Family Assistance ServicesThe Life Enrichment Senior Center is a gathering place for those who are 50 years or older. There are many activities that take place at the center. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
At this facility:
Activity Center
Reading Center
Computer Lab
Meeting Rooms
Game Room
Billiard Table
This group has the Life Learning Program. It is for men and women looking to recover from their addictions, destructive lifestyles, and homelessness. It is a residential program. The program can last from 7 to 24 months. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Includes:
This group offers a series of classes on life skills. These classes help individuals meet the challenges of everyday life. The classes are held weekly. They are open to the public. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Class Subjects:
This group offers a variety of day programs. These are for the development of life skills. The programs and services are customized to the needs of the individual. This program teaches students advanced life skills. Classes are offered in the mornings and afternoon. The group accepts both Medicaid waiver and private pay. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Program Includes:
This is an addiction recovery program at the McDuff Avenue campus. Clients live on campus for about 18 months. They must make a commitment to the program which will enable them to make a new life for themselves and for their families. Clients take part in a full range of education and recovery services. Each person is assessed and receives a program plan based on his or her own specific needs. Please call for more information.
Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service device. It ensures that older adults and disabled persons living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed.
Please call or see the website for details.
The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to help families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child. It aims to provide information to help others be supportive.
Please call first to confirm times.
Hours of operation: Every third Wednesday; doors open at 7:00pm, meeting begins at 7:30pm
Catholic Health Services provides Low Income Elderly Housing. Please call to learn more.
LIHEAP helps those in need pay their power bills.
Please note new application schedules as of April 22, 2013:
A limited number of online applications will be accepted on Mondays (except holidays).
Manatee County: 10:30am and 6:00pm
Please see website for more information.
The program helps families lower their energy costs. It can help with minor energy-related home repairs. Call or visit the website to learn more.
