Manatee County Sheriffs Offices
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to our residents and visitors. We believe that community involvement is vital to the success of the Sheriff’s Office.
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Section 8 Voucher Program (Rental Payment Assistance Program)
This group helps families with low incomes, older people, and those with disabilities find safe and good homes. Please go to the website to learn more.
The Public Housing Office
5631 11th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
The Housing Choice Voucher Office
538 48th St Ct E
Bradenton, FL 34208
Housing Authority Resident Services--Family Self-Sufficient Program
This program is for people who live in Village Central or Pine Village. It helps those who want to take care of themselves. Please call or see website to learn more.
This goal means:
• The head of household has gained employment and
• All family members are free of cash assistance for 12 months
or
• 30% of their monthly income is equal to or more than the fair market rent for their current home.
Manatee County Housing Authority
This agency helps with housing for low-income people.
Section 8 Housing Vouchers
MCHA Public Housing with income limits
Please see website for all current resources offered.
Disaster Services and Preparedness - Tampa Bay Chapter
This agency provides food and shelter in emergencies. All disaster assistance is free.
They also offer information on all sorts of disaster preparedness. The website offers tips on what to do during a hurricane, power outage, flood and more.
Please see the website to learn more.
American Red Cross - Tampa Bay
The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters. They help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. They also offer first aid and CPR courses.
School Health - Manatee Co. Health Dept.
This program is designed to make parents aware of their children's health issues. It aims to discover and prevent health problems. It encourages the use of doctors, dentists, and other services as needed.
Services include:
- Dental, vision and hearing screenings
- Home visits as needed
- Hypertension and scoliosis screenings
- Identification of health problems
- Nursing assessment
- Speakers and health programs
For more information, call (941) 748-0747 ext. 1281
Medicine Room - Manatee Co. Health Dept.
The "Medicine Room" at MCHD helps all the clinics by ordering medicine and keeping track of what they have. They make sure clinics always have the medicine they need. They also give out prescription medicines to some clients.
These medicines include ones for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), people with epilepsy, and people with tuberculosis (TB). A pharmacist at the State Central Pharmacy fills these prescriptions and sends them to MCHD in a sealed bag with the client's name on it. The Medicine Room gives the medicine to the clients and answers any questions.
Child Health - Manatee Co. Health Dept.
The ongoing focus of Child Health Services is to stress prevention, early problem identification and parent education. Immunizations are free for children age 4 weeks through age 18 years. There is no appointment necessary. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5 pm except on the 4th Friday. Please call or visit website to find more locations.
The Child Health Program provides
Family Planning - Manatee Co. Health Dept.
This program offers different types of birth control. It also provides pregnancy tests and referrals. Everyone who asks for birth control gets help. Visit the website to learn more.