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

• Food
• Laundry facilities
• Showers

All Faiths Food Bank provides hunger relief. They partner with local agencies to provide food for those they serve. Please call 941.379.6333 or visit their website to learn more.

Programs & Outreach:

The CCE program offers services in the community. It helps older people, 60 years and up, live in a safe and affordable place that meets their needs. To qualify, they need to have some difficulties with daily activities. For more information, please call or visit the website.

Eligible clients may receive services, including:

Services include:

• Abstinence education in the community
• Adoption support
• Bilingual mentors (Spanish)
• Community referrals and networking – adoption, church, community, educational assistance, housing, legal, medical
• Men’s ministry
• Natural family planning education
• One-on-one mentoring and crisis intervention
• Parenting classes and support – provide informative video resources and mentoring through our educational incentive program
• Physician off-site partnership
• Post-abortion support (Project Rachel)
• Pregnancy tests
• Single parent support
• STD/STI information
• Supplies – formula, diapers, maternity clothes, baby & toddler clothes, toys, layettes, cribs, strollers, car seats

Altrusa House gives adult day health care. It is for people with conditions related to aging or delays in development. They care for people who are 18 or older. They have activities, help with medication, and give meals. It is a safe and social place with a garden. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.