Sarasota
Sarasota
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is known as AAASWFL for short. It is a nonprofit. They help older adults with disabilities. These adults are age 60 and up. The group connects them to resources and assistance.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job.
Services include:
- Medical and Psychological Assessment
- Vocational Evaluation and Planning
- Career Counseling and Guidance
- Training and Education After High School
- Job-Site Assessment and Accommodations
- Job Placement
- Job Coaching
- On-the-Job Training
- Supported Employment
- Assistive Technology and Devices
- Time-Limited Medical and/or Psychological Treatment
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds offers the following:
- Additional Resources
- Government Programs
- Patient Assistance Programs
Florida Department of Corrections
The Florida Department of Corrections is the largest state agency. It is the third largest state prison system in the country. They provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to their care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Lifeline Assistance Program - Assurance Wireless
The lifeline assistance program provides free cell phone service to low-income customers. Those who qualify also receive a free phone. There is a limit of one account per household. Other terms may apply. Visit the website to learn more.
Assurance Wireless
Assurance Wireless is a telephone service. They are a federal Lifeline cellphone service provider. And are owned by T-mobile. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Medical Financial Assistance - GoodDays
GoodDays offers patient assistance and financial resources. You need to meet certain requirements to get help. Call or check out the website to learn more.
Types of help available:
- Copay Assistance
- Travel Assistance
- Premium Assistance
- Diagnostic Testing Assistance
Toll Free: 877.968.7233
GoodDays
GoodDays is a national nonprofit group. The group lifts the burdens of chronic illness. They do this through assistance, advocacy and awareness. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Job Corps - U.S. Department of Labor
Job Corps is a free education and career technical training program. They offer help to young people ages 16 through 24. Clients receive the skills needed to succeed in today's workforce. Services are offered and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please see the website for more information.
Services Offered:
- Business Office Technology
- Carpentry
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Computer Service Technician
- Electrical
- Facilities Maintenance
- GED/High School Diploma
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Material Handler
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Toll Free: 1.800.733.5627
TTY: 1.877.889.5627