Road to Recovery - American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society provides the Road to Recovery program. This program offers free transportation services to and from treatment. Please call or visit website for more information.
American Cancer Society provides the Road to Recovery program. This program offers free transportation services to and from treatment. Please call or visit website for more information.
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):
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.
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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
EyeCare America’s Senior Program helps seniors aged 65 and older protect their vision. It connects them with local, volunteer eye doctors. They can get a free eye exam and follow-up care for up to one year. Follow-up care is for any condition found during the initial eye exam. Visit the website to learn more.
People who are disabled due to injury or disease may qualify for an assistance dog. These highly trained dogs are able to assist with many tasks. There are 4 types of assistance dogs:
This program educates the public about sexual health, STDs and other topics of interest.
Provide resources and information that is reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
Call or visit website for more information.
Email: info@ashasexualhealth.org
SHINE volunteers help Seniors with health insurance questions. They provide free information and unbiased counseling. Get Help with questions about: Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicaid, Prescription assistance, Long-term care insurance, and Medicare fraud. Meet with a SHINE volunteer at area counseling sites or by telephone. We can do home visits for those who are housebound.
Please see the website for more information.
VA offers care for spinal cord injury to its members. Please call for more information.
Toll Free:1.800.308.8387