Sarasota County Health Department provides a range of health services. The cost of service depends on your ability to pay. Some services are always free. Other services may require you to pay if you have the ability. Please call 941.861.2900 or visit their website to learn more.

Programs and Services:

Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

Englewood Helping Hand provides food and help with utilities. They have backpacks filled with weekly necessities for those dealing with homelessness. They can help with applying for SNAP and Medicaid. Please call 941.474.5864 or visit their website to learn more.

Services Include:

• Provide Groceries
• Utilities Assistance
• Backpack Program
• SNAP Appointments
• Medicaid Appointments
• Referrals to government programs when available

Harvest House offers affordable housing and free food. They can also help families, young adults, and those struggling with addiction. Please call 941.953.3154 or visit their website to learn more.

Services

• Addiction Services
• Family Haven (emergency shelter for families)
• Home Again (supportive housing for families)
• Outreach and Case Management
• Supportive Housing for Young Adults
• Harvest Food Pantry
• Affordable Housing

Resurrection House is a faith-based resource center for those experiencing homelessness. They offer a range of services and give help to those in need. Please call 941.365.3759 or visit their website to learn more.

Services:

The Herrig Caritas Center helps people who have financial needs. They can help with utility bills, food, transportation, prescriptions, and work clothes. Please call 941.366.5620 or visit their website to learn more.