Sarasota

Money Management International

Money Management International is a nonprofit organization. It is an education focused agency. Their mission is to improve lives through financial education. They offer a range of tools and services. These are available over the phone and online. As well as at branch locations across the country. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc.

This is administration office information. Callers will be referred to other sites depending on their health needs. 941.776.4000

Please see the website for locations.

MCRHS is a multispecialty medical group. They have locations in Manatee, Sarasota and Desoto counties.

Services include:

  • Chiropractic
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Diabetic Education Classes
  • Family Practice
  • General/Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases, including HIV/AIDS
  • OB/GYN Services
  • Optometry
  • Pediatrics
  • Podiatry
  • Pharmacy
  • Urgent Care/Extended Hours

Sunshine Health

Sunshine Health provides the Children's Medical Services Plan. This plan offers medical benefits to children in Florida. The CMS Health Plan is for children under 21 years of age. They help with preventative and ongoing care.

TTY Number: 800.955.8770

TideWell Hospice

Tidewell hospice is a not-for-profit organization. Services are available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Tidewell offers the highest quality care to patients and families living with advanced illnesses. They provide comfort and support. To deal with the complex and difficult issues while still finding joy in each day. The group strives to treat the whole person. And views the patient and their family as a unit. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Jewish Family & Children's Services of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

JFCS provides counseling and social services to those in need. They offer a helping hand and never turn clients away because they are unable to pay. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Current Range of Services:

  • Adolescent & Children’s Services
  • After School Programs
  • Building Strong Families Homelessness Prevention Services
  • Counseling & Psychotherapy to individuals and families
  • Elder Care, Senior Outreach Services and Case Management
  • Family Life Education
  • Food Pantry for the needy
  • Friendly home visitors to those hospitalized or residing in a nursing home
  • Jewish Healing Program
  • Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities / Age-In-Place Services
  • Operation Military Assistance Program (MAP)
  • Safe Alternative to Out-Of-School Suspension (SATOSS) programs for at-risk middle school students
  • Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling Services

Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Discount Wireless Phone-Safelink/Lifeline

Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684