Family Assistance ServicesEasterseals helps people with disabilities and their families. They offer services for any age. This group provides support throughout their lives. Please call 941.355.7637 or visit their website to learn more.
Programs:
The Alliance provides free, weekly eating disorder groups. These groups are led by a therapist. The sessions take place both virtually and in person. Help is available for all eating disorders. Please call or visit the website for more information.
List of Meeting Locations in Florida can be found here. Virtual Meetings are also available.
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. You can reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you may need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Available Directories:
The Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance to those in need. This help is meant to prevent people from becoming unhoused. Please call 941.364.8846 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:
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance May Include:
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group helps prevent homelessness and removes families from unsafe living conditions. They also help them reach stability. They offer a home-like shelter. This is for pregnant women with minor children. Please call 941.952.1800 or visit their website to learn more.
Families wishing to use their free services must meet the following criteria:
Find a Ride Florida helps people find transportation providers in their area. They do not offer any services themselves. Please call 941.861.1234 or check their website to learn more.
