Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Direct Assistance Available Includes:

• Safe Haven Relinquishment
• Medical Related Issues
• Necessities
• Housing/Shelter
• Legal Issues
• Burial Services
• Abuse
• Counseling/Parenting Education
• Financial Assistance
• Adoption Issues
• Education

https://asafehavenfornewborns.com/what-we-do/providing-assistance

VA offers primary care services for veterans. They offer a wide range of services. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387

Resurrection House is a faith-based resource center for the homeless. They offer a range of services and give help to those in need. Contact for more information.

Services:

• Barber
• Chapel services
• Clothing
• Financial assistance
• Food
• Lockers for storage
• Lodging
• Medical help
• Shower and bathroom facilities
• Transportation
• Veterans assistance

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. Your ability to pay is determined by the Eligibility office. Please visit SCHD website for Costs & Eligibility. Services are available to anyone (no eligibility requirements, though some require financial screening and/or fees for services):

• Birth Control (contraceptives)
• Childhood Immunizations (vaccinations)
• Family Planning
• Immunizations for foreign travel
• Medical Services
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing, treatment and counseling

Other services are available only to persons determined to be eligible.

Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies to identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free and available to everyone regardless of income. 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.

Provided:

• Childbirth and Breastfeeding Education
• Counseling
• Parenting Support
• Smoking Cessation Services

The Centers for Healthy Aging provide quality care for individuals 50+ who are uninsured or in financial need. Most sites accept Medicare. Patient fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Due to increasing demand, waiting lists may apply. Over the past two years, some patients experienced waits of up to three months or more for an appointment. In order to be considered for dental care patients must first be patients at the medical clinic. To learn if you qualify for care or to schedule an appointment contact.

Sarasota
1900 Brother Geenen Way
Sarasota, FL 34236
941.556.3220

Venice
2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL 34293
941.584.0041

VA offers care for spinal cord injury to its members. Please call for more information.

Toll Free:1.800.308.8387

The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care. And personalized options for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases. The team works to streamline care for those diagnosed with breast cancer. As well as for those who are at high rick for breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.